Mark A. Waronek, Mayor
Cindy Segawa, Mayor Pro Tem
James Gazeley Councilmember
Bill Uphoff, Councilmember
Barry Waite, Councilmember
LOMITA CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
24300 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
Phone: (310) 325-7110
Fax: (310) 325-4024
Next Resolution No. 2025-08
Next Ordinance No. 872
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025
6:00 PM
Welcome to a meeting of the Lomita City Council. Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne, Avenue, Lomita, California. Meetings are conducted in person and streamed online at https://lomitacity.com/agendas-minutes/. Please note that in person attendance at this public meeting may result in the recording and broadcast of your image.
Comments, input, and interests from the public provide the City Council with valuable information regarding issues of the community. To address the Council, please fill out a speaker card indicating your desire to speak on either a specific agenda item or during oral communications.
Speaker cards are located at the entrance of the Council Chambers. Once completed, please give it to the City Clerk and your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. All public comments are limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes unless an extension is granted. No action may be taken on items not on the agenda except as provided by law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (310) 325-7110.
Notification at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements.
No meeting of the Lomita Public Financing Authority will be held on this date.
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1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
b. Flag Salute
c. Invocation – Mayor Waronek
d. Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PRESENTATIONS
• RECOGNITION OF RETIRED LASD SERGEANT JORGE J. JUAREZ AFTER 29
YEARS OF SERVICE
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Persons wishing to speak on Consent Agenda items or subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. In order to conduct a timely meeting, a three (3) minute time limit per person has been established. Government Code Section 54954.2 prohibits the Council from discussing or taking action on a specific item unless it appears on a posted agenda.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL
The City Council may discuss and act upon items described under Council comments; however, items which are not on the agenda will be limited to Council reports, announcements, requests for clarification or factual information, or placement of matters on the agenda for a future meeting.
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
7. CONSENT AGENDA
All items under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There may be separate discussions of these items prior to the time the Council votes on the motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any Councilmember or staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-7p be approved. a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and That They be Read in Title Only.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve motion.
b. Minutes of the Regular and Special City Council Meetings of March 4, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
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c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Monthly Report for the Administrative Services Department RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
e. Monthly Report for the City Manager's Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
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 ACTION: Receive and file the report.
h. Monthly Report for the Public Works Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the report.
i. March 2025 Treasury and Investment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Treasury and Investment Report. j. Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Quarterly Financial Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Quarterly Financial Report Third Quarter Ending March 31, 2025.
k. Resolution No. 2025-08 Measure M Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program - South Bay Local Travel Network & Related Safety Enhancements in Lomita RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-08 to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Measure M Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program funding for the South Bay Local Travel Network & Related Safety Enhancements in Lomita project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
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SOUTH BAY LOCAL TRAVEL NETWORK & RELATED SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
IN LOMITA
l. Proclamation Recognizing April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day.
m. Letter to Supervisor Janice Hahn Regarding Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Vacancies
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a letter to Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn from the Mayor on behalf of the City of Lomita advocating for the reduction of Deputy vacancies in Sheriff’s Department.
n. Approval of Additional Funds for Upgrades and Maintenance of the Cypress Water Production Facility
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the emergency purchase from R.C. Foster and appropriate $260,447 from the Water Capital Fund for the emergency purchase and installation of a new vertical line shaft, water-lubricated turbine pump with motor. o. Approval of Final Tract Map No. 83968 for the creation of nine single-family residential lots and a common lot at 2418 253rd Street
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09, approving the Final Tract Map No. 83968 to subdivide a 39,428 square foot lot into a planned residential development containing nine single-family residential lots and one common lot located at 2418 253rd Street in the Residential-Agricultural zone.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 83968 TO SUBDIVIDE A 39,428 SQUARE FOOT LOT INTO A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING 9 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 1 COMMON LOT LOCATED AT 2418 253RD STREET IN THE RESIDENTIALAGRICULTURAL ZONE FILED BY LORENZO SCHIAPPA AND LUIGI SCHIAPPA OF LUIGI SCHIAPPA DEVELOPMENT, 2040 LOMITA BOULEVARD, SUITE 100, LOMITA CA 90717
p. Renewal of the General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-10 approving the renewal of the General Services Agreement between the City of Lomita and Los Angeles County.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-10 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOMITA AND THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES
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8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE LEASE AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM BY ENTERING
INTO A MASTER EQUITY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FLEET
MANAGEMENT AND APPROVAL FOR THE LEASE OF TEN VEHICLES
Presented by Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the implementation of a Vehicle Lease and Replacement Program and authorize the City Manager to execute a Master Equity Lease Agreement, Assignment Agreement, Consignment Auction Agreement, Full Maintenance Agreement, and Maintenance Management Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management.
b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT AND
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) AND THE CITY OF LOMITA
Presented by Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City of Lomita to remove cost share for second-tier classic local miscellaneous members in the Unrepresented Executive Management Group, and authorize staff to take any necessary related actions and sign any required forms, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and after conducting a public hearing, and after the City Attorney reads the title, introduce on first reading an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Lomita and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System to remove cost sharing as stated above Pursuant to Government Code Section 20516, and schedule the Ordinance for adoption at the first regular City Council meeting that is at least 20 days after the date the ordinance is introduced.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11- A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA
ORDINANCE NO 872 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT
SYSTEM TO REDUCE COST-SHARING FOR THE UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20516.
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c. PORT OF LOS ANGELES WATERFRONT RED RAILCAR PROJECT OFFERED TO
THE CITY OF LOMITA
Presented by Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and consider options for the Waterfront Red Railcar offered to the City by loan, and provide City staff with direction. d. PRESENTATION OF THE NEW FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP FOR THE CITY
OF LOMITA AS IDENTIFIED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Presented by Bryan Martinez, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE OFFICIAL CITY SEAL,
LOGOS, INSIGNIAS, AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE MARKINGS
Presented by Juan Ibarra, Sr. Management Analyst
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing and after the City Attorney reads the title, introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 873 and direct staff to schedule the second reading and adoption of the ordinance for the May 6, 2025, City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. 873 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17 TO TITLE II PERTAINING TO THE OFFICIAL CITY SEAL, LOGOS,
INSIGNIAS, AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE MARKINGS AND FINDING THE ACTION
EXEMPT FROM CEQA
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on May 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
Written materials distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the City Council meeting are available for public inspection via the City’s website and copies are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting at the following locations: Lomita City Hall, Lomita Park, and uploaded to the City of Lomita website https://lomitacity.com/agendasminutes.
Date Posted: April 10, 2025
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Waronek at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 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. Invocation
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Vialpando, Associate City Attorney Castillo, Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director Hernandez, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
None scheduled.
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4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waronek announced the time for oral communications. There being no requests from the public to speak, Mayor Waronek closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL
Councilmember Waite reported on the following:
• February 20 – Lighting Zone Ribbon Cutting
• February 26 – Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) Economic Forecast
• February 26 – Cal Cities L.A. County Division Board of Directors Meeting • February 27 – Appian Way Pump Station Roof Replacement Ribbon Cutting CouncilCouncilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
• February 19 – National League of Cities (NLC) Streamlining Federal Grants Webinar • February 19 – California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Board Meeting • February 20 – Lighting Zone Ribbon Cutting
• February 25 – Smart Growth America and Transportation for America Executive Orders and Reauthorization: Navigating the Future of Federal Transportation Funding Webinar • February 26 – CCCA Legislative Committee Meeting
• February 27 – Appian Way Pump Station Roof Replacement Ribbon Cutting • February 28 – SBCCOG/Cal Cities/South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce South Bay Legislative Meet and Greet with Local Officials • March 1 – Lomita Little League Season Opener
• March 3 – Measure G Governance Reform Task Force Meeting • March 4 – South Bay Aerospace Association Meeting
CouncilCouncilmember Gazeley reported on the following:
• Recognized Mayor Waronek for taking over his longstanding position as delegate to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council Mayor Pro Tem Segawa reported on the following:
• February 19 – CCCA Board Meeting
• February 20 – Lighting Zone Ribbon Cutting
• February 27 – Appian Way Pump Station Roof Replacement Ribbon Cutting • February 28 – SBCCOG/Cal Cities/South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce South Bay Legislative Meet and Greet with Local Officials • March 2-6 – Read Across America Week
Mayor Waronek reported on the following:
• February 19 – L.A. County Sanitation District No. 5 Meeting • February 19 – CCCA Board Meeting
• February 25 – Ride Along with Lomita Sheriff’s Station Deputies • February 26 – Lomita Station 50th Anniversary Committee Meeting • February 26 – Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) Meeting • February 27 – Appian Way Pump Station Roof Replacement Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *7
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• February 27 – CCCA City Managers Meeting
• February 27 – Lomita Sheriff’s Station Foundation Meeting • February 28 – SBCCOG/Cal Cities/South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce South Bay Legislative Meet and Greet with Local Officials • March 1 – CCCA City Council Academy (first of four sessions) • March 2-6 – Read Across America Week
• Announced annual Golden Apple Awards to take place on May 9 • Recognized Councilmember Gazeley for 15 years as the City’s delegate to SCAG
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando reported on the following:
• Thanked Lt. Mike White of Lomita Sheriff’s Station for obtaining the steering wheel locks for residents to receive for free at City Hall, and stated they are already out of stock • The Annual Red Cross Sound the Alarm event is to take place Saturday, March 22 • The Walnut Street Project is near completion and vehicles can access the area again • The sandbox in the City Hall parking lot is full so residents can stock up on sandbags in anticipation of rain
• City staff have cleaned the catch basins to prepare for storms • The Lomita Chamber of Commerce’s annual installation and awards ceremony is to take place on Thursday, March 6; a City employee will receive the President’s Award • Recognized Oscar Caviedes who was promoted to full-time Maintenance Worker I, and he read aloud part of a statement written by Mr. Caviedes expressing his appreciation for the opportunity
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-7d be approved.
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, 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
a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and That They be Read in Title Only.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve motion.
b. Minutes of the Regular and Special City Council Meetings of February 4, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
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c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Approve funds to install an Automatic Transfer Switch at Appian Way Pressure Reducing and Pump Station
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a change order to the Agreement with AEPC Group for the installation of an Automatic Transfer Switch at Appian Way Pressure Reducing and Pump Station in the amount of $72,746.40, plus a 15% contingency of $10,912 for unexpected costs, for an amount not to exceed $83,658.40.
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2025-05, A RESOLUTION
TO INITIATE THE PROCESS TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH CALPERS TO
REMOVE COST SHARING FOR THE UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT GROUP
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-05 to initiate the process to amend the contract with CalPERS to remove cost sharing for the Unrepresented Executive Management Group.
Director Kamada presented the staff report per the agenda material. The Unrepresented Executive Management Group was implemented in 2019 and has one member, the City Manager. City Manager Vialpando has been required to contribute since his hire, and in order to remove this requirement, the contract must be amended via resolution. The staff report references a reimbursement for the additional contributions made but the City Attorney will instead return with alternative solutions (due to some CalPers restrictions) at a later date.
As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item and no Council discussion, Mayor Waronek invited a motion.
Councilmember Uphoff 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
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-05 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CODE 20516 COST SHARE
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b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO FILL CURRENT VACANCY RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss, take nominations, and by majority vote appoint a candidate to fill the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term that ends June 2028.
City Clerk Gregory presented the staff report per the agenda material. A special meeting was held earlier this evening to interview the six applicants.
After brief Council discussion relative to the high caliber of candidates, Mayor Waronek invited public comment.
George Kivett, Lomita resident and candidate, commented on the list of duties outlined for the parks and recreation commissioners and stated that he is ready to take a proactive approach if appointed.
Councilmember Gazeley, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Councilmember Waite all nominated Allen Danielson. As commissioners are appointed by a majority vote, it was the consensus of the Council to appoint Allen Danielson to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waronek adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted:
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MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The special meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Waronek at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in the Commission Conference Room, City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
ABSENT: Councilmember Gazeley
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Vialpando, Associate City Attorney Castillo, and City Clerk Gregory
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak during oral communications.
3. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS TO FILL ONE VACANT SEAT ON THE
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Interview applicants for consideration of filling one vacant seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending June 2028; and schedule item for nominations and possible appointment to the position at the next regular City Council meeting.
The City Council interviewed the following six candidates: Allen Danielson, Eithan Camero, Don Smith, Nia Harmon, Waye Kyle, and George Kivett. No formal action was taken at the meeting.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waronek adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m.
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted:
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Monthly Report for the Administrative Services Department
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.
BACKGROUND
Accounting Activities:
➢ Staff attended CSMFO webinar, “GASB Statement 103 – Financial Reporting Model Improvements”
➢ Staff conducted NeoGov training for the new Payroll Software ➢ Staff submitted the audited Financials for Lomita Manor to HUD ➢ Finance Committee Meeting
➢ Staff attended TrueComp webinar, “Costing the Future with CPS HR & TrueComp” Department activity levels for the month of March 2025 are provided below:
Journal Entries/Adjustments 6
Payroll Updates/Maintenance Changes 23 / 1 New Hire
Purchase Orders Issued 6
Purchase Orders Paid 38
Invoices Processed for Payment 223
Checks Processed (Demands & Manual) 167
Payroll Checks Processed 195
Business Licenses Issued (New / Renewals) 31/77
Water Utility Bills Mailed/Late Notices Issued Water Utility Bills Mailed 3918 Service Orders Issued (for Water Accounts) 49
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
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2 Human Resources/Risk Management:
The City currently has two (2) recruitments open; Maintenance Aide – Facilities in the Parks and Recreation Department and Senior Civil Engineer in the Public Works Department. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
Andres Gonzalez accepted the position of Public Works Director in the Public Works Department and began work on March 31, 2025. Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director, Lina Hernandez, was promoted to Assistant City Manager, effective March 31, 2025. Part-time Human Resources Intern, Dacia Bello, was promoted to Office Assistant in the Administrative Services Department and began working in her new position on March 17, 2025.
Staff continue to work closely with NeoGov representatives to implement new payroll and HR software. Implementation is going well.
OPTIONS:
None. Information only. Receive and file.
FISCAL IMPACT
None. Information only. Receive and file.
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Susan Kamada Andrew Vialpando
Administrative Service Director City Manager
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Juan Ibarra, Sr. Management Analyst
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Monthly Report for the City Manager's Department
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.
BACKGROUND
Information Technology
Numa Networks is currently on-site one day per week to provide as-needed IT support.
During the month of March, Numa Networks assisted with a total of 74 trouble tickets.
Emergency Management
The next meeting for the Lomita Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be on Monday, April 14, 2025. Staff attended the Office of Disaster Management Los Angeles County Area G South Bay Emergency Coordinators monthly meeting on March 20, 2025. Staff had the opportunity to tour Cal Water‘s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and ask questions regarding their emergency response plans. The next Area G meeting is scheduled to be on April 24, 2025. The Sound the Alarm event was held on March 22, 2025, in partnership with the American Red Cross. With the help of 66 volunteers, 134 alarms were installed in 56 homes, having a positive impact on 184 people.
Communications
During the month of March, 19 posts were shared throughout our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor).
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2 City Clerk’s Office
• Conducted interviews for a Part-time office assistant in the City Clerk’s Office. We welcomed Makenzie Smith to Team Lomita on April 7
• Form 700 filing deadline was April 1, sent reminders to code filers, received and filed forms, and updated log
• Continued work with consultant to update the City’s records retention schedule Administrative staff continues to provide customer service and support related to processing water payments, parking tickets, Dial-a-Ride, planning counter appointments and business licenses.
City Clerk activity for the month of:
Council Meeting Agenda & Minutes Prepared 4/2
Council Resolutions Adopted & Processed 3
Housing Authority Agenda & Minutes Prepared 1/1
Contracts/Agreements Processed 3
Ordinances Adopted & Published 2
Certificates Prepared 70
Public Records Requests Processed 18
Dial-a-Ride New Cards Issued 4
Dial-a-Ride Payments Processed 33
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda & Minutes Prepared 1/1 Planning Commission Resolutions Processed 2
Public Safety & Traffic Commission Agenda & Minutes Prepared 0/0
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.
OPTIONS
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Approved by:
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Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
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FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Adrian Fernandez, Community and Economic Development Director
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Monthly Report for the Community and Economic Development Department
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.
DISCUSSION
• On March 10, 2025, the Planning Commission requested an updated list of upcoming major Lomita development projects. The list of commercial and subdivision projects was subsequently compiled and is herein included as Attachment 1.
• The Community and Economic Development Department webpage has been updated to make it easier for users to obtain important information. We will continue to refine the webpage over the next few months. • On April 7, 2025, Kosmont Companies provided a void analysis for Lomita. The void analysis identifies gaps in services and other businesses in Lomita. Staff is working to schedule a meeting with Kosmont Companies to go over the void analysis and it will then be made available to the Economic Develpoment Subcommitee.
• Over the last few months, City staff has been actively meeting with HumanGood, City Attorney and Michael Baker Inc. over the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) to explore a mechanism to fund necessary upkeep improvements for the Lomita Manor affordable housing facility.
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2 • Staff continues to work with our City consultants (Michael Baker Inc.) to apply Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the designated programs and to explore options for using the funds for other non-budgeted City projects.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.
OPTIONS
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Upcoming Development Projects
Approved by:
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Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Emma Kelley, Parks and Recreation Director MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Monthly Report for the Parks and Recreation Department
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.
DISCUSSION
Recreation:
• Recreation staff is finalizing the Summer 2025 Newsletter. • Recreation staff has finalized contract agreements to onboard a new baking instructor and Zumba instructor.
• Recreation staff has also created a survey to gauge whether the community is interested in gymnastics classes for kids. The survey has been distributed at the Lomita Library, within Lomita Park, City Hall, Lomita Railroad Museum, and Lomita Community boards around town.
• Recreation staff continues to work with our Dial A Ride contractor, LA Yellow Cab, to add additional satellite points to provide the Lomita residents a wider range of locations that they can visit.
• The Parks and Recreation Director visited Carr Elementary School in our neighboring City of Torrance on March 21st for Career Day. She spoke to a First grade class. To her surprise during the career fair many students informed her that they play or have participated in a program or have attended a special event in the City of Lomita. A teacher event came over to state that they love living in the City of Lomita.
• On March 25th staff presented the Parks and Recreation Commission with information on the Port of LA Red Car Trolly project. The Commission voted on a preferred option that is recommended to the City Council.
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2 Facilities Rentals:
In March Lomita Park & the Lomita Railroad Museum had the following number of rentals:
Tom Rico Center:
• 2 baby showers
• 4 birthday parties
• 2 religious celebrations
Picnic Shelters:
• 1 baby shower
• 15 birthday parties
Softball Field: (heavily affected by rain and flooding) • 7 team rentals
Marc Fosnaugh Gymnasium:
• 12 group rentals
Irene Lewis Park:
• 1 birthday parties
Annex Park:
• 1 birthday party
Youth Sports:
• March brought the conclusion of our Youth Basketball season. We had a great season overall with a lot of participation.
• The Lomita Parks and Recreation Department took two girls basketball teams to the Redondo Beach Youth Basketball Tournament held the weekend of March 29th.
• Recreation staff held in-service training for the upcoming Co-Ed soccer season at Lomita Park.
• Recreation staff onboarded 6 new part-time recreation leaders ahead of the 2025 Co-Ed soccer season.
• Youth Soccer registrations exceeded expectations and currently all 5 divisions are full. Divisions 1, 2, 3, and 5 will be 6 team leagues, and Division 4 will be a 4-team league.
• We have over 350 registered participants with several on the waiting list in each division.
Adult Sports:
• Our Winter Adult Basketball season has come to an end, with the Wednesday and Thursday leagues ending on March 26th and 27th.
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3 • Our Monday night league is entering playoffs and will end April 14th. • Recreation Coordinator Heaney has begun reaching out to basketball teams that were unable to participate in our Winter league this season. We hope to create a Tuesday night league starting in April. The goal is to have four nights of basketball with 6 teams in each league.
Special Events:
• Recreation staff is preparing for the upcoming Spring concert series, with our first concert taking place Friday, April 11th from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. featuring Mariachi Tierra Mia on the City Hall front lawn.
• Recreation staff is finalizing prep work for the upcoming annual Eggstravaganza on April 19th at Lomita Park at 9:00 A.M. Photo op with our famous Bunny, vendors, craft, and more will be featured.
• Recreation staff continues to seek a speaker for this year’s Memorial Day celebration set to take place on Monday, May 26th at 9:00 A.M. at Veterans Park. • Founders day preparation continues moving forward with contract agreements being negotiated.
Lomita Railroad Museum:
• Museum staff is in contact with teachers from Eshelman Elementary School to plan an upcoming school field trip and tour set for May 2025. • Museum staff continues to plan and organized “A Night at the Museum” that will take place on June 13th from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
• Museum staff along with Facility staff have finished cleaning out the box car in the Annex Park. All remaining items in the box car have been relocated and will be temporarily stored in the Recreation Bay at Lomita Park. • Museum staff is assisting the Lomita Railroad Foundation with their upcoming Afternoon Tea set to take place at Lomita Park, Marc Fosnaugh Gymnasium on Sunday, April 27th from 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Facilities:
• Facility staff made improvements to the City Hall foyer with the assistance of Public Works. Additional cement was laid to extend the walk path area in the plaza.
• Facility staff has meet with a representative from Cooley Brothers a painting company to obtain an estimate to have the Mogul (Locomotive + Tender), Caboose (Santa Fe), Caboose (South Pacific) repainted.
• Facility staff also met with CalBanners requesting an estimate to add letter to the train cars after they have been repainted.
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4 FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.
OPTIONS
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Approved by:
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Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
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Emma Kelley, Parks and Recreation Director
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Andres Gonzalez, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Monthly Report for the Public Works Department
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the report.
BACKGROUND
Water Division Updates
Staff meets with Hazen and Sawyer on a weekly basis to discuss updates on the status of parts ordered, shipment dates, and scheduling to get the plant back online. The electrical power that operates the Motor Operated Valve (MOV) wasn’t functional. The power is being repaired along with the check valve before it. The remaining SCADA integration tags were purchased and programming the GAC system will continue in the coming weeks. Sizing and pump capacity design have been completed, and an estimate has been presented to the city to purchase the new well pump and motor. Booster pump troubleshooting and testing the VFD is still ongoing and being addressed, as well as reconnecting the backwash and reclaim water system. Discussions and meetings continue with representatives from the Division of Drinking Water and with their recommendations the plant is inching closer to getting the permit to operate finalized.
There were minor corrections that need to be made to the OMMP and some other information that was missing that needed to be included to get the permit closer to being approved.
Weekly meetings continue with West Basin, MWD, and LA Department of Water and Power (DWP) regarding the shutdown of WB-08A water supply. An agreement was reached on scope of work. Dates of operation to complete the work have been agreed upon by all parties involved. A test shutdown has been scheduled by the Lomita water staff to determine if the requested water outage time can be sustained.
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2 Water Sources Update – March 2025
Well No. 5 Offline
Groundwater Pumped 0.0 acre-feet
MWD Imported Water **to be reported in April**
Water News: https://www.lomitawater.com/news/
Water Quality Reports: https://www.lomitawater.com/oversight/water-quality-reports/ CWPF Tours: https://www.lomitawater.com/water-tours/
Water Division Performance Measures – March 2025
Main Breaks/Leak Repairs 2
Service Connection Breaks/Leaks 0
Water Outages 1
Water Service Requests 37
USA Dig-Alert Tickets 52
Dead-end Fire Hydrant Flushing 10
Meter Maintenance 8
Inspection of Water Facilities Daily
Water Quality Complaints 0
Public Works & Engineering Division Updates
Engineering Division
Capital Improvement Projects updates are available as Exhibit 1 to this report.
Public Works & Engineering Administration Division Updates – March 2025 Encroachment Permits Reviewed 7
Encroachment Permits Issued 5
Traffic Investigation Requests Reviewed by Technical Traffic Advisory Committee (TTAC) 4
Traffic Investigation Requests Approved for Public Safety and Traffic Commission (PSTC) Review 0
Current Grant Applications 1
Public Safety & Traffic
The Public Safety & Traffic Commission (PSTC) did not meet in March. The Technical Traffic Advisory Committee (TTAC) met on March 25th and reviewed four traffic investigation requests. The Committee acted on one item, adding 20-minute parking at 25001 Narbonne Avenue. Los Angeles County Traffic Engineering is preparing guidance for additional signage and street lining on Palos Verdes Drive North, westbound, where traffic merges from three to two lanes.
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3 City staff has continued to virtually attend the PV Peninsula Project coordination meetings to share information about the Narbonne South project and learn about any projects impacting Lomita.
External Funding
The request for Federal Community Project (CPF) funding was processed during the 118th Congress. On March 15th, a Continuing Resolution was signed into law and it goes through the end of this fiscal year. This funding package did not include any CPFs.
Public Works Field Operations Division (Parks/Street/Trees) Updates Parks Division – March 2025
Mowed Park Grounds, number of times 14
Playground Safety Inspections 8
Raised Median/Planter Weeding 44
Park Grounds Fertilize 1
Museum/City Hall Grounds Maintenance 12
Sprinkler Repair/Replacement 4
Trimmed Hedges/Trees (City grounds) 51
Streets and Trees Division – March 2025
Trees Trimmed (by Crew) 92
Trees Trimmed (by Contractor) 138
Graffiti Locations Cleaned 105
City Drains Cleaned 85
Street Signs Replaced or Repaired 31
Potholes Filled / Patches 93
New work order requests 25
Backlog of work orders 161
Total Trees Planted 0
ATTACHMENTS
1. Capital Improvement Projects Update
2. Public Works Photo Highlights
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Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
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Public Works Director
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: March 2025 Treasury and Investment Report
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Treasury and Investment Report.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Section 41004 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Treasurer is required to submit a monthly report of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances. The first page of the report summarizes the investment activity for the month and distribution by type of investment, held by the City. The second and third page lists all investments with original maturities exceeding one year as of the month ended March 31, 2025. The fourth page of the report provides a summary of the beginning balance, total receipts, total disbursements, the ending balance for all funds, and a listing, by fund, of all month end fund balances.
In summary, all investments of the City of Lomita are in compliance with both the Government Code and our Investment Policy. In addition, the City has sufficient liquidity to meet its expenditure requirements for the ensuing six months.
11.1% of the City’s funds are with the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). The remaining funds of the City of Lomita are in active checking accounts, money market funds, U.S. Treasuries, Federal Agency Securities, Corporate Bonds, and FDICinsured Negotiable Certificates of Deposit that are in compliance with the California Government Code and the City’s Investment Policy. The current value of each account is obtained from actual monthly statements for the period ending March 31, 2025.
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2 OPTIONS:
None, information only.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENT
1. Treasury and Investment Report for March 2025
Prepared by: Approved by:
____________________________
Susan Kamada Andrew Vialpando
Administrative Services Director City Manager
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Quarterly Financial Report
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Quarterly Financial Report Third Quarter Ending March 31, 2025.
This financial report summarized the city’s financial position for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, for the General Fund, Water Funds, and Special Revenue Funds. The purpose of this report is to provide City Council, City management, and the Lomita community an update on the city’s fiscal status based on the most recent financial information available.
The city operates on a biennial budget cycle. Through the budget, the City Council approves revenue estimates and authorizes city staff to expend the city’s limited financial resources. As one of the many activities that the city undertakes to help ensure its financial soundness, staff provides quarterly financial reports on the city’s budget condition.
The Third Quarter Financial Report covers financial activity through the third quarter of FY 2024/25, ending March 31, 2025.
OPTIONS
None. Information only. Receive and file.
FISCAL IMPACT
None. Information only. Receive and file.
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2 ATTACHMENT
1. FY 2024/25 Quarterly Financial Report Third Quarter Ending March 31, 2025.
Approved by:
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
Susan Kamada
Administrative Services Director
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Andres Gonzalez, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-08 Measure M Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program - South Bay Local Travel Network & Related Safety Enhancements in Lomita
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-08 to Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contract with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Measure M Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program funding for the South Bay Local Travel Network & Related Safety Enhancements in Lomita project.
BACKGROUND
The South Bay Local Travel Network (LTN) is a proposed 243-mile network of existing, low-speed routes designed to accommodate travel via small, low-speed vehicles (i.e. street-worthy golf carts, e-bikes, pedal bikes, e-scooters, etc.) in the South Bay. This effort is led by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and can provide connectivity for City of Lomita residents. In addition, the LTN can help in reducing vehicular congestion while providing a network for alternative transportation.
On March 19, 2024, City Council authorized the SBCCOG to submit an application for regional funding for the South Bay Local Travel Network in the City of Lomita project to the Measure M Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program. This application requested funding for the establishment of approximately 5.35 miles of LTN routes within the City of Lomita. Additionally, the application included traffic calming features on Eshelman Avenue and at the intersection of Walnut Street/Ebony Lane/253rd Street since these locations require traffic calming for effective use in the network.
Attachment A illustrates the proposed LTN routes within the City of Lomita.
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2 DISCUSSION
The application for funding for the South Bay Local Travel Network & Related Safety Enhancements in Lomita project was approved by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) in September 2024. This funding allocates $6,651,895 to improvements within Lomita for the LTN, LTN-related traffic calming, and active transportation.
City Staff and the SBCCOG worked with Metro to finalize the scope of work and expenditure plan for the project and the funding agreement. Metro has now provided the funding agreement for approval by the City. The attached resolution provides approval and authorization for the City Manager to execute the funding agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon award of the Measure M funds, the City would be entitled to $6,651,895 in funding from Metro for the project. The City would need to appropriate these revenues in its Restricted Funds.
OPTIONS
1. Approve recommended action.
2. Take no action. The City will be ineligible to receive the funding.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Map with LTN routes within the City of Lomita
2. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the South Bay Local Travel Network & Related Safety Enhancements in the City of Lomita
3. Funding Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the South Bay Local Travel Network & Related Safety Enhancements in the City of Lomita (LACMTA Project ID# MM4601.18)
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Andres Gonzalez Andrew Vialpando
Public Works Director City Manager
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Figure 1: Project Map
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE
MEASURE M TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND MOBILITY
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM – SOUTH BAY LOCAL TRAVEL
NETWORK & RELATED SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS IN LOMITA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals:
A. The City proposes to implement the South Bay Local Travel Network & Related Safety Enhancements in Lomita, a Funded Activity that is eligible for funding under the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Measure M Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program.
B. The South Bay Local Travel Network & Related Safety Enhancements in Lomita has been preliminarily awarded the Measure M Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program grant funding by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
C. The grant award is $6,651,895 with a local match of $0.
D. A contract must be executed between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City before such funds can be claimed through the Measure M Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Measure M Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program grant for the South Bay Local Travel Network & Related Safety Enhancements in Lomita, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and to take all actions necessary to carry out and administer the grant, including execution of related contracts, extensions, renewals, amendments, and other required documents.
Section 3. The City hereby finds that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines the adoption of this Resolution is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that the execution of this contract will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 4. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
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Resolution No., 2025-08
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 15th day of April 2025. ________________________________
Mark A. Waronek, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Joe Vida, Management Analyst
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day.
BACKGROUND
The Tree City USA program has been around since 1976 and the City of Lomita has been a Tree City for 17 years. To maintain this designation, a City must meet four core standards: maintaining a tree board or department, have a tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and issue a proclamation celebrating Arbor Day.
This proclamation fulfills one of the four core standards to become a Tree City and proclaims Arbor Day to be April 25, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.
OPTIONS
Approve recommended action.
Approved by:
_______________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Letter to Supervisor Janice Hahn Regarding Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Vacancies
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a letter to Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn from the Mayor on behalf of the City of Lomita advocating for the reduction of Deputy vacancies in Sheriff’s Department.
BACKGROUND
The City of Lomita is one of 44 cities in Los Angeles County that contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services.
In March 2025, multiple members of the City Council received information from the Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS) regarding the Sheriff’s recent announcement that the Sheriff’s Department had over 1,400 Deputy vacancies and some 1,400 professional staff vacancies. As a result, ALADS requested that the City Council send a letter to Fourth District Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn expressing the City’s support to reduce vacancies.
DISCUSSION
Staff drafted a letter from the Mayor on behalf of the City of Lomita (attachment). Pursuant to longstanding practice of the City not endorsing labor associations, the letter avoids expressing a position in favor or in opposition of ALADS, a labor association representing non-supervisory sworn members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Rather, the letter focuses on the importance of public safety in Lomita, and offers support to the Supervisor’s and Sheriff’s efforts to increase staffing so that Lomita remains a safe place to live, work, and play.
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2 FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the draft letter and direct staff to deliver to Supervisor Hahn.
2. Direct staff to revise the letter.
3. Provide alternative direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft letter to Supervisor Hahn from the Mayor
Approved by:
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City Manager
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Andres Gonzalez, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Additional Funds for Upgrades and Maintenance of the Cypress Water Production Facility
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the emergency purchase from R.C. Foster and appropriate $260,447 from the Water Capital Fund for the emergency purchase and installation of a new vertical line shaft, water-lubricated turbine pump with motor.
BACKGROUND
The City operates several facilities related to the production or distribution of water for the City’s water system. These include the Cypress Water Production Facility (CWPF), Harbor Hills Storage Tank, multiple import water connections, and a pump station.
Historically, the CWPF provided a mixture of treated groundwater and imported surface water to Pressure Zone 1 (portion of the City north of Pacific Coast Highway); however, the CWPF was taken off-line in May 2019 due to the detection of benzene at the City’s only well. Since then, the City has been importing 100 percent of its water from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD).
Following the detection of benzene, the City has since embarked on a large-scale upgrade of the facility, including the addition of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) vessels to ensure complete removal of benzene. The City Council awarded this project to R.C. Foster Corporation on January 19, 2021. The total amount expended on this project to date is $4,564,205.
On November 5, 2024, the City Council approved the appropriation of an additional $400,000 from the Water Capital Fund for further upgrades and maintenance at the
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2 Cypress Water Production Facility. The additional funding requested was used to purchase a Variable Frequency Drive motor controller, a SCADA software license, and Aveva Flex Historian software. A new urethane cement resinous flooring system with colored quartz was also installed in the control room.
DISCUSSION
Lomita Water Department staff, in collaboration with contractors, have been working diligently to bring the water production facility back online after the well had been inactive for over five years. During this process, it was discovered that the well’s turbine pump and motor had reached the end of their lifecycle and needed to be replaced. As part of the replacement, the old pump will be removed, a video log and EMT survey will be conducted to inspect the well casing’s integrity, and the casing will be wire-brushed to remove any buildup. A new vertical line-shaft, water-lubricated turbine pump will be installed, which will serve as the main pump to draw water from the ground.
As staff continues the assessment and reconditioning phase, additional parts will likely be needed to bring the well back into operation. However, the exact requirements won’t be clear until the team progresses through each step of process, as each stage may reveal specific needs that can only be identified at that point.
Staff recommends that the City Council appropriate $260,447 from the Water Capital Fund for the emergency purchase and installation of a new vertical line shaft, waterlubricated turbine pump with motor and authorize staff to purchase any necessary items required to make the Cypress Water Production Facility fully operation, in accordance with the city’s purchasing policy. This will ensure the reconditioning process can proceed without further delays.
FISCAL IMPACT
Authorize the emergency purchase from R.C. Foster and appropriate an additional $260,447 from the Water Capital Fund for the Cypress Water Production Facility Project.
With this action, the City has spent a total of $4,824,652.
OPTIONS
Approve recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposal from R.C. Foster
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Adrian Fernandez, Community and Economic Development Director
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Final Tract Map No. 83968 for the creation of nine single-family residential lots and a common lot at 2418 253rd Street
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09, approving the Final Tract Map No. 83968 to subdivide a 39,428 square foot lot into a planned residential development containing nine singlefamily residential lots and one common lot located at 2418 253rd Street in the ResidentialAgricultural zone.
BACKGROUND
On April 2, 2024, the City Council approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83968 for the proposed subdivision. The Planning Commission had previously adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the proposed subdivision and included conditions of approval. The Council accepted all conditions of approval in the Planning Commission adopted resolution. A vesting map secures the development standards for the proposed development that are applicable at the time of approval.
Since the approval of the vesting tentative tract map, the developer has obtained approvals for the Grading and Drainage Plans, and Sewer and Water studies. The original buildings were demolished, and the property has been partially graded. The developer is close to completing Building and Safety Division plan check for the proposed residential buildings. Provided the final map is recorded and grading is complete, the developer will be ready to start construction of the residential buildings.
DISCUSSION
The City of Lomita received communication from the City’s Public Works Department and the County’s Fire Department recommending approval of a Final Map (subdivision) to
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2 subdivide a 39,428 square foot lot into a planned residential development containing nine single-family residential lots and one common lot located at 2418 253rd Street.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a motion to:
1. Make findings as follows:
a. That the subdivision has met and performed all applicable requirements and conditions imposed under the State Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Section 66410, et seq.) and the City's subdivision ordinances; and b. That the proposed subdivision is in substantial compliance with the previously approved tentative map; and
c. That division and development of the property, in the manner set forth on the approved tentative map for this subdivision, will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of any right of way or easements owned by any public entity and/or public utility per Section 66445(E) of the State Subdivision Map Act; and
2. Approve the final map for Tract Map No. 83968; and
3. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the certificate that embodies the approval on the face of Tract Map No. 83968.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the proposed resolution as recommended.
2. Approve the proposed resolution with amended conditions.
3. Provide staff with further direction.
ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution Approving Final Tract Map No. 83968
Prepared by: Approved by:
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Adrian Fernandez Andrew Vialpando
Community and Economic Development Director City Manager Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *120
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 83968 TO
SUBDIVIDE A 39,428 SQUARE FOOT LOT INTO A PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING 9 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 1 COMMON LOT LOCATED AT 2418 253RD
STREET IN THE RESIDENTIAL-AGRICULTURAL ZONE FILED BY
LORENZO SCHIAPPA AND LUIGI SCHIAPPA OF LUIGI SCHIAPPA
DEVELOPMENT, 2040 LOMITA BOULEVARD, SUITE 100, LOMITA CA 90717
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals
A. On March 11, 2024, the Planning Commission of the City of Lomita held a public hearing to consider the Project. The Planning Commission, by Resolution No. 2024-04 (Attachment 1), recommended the City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83968 to create nine single-family lots and one common lot for a fire lane/driveway.
B. On April 2, 2024, City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and accepted public testimony in regards to an application for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83968 to allow a 39,428-square-foot single family residential lot to subdivide into a planned residential development with nine single-family residential lots and one common lot at 2418 253rd Street in the Residential-Agricultural (A-1) Zone in accordance with Article 8, Chapter 2 of Title XI of the Lomita Municipal Code (LMC).
C. Planning Division, Civil Engineering Consultants (Transtech) and Los Angeles County Fire Department reviewed Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 83968 and determined it met the requirements of LMC, Subdivision Map Act and Fire Code, and recommended conditions for the final map approval which were included in Resolution No. PC 2024-04 and by reference in Resolution No. 2024-05.
D. The City Council found that the owner agreed with the necessity of and accepts all elements, requirements, and conditions of this resolution as being a reasonable manner of preserving, protecting, providing for, and fostering the health, safety, and welfare of the citizenry in general and the persons who work, visit, or live in this development in particular.
E. Transtech, in its capacity as the Acting City Engineer, reviewed the Final Tract Map and found it consistent with all applicable state and local requirements.
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F. Staff found the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, consistent with the City’s General Plan and Title 11 of the Lomita Municipal Code, which allows for residential planned development.
Section 2. Findings.
A. The City Council finds, after due study and deliberation, that the final tract map is in conformance with LMC Section 11-2.116, the City’s General Plan, and Subdivision Map Act Sections 66474.6, 66473.1, 66473.5 and 66474 (A) through (G). The Subdivision Map Act of the California Government Code regulates the subdivision of property. (See Government Code sections 66410, et seq.) Section 66474 states, “a city or county shall deny approval of a tentative map, or parcel map for which a tentative map was not required,” subject to certain specified findings listed in Government Code section 66474. The proposed project does not satisfy any of the reasons articulated in Government Code section 66474 for denial. Therefore, pursuant to Government Code Sections 66473.5 and 66474 (a through g), the proposed tract map qualifies for approval.
B. The City Council finds that the map is in substantial compliance with the previously approved tentative tract. The tentative and final maps are virtually identical. The final map includes additional details consistent with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and in satisfaction with the City Engineer.
C. The City Council finds that the proposed subdivision and development will not interfere with the free and complete exercise of any right of way or easement. The proposed improvements in the public right-of-way are consistent with conditions of approval to repair the road and sidewalk. The proposed improvements are not expected to interfere with the free and complete exercise of any right of way or easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lomita hereby approves Final Tract Map No. 83968 subject to the following conditions:
GENERAL PROJECT CONDITIONS
1. This permit is granted for the property described in the application on file with the Planning Division and may not be transferred from one property to another.
2. This permit is granted for Final Tract Map No. 83968 (“the map”) on file with the Planning Division and attached herein as Exhibit A. The project shall conform to the plans related to the map, except as otherwise specified in these conditions, or unless a minor modification to the plans is approved by the Community and Economic Development Director or a modification to the plans is approved by the Planning Commission. A minor modification may be granted for minimal changes or increases in the extent of use or size of structures or the design, materials or colors of structures or masonry walls.
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3. All conditions in Resolution No. PC 2024-04 shall remain in effect unless otherwise modified in this resolution.
4. The public right-of-way improvement plans shall be installed and pass inspection prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy of any unit.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this 15th day of April, 2025. ________________________________
Mark A. Waronek, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Renewal of the General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-10 approving the renewal of the General Services Agreement between the City of Lomita and Los Angeles County.
BACKGROUND
The City of Lomita contracts with the County of Los Angeles for a variety of general services such as building and safety, public works inspections, subdivision review, direct assessment collection, etc. The General Services Agreement (GSA) with the County establishes provisions to ensure the County delivers these services as prescribed and specifies the method by which the City requests such services.
In order to renew the GSA, the County requires that the City Council adopt a Resolution.
The current GSA expires on June 30, 2025.
DISCUSSION
The City and the County of Los Angeles expressed mutual interest in renewing the GSA.
The standard length of term of the GSA five years. If approved, the renewed GSA term will take effect on July 1, 2025 and expire June 30, 2030. Services provided under the agreement consist of miscellaneous services requested on an “as-needed” basis. The agreement does not include specific service agreements such as law enforcement and animal care and control which are provided for under separate agreements.
The GSA attached to this report (Attachment A).
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2 FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact varies depending on the services used. Costs for services are appropriated in the Adopted Budget each year spread across multiple departments. The GSA provides for an annual adjustment of rates as determined by the County AuditorController.
OPTIONS
Approve recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 2025-10 with Exhibit A General Services Agreement Approved by:
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Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE
GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
LOMITA AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles provides a variety of services to the City of Lomita that are essential to the City's ability to provide comprehensive services to its residents; and
WHEREAS, the existing General Services Agreement between the City of Lomita and the County of Los Angeles that provides the legal framework for these County-provided services will expire on June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles has requested that the City of Lomita renew the General Services Agreement for another five-year period commencing on July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2030; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lomita as follows:
SECTION 1 - The City Council of the City of Lomita hereby notifies the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors that the City desires to renew the General Services Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Lomita for a five-year period, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030. The City Council requests that the Board of Supervisors consent to the renewal of said agreement.
SECTION 2 - The Mayor of the City of Lomita is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the City of Lomita, a General Services Agreement between the City of Lomita and the County of Los Angeles, effective July 1, 2025. A copy of said agreement is attached as Exhibit "A" and by reference made a part thereof.
SECTION 3 - The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this 15th day of April 2025.
Mark Waronek, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Gregory, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), dated for purposes of reference only, July 1, 2025, is made by and between the County of Los Angeles, hereinafter referred to as the "County," and the City of Lomita, hereinafter referred to as the "City."
RECITALS:
(a) The City is desirous of contracting with the County for the performance by its appropriate officers and employees of City functions.
(b) The County is agreeable to performing such services on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
(c) Such contracts are authorized and provided for by the provisions of Section 56½ of the Charter of the County of Los Angeles and Section 51300, et seq., of the Government Code.
THEREFORE, THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The County agrees, through its officers, agents and employees, to perform those City functions, which are hereinafter provided for.
2. The City shall pay for such services as are provided under this Agreement at rates to be determined by the County Auditor-Controller in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Board of Supervisors.
These rates shall be readjusted by the County Auditor-Controller annually effective the first day of July of each year to reflect the cost of such service in accordance with the policies and procedures for the determination of such rates as adopted by the Board of Supervisors of County.
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3. No County agent, officer or department shall perform for said City any function not coming within the scope of the duties of such agent, officer or department in performing services for the County.
4. No service shall be performed hereunder unless the City shall have available funds previously appropriated to cover the cost thereof.
5. No function or service shall be performed hereunder by any County agent, officer or department unless such function or service shall have been requested in writing by the City on order of the City Council thereof or such officer as it may designate and approved by the Board of Supervisors of the County, or such officer as it may designate, and each such service or function shall be performed at the times and under circumstances which do not interfere with the performance of regular County operations.
6. Whenever the County and City mutually agree as to the necessity for any such County agent, officer or department to maintain administrative headquarters in the City, the City shall furnish at its own cost and expense all necessary office space, furniture, and furnishings, office supplies, janitorial service, telephone, light, water, and other utilities. In all instances where special supplies, stationery, notices, forms and the like must be issued in the name of the City, the same shall be supplied by the City at its expense.
It is expressly understood that in the event a local administrative office is maintained in the City for any such County agent, officer or department, such quarters may be used by the County agent, officer or department in connection with the performance of its duties in territory outside the City and adjacent thereto provided, however, that the performance of such outside duties shall not be at any additional cost to the City.
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the City shall be County agents, officers or employees, and no City employee as such shall be taken over by the County, and no person employed hereunder shall have any City pension, civil service, or other status or right.
For the purpose of performing such services and functions, and for the purpose of giving official status to the performance hereof, every County agent, officer and employee engaged in performing any such service or function shall be deemed to be an agent, officer or employee of said City while performing service for the City within the scope of this agreement.
8. The City shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of any salary, wages or other compensation to any County personnel performing services hereunder for the City, or any liability other than that provided for in this agreement.
Except as herein otherwise specified, the City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnity to any County employee for injury or sickness arising out of his or her employment.
9. The parties hereto have executed an Assumption of Liability Agreement approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 27, 1977 and/or a Joint Indemnity Agreement approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 8, 1991. Whichever of these documents the City has signed later in time is currently in effect and hereby made a part of and incorporated into this agreement as set out in full herein. In the event that the Board of Supervisors later approves a revised Joint Indemnity Agreement and the City executes the revised agreement, the subsequent agreement as of its effective date shall supersede the agreement previously in effect between the parties hereto.
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City provided for herein shall keep reasonably itemized and in detail work or job records covering the cost of all services performed, including salary, wages and other compensation for labor, supervision and planning, plus overhead, the reasonable rental value of all County-owned machinery and equipment, rental paid for all rented machinery or equipment, together with the cost of an operator thereof when furnished with said machinery or equipment, the cost of all machinery and supplies furnished by the County, reasonable handling charges, and all additional items of expense incidental to the performance of such function or service.
11. All work done hereunder is subject to the limitations of the provisions of Section 23008 of the Government Code, and in accordance therewith, before any work is done or services rendered pursuant hereto, an amount equal to the cost or an amount 10% in excess of the estimated cost must be reserved by the City from its funds to ensure payment for work, services or materials provided hereunder.
12. The County shall render to the City at the close of each calendar month an itemized invoice which covers all services performed during said month, and the City shall pay County therefore within thirty (30) days after date of said invoice.
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including interest thereon, from any funds of any such City on deposit with the County without giving further notice to said City of County's intention to do so.
14. This Agreement shall become effective on the date herein-above first mentioned and shall run for a period ending June 30, 2030, and at the option of the City Council of the City, with the consent of the Board of Supervisors of County, shall be renewable thereafter for an additional period of not to exceed five (5) years.
15. In the event the City desires to renew this Agreement for said five-year period, the City Council shall not later than the last day of May 2030, notify the Board of Supervisors of County that it wishes to renew the same, whereupon the Board of Supervisors, not later than the last day of June 2030, shall notify the City Council in writing of its willingness to accept such renewal. Otherwise, such Agreement shall finally terminate at the end of the aforedescribed period.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph herein-above set forth, the County may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the City. The City may terminate this Agreement as of the first day of July of any year upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the County.
16. This Agreement is designed to cover miscellaneous and sundry services which may be supplied by the County of Los Angeles and the various departments thereof. In the event there now exists or there is hereafter adopted a specific contract between the City and the County with respect to specific services, such contract with respect to specific services shall be controlling as to the duties and obligations of the parties anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, unless such special contract adopts the provisions hereof by reference.
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Executed this day of 2025.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers.
The City of Lomita,
By
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
By By
Chair, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
EDWARD YEN
Executive Officer/Clerk
of the Board of Supervisors
By
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWYN R. HARRISON
County Counsel
By
Senior Deputy
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of a Vehicle Lease and Replacement Program by Entering into a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management and Approval for the Lease of Ten Vehicles
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Vehicle Lease and Replacement Program and the City Manager to execute the Credit Application, Master Equity Lease Agreement, Maintenance Agreement, and Maintenance/Management Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for the Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Lease Program and find the action exempt from formal bidding requirements pursuant to Section 2-6.15 of the Lomita Municipal Code.
BACKGROUND
The City maintains a fleet of 19 vehicles for use by various City Departments. These vehicles range from electric sedans to specialty heavy duty equipped trucks used by the City’s Public Works Department. Out of the 19 City-owned vehicles, the City operates 10 vehicles that are between 9 to 25 model years old and nine vehicles that are between 2 to 5 model years old.
Historically, the City has owned the vehicles outright with no current program or schedule for when vehicles are replaced. Current practice is to purchase about two vehicles each year and either dispose of or repurpose the displaced vehicles. Over the years, this practice has led to increased spending for vehicle maintenance, as vehicles remain in the fleet long after their end of life and requires higher maintenance and fuel expenses. In an effort to reduce fleet costs and provide a more current and efficient fleet, staff has explored the option of leasing vehicles to improve the status quo by implementing a viable “Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Lease Program”.
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2 DISCUSSION
Staff has determined that funding a structured vehicle replacement program, as well as supporting a vehicle maintenance program, could be best achieved through leasing the needed vehicles in-lieu of outright purchasing them, and outsourcing portions of the fleet management activities, which is currently handled in-house by departments. The fleet maintenance service portion includes a web-based platform and notification system that alerts staff of upcoming maintenance activities, recall notices, tracks repairs, recommendation to local authorized auto shops, and provides an independent certified mechanic that will ensure that any needed repairs are warranted and the costs are reasonable.
Staff has engaged in discussions with Enterprise Fleet Management (EFM) based on their frequent work with other cities in the area. EFM offers a vehicle leasing and replacement program that would allow the City to replace all of the fleet vehicles over a five-year period beginning in Fiscal Year 2025/26. The proposal allows the City to determine the number and rate at which it chooses to lease and/or replace vehicles.
The replacement vehicles would be leased from EFM on a five-year lease term. During the first year of the program a total of seven vehicles would be replaced with new vehicles and would lease an additional three vehicles. The estimated lease and maintenance cost of the entire fleet of twenty-two vehicles (10 new + 12 old) would be $140,276.04, which includes specialty equipment.
At the end of the 5-year lease term the City will have the option to either purchase the vehicles(s) at the reduced book value or have the vehicles sold by EFM and apply the proceeds to the next years leasing program. An “open-ended” lease of vehicles would allow the City to purchase a greater number of vehicles with less upfront capital and update the fleet at a faster rate. Besides anticipated significant cost savings, some of the most attractive benefits are as follows:
1. Leasing allows for a greater number of vehicles to be replaced at once without the large capital outlay.
2. The vehicles are delivered with all requested amenities which eliminates staff from having to coordinate the installation of aftermarket equipment.
3. A proactive and consistent fleet replacement plan.
4. A proactive fleet maintenance program is provided with a certified mechanic to ensure repairs and maintenance are conducted in a timely manner, warranted and cost effective.
5. Existing vehicles are taken to auction for best pricing on behalf of staff.
6. Implementation of the program will provide staff with more accurate costs to use when budgeting for fleet and maintenance expenses during the budget process.
7. New vehicles increase safety and reliability for staff.
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3 Pursuant to Section 2-6.15 of the Lomita Municipal Code, formal bidding requirements may be waived for purchases made in cooperation with other government agencies when such collaboration results in cost savings or expedited delivery. The proposed agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management qualifies for this exception through the City’s participation in the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program, which conducted a competitive solicitation on behalf of member agencies. Agencies that purchase supplies and equipment through a Sourcewell contract benefit from lower costs by combining the purchasing power of more than 50,000 government, education, and non-profit organizations. EFM has been awarded a contract with Sourcewell through a competitive process for Fleet Management Services. EFM also acquires vehicles utilizing all available government incentives and order timing resulting in capturing $55 million in manufacturer incentives for client cities last year. Additionally, EFM utilizes approved cooperative purchasing contracts for vehicle procurement through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Agreements and The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), a national cooperative purchasing program whose membership includes government and other entities in various states, including California. This cooperative purchasing system enables member entities to purchase on an “as-needed” basis from competitively awarded contracts with high-performance vendors, resulting in competitive pricing for all vehicle lease acquisitions. The City will also benefit from EFM’s ability to sell vehicles at an average of 118% above the Commercial Value Index (auction).
FISCAL IMPACT
The City’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget includes $300,000 for the proposed Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Program in the Equipment Replacement and Water Capital Funds. The costs involved with the approval of this action will be offset by the current appropriated amount.
OPTIONS
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Credit Application, Master Equity Lease Agreement, Maintenance Agreement, and Maintenance/Management Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for the Vehicle Replacement and Maintenance Lease Program; and Find the action exempt from formal bidding requirements pursuant to Section 2-6.15 of the Lomita Municipal Code.
2. Provide further direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. EFM Master Equity Lease Agreement
2. Addendum to Master Equity Lease
3. EFM Agreement to Sell Customer Vehicles
4. EFM Consignment Auction Agreement
5. EFM Full Maintenance Agreement
6. EFM Maintenance Management Agreement
7. EFM Credit Application
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Prepared by: Approved by:
Susan Kamada Andrew Vialpando
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration to Adopt a Resolution of Intent and an Ordinance Amending the Contract Between the Board of Administration California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City of Lomita
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution of Intention to approve an amendment to contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City of Lomita to remove cost share for second-tier classic local miscellaneous members in the Unrepresented Executive Management Group, and authorize staff to take any necessary related actions and sign any required forms, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and after conducting a public hearing, and after the City Attorney reads the title, introduce on first reading an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Lomita and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System to remove cost sharing as stated above Pursuant to Government Code Section 20516, and schedule the Ordinance for adoption at the first regular City Council meeting that is at least 20 days after the date the ordinance is introduced.
BACKGROUND
At its meeting on March 4, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution Number 2025-05 to initiate the process to amend the contract with CalPERS to remove cost sharing for second tier classic local miscellaneous members in the Unrepresented Executive Management Group.
At its meeting on April 2, 2024, the City Council approved an employment agreement to retain Andrew Vialpando as its City Manager, with a term beginning May 1, 2024. The Agreement addresses various employment terms including salary, benefits, and retirement provisions. A key provision of the City Manager Employment Agreement addresses the City’s and Employee’s required pension contributions for the CalPERS
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2 retirement system. The terms of Agreement provide that the City and City Manager will pay their respective equal shares of the required CalPERS contributions, consistent with the Tier II retirement formula approved for all other “Classic” City employees.
Some weeks following the approval of the Agreement by the City Council, staff discovered that pursuant to its contract with CalPERS all Tier II classic members of the Unrepresented Executive Management Group are subject to a 1% cost-share of the employer contribution rate payable to CalPERS. This obligation extends to Mr.
Vialpando. In order to eliminate this obligation, the City must amend its CalPERS contract to remove the cost share for second-tier classic local miscellaneous members in the Unrepresented Executive Management Group. This will eliminate the 1% cost-share obligation for all second-tier members of the Unrepresented Executive Management Group. This Resolution 2025-11 initiates the process by requesting that CalPERS prepare a contract amendment eliminating the cost-share which is to be brought forward to the Council at a future date but no earlier than 20 days after Resolution 2025-11 is approved. CalPERS requires this initial step.
DISCUSSION
Some years ago, the former City Manager voluntarily agreed to contribute an additional 1% over and above the member’s normal contribution towards the City’s share of CalPERS. This cost sharing provision was memorialized by City Council Resolution and recorded in Section 10e. of the CalPERS Amendment to Contract with the City of Lomita (Attachment C). The CalPERS Amendment transcends the City Manager classification, not the individual, meaning that unless an amendment to the contract with CalPERS to remove the cost-sharing is approved by the City Council, any Lomita City Manager participating in the second tier classic CalPERS retirement formula must pay an extra 1% over and above the member’s normal contribution towards the City’s share of CalPERS.
The extra 1% of the City’s share equates to about $2,400 per year. Mr. Vialpando has paid the extra 1% of EPMC since May 1, 2024, totaling approximately $2,123.13 as of the writing of this report.
No changes to the City Manager Employee Agreement are proposed. This administrative step for the City Council to adopt a resolution and corresponding ordinance is required by CalPERS in order to amend the CalPERS contract to remove cost sharing for second tier classic local miscellaneous members in the Unrepresented Executive Management Group.
FISCAL IMPACT
The salary, benefit, and retirement terms of the approved City Manager Employee Agreement were included in the FY 24-26 Adopted Budget. Pursuant to Government Code section 7507, the elimination of the 1% cost share for the second tier classic local miscellaneous members in the Executive Management Group results in a corresponding 1% increase in the City’s employer contribution to CalPERS.
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3 ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution of Intention
2. Ordinance amending CalPERS Contract
3. CalPERS Amendment to Contract
Prepared by: Approved by:
________ ___________________________
Susan Kamada Andrew Vialpando
Administrative Services Director City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 872
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA AND THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO REDUCE COST-SHARING
FOR SECOND-TIER CLASSIC LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS IN
THE UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20516
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Lomita and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees’ Retirement System is hereby authorized, a copy of said amendment being attached hereto, marked Exhibit A, and by such reference made a part hereof as though herein set out in full.
Section 2. The Mayor, or his designee is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said amendment for and on behalf of said Agency.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its passage and adoption; and within fifteen (15) days after its passage and adoption, the City Clerk shall cause a copy of this ordinance to be published in accordance with the provisions of the law. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of May 2025
____________________________
Mark Waronek
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Red Railcar Project Offered to the City of Lomita
RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and consider options for the Waterfront Red Railcar offered to the City by loan, and provide City staff with direction.
BACKGROUND
In 2023, the Port of Los Angeles informed the City of Lomita of its interest to loan one of its replica Waterfront Red Trolley Railcar (Red Car) built in 2003 to be displayed at the Lomita Railroad Museum for an indefinite period of time. On November 7, 2023, the City Council directed staff to engage with the Port of Los Angeles (Port) to negotiate the terms of a Lease Agreement to receive the Red Car. Staff has been in communication with the Port to discuss general terms for Lease Agreement since then.
At its meeting on January 21, 2025, the City Council appointed a two-member ad-hoc committee to review progress and provide input to the City Council on the project. The Red Car ad-hoc committee conducted a site visit of the replica Red Cars at the Port of Los Angeles to inspect the condition of the trolly cars on February 3, 2025, and staff subsequently met with the Parks and Recreation Commission to present site options and cost estimates associated with receiving the Red Car. Staff received feedback from the Commission and presented the information to the ad-hoc committee on April 1, 2025.
DISCUSSION
At its meeting on March 25, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Commission was presented with an update on the Red Car, including new information regarding terms and conditions that the Port requires as part of a Lease Agreement.
Terms and Conditions of the Port of Los Angeles
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. SCH 8c
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2 The following are some of the general terms and conditions the Port has shared with the City that would need to be included in a Lease Agreement:
• Although the Port will coordinate and pay for transportation of the Red Car to Lomita Railroad Museum, the City will be responsible for placement of the Red Car to its final resting spot.
• The City cannot charge admission to view the Red Car. • The City is responsible for the security (i.e. vandalism), care and maintenance (i.e. weathering) of the Red Car for the duration of the lease. • The Port may terminate the Agreement at any time with negotiated notice and take back the Red Car at its discretion.
• The Red Car will need to be returned in a reasonably similar condition in that it was delivered.
Parks and Recreation Commission Preferred Option
Staff presented three options developed by staff for the Commission to consider for placement of the Red Car at the Lomita Railroad Museum (Attachment A). It was explained to the Commission that their selection of the preferred option would provide valuable feedback for the City Council when considering the approval of a Lease Agreement for the Red Car with the Port.
The Commission selected Option 1 as its preferred option if the City Council approves the project and Lease Agreement.
Option 1 involves placement of the Red Car towards the front-center of the Irene Lewis Field adjacent to the Railroad Museum, construction of a base made of decomposed granite, placement of rail lines, and the purchase and assembly of an atrium structure to protect the asset. Staff analyses took into consideration a number of factors in order to prepare the site, including grading the field, relocation of underground utilities and irrigation.
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Expenditure Estimated Cost
Protective atrium $117,000
Installation $25,000
Geotechnical Engineering $50,000
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3 Grading of the field $150,000
Base (decomposed granite) $25,000
Path (decomposed granite) $25,000
Rail track relocation/installation $10,000
Lighting (inside atrium & panel upgrade) $15,000
Contingency (20%) $100,400
Estimated Total $602,400
Other Feedback and Considerations
Community Input
The Parks and Recreation Commission expressed concern that the project option would permanently alter the landscape and footprint of Irene Lewis Park. Given the significant lack of park open space in the City, the City Council should strongly consider seeking broader community input for how the park should be utilized and planned before making such a long-term and costly investment.
Railroad Museum Foundation
Staff consulted with Foundation Board Member Susie Dever on the Foundation’s interest in the project and its financial position. The Foundation is very interested in bringing an attraction such as the Red Car to the Lomita Railroad Museum. She advised that the Foundation’s financial strategy is not capable of paying for projects in perpetuity, rather for one-time expenses to improve the look and experience of the Museum. The Foundation makes about $30,000 per year in revenue through donations, fundraisers, and sponsorships, and has about $250,000 in the bank, which includes a modest investment portfolio.
Staff believes that it is more practical for the Foundation to continue funding enhancements to the Museum facility through minor improvements to ensure its sustainability. Any contributions towards the Red Car project would be nominal and only weaken the Foundation’s financial position.
Graduated Fees for Early Lease Termination
An early lease termination provision that does not provide reimbursement to the City would be unacceptable. The City stands to invest a significant amount of one-time and ongoing funding toward the Red Car project if the City Council decides to proceed. A provision that allows the Port to end the lease at any time and take the Red Car back poses a significant threat to the City’s investment. It would be prudent to safeguard the Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *178
4 taxpayers’ investment by negotiating an Early Lease Termination Penalty that would require the Port to pay back the City a percentage of costs on a graduated schedule. For example, the City may negotiate a 90% refund of costs to install the Red Car if the Port ends the lease within five years, 80% within 10 years, etc.
Staff strongly advises that if the City proceeds with the project, it does so only if the Port can agree to such a provision.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City’s currently adopted budget does not include funding for this project. Any funding appropriation would come from the General Fund reserves. Depending on the options in which the City Council selects to proceed, a budget amendment would be required. For instance, if the City Council selects Option 1, no budget amendment is needed; Option 2 would require a budget amendment in a fraction of the amount of $602,000; and, Option 3 would require budget amendment in the amount of $602,000.
With the uncertainty arrival of the Red Car and rising costs from federal imposed tariffs, the cost of the project is likely to increase. More specific cost estimates will be developed should the City Council recommend we proceed with the project of accepting the Red Car.
OPTIONS
The City Council should consider directing staff to proceed with one or a combination of the following options:
1. Proceed with the Commission’s preferred option on the condition that the Port of Los Angeles pays the total estimated costs (approximately $602,000) associated with the project to be determined by the City Council and a graduated early lease termination penalty to protect the City’s investment.
2. Proceed with the Commission’s preferred option with a graduated early lease termination penalty term to protect the City’s investment at a cost of $602,000.
3. Reject the project and end negotiations with the Port of Los Angeles.
4. Provide alternative direction.
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5 ATTACHMENTS
1. Presentation to the Parks and Recreation Commission
Approved by:
______________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY:
PRESENTED BY:
Adrian Fernandez, Community and Economic Development
Director
Bryan Martinez, Associate Planner
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Presentation of the New Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for the City of Lomita as Identified by the State Fire Marshal
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file.
BACKGROUND
On March 24, 2025, City staff received an official transmittal from the State Fire Marshal of the Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ). The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) uses Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps to identify areas with the highest potential for wildfires based on factors like topography, vegetation, weather patterns, and historical fire activity.
California Government Code Section 51178.5 requires that the revised FHSZ Map be presented and made available to the public for review and comments within 30 days from the date of receipt of official transmittal. The FHSZ Map has been made available to the public on the City website.
Subsequently and no later than 120 days from receipt of official transmittal, the FHSZ Map will be brought back to the Council for consideration to adopt an ordinance either accepting the area of moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity as currently shown on the revised FHSZ Map or the Council may expand the area of FHSZ following a finding supported by evidence. In no case shall the City decrease the level of fire hazard severity.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. SCH 8d
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2 DISCUSSION
The revised FHSZ Map (Attachment A) shows moderate to high fire severity zone southeast of the Western Avenue and Palos Verdes Drive North intersection and southwest of the Palos Verdes Drive North and Western Avenue intersection, respectively. The area includes Harbor Hills Apartments and the Pacific Empire Center strip mall. In the previous FHSZ Map, no area in Lomita was shown as a fire hazard severity zone. Attachment A reflects the revisions to the FHSZ Map for review and consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.
OPTIONS
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS
1. FHSZ Map
Approved by:
.
_______________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
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__________________________
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Juan Ibarra, Sr. Management Analyst
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of an Ordinance Pertaining to the Official City Seal, Logos, Insignias, and other Identifiable Markings
RECOMMENDATION
Conduct a public hearing and after the City Attorney reads the title, introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 873 and direct staff to schedule the second reading and adoption of the ordinance for the May 6, 2025, City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND
The City's visual identity plays a crucial role in shaping how it is perceived, fosters civic pride, and portrays its values to residents and visitors alike. Comprehensive guidelines and regulations governing the use of the City seal, logos, insignias, and other identifiable markings is essential to ensuring their proper use to avoid misuse and misrepresentation which would diminish the integrity and impact the City’s identity.
DISCUSSION
Ordinance No. 873 (Attachment) adds regulatory language to the Lomita Municipal Code pertaining to the use of City seal, logos, insignias, and other identifiable markings and will conform to the City’s future Branding Guidelines and Photography Standards manual.
The Ordinance establishes clear guidelines, permissions, and restrictions for the utilization of these symbols by internal departments, external entities, and individuals.
Addressing Violations
A violation of any provision of this Ordinance or failure to comply with any mandatory requirements may be enforced through criminal, civil, administrative, injunctive, or other relief available by law.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. PH 9a
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2 Criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Chapter may result in up to a misdemeanor citation for each day in violation, punishable by a maximum of one-year in jail and a $1,000.00 fine.
Branding Guide
Staff is currently working on a branding guide that will be brought back to City Council for approval later this year. The branding guide is a document that will provide direction and consistency on designs and graphics for all of the City's marketing and communications materials. The purpose of the branding guide is to establish guidelines that maintain a consistent identity when representing the City and define the City’s brand that is recognizable among internal and external audiences. It will provide key provisions addressing the usage of the City seal, official name, City logo, or other identifiable markings included in the guide.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.
OPTIONS
1. Approve recommended action.
2. Do not approve the ordinance.
3. Provide staff with further direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 873
Approved by:
_______________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 873
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD
CHAPTER 17 TO TITLE II PERTAINING TO THE OFFICIAL CITY SEAL,
LOGOS, INSIGNIAS, AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE MARKINGS AND
FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals:
A. The City of Lomita (“City”) was incorporated on June 30, 1964, and has since adopted is official city seal, official name and city logos.
B. The City is updating its branding and establishing City Branding Guidelines and Photography Standards including other identifiable markings for the City to better protect the City’s identity and reputation and to ensure high quality, consistent and uniform messaging by establishing minimum standards and regulations when representing the City.
C. To ensure that the City seal, official name, logos, insignias, and other identifiable markings are fully protected and utilized for appropriate circumstances only.
Section 2. Action.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing, the City Council hereby approves the following amendments to the Lomita Municipal Code:
Chapter 17 USE OF CITY SEAL, LOGOS, INSIGNIAS AND OTHER IDENTIFIABLE MARKINGS.
Sec. 2-17.01 City Seal
The following symbol with the inscription thereupon constitutes and is adopted as the official seal of the city.
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Ordinance No. 873
Sec. 2-17.02 City Logo
The following symbol with the inscription thereupon constitutes and is adopted as an official logo of the city.
Sec. 2-17.03 City Logo
The following symbol with the inscription thereupon constitutes and is adopted as an official logo of the city.
Sec 2-17.04 Official City Name
The official name for the City shall be the “City of Lomita” and constitutes and is adopted as the official name for the City. The name “Lomita The City”, or “Lomita City” shall also constitute a secondary official name for the city.
Sec 2-17.05 Lomita Branding Guidelines.
In addition to the official City Seal, logos and Official City Name identified in Sections 2-17.01 through 2-17.05 all graphical symbols or any variety of graphical symbols included in the official Lomita Branding Guidelines, as adopted by the City Council and amended from time to time, constitute and are hereby adopted as official logos, logotypes, letterhead graphics, and other identifiable markings of the City of Lomita.
Sec 2-17.06 Custodian of Official City Seal, City Logos or Other Identifiable Markings.
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Ordinance No. 873
The City Clerk has charge of and is the custodian of the city seal, city name, city logos, and any other identifiable markings included in the Lomita Branding Guidelines.
Sec 2-17.07 Violations.
(a) The city seal, official name, city logos, or other identifiable markings included in the Lomita Branding Guidelines are for the exclusive use by the City, and its commissions, officials and employees, in the course and scope of their official duties.
(b) No person shall use or allow to be used the city seal, official name, city logos, or other identifiable markings included in the Lomita Branding Guidelines, or any cut, facsimile, or reproduction of said city seal, official name, city logos, or other identifiable markings included in the Lomita Branding Guidelines or make or use any design which is an imitation of said city seal, official name, city logos, or other identifiable markings included in the Lomita Branding Guidelines or of the design thereof, or which may be mistaken for the city seal, official name, city logos, or other identifiable markings included in the Lomita Branding Guidelines or the design thereof, for malicious or commercial purposes, or for any purpose other than for City purposes or for the purposes of any officer, board or department thereof, without the express prior written consent of the City Council, or the City Manager in those specific requests from City partner organizations or local service professional organizations for uses that are essential to the operations of the City, or as otherwise authorized under City policy.
(c) The City Council may authorize the use or reproduction thereof of the official city seal, city logos, official name or other identifiable markings included in the Lomita Branding Guidelines for commercial purposes or for any other use. (d) A violation of any provision of this Chapter or a failure to comply with any mandatory requirements of this Chapter is subject to prosecution as a misdemeanor under this Code and may be enforced through criminal, civil, administrative, injunctive or other relief available by law or in equity. Criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Chapter may result in up to a misdemeanor citation for each day in violation, punishable by a maximum of oneyear in jail and a $1,000.00 fine.
Section 3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act.
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or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Section 4. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end of the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
Section 5. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its passage and adoption; and within fifteen (15) days after its passage and adoption, the City Clerk shall cause a copy of this ordinance to be published in accordance with the provisions of the law. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of May 2025
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Mark Waronek
Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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