MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AY 6,2025
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The rsgular meeting of th6 Lomita City Council was called to oder by Mayor Waronek at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, Califomia.
b. Flaq Salute
Nova Rusin, daughter of City Attorney Rusin, led the salute to the flag. c, lnvocation
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, City Attorney Rusin, Assistant City Manager Hernandez, Public Works Director Gonzalez, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, 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
The City Council recognized Deputy Kellogg and Lieutenant White from Lomita Sheriffs Station for National Police Week.
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Liz Bondy, AgriculturalMeights & Measures lnspector ll, Division of lntegrated Pest ManagemenUL.A. County Agricultural Commissioner, gave a presentation on living with urban coyotes.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waronek announced the time for oral communications.
Bob Adams, Business Representative, AFSCME District Council 36, introduced himself.
Winona Phillabuam, Lomita Library Manager, announced upcoming programs and events.
Mary Hornickel, Chair, Health Fair Committee with the Lomita Chamber of Commerce, thanked City staff for their assistance and members of the Council who attended the fair, which showcased 51 vendors.
There being no fu(her requests to speak, Mayor Waronek closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE
CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Waite reported on the following:
. April 2'l-22 - South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce (SBACC) Sacramento Days
o April 23-25 - Cal Cities City Leaders Summit
. April 27 - Lomita Railroad Museum Tea with Friends
. April 28 - Red Car Ad Hoc Subcommittee Meeting
. April 28 - Arbor Day Tree Planting
. April 30 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer
o May 1 - Economic Development Committee Meeting
Councilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
. April 23 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Homeless Services Task Force Meeting
. April 23 - California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Legislative Committee Meeting . April 24 - SBCCOG Board of Directors Meeting
. April 28 - Red Car Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
. April 28 - Arbor Day Tree Planting
. April 28 - National League of Cities Transportation and lnfrastructure Services Meeting . May '1
- Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting
o May 1 - U.S. Department of Transportation lntergovernmental Affairs Meeting Councilmember Uphoff requested that discussion of uses for lrene Lewis Park, including possible placement of the red car onsite, be brought back to Council at an upcoming meeting.
As he received support from Councilmember Waite and Mayor Waronek, the item will be brought back on a future agenda for Council discussion.
Councilmember Gazeley had nothing to report
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Mayor Pro Tem Segawa reported on the following:
o April 19 - Eggstravaganza at Lomita Park
. April 27 - Lomita Railroad Museum Tea with Friends
. April 28 - Arbor Day Tree Planting
. April 30 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer
. May 4 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Health Fair
Mayor Waronek reported on the following:
. April 16 - L.A. County Sanitation District No. 5 Meeting . April 16 - CCCA Board of Directors Meeting
. April 19 - Eggstravaganza at Lomita Park
o April 21-22 - SBACC Commerce Sacramento Days
. April 26 - CCCA Council Academy
o April 27 - Lomita Railroad Museum Tea with Friends
. April 28 - Arbor Day Tree Planting
. May 1-2 - Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference and General Assembly
o Announced the Golden Apple Awards taking place on May 9
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando stated that the beloved downtown clock has been reinstalled in front of the Civic Center and is illuminated at night. The graduation sign is back out front of City Hall due to popular demand for graduates from Lomita and beyond.
Parks and Recreation Director Kelley provided details about the upcoming spring concert to be held on May 9.
7. CONSENTAGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7a-7gbe approved Mayor Pro Tem Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and That They be Read in Title Only RECOMMENOED ACTION: Approve motion.
b- Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of March 18, 2025, and April 1 , 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
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f. Policy for Multi-Family Residential Unit Proactive lnspections RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-12 establishing a policy for proactive multi-family residential unit inspections, and find the action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-12 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR INSPECTION TO MULTI.
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 17970.7 WHEN THERE IS A VIOLATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 17920,3 OR 17920.10 AND FINDING THE ACTION IS NOT SUBJECT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
g. Professional Services Agreement with B & A for Grant Consulting Services RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Blais & Associates (B&A) for grant services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. UPDATE ON NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2025 AND HOEOOWN EVENT
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENOED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register d. Agreements for Work Related to the Downtown Lomita Streetscape Enhancement Poect and Repurposing the Circle of Honor Ad Hoc Subcommittee to the Downtown Lomita Streetscape Enhancement Project Ad Hoc Subcommittee RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Shariden Design Asphalt for decorative asphalt surfacing services in the amount of $25,415 with an additional contingency for unexpected costs of 15% in the amount of $3,813, for a total contract amount not to exceed $29,228; Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with David Volz Design for median landscape design services in the amount of $32,500, with an additional contingency for unexpected costs of 15% in the amount of $4,875, for a total contract amount not to exceed $37,375; and, Authorize repurposing the Circle of Honor Ad Hoc Subcommittee to the Downtown Lomita Streetscapes Enhancement Project Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
e. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Pertaining to the Official City Seal, Logos, lnsignias, and Other ldentifiable Markings
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 873 and find the action to be Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, (CEOA) 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 MARKING AND FINDING THE ACTION
EXEMPT FROM CEQA
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and consider the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendations regarding National Night Out 2025 and a Hoedown special event.
Parks and Recreation Director Kelley presented the staff report per the agenda material.
Brief Council discussion took place relative to holding National Night Out on the front lawn at City Hall on the official event date, holding the event at Lomita Park due to anticipated construction at City Hall parking lot, possible representation from the Lomita Sheriffs' Station Foundation at the event, and making the event more engaging for the community.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Waronek invited public comment. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek invited a motion.
Councilmember Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to hold National Night Out on the official event date of August 5 at Lomita Park.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Brief Council discussion took place regarding combining the hoedown with the Lomita Railroad Foundation's annual Family Day, and possibly changing the event's name to reflect the merger.
Staff were directed to reach out the Lomita Railroad Museum Foundation to see if a combination event would interest them.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Waronek invited public comment. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek invited a motion.
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, to bring discussion of the hoedown event back for 2026 and to consider a name change.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEVY ANNUALASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FtscAL YEAR 2025-2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution and set the public hearing date for June 3, 2025.
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Public Works Director Gonzalez presented the staff report per the agenda material.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Waronek invited public comment. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, 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. 2025.13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LOMITA'S LANOSCAPE MAINTENANGE DISTRICT NO. 1 CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025.26 AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
LEVY ANO COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LOMITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 3,2025
c APPROVAL OF lNlTlAL EXPENDITURES FOR AN INTERIM LEASE AGREEMENT
AND CONVEYANCE OF THE DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINT SAN PEDRO
FACILITY (NAVY FIELDS)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the city Manager to enter into a Professional services Agreement with vanlen consultants for preparation of Boundary Survey, ALTA, certificate of compliance, and Record of Survey for the Navy Fields in an amount not to exceed $45,170; and authorize the initial administrative fee to the Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering systems command (NAVFAC) Real Estate in an amount of $35,350.
City Manager Vialpando presented the staff report per the agenda material.
Brief Council discussion took place.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Waronek invited public comment. As there were no req=uests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor waronek invited a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. PUBLTC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACANCIES TO COMPLY WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file this report. No action is needed.
Human Resources Manager Dixon presented the staff report per the agenda material, then introduced Bob Adams, Business Representative for the City's Bargaining Unit, Lomita AFSCME. Mr. Adams spoke of the importance of the presentation, which is an evaluation of the health of the workforce, and he added that he is encouraged by the report.
Mayor Waronek opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek closed the public hearing at 7:18 p.m As there was no further Counctl discussion, Mayor Waronek stated that without objection the report is received and filed.
b. ORDINANCE NO.872 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) ANO THE CITY OF LOMITA (SECOND
READING)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: After conducting a public hearing, and after the City Attorney reads the title to adopt Ordinance No. 872, 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 for the Unrepresented Executive Management Group Pursuant to Government Code Section 20516.
Administrative Services Director Kamada presented the staff report per the agenda material.
There being no questions for staff, Mayor Waronek opened the public hearing at 7'.20 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. and invited a motion from the Council discussion or a motion.
Councilmember Waite made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIEO by the following vote
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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lntroduced the following titled ordinance:
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waronek adjoumed the meeting at 7:22 p.m. in memory of Roberta "Bobbie" Uphoff, the mother of Councilmember Uphoff.
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Adop : July 1,2025
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
AOMINISTRATION 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.