MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 17, 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, June 17, 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 Waronek 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, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, Public Works Director Gonzalez, and City Clerk Gregory e. Closed Session Report (announced before Item 7)
City Attorney Rusin announced that the City Council met in open session at 5:00 p.m. and recessed to closed session to discuss the following item:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Designated Representative: Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director, and Chief Negotiator Matt Doyle, Senior Consultant, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Employee Organization: Lomita City Employees Association All members of the City Council were present and there was no reportable action taken.
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:
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AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
Item 8a was heard during the Presentations portion of the meeting.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waronek announced the time for oral communications.
Heidi Butzine, Lomita Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, announced Lemonade Day on July 19.
Winona Phillabaum, Lomita Library Manager, announced upcoming programs and events.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, commented on the quick response of Public Works staff when problems arise, and spoke about dangerous e-bike riders in the City.
As there were no further 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:
• June 4 - Cal Cities L.A. County Division Dinner
• June 9 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments Steering Committee Meeting • June 13 - Night at the Railroad Museum
• June 16 - Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament
• He noted that the recent protests were peaceful in this area Councilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
• June 5 - Southern California Association of Governments Transportation Committee • June 8 - Meeting with Sheriff Luna Regarding the Recent Protests • June 10 - National League of Cities (NLC) Small Cities Council Meeting • June 11 - California Contract Cities • Association (CCCA) Mayor and Current Councilmembers Roundtable
• June 11 - CCCA City Focused Bills Meeting
• June 11 - CCCA Legislative Committee Meeting
• June 13 - Cal Cities Community Services Policy Committee Meeting • June 13 - Night at the Railroad Museum
• June 16 - Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament
Councilmember Gazeley reported on the following:
• June 16 - Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa reported on the following:
• June 4 - Cal Cities L.A. County Division Dinner
• June 13 - Night at the Railroad Museum
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• June 16 - Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament
Mayor Waronek reported on the following:
• June 4 - CCCA Executive Board Meeting
• June 5-Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Installation and Impact Awards Ceremony June 5 - Cal Cities Policy Committee Meeting on Housing and Community Development • June 10 - NLC Small Cities Council Meeting
• June 11 - Liability Trust Fund Meeting
• June 11 - Joint Powers Insurance Authority Special Meeting with the Executive Committee
• June 12 - Cal Cities Housing and Economic Development Committee Meeting • June 16 - Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament
• Announced Founders Day Weekend taking place June 28-29
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando stated that Item 7d reflects the new single monthly report that covers all departments. He mentioned that the historic "The City of Lomita Welcomes You" sign was recently refurbished, framed, and placed in the City Hall lobby. He also stated that staff will be bringing an item to an upcoming Council meeting related to the City's pavement schedule (part of the pavement management plan) as some tweaks are needed.
Mayor Waronek suggested that the Council discuss ways to ensure their personal safety in this politically charged climate. It was the consensus of the Council to bring back discussion of this matter at a future meeting.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-7k be approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, to approve consent items 7a-7k.
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 City Council Meeting of April 15, 2025, and the Special City Council Meeting of June 3, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register.
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d. All Departments Monthly Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the monthly report for all City Departments. e. May 2025 Treasury and Investment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Treasury and Investment Report. f. Adoption of Resolution Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20 adopting the Annual Appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-20 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE FACTORS USED FOR CALCULATING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
g. Consideration of Water Rights Lease Agreements with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Hillside Memorial Park
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve two lease agreements: one with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles for 200 acre-feet of unused FY 2024-2025 groundwater pumping rights at $120.00 per acre-foot, totaling $24,000; and another with Hillside Memorial Park for 100 acre-feet of unused FY 2024-2025 groundwater pumping rights at $120.00 per acre-foot, totaling $12,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements.
h. Agreement with James Events Production Inc. for Services Related to Founders Day 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement with James Events Production Inc. for the Founder's Day 2025 equipment rental in the amount not to exceed $51,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
i. First Amendment for a Professional Service Agreement with All City Management Services for Crossing Guard Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with All City Management Services for crossing guard services. j. Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2013-05 and Amending the City's Records Management Policy and Updating the Records Retention Schedule for All City Departments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-21 rescinding Resolution No. 2013-05 and amending the City's records management policy and updating the records retention schedule for all city departments.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY-WIDE RECORDS MANAGEMENT
POLICY FOR THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION, RETENTION, AND LEGAL
DISPOSITION OF RECORDS AND APPROVING A REVISED RECORDS
RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS
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k. Updated Social Media Policy including the Social Media Public Disclaimer/Terms of Use RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution updating the City's Social Media Policy along with a Social Media Public Disclaimer/Terms of Use.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE UPDATED SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY AND
THE SOCIAL MEDIA PUBLIC DISCLAIMER/TERMS OF USE
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. CONSOLIDATED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT PROPOSED RATE INCREASE (No staff report)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only.
(It was the consensus of the Council to move this item to the presentation portion of the meeting.)
Andrew Ngumba, Division Chief, Sewer Maintenance Division, L.A. County Department of Public Works, gave the presentation. He provided information on the following:
• The Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District
• The L.A. County sewer system
• Services provided by the district
• Financials of the district
• Proposed rate increase (the last increase was in 2014) • Proposition 218 outreach efforts
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS STUDY FOR PARKS AND SEWER FACILITIES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-23 approving the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study for Parks and Sewer Facilities and finding the action to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Carlos Villareal, Principal, Willdan Financial Services, gave the presentation, which outlined the methodology used for the study.
Brief Council discussion took place relative to growth projections, the possibility of another study session regarding impact fees in general, and Quimby Act fees.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Waronek opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m.
George Kivett, Lomita resident and past GPAC committee member, suggested keeping such fee increases to a minimum so as to not stifle growth in the City.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek closed the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. and brought the item back for further discussion or a motion.
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A correction to the resolution was noted: It should read "WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on June 17, 2025...." instead of May 14, 2025, as the date had erroneously appeared in the draft resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS
STUDY FOR PARKS AND SEWER FACILITIES
b. ORDINANCE UPDATING THE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES MAP IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179 AND FINDING THE
ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: After the City Attorney reads the ordinance by title only, introduce the first reading and schedule second reading of the Ordinance at the July 1, 2025, City Council meeting.
Associate Planner Martinez presented the staff report per the agenda material.
As there were no questions for staff, Mayor Waronek opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. and invited discussion or a motion.
City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be introduced.
Councilmember Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 874 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING UPDATED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178 AND FINDING
THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
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10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waronek adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. respectrully submitted
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Adopted: August 5, 2025