MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 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 11:08 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in the Upstairs Assembly Room, City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Vialpando, City Attorney Rusin, Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director Hernandez, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, Senior Management Analyst Ibarra, and City Clerk Gregory
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Waronek announced the time for public comment. There being no requests to speak, Mayor Waronek closed the public comments portion of the meeting.
3. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. CITY COUNCIL TEAM BUILDING AND GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and discuss City Council goals.
City Manager Vialpando outlined the purposes of the workshop. The Council last established its goals in 2021, and those goals are being revisited to help set priorities, provide clarity, and solidify the City’s vision. He introduced the workshop moderator, Michael Shellito, Principal, Shellito Training and Consulting, and shared his background and experience.
Mr. Shellito outlined the following topics:
• Governance 101 –a highlight of the responsibilities of the City Council (and City staff), including budget and setting priorities.
• Improving Teamwork and Effectiveness –the characteristics of high performing teams and individuals, including setting worthwhile and tangible goals, having a game plan, and celebrating achievements.
Lomita City Council Special Meeting Minutes
March 6, 2025
At 11:57 a.m., the workshop went into a brief recess. At 12:08 p.m., the workshop reconvened.
City Manager Vialpando spoke of how the City’s mission, vision, and values all form the basis of strategic initiatives and outcomes.
City Manager Vialpando identified issues and challenges facing the City Manager department.
Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director Hernandez identified issues and challenges facing the Public Works department.
Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez identified issues and challenges facing the Community and Economic Development department.
Administrative Services Director Kamada identified issues and challenges facing the Administrative Services department.
Parks and Recreation Director Kelley identified issues and challenges facing the Parks and Recreation department.
City Manager Vialpando identified top opportunities and priorities for the City Manager department.
Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director Hernandez identified top opportunities and priorities for the Public Works department.
Parks and Recreation Director Kelley identified top opportunities and priorities for the Parks and Recreation department.
Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez identified top opportunities and priorities for the Community and Economic Development department.
Administrative Services Director Kamada identified top opportunities and priorities for the Administrative Services department.
Councilmember Gazeley left the meeting at 12:55 p.m. to attend to a personal matter.
City Manager Vialpando identified goals and work programs for the City Manager department.
Deputy City Manager/Director of Public Works Hernandez identified goals and work programs for the Public Works department.
Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez identified goals and work programs for the Community and Economic Development department.
Administrative Services Director Kamada identified goals and work programs for the Administrative Services department.
Parks and Recreation Director Kelley identified goals and work programs for the Parks and Recreation department.
Lomita City Council Special Meeting Minutes
March 6, 2025
Moderator Mr. Shellito moderated discussion with the City Council to identify future goals, priorities, and work programs. The City Council identified Safety and Security, Economic and Community Development, Community Engagement and Communications, Quality of Life and Livability, City Infrastructure and Water Utility, and High Performing Organization as the City’s priorities.
City Attorney Rusin left the meeting at 1:36 p.m. due to another commitment.
Councilmember Gazeley returned to the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
Closing remarks were made by the City Council, the City Manager, and Moderator Mr.
Shellito This information will be used to work on a strategic plan, and the data will soon be incorporated into a document to share with residents and employees which can be refined over time.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waronek adjourned the meeting at 2:07 p.m.
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted: