MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 5, 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, August 5, 2025, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Councilmember Gazeley led the salute to the flag.
c. Invocation
Councilmember Uphoff 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, Assistant City Attorney Ornelas, Assistant City Manager Hernandez, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, Public Works Director Gonzalez, 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
There were no presentations scheduled.
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4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waronek announced the time for oral communications.
Joe Bensoua, Lomita resident, commented on the bands the City hires to play at City events and expressed interest in the opportunity for his band to be considered.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, spoke about a commercial project in the works at Oak Street and Pacific Coast Highway, and about a dangerous e-bike rider whose bike was confiscated.
Adriana Fredrickson and Carrie, Lomita residents, commented on the presence of coyotes in the area and reported that her cat was killed by one right in front of her.
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:
July 10 - South Bay Economic Roundtable
July 19 - Lemonade Day
July 31 - Metro K-Line Tour at LAX
August 5 - South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce Meeting Councilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
July 9 - California Contract Cities Association Legislative Committee Meeting July 12 - Sprinkles N Stuff Grand Opening
July 14 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Transportation Committee July 14 - SBCCOG Steering Committee Meeting
July 16-18 - Various National League of Cities (NLC) Meetings July 19 - Lemonade Day
July 23 - Lomita Logo (at the center of the intersection of Narbonne and Lomita Boulevards) Ribbon Cutting
July 30 - NLC Federal Advocacy Meeting
Councilmember Gazeley reported on the following:
July 10 - L.A. County West Vector Control West Meeting
July 16 - L.A. County Sanitation District Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa reported on the following:
Recent Post-Founders Day Committee Meeting
July 12 - Sprinkles N Stuff Grand Opening
July 19 - Lemonade Day
July 23 - Lomita Logo (at the center of the intersection of Narbonne and Lomita Boulevards) Ribbon Cutting
July 30 - BizFed Reception at the South Bay Association of Realtors Meeting July 30 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer/Still Got It Fitness Ninth Anniversary Mayor Waronek reported on the following:
July 19 - Lemonade Day
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July 23 - Lomita Logo (at the center of the intersection of Narbonne and Lomita Boulevards) Ribbon Cutting
July 23 - Annual California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board Meeting July 30-L.A. County Quality and Productivity Commission Meeting July 30 - BizFed Reception at the South Bay Association of Realtors Meeting July 30 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer/Still Got It Fitness Ninth Anniversary He announced National Night Out This Evening
He announced the Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Lomita Fire and Lomita Sheriff's Station, Hosted by the Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club on August 15
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando announced National Night Out is taking place this evening. He also stated that the City is exploring implementing a speed humps program, and he outlined various projects in the works. He introduced Julio Gonzalez, the City's new Associate Engineer.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-f be approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve items 7a-7f.
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 Meetings of May 20, 2025, June 3, 2025, June 17, 2025, and July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Authorization to Advertise Construction Bid Documents for the CIP Street Reconstruction Project Zone G - Phase 2
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the advertisement of construction bid documents for the City of Lomita CIP Street Reconstruction Project Zone G - Phase 2. e. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Lan Wan Enterprise for Information Technology (IT) Services
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Lan Wan Enterprise for IT Services for a three-year term of $186,000 for the first year, plus a one-time fee of $3,900 for the SharePoint implementation and a $10,000 contingency for unexpected costs, for a total amount not to exceed $199,900 in year one, and $186,000 for years two and three, plus a $10,000 contingency for unexpected costs, for an amount not to exceed $196,900 per year; and, appropriate an additional $55,000 from available the Water Fund and General Fund Available Balances. f. Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for the Narbonne South Water Main Replacement and Street Reconstruction Project, Project No. 374 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc., for construction management, construction inspection, construction administration, and testing services for the Narbonne South Water Main Replacement and Street Reconstruction Project in the amount of $336,776 plus an additional 15% contingency of $50,516, for a total contract amount not to exceed $387,292.
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
None scheduled.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. INTRODUCING ORDINANCE NO. 875 FOR FIRST READING CONSIDERING
SUBJECTING THE CITY TO THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT AND
CONSIDERATION OF MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE UPCCAA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 875 detailing the formation of Lomita Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Policies and Procedures and establishing alternative bidding procedures in accordance with provisions of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA); and schedule a second reading for August 19, 2025.
Public Works Director Gonzalez presented the staff report per the agenda material.
Brief Council discussion took place relative to maintaining controls while improving efficiency. This ordinance would allow the City to expedite certain projects and simplify the bid process for lower cost work.
As there was no further Council discussion, Mayor Waronek opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, commented that he was against the ordinance as proposes, as the project cost ceiling for the alternative bidding procedures is too high.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek closed the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. and brought the item back for further discussion or a motion.
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Assistant City Attorney Ornelas read the title of the ordinance to be introduced.
Councilmember Waite 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 875 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2-6.24 TO CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE II OF
THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNT ACT (SECTION 22000 ET SEQ. OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE)
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waronek adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
spectfully submitte
athleen Horn Gregory, IMMC, City Clerk
Adopteg: September 2, 2025