Agenda packet — Lomita City Council, August 19, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

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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. 2024-29
Next Ordinance No. 875
AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 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 – Councilmember Waite
d. Roll Call

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3. PRESENTATIONS
None scheduled.

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-7h be approved. a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and That They be Read in Title Only RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve motion.
b. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register.

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c. June and July 2025 Treasury and Investment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Treasury and Investment Report. d. All Departments Monthly Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the monthly report. e. Purchase and Rental of Holiday Tree Lighting Decorations, Installation, and Storage RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the procurement of approximately 2,000 multicolor C9 LED lights,10-inch LED spheres, 5MM LED mini lights for the base of the tree, the rental of two (2) 8FT wreaths, and related services including professional installation and storage, in an amount not to exceed $35,160.42. f. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 875 Approving the City’s Participation in the Policies and Procedures Under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA) and Approving Amendments to the Lomita Municipal Code for the Purpose of Adopting the UPCCAA. Resolution No. 2025-29 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 875, an Ordinance subjecting the City to the policies and procedures under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA) and approving amendments to the Lomita Municipal Code for the purpose of adopting the UPCCAA; and, Adopt Resolution No. 2025-29, directing the City Manager or designee to notify the State Controller of the City’s election to be subjected to the UPCCAA.

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) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,

CALIFORNIA, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO BECOME SUBJECT TO THE

UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES AS PROVIDED

IN THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO BECOME SUBJECT

TO THE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES AS

PROVIDED IN THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
g. Classification Specifications for Community Safety Supervisor and Assistant Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-30 to amend the Memorandum of Understanding – LCEA and the FY 25-26 Authorized Full-Time Positions to retitle and reclassify Parking Enforcement Supervisor to Community Safety Supervisor and set the salary schedule at 34; and approve the Community Safety Supervisor and Assistant Public Works Director class specifications.

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RESOLUTION NO 2025-30 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 81-56, AND

ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES FOR LCEA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2028 h. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-28 with Michael Baker International RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2021- 28 with Michael Baker International for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 in an annual amount not to exceed $100,175.

8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. CITY OF LOMITA COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORMS ASSESSMENT
Presented by Lina Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the City of Lomita Communications Platform Assessment prepared by the City’s communications consultant Tripepi Smith. b. CITY OF LOMITA MOBILE APP PRESENTATION AND DEMONSTRATION (NO

STAFF REPORT)
Presented by Juan Ibarra, Senior Management Analyst
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only.

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83039 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 1222 FOR THE CREATION OF TWO LOTS

FROM ONE EXISTING LEGAL LOT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY

RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ON EACH RESULTANT LOT LOCATED AT 25307 OAK STREET IN THE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1) ZONE
Presented by Bryan Martinez, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-31 approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (VTPM) No. 83039 and Site Plan Review (SPR) No. 1222 to subdivide a 19,148 square foot, single-family residential lot into two lots and to construct a 2,908 square foot, two-story, single-family residence and 1,000 square foot, single-story, detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on each resultant lot; and, find that the project is categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

RESOLUTION NO 2025-31 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83039 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 1222 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF ONE

LOT INTO TWO AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ON EACH RESULTANT LOT LOCATED AT 25307 Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Reg CC Mtg. Page 4
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OAK STREET IN THE RESIDENTIAL-FAMILY ZONE

10. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on September 02, 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/agendas-minutes.

Date Posted: August 14, 2025
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
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CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA NO. 7.C.

August 19, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Administrative Services Department
DATE: August 19, 2025
SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER
PAYROLL REGISTER

August 19, 2025 TOTAL WARRANTS ISSUED: $959,309.91

Wires Transfers: 11393‐11402
Prepay: 535229
Void: 535260
Check Numbers: 535230‐535337

Total Pages of Register: 18

August 8, 2025 TOTAL PAYROLL ISSUED: $165,174.14
I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the checks listed on pages 1 to 18 inclusive of the check register are accurate and funds are available for payment thereof:
_
Susan Kamada
Administrative Services Director
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Warrant Register
Lomita, CA By Vendor Name
Payment Dates 8/6/2025 - 8/19/2025
Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 4015 - AFLAC
535230 08/19/2025 AFLAC 766050 Employee Life/Accident Benefi… 53.90 535230 08/19/2025 AFLAC 766050 Employee Life/Accident Benefi… 47.06 Vendor 4015 - AFLAC Total: 100.96
Vendor: 13266 - AFSCME District Council 36
535231 08/19/2025 AFSCME District Council 36 August 25 Association Dues -August 25 2,070.00 Vendor 13266 - AFSCME District Council 36 Total: 2,070.00 Vendor: 12925 - AireSpring Inc.
535232 08/19/2025 AireSpring Inc. 199100778 Phone Services July 25 1,261.22 535232 08/19/2025 AireSpring Inc. 199100778 Phone Services July 25 1,261.22 Vendor 12925 - AireSpring Inc. Total: 2,522.44
Vendor: 12386 - Airgas USA, LLC
535233 08/19/2025 Airgas USA, LLC 9163241871 Airgas Hazmat Charge 11.88 535233 08/19/2025 Airgas USA, LLC 9163241871 Oxygen IND 125 40.99 Vendor 12386 - Airgas USA, LLC Total: 52.87
Vendor: 12473 - Alice Hsu
535234 08/19/2025 Alice Hsu 2005008.001 Refund-Gymnasium Deposit 100.00 Vendor 12473 - Alice Hsu Total: 100.00
Vendor: 0545 - Allied Waste Transfer Services (BFI Falcon TS) 535235 08/19/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023636 Dump Fee 122.15 535235 08/19/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023636 Dump Fee 122.15 535235 08/19/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023636 Dump Fee 213.55 535235 08/19/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023636 Dump Fee 503.26 535235 08/19/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023636 Dump Fee 123.96 535235 08/19/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023636 Dump Fee 132.64 535235 08/19/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023636 Dump Fee 132.64 535235 08/19/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023636 Dump Fee 132.64 Vendor 0545 - Allied Waste Transfer Services (BFI Falcon TS) Total: 1,482.99 Vendor: 13072 - ALTA Language Services, Inc.
535236 08/19/2025 ALTA Language Services, Inc. IS797736 Listening & Speaking Test 58.00 Vendor 13072 - ALTA Language Services, Inc. Total: 58.00 Vendor: 4010 - Ameritas Life Insurance
535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 276.76 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 2,354.48 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 188.03 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 76.41 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 87.73 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 28.30 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 56.60 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 283.00 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 97.58 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 107.54 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 113.20 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 101.88 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 245.17 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 84.90 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 14.15 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 11.32 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 43.81 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 22.64 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 25.47 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 28.30 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *7
Warrant Register Payment Dates: 8/6/2025 - 8/19/2025
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 535237 08/19/2025 Ameritas Life Insurance 080125 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 544.85 Vendor 4010 - Ameritas Life Insurance Total: 4,792.12
Vendor: 13444 - Andrea Cesareo
535238 08/19/2025 Andrea Cesareo 081225 Dial-A-Ride Refund 23.00 Vendor 13444 - Andrea Cesareo Total: 23.00
Vendor: 13411 - Anna Esquivel
535239 08/19/2025 Anna Esquivel 2004990.001 Refund-Picnic Shelter Deposit 40.00 Vendor 13411 - Anna Esquivel Total: 40.00
Vendor: 13426 - Armin Lohbrunner
535240 08/19/2025 Armin Lohbrunner 080625 Dial-A-Ride Refund 4.00 Vendor 13426 - Armin Lohbrunner Total: 4.00
Vendor: 6609 - AT&T
535241 08/19/2025 AT&T 23883007 Fax Services 31.35
Vendor 6609 - AT&T Total: 31.35
Vendor: 4020 - Automatic Data Processing
11393 08/08/2025 Automatic Data Processing 697334567 Workforce Essential Time & At… 303.75 11393 08/08/2025 Automatic Data Processing 697334567 Workforce Essential Time & At… 101.25 11394 08/08/2025 Automatic Data Processing 697334505 Payroll Processing Pay Ending … 1,480.27 11394 08/08/2025 Automatic Data Processing 697334505 Payroll Processing Pay Ending … 493.43 Vendor 4020 - Automatic Data Processing Total: 2,378.70 Vendor: 3334 - Autozone, Inc.
535242 08/19/2025 Autozone, Inc. 02859535718 Mini Impact Driver Set 18.88 535242 08/19/2025 Autozone, Inc. 02859535718 Gloves 59.65 535242 08/19/2025 Autozone, Inc. 02859535765 10 PC Bolt Set 26.84 Vendor 3334 - Autozone, Inc. Total: 105.37
Vendor: 10939 - Avis Peterson
535243 08/19/2025 Avis Peterson 073025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 13.00 Vendor 10939 - Avis Peterson Total: 13.00
Vendor: 0415 - B.D. White Top Soil Co.
535244 08/19/2025 B.D. White Top Soil Co. 93059 Dirt Mix 81.77 535244 08/19/2025 B.D. White Top Soil Co. 93061 Brown Bark 221.00 Vendor 0415 - B.D. White Top Soil Co. Total: 302.77
Vendor: 4105 - Banc of California
11396 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125A State Tax Withholdings Pay En… 8,819.04 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 3,216.16 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 22,014.58 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 34.11 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 305.95 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 105.13 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 240.03 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 46.45 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 86.30 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 343.22 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 188.29 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 137.66 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 170.18 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 345.64 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 160.71 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 22.00 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 84.60 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 8.96 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 8.74 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 3.79 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 75.69 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 25.60 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 196.73 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 40.21 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *8
Warrant Register Payment Dates: 8/6/2025 - 8/19/2025
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 11397 08/07/2025 Banc of California PE080125 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 586.17 Vendor 4105 - Banc of California Total: 37,265.94
Vendor: 13433 - Barbara Wallace
535245 08/19/2025 Barbara Wallace 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 10.00 Vendor 13433 - Barbara Wallace Total: 10.00
Vendor: 13443 - Benita Graczyk
535246 08/19/2025 Benita Graczyk 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 26.00 Vendor 13443 - Benita Graczyk Total: 26.00
Vendor: 7477 - Best Best & Krieger, LLP
535247 08/19/2025 Best Best & Krieger, LLP 1035412 Legal Services June 25 8,411.60 535247 08/19/2025 Best Best & Krieger, LLP 1035412 Legal Services June 25 1,484.40 535247 08/19/2025 Best Best & Krieger, LLP 1035413 Special Services June 25 1,120.50 535247 08/19/2025 Best Best & Krieger, LLP 1035414 Special Services June 25 3,312.59 535247 08/19/2025 Best Best & Krieger, LLP 1035415 Special Services June 25 273.90 535247 08/19/2025 Best Best & Krieger, LLP 1035416 Code Enforcement/General Lit… 6,773.50 Vendor 7477 - Best Best & Krieger, LLP Total: 21,376.49 Vendor: 13437 - Birute Prasauskas
535248 08/19/2025 Birute Prasauskas 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 8.00 Vendor 13437 - Birute Prasauskas Total: 8.00
Vendor: 13441 - Bonnie Siegel
535249 08/19/2025 Bonnie Siegel 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 30.00 Vendor 13441 - Bonnie Siegel Total: 30.00
Vendor: 6407 - California JPIA
535250 08/19/2025 California JPIA POLLU-00045 Pollution Liability Insurance FY… 1,222.50 535250 08/19/2025 California JPIA POLLU-00045 Pollution Liability Insurance FY… 1,222.50 Vendor 6407 - California JPIA Total: 2,445.00
Vendor: 0655 - California Water Service
535251 08/19/2025 California Water Service 6984422222-072825 PV Dr. N. Rolling Vista Medians 315.06 535251 08/19/2025 California Water Service 8594422222-072525 Landscape Maintenance Distri… 249.44 Vendor 0655 - California Water Service Total: 564.50
Vendor: 13253 - Cassandra Linares DBA Dinger City Baseball 535252 08/19/2025 Cassandra Linares DBA Dinger… 1145 Port & Company Essential Tee 87.44 535252 08/19/2025 Cassandra Linares DBA Dinger… 1145 Port & Company Essential Tee 53.04 Vendor 13253 - Cassandra Linares DBA Dinger City Baseball Total: 140.48 Vendor: 4629 - Cecelia Villa
535253 08/19/2025 Cecelia Villa 073025 Mileage Reimbursement 73.08 Vendor 4629 - Cecelia Villa Total: 73.08
Vendor: 12501 - Charter Communications Operating, LLC
535254 08/19/2025 Charter Communications Ope… 0398446072325 Internet Services 60.62 535254 08/19/2025 Charter Communications Ope… 0398446072325 Internet Services 60.63 535254 08/19/2025 Charter Communications Ope… 127562601080125 Internet Services August 25 442.41 535254 08/19/2025 Charter Communications Ope… 127562601080125 Internet Services August 25 442.41 Vendor 12501 - Charter Communications Operating, LLC Total: 1,006.07 Vendor: 13427 - Claire Vida
535255 08/19/2025 Claire Vida 080625 Dial-A-Ride Refund 25.00 Vendor 13427 - Claire Vida Total: 25.00
Vendor: 6495 - Cla-Val
535256 08/19/2025 Cla-Val 921923 Valve Maintenance-Labor 1,198.00 535256 08/19/2025 Cla-Val 921923 Valve Maintenance-Parts 1,843.14 Vendor 6495 - Cla-Val Total: 3,041.14
Vendor: 6934 - Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. 535257 08/19/2025 Clinical Laboratory of San Ber… 2501163 Water Quality Report June 25 875.00 Vendor 6934 - Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. Total: 875.00 Vendor: 6751 - Conico Roro, Inc.
535258 08/19/2025 Conico Roro, Inc. 073125 Car Wash 52.00 535258 08/19/2025 Conico Roro, Inc. 073125 Facilities 119.80 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *9
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 535258 08/19/2025 Conico Roro, Inc. 073125 Park 409.33
535258 08/19/2025 Conico Roro, Inc. 073125 Street 130.66 535258 08/19/2025 Conico Roro, Inc. 073125 Water 135.83 Vendor 6751 - Conico Roro, Inc. Total: 847.62
Vendor: 7371 - Corporate Payment Systems
535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Gonzalez 072525 Airfare-A. Gonzalez 286.97 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Gonzalez 072525 2025 APWA PWX Registration… 884.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Gonzalez 072525 Hotel-A. Gonzalez 1,248.36 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Gonzalez 072525 Maintenance Supplies 25.34 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Gonzalez 072525 Whova, Annual Training & Equ… 86.19 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Gonzalez 072525 Whova, Annual Training & Equ… 86.19 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Gonzalez 072525 Whova, Annual Training & Equ… 86.19 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Gonzalez 072525 Whova, Annual Training & Equ… 86.19 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Vialpando 072525 Fall Educational Summit Regist… 775.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Vialpando 072525 Division Installation Ceremony… 75.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Vialpando 072525 Annual Conference & Expo-B.… 425.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Vialpando 072525 ICSC Membership Dues-A. Via… 175.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Vialpando 072525 City Manager Public Safety M… 131.84 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems A. Vialpando 072525 Fall Educational Summit Regist… 775.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems C. Villa 072525 July Ice for Band at Summer Conce… 3.08 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems C. Villa 072525 June Laundry Services 19.71 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems D. Dixon 072525 LCW Training for Managers/S… 64.99 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems D. Dixon 072525 LCW Training for Managers/S… 33.44 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems D. Dixon 072525 Supplies for Employee BBQ 16.41 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems D. Dixon 072525 JPIA Trainig 59.85 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems D. Dixon 072525 Employee BBQ 343.94 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems D. Dixon 072525 Sympathy Flowers 121.28 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems D. Dixon 072525 Employee BBQ 74.25 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems H. Flores 072525 CPSI Computer Based Certifica… 200.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems H. Flores 072525 Maintenance Supplies 151.39 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems H. Flores 072525 Graffiti Cleners 279.01 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems J. Ibarra 072525 City Council Photos 44.83 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems J. Ibarra 072525 Mail Service 9.45 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems J. Vida 072525 Office Supplies 35.26 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems J. Vida 072525 Vac Truck Compliance Fee 32.11 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems K. Gregory 072525 Daily Breeze Subscription 18.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems K. Gregory 072525 Hotel 668.37 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems K. Gregory 072525 Dropbox 19.99 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems L. Abbott 072525 City Council Meeting Dinner 98.99 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems L. Hernandez 072525 July E-Newsletter 110.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems L. Hernandez 072525 July Facebook-Ads 5.02 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems L. Hernandez 072525 June Posters with "Lomita" Logo 127.89 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Canva Subscription 12.99 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Storage Rental 403.20 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Renewal for QR Codes for Eve… 350.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Teen Program Supplies 146.34 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Teen Program Supplies 63.88 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Teen Program Food 55.19 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Snacks for Teen Program 6.37 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Teen Program Supplies 5.25 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Deposit of Trip Teen Program 420.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Snacks for Teen Program 299.25 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Teen Program Trip 1,219.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 July Teen Program Trip 416.49 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 June Water & Snacks for Staff 214.64 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 June Food for Staff 389.74 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems Lomita Park 072525 June Food for Staff 575.68 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems R. Heaney 072525 July Deposit for Cornhole Event 200.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems R. Heaney 072525 July Office Chair 88.39 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems R. Heaney 072525 June Table & Umbrella Rental 190.00 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *10
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems R. Heaney 072525 June Fire Extinguisher for Founder's… 240.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Webinar Registration 600.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July GFOA Learning Management … 350.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Employee BBQ 26.42 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Employee BBQ 68.94 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Employee BBQ 91.40 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Employee BBQ 439.31 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Employee BBQ 14.99 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Employee BBQ 17.07 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Employee BBQ 19.57 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Acrobat Pro 839.65 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Monitors, Monitor Stands & K… 955.69 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Laundry Services 20.21 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Refridgerator 1,812.91 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 July Maintenance Supplies 65.71 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 June Poster Boar Stands 104.22 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 June Toner Cartridge 149.94 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 June Internet Services June 25 228.10 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 June Microsoft Office 365 June 25 1,481.75 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 June Microsoft Office 365 June 25 493.92 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Kamada 072525 June Internet Services June 25 228.10 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Ritchie 072525 July Movie Rentsl 795.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Ritchie 072525 July Sport Supplies 71.26 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Ritchie 072525 July Sport Supplies 25.85 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems S. Ritchie 072525 June Ice for Founder's Day 11.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 July AWWA Seminar Registration… 1,165.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 July Bottle Water 4 Case 24-Pk 24.72 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 July Work Pants-D. Huerta 262.09 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 July Work Pants-M. Stolz 228.31 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 July Stainless Steel Commercial Sin… 1,328.64 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 July Maintenance Supplies 82.32 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 July Maintenance Supplies 79.99 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 July Maintenance Supplies 90.09 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 July D Batteries 50.81 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 July Dump Truck-CARB Clean Truck 360.50 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 July Staff Lunch, Water Leak Repair 90.64 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems V. Mesa 072525 June Maintenance Supplies 210.28 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems W. Lawson 072525 July Car Wash 15.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems W. Lawson 072525 July Gas 50.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems W. Lawson 072525 July Gas 50.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems W. Lawson 072525 July Code Enforcement Subscripti… 49.00 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems W. Lawson 072525 June Property Report June 25 54.69 535259 08/19/2025 Corporate Payment Systems W. Lawson 072525 June Gas 66.82 Vendor 7371 - Corporate Payment Systems Total: 26,149.85 Vendor: 12721 - Cory Zedler
535261 08/19/2025 Cory Zedler 071625 2025 Annual GIS Conference E… 1,031.44 Vendor 12721 - Cory Zedler Total: 1,031.44
Vendor: 6972 - County of Los Angeles Fire Department
535262 08/19/2025 County of Los Angeles Fire De… F0014914 Fire Safety Services for Found… 887.36 Vendor 6972 - County of Los Angeles Fire Department Total: 887.36 Vendor: 13110 - Cristina Diaz
535263 08/19/2025 Cristina Diaz 2005005.001 Refund-Picnic Shelter Deposit 40.00 Vendor 13110 - Cristina Diaz Total: 40.00
Vendor: 6757 - Dataprose, Inc.
535264 08/19/2025 Dataprose, Inc. DP2503838 Water Bills 3,160.18 Vendor 6757 - Dataprose, Inc. Total: 3,160.18
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 1080 - Department of Transportation
535265 08/19/2025 Department of Transportation SL251276 Signals & Lighting April -June … 4,578.26 Vendor 1080 - Department of Transportation Total: 4,578.26 Vendor: 12915 - Disability Access Consultants LLC
535266 08/19/2025 Disability Access Consultants L…25-181 DAC Trak Accessibility Manag… 2,000.00 Vendor 12915 - Disability Access Consultants LLC Total: 2,000.00 Vendor: 7438 - Duke Service Center, Inc.
535267 08/19/2025 Duke Service Center, Inc. 073125 Park 777.03 535267 08/19/2025 Duke Service Center, Inc. 073125 Street 1,350.87 535267 08/19/2025 Duke Service Center, Inc. 073125 Water 543.55 Vendor 7438 - Duke Service Center, Inc. Total: 2,671.45 Vendor: 12290 - Duncan's Soo Bahk Do, LLC
535268 08/19/2025 Duncan's Soo Bahk Do, LLC 080825 Karate Class Instructor 2,347.80 Vendor 12290 - Duncan's Soo Bahk Do, LLC Total: 2,347.80 Vendor: 12151 - Ed's Fencing Inc.
535269 08/19/2025 Ed's Fencing Inc. 5122 Replace 220' of 15-Foot-High … 17,690.00 Vendor 12151 - Ed's Fencing Inc. Total: 17,690.00
Vendor: 13421 - Edward Bonilla
535270 08/19/2025 Edward Bonilla 080425 Dial-A-Ride Refund 39.00 Vendor 13421 - Edward Bonilla Total: 39.00
Vendor: 2095 - Ewing Irrigation Products
535271 08/19/2025 Ewing Irrigation Products 26955718 Batter Pack 43.05 535271 08/19/2025 Ewing Irrigation Products 26955718 Irrigation, Diaph Assy 104.51 Vendor 2095 - Ewing Irrigation Products Total: 147.56
Vendor: 3000 - Excel Paving Company
535272 08/19/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 227,289.15 535272 08/19/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-1 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 5,378.35 535272 08/19/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-1 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 7,530.80 535272 08/19/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-1 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 5,378.35 535272 08/19/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-3 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 1,143.04 535272 08/19/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-3 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 1,600.48 535272 08/19/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-3 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 1,143.04 Vendor 3000 - Excel Paving Company Total: 249,463.21
Vendor: 12238 - George Soares
535273 08/19/2025 George Soares 072825 Reimbursement for Work Boo… 162.59 Vendor 12238 - George Soares Total: 162.59
Vendor: 13435 - Guy Jones
535274 08/19/2025 Guy Jones 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 35.00 Vendor 13435 - Guy Jones Total: 35.00
Vendor: 6946 - Hach Company
535275 08/19/2025 Hach Company 14597193 Chlorine 25 Piece 800.02 535275 08/19/2025 Hach Company 14598993 25 PC Nitrite 261.63 535275 08/19/2025 Hach Company 14610775 25 Piece, Mono Chloromine 355.61 Vendor 6946 - Hach Company Total: 1,417.26
Vendor: 13442 - Harvey Siegel
535276 08/19/2025 Harvey Siegel 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 30.00 Vendor 13442 - Harvey Siegel Total: 30.00
Vendor: 7144 - Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.
535277 08/19/2025 Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. 20007-010-0000046 Consulting Services-CWPF May… 4,115.00 535277 08/19/2025 Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. 20007-010-0000047 Consulting Services-CWPF Jun… 15,700.00 Vendor 7144 - Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. Total: 19,815.00
Vendor: 7059 - HdL Coren & Cone
535278 08/19/2025 HdL Coren & Cone SIN052908 2024-25 ACFR Statistical Pack… 795.00 Vendor 7059 - HdL Coren & Cone Total: 795.00
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 13424 - Heasook Park
535279 08/19/2025 Heasook Park 080625 Dial-A-Ride Refund 22.00 Vendor 13424 - Heasook Park Total: 22.00
Vendor: 13439 - Jacalyn Laski
535280 08/19/2025 Jacalyn Laski 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 45.00 Vendor 13439 - Jacalyn Laski Total: 45.00
Vendor: 10688 - Janice Norton
535281 08/19/2025 Janice Norton 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 35.00 Vendor 10688 - Janice Norton Total: 35.00
Vendor: 13418 - Joey Serna
535282 08/19/2025 Joey Serna 072525 Reimbursement for Work Pan… 88.38 Vendor 13418 - Joey Serna Total: 88.38
Vendor: 4528 - Joseph Vida
535283 08/19/2025 Joseph Vida 080625 Dial-A-Ride Refund 13.00 Vendor 4528 - Joseph Vida Total: 13.00
Vendor: 12776 - Julio Garcia
535284 08/19/2025 Julio Garcia 081125 Wellness Reimbursement 150.00 Vendor 12776 - Julio Garcia Total: 150.00
Vendor: 13422 - Kathleen Miyamoto
535285 08/19/2025 Kathleen Miyamoto 080425 Dial-A-Ride Refund 54.00 Vendor 13422 - Kathleen Miyamoto Total: 54.00
Vendor: 13438 - Kenneth Laski
535286 08/19/2025 Kenneth Laski 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 14.00 Vendor 13438 - Kenneth Laski Total: 14.00
Vendor: 12635 - Kiley & Associates, LLC
535287 08/19/2025 Kiley & Associates, LLC LO 250731 Consulting Services, Legislative… 3,333.33 Vendor 12635 - Kiley & Associates, LLC Total: 3,333.33
Vendor: 3187 - L.A. County Department of Public Works
535288 08/19/2025 L.A. County Department of Pu… RE-PW-25040705148 Traffic Engineering Advisory … 549.77 Vendor 3187 - L.A. County Department of Public Works Total: 549.77 Vendor: 7541 - LAE Associates, Inc.
535289 08/19/2025 LAE Associates, Inc. 25-380 20% Contingency-Lomita Blvd.… 3,128.42 535289 08/19/2025 LAE Associates, Inc. 25-380 Construction Management-L… 9,682.58 Vendor 7541 - LAE Associates, Inc. Total: 12,811.00
Vendor: 12920 - Layne Christensen Company
535290 08/19/2025 Layne Christensen Company 2995313 Pump & Well Testing 2,640.00 Vendor 12920 - Layne Christensen Company Total: 2,640.00 Vendor: 6349 - Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
535291 08/19/2025 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 297076 LCEA Negotiations 2025 3,799.15 Vendor 6349 - Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Total: 3,799.15
Vendor: 3054 - Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.
535292 08/19/2025 Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. 51003378 Acetylene Torch Rental 78.87 Vendor 3054 - Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. Total: 78.87
Vendor: 12792 - LinkedIn Corporation
535293 08/19/2025 LinkedIn Corporation 10112829704 Job Posting Fee August 25-July… 2,175.00 Vendor 12792 - LinkedIn Corporation Total: 2,175.00
Vendor: 3564 - Lomita Kiwanis Foundation
535294 08/19/2025 Lomita Kiwanis Foundation 080425 Annual Fire/Sheriff Spaghetti … 1,000.00 Vendor 3564 - Lomita Kiwanis Foundation Total: 1,000.00 Vendor: 3503 - Long Beach Hose & Coupling Co., Inc.
535295 08/19/2025 Long Beach Hose & Coupling … 70525 3/4" Connection Half X 3/4" F… 110.27 535295 08/19/2025 Long Beach Hose & Coupling … 70525 12FP-12FP Straight 9.97 535295 08/19/2025 Long Beach Hose & Coupling … 70525 Assembly Charge 15.00 535295 08/19/2025 Long Beach Hose & Coupling … 70525 Hose Assy 3/4" X 50' 565.21 Vendor 3503 - Long Beach Hose & Coupling Co., Inc. Total: 700.45 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *13
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 7314 - Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC
535296 08/19/2025 Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC RA220041579 2020 Vac Truck Clean Carb Ch… 22.74 535296 08/19/2025 Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC RA220041579 2020 Vac Truck Clean Carb Ch… 171.50 Vendor 7314 - Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC Total: 194.24 Vendor: 13409 - Luz Estrada
535297 08/19/2025 Luz Estrada 2004988.001 Refund-Lomita Railroad Muse… 100.00 Vendor 13409 - Luz Estrada Total: 100.00
Vendor: 10256 - Mariela Diaz-Brown
535298 08/19/2025 Mariela Diaz-Brown 2005003.001 Refund-Tom Rico Deposit 200.00 Vendor 10256 - Mariela Diaz-Brown Total: 200.00
Vendor: 3085 - Mark's Lock & Safe, Inc.
535299 08/19/2025 Mark's Lock & Safe, Inc. 0000038096 Residential Locks at Apartmen… 210.00 Vendor 3085 - Mark's Lock & Safe, Inc. Total: 210.00
Vendor: 13430 - Matilda Famorca
535300 08/19/2025 Matilda Famorca 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 6.00 Vendor 13430 - Matilda Famorca Total: 6.00
Vendor: 13413 - Melanie Saniatan
535301 08/19/2025 Melanie Saniatan 2004992.001 Refund-Picnic Shelter Deposit 40.00 Vendor 13413 - Melanie Saniatan Total: 40.00
Vendor: 7247 - Michael Baker International, Inc.
535302 08/19/2025 Michael Baker International, I… 1257100A RAD Repositioning Consulting … 900.00 Vendor 7247 - Michael Baker International, Inc. Total: 900.00 Vendor: 13412 - Michelle Dagostino
535303 08/19/2025 Michelle Dagostino 2004991.001 Refund-Picnic Shelter Deposit 40.00 Vendor 13412 - Michelle Dagostino Total: 40.00
Vendor: 3217 - MissionSquare Retirement
11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 12,393.58 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 1,041.57 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 432.37 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 386.80 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 198.30 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 161.64 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 866.40 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 463.53 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 305.14 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 330.84 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 297.76 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 759.66 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 243.18 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 38.62 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 33.08 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 294.11 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 117.75 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 248.88 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 198.30 11398 08/07/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE080125 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 1,526.33 Vendor 3217 - MissionSquare Retirement Total: 20,337.84 Vendor: 6828 - MJ Management Services, LLC
535304 08/19/2025 MJ Management Services, LLC CINV-091003 DAR July 25 583.33 Vendor 6828 - MJ Management Services, LLC Total: 583.33 Vendor: 13440 - Naeem Malik
535305 08/19/2025 Naeem Malik 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 63.00 Vendor 13440 - Naeem Malik Total: 63.00
Vendor: 13419 - Paige Omoto
535306 08/19/2025 Paige Omoto 080425 Dial-A-Ride Refund 75.00 Vendor 13419 - Paige Omoto Total: 75.00
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 13432 - Patricia Rico
535307 08/19/2025 Patricia Rico 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 16.00 Vendor 13432 - Patricia Rico Total: 16.00
Vendor: 3125 - Postmaster
535308 08/19/2025 Postmaster 071625 Postage 2025 Fall Newsletter, … 1,170.05 Vendor 3125 - Postmaster Total: 1,170.05
Vendor: 12512 - Prints Pacific, Inc.
535309 08/19/2025 Prints Pacific, Inc. 20719 Baseball Jerseys-3" Simulated… 66.30 535309 08/19/2025 Prints Pacific, Inc. 20719 Baseball Jerseys-8" Simulated… 26.52 535309 08/19/2025 Prints Pacific, Inc. 20719 Baseball Jerseys 54.36 535309 08/19/2025 Prints Pacific, Inc. 20720 Baseball Jerseys-3" Simulated… 33.15 535309 08/19/2025 Prints Pacific, Inc. 20720 Baseball Jerseys 27.18 535309 08/19/2025 Prints Pacific, Inc. 20720 Baseball Jerseys-8" Simulated… 13.26 535309 08/19/2025 Prints Pacific, Inc. 20721 Port Authority Women's Silk T… 173.64 Vendor 12512 - Prints Pacific, Inc. Total: 394.41
Vendor: 12907 - Psomas
535310 08/19/2025 Psomas 223470 Engineering Services for Sewer… 20,763.00 Vendor 12907 - Psomas Total: 20,763.00
Vendor: 4090 - Public Employee Retirement System
11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 3,593.70 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 4,622.31 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 579.94 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 3,741.87 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 44.46 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 4,440.60 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 916.88 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 6,125.48 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 2,366.78 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 3,469.57 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 3,468.57 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 3,328.21 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 3,609.22 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 2,157.16 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 82.85 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 180.36 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 1,004.60 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 165.70 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 3,186.15 11400 08/10/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…August 25 Employee Health Insurance-A… 12,969.79 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 15,122.29 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 68.73 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 310.02 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 1,372.38 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 467.19 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 256.01 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 310.22 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 286.81 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 701.16 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 393.60 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 222.82 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 240.94 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 712.32 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 1,323.25 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 406.15 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 200.66 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 500.44 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 397.18 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 442.90 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 358.60 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *15
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 438.88 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 835.01 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 443.97 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 296.99 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 389.72 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 270.05 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 408.50 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 36.57 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 20.68 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 49.33 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 7.64 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 101.58 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 357.56 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 78.96 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 73.14 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 82.73 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 95.60 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 649.13 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 318.22 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 222.82 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 875.34 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 446.42 11402 08/13/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE080125 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 2,541.43 Vendor 4090 - Public Employee Retirement System Total: 93,188.14 Vendor: 12173 - Race Communications
535311 08/19/2025 Race Communications RC1723014 Internet Access-SBCOG August… 1,530.00 535311 08/19/2025 Race Communications RC1723014 Internet Access-SBCOG August… 1,530.00 Vendor 12173 - Race Communications Total: 3,060.00
Vendor: 4532 - Rafael Mendoza
535312 08/19/2025 Rafael Mendoza 080825 Reimbursement for Work Pan… 275.00 Vendor 4532 - Rafael Mendoza Total: 275.00
Vendor: 13429 - Robert Hicks
535313 08/19/2025 Robert Hicks 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 37.00 Vendor 13429 - Robert Hicks Total: 37.00
Vendor: 13425 - Rudolf Reyes
535314 08/19/2025 Rudolf Reyes 080625 Dial-A-Ride Refund 21.00 Vendor 13425 - Rudolf Reyes Total: 21.00
Vendor: 7188 - Sharp Business Systems
535315 08/19/2025 Sharp Business Systems 9005449057 BP70C55 Copier Usage 7/3/25… 260.39 Vendor 7188 - Sharp Business Systems Total: 260.39
Vendor: 13436 - Sheryl Ungar
535316 08/19/2025 Sheryl Ungar 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 7.00 Vendor 13436 - Sheryl Ungar Total: 7.00
Vendor: 3544 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments
535317 08/19/2025 South Bay Cities Council of Go… August 25 Monthly City Manager's Meet… 35.00 Vendor 3544 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments Total: 35.00 Vendor: 5050 - Southern California Edison Co.
535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700006214310-080125 Lomita Park 1,899.70 535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700006214310-080125 Street Lights 32.72 535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700006214310-080125 Traffic Signals 34.94 535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700006910888-080725 Railroad Museum 330.22 535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700008444906-080725 Traffic Signals 636.29 535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700016714053-080725 Lomita Park 2,316.72 535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700016714053-080725 Western Pedestrian Crosswalk 15.20 535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700016714053-080725 Appian Way 379.13 535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700025877624-080125 Street Lights 543.44 535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700025957042-080125 Street Lights 241.78 535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700315793648-080125 Street Lights 172.41 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *16
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 535229 08/13/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700420008832-08065 Cypress Reservoir 2,770.58 Vendor 5050 - Southern California Edison Co. Total: 9,373.13 Vendor: 5040 - Southern California Gas Co.
535318 08/19/2025 Southern California Gas Co. 07370472008-080125 Park Facilities 14.79 535318 08/19/2025 Southern California Gas Co. 07380495007-080125 City Hall 140.11 Vendor 5040 - Southern California Gas Co. Total: 154.90 Vendor: 1005 - Southern California News Group
535319 08/19/2025 Southern California News Gro… 073125 Ads-Adopted Ordinance No. 8… 292.65 535319 08/19/2025 Southern California News Gro… 073125 Ads-Public Hearing Notice 446.66 535319 08/19/2025 Southern California News Gro… 073125 Ads-Inviting Bids Notice 109.25 535319 08/19/2025 Southern California News Gro… 073125 Ads-Inviting Bids Notice 109.25 535319 08/19/2025 Southern California News Gro… 073125 Ads-Inviting Bids Notice 218.53 Vendor 1005 - Southern California News Group Total: 1,176.34 Vendor: 13050 - TDG Engineering, Inc.
535320 08/19/2025 TDG Engineering, Inc. 2LAX00250_12 Citywide School Loading Zone … 7,645.22 Vendor 13050 - TDG Engineering, Inc. Total: 7,645.22
Vendor: 13431 - Terry Gilstrap
535321 08/19/2025 Terry Gilstrap 081125 Dial-A-Ride Refund 40.00 Vendor 13431 - Terry Gilstrap Total: 40.00
Vendor: 12863 - Tetra Tech Inc
535322 08/19/2025 Tetra Tech Inc 52357713 Upgrade PLC Work-Contingen… 2,922.15 535322 08/19/2025 Tetra Tech Inc 52357713 Upgrade PLC Work - TETRA TE… 1,416.45 Vendor 12863 - Tetra Tech Inc Total: 4,338.60
Vendor: 13423 - Tina Rodriguez
535323 08/19/2025 Tina Rodriguez 073025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 20.00 Vendor 13423 - Tina Rodriguez Total: 20.00
Vendor: 12170 - T-Mobile
535324 08/19/2025 T-Mobile 072025 City Council 147.00
535324 08/19/2025 T-Mobile 072025 City Manager 75.40
535324 08/19/2025 T-Mobile 072025 Emergency-Hotspot 29.40 535324 08/19/2025 T-Mobile 072025 Parking Enforcement Supervis… 25.80 535324 08/19/2025 T-Mobile 072025 Community Development 163.05 535324 08/19/2025 T-Mobile 072025 Ipad for GIS System 19.74 535324 08/19/2025 T-Mobile 072025 Facilities Manager 25.80 535324 08/19/2025 T-Mobile 072025 Recreation 135.32
535324 08/19/2025 T-Mobile 072025 Park 38.70
535324 08/19/2025 T-Mobile 072025 Public Works 64.50
535324 08/19/2025 T-Mobile 072025 Water 384.37
Vendor 12170 - T-Mobile Total: 1,109.08
Vendor: 7353 - Torrance Industrial Hardware
535325 08/19/2025 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12372 Batteries Alkaline 9V 4-Pk 22.04 535325 08/19/2025 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12374 Tubing Cutter Gray 1" 22.09 535325 08/19/2025 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12374 Sharkbite Couple 1/2" 22.08 535325 08/19/2025 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12374 Copper Pipe M 1/2'" X 10' 6.05 535325 08/19/2025 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12375 Brass Coupling 1/2 X 3/8 X 3 30.85 Vendor 7353 - Torrance Industrial Hardware Total: 103.11 Vendor: 9100 - Tripepi Smith and Associates
535326 08/19/2025 Tripepi Smith and Associates 15308 Ad Hoc July 25 1,445.31 535326 08/19/2025 Tripepi Smith and Associates 15308 Ad Hoc July 25 1,445.32 Vendor 9100 - Tripepi Smith and Associates Total: 2,890.63 Vendor: 3037 - TS3 Fulfillment
535327 08/19/2025 TS3 Fulfillment 43136 Youth Sports Shirts 1,331.26 Vendor 3037 - TS3 Fulfillment Total: 1,331.26
Vendor: 3123 - Underground Service Alert/SC
535328 08/19/2025 Underground Service Alert/SC 25-260263 California State Fee 40.49 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *17
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 535328 08/19/2025 Underground Service Alert/SC 720250427 33 Dig Alerts & Monthly Main… 76.00 Vendor 3123 - Underground Service Alert/SC Total: 116.49 Vendor: 6878 - Urban Feet Inc.
535329 08/19/2025 Urban Feet Inc. LO 080125 Work Boots-R. Mendoza 214.55 535329 08/19/2025 Urban Feet Inc. LO 080125 Work Boots-J. Garcia 200.00 535329 08/19/2025 Urban Feet Inc. LO 080125 Work Boots-G. Maldonado 200.00 535329 08/19/2025 Urban Feet Inc. LO 080125 Work Boots-C. Moya 225.00 535329 08/19/2025 Urban Feet Inc. LO 080125 Jacket, Ripstop Bomber Orange 100.96 535329 08/19/2025 Urban Feet Inc. LO 080125 Jacket, Lined Bomber Lime 100.96 535329 08/19/2025 Urban Feet Inc. LO 080125 Work Boots-O. Caviedes 214.00 535329 08/19/2025 Urban Feet Inc. LO 080125 Work Boots-M. Stolz 208.51 535329 08/19/2025 Urban Feet Inc. LO 080125 Work Boots-B. Huntelman 208.50 535329 08/19/2025 Urban Feet Inc. LO 080125 Work Boots-D. Huerta 186.56 535329 08/19/2025 Urban Feet Inc. LO 080125 Work Boots-C. Nguyen 175.59 Vendor 6878 - Urban Feet Inc. Total: 2,034.63
Vendor: 13420 - Virginia Bonilla
535330 08/19/2025 Virginia Bonilla 080425 Dial-A-Ride Refund 40.00 Vendor 13420 - Virginia Bonilla Total: 40.00
Vendor: 4130 - Vision Service Plan (CA)
535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425037 Cobra-August 25 79.51 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 440.14 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 84.11 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 16.07 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 42.39 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 22.95 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 45.90 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 47.15 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 43.61 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 45.90 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 41.31 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 88.83 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 34.43 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 2.30 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 4.59 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 20.39 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 4.59 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 37.09 535331 08/19/2025 Vision Service Plan (CA) 823425079 Employee Dental Insurance-A… 145.40 Vendor 4130 - Vision Service Plan (CA) Total: 1,246.66
Vendor: 6169 - Water Replenishment District of Southern CA 535332 08/19/2025 Water Replenishment District …063025 Groundwater Production & As… 2,722.51 Vendor 6169 - Water Replenishment District of Southern CA Total: 2,722.51 Vendor: 3044 - West Basin Municipal Water District
11399 08/07/2025 West Basin Municipal Water D…WB6572 June 25 328,833.50 Vendor 3044 - West Basin Municipal Water District Total: 328,833.50 Vendor: 7063 - Westfield Electric
535333 08/19/2025 Westfield Electric 4012 Inspect Plug Outlet 240.00 Vendor 7063 - Westfield Electric Total: 240.00
Vendor: 7282 - Williams Data Management
535334 08/19/2025 Williams Data Management 0690412 File Storage July 25 186.42 Vendor 7282 - Williams Data Management Total: 186.42
Vendor: 13428 - WSP USA Buildings Inc
535335 08/19/2025 WSP USA Buildings Inc 40155426 Bearing/Non-Bearing Wall Veri… 4,800.00 Vendor 13428 - WSP USA Buildings Inc Total: 4,800.00
Vendor: 6102 - Yunex, LLC
535336 08/19/2025 Yunex, LLC 561005800 Traffic Signal Response Call Ou… 6,229.90 535336 08/19/2025 Yunex, LLC 90005022 Traffic Signal Maintenance July… 619.50 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *18
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 535336 08/19/2025 Yunex, LLC 90005023 Street Light Maintenance July … 169.83 Vendor 6102 - Yunex, LLC Total: 7,019.23
Vendor: 13410 - Yvette Long
535337 08/19/2025 Yvette Long 2004989.001 Refund-Sportball Epic Sports S… 130.00 Vendor 13410 - Yvette Long Total: 130.00
Grand Total: 959,309.91
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Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 226,181.64
205 - State Gas Tax 34,806.47
207 - Measure R Local Return 9,131.28
209 - Measure M 109.25
220 - Proposition A Local Return 1,538.46
225 - Proposition C Local Return 240,100.15
245 - Landscape Maintenance District #1 249.44
255 - Park Athletic 1,732.92
311 - Street Improvement 6,521.39
312 - Facility Improvement 4,800.00
510 - Water Operations 389,003.78
520 - Water Capital 24,372.13
612 - Sewer Replacement 20,763.00
Grand Total: 959,309.91
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-000-2285.000 Employee Association D… 2,070.00
100-000-2510.000 PERS 15,122.29
100-000-2515.000 Health Insurance 3,593.70
100-000-2535.000 Accident Insurance 53.90
100-000-2540.000 Dental Insurance 2,631.24
100-000-2545.000 Vision Insurance 519.65
100-000-2550.000 Federal Withholding 25,230.74
100-000-2555.000 State Withholding 8,819.04
100-000-2560.000 Deferred Compensation 12,393.58
100-000-4455.000 Parks and Recreation Fe… 130.00
100-000-4510.000 Park Rentals 560.00
100-110-5207.000 Medicare 34.11
100-110-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 68.73
100-110-5415.000 Communications 147.00
100-110-5430.000 Conferences and Meetin… 1,275.00
100-110-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 44.83
100-110-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 98.99
100-120-5305.000 Legal Services 13,118.59
100-125-5205.000 Health Insurance 5,936.02
100-125-5207.000 Medicare 305.95
100-125-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 310.02
100-125-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 1,372.38
100-125-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 467.19
100-125-5345.000 Contractual Services 5,793.66
100-125-5415.000 Communications 75.40
100-125-5425.000 Dues and Memberships 175.00
100-125-5430.000 Conferences and Meetin… 941.84
100-125-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 1,465.87
100-130-5205.000 Health Insurance 1,104.79
100-130-5207.000 Medicare 105.13
100-130-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 256.01
100-130-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 310.22
100-130-5410.000 Advertising 757.31
100-130-5430.000 Conferences and Meetin… 668.37
100-130-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 19.99
100-210-5205.000 Health Insurance 4,258.79
100-210-5207.000 Medicare 240.03
100-210-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 286.81
100-210-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 701.16
100-210-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 393.60
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-210-5310.000 Auditors 795.00
100-210-5345.000 Contractual Services 1,784.02
100-210-5435.000 Training and Education 950.00
100-230-5205.000 Health Insurance 271.06
100-230-5206.000 Health Insurance Retirees 4,440.60
100-230-5207.000 Medicare 46.45
100-230-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 222.82
100-230-5305.000 Legal Services 10,572.65
100-230-5340.000 Professional Services 2,175.00
100-230-5460.000 Insurance - Liability and … 1,222.50
100-230-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 1,749.80
100-333-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 29.40
100-335-5205.000 Health Insurance 1,158.07
100-335-5207.000 Medicare 86.30
100-335-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 240.94
100-335-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 25.80
100-335-5720.000 Fuel 52.00
100-410-5205.000 Health Insurance 7,320.78
100-410-5207.000 Medicare 343.22
100-410-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 712.32
100-410-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 1,323.25
100-410-5340.000 Professional Services 54.69
100-410-5345.000 Contractual Services 186.42
100-410-5415.000 Communications 163.05
100-410-5515.000 Uniform Expense 173.64
100-410-5710.000 Equipment Maintenance 15.00
100-410-5720.000 Fuel 166.82
100-410-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 259.00
100-440-5345.000 Contractual Services 4,582.53
100-440-5415.000 Communications 1,292.57
100-440-5525.000 Equipment Under $5k 965.14
100-440-5605.000 Rents and Leases 260.39
100-605-5205.000 Health Insurance 2,975.04
100-605-5207.000 Medicare 188.29
100-605-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 406.15
100-605-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 200.66
100-605-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 500.44
100-605-5345.000 Contractual Services 549.77
100-605-5415.000 Communications 19.74
100-605-5430.000 Conferences and Meetin… 3,450.77
100-605-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 35.26
100-610-5205.000 Health Insurance 3,925.86
100-610-5207.000 Medicare 137.66
100-610-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 397.18
100-610-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 442.90
100-710-5205.000 Health Insurance 3,958.51
100-710-5207.000 Medicare 170.18
100-710-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 358.60
100-710-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 438.88
100-710-5405.000 Utilities 140.11
100-710-5415.000 Communications 25.80
100-710-5705.000 General Maintenance 4,587.08
100-710-5720.000 Fuel 119.80
100-730-5205.000 Health Insurance 3,769.16
100-730-5207.000 Medicare 345.64
100-730-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 835.01
100-730-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 443.97
100-730-5345.000 Contractual Services 2,347.80
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-730-5410.000 Advertising 1,170.05
100-730-5415.000 Communications 135.32
100-730-5420.000 Mileage Reimbursement 73.08
100-730-5515.000 Uniform Expense 140.48
100-730-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 866.26
100-735-5410.000 Advertising 350.00
100-735-5754.339 Teen Program 2,631.77
100-735-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 203.08
100-735-5755.118 Founder's Day 2,508.42
100-740-5205.000 Health Insurance 4,702.88
100-740-5207.000 Medicare 160.71
100-740-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 296.99
100-740-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 389.72
100-740-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 270.05
100-740-5405.000 Utilities 4,231.21
100-740-5415.000 Communications 38.70
100-740-5435.000 Training and Education 286.19
100-740-5510.000 Small Tools 18.88
100-740-5515.000 Uniform Expense 1,140.52
100-740-5705.000 General Maintenance 18,760.33
100-740-5720.000 Fuel 1,186.36
100-750-5207.000 Medicare 22.00
100-750-5405.000 Utilities 330.22
205-610-5205.000 Health Insurance 2,519.67
205-610-5207.000 Medicare 84.60
205-610-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 408.50
205-610-5335.000 Maintenance & License … 11,597.49
205-610-5405.000 Utilities 1,991.84
205-610-5415.000 Communications 64.50
205-610-5435.000 Training and Education 258.57
205-610-5515.000 Uniform Expense 640.92
205-610-5705.000 General Maintenance 961.11
205-610-5720.000 Fuel 1,481.53
205-620-5705.000 General Maintenance 521.88
205-810-5806.352 School Traffic Circulation 7,645.22
205-810-5806.368 Street Reconstruction - … 6,521.39
205-810-5806.374 Narbonne South Street … 109.25
207-810-5806.368 Street Reconstruction - … 9,131.28
209-810-5806.374 Narbonne South Street … 109.25
220-000-4705.000 Dial-A-Ride Fares 751.00
220-340-5205.000 Health Insurance 137.92
220-340-5207.000 Medicare 8.96
220-340-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 36.57
220-340-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 20.68
220-340-5345.000 Contractual Services 583.33
225-810-5806.382 Lomita Blvd. Emergency … 240,100.15
245-720-5405.000 Utilities 249.44
255-760-5205.000 Health Insurance 229.35
255-760-5207.000 Medicare 8.74
255-760-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 49.33
255-760-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 88.39
255-760-5506.000 Sport Supplies 1,357.11
311-810-5806.368 Street Reconstruction - … 6,521.39
312-820-5820.000 Building Improvements 4,800.00
510-110-5207.000 Medicare 3.79
510-110-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 7.64
510-120-5305.000 Legal Services 1,484.40
510-125-5205.000 Health Insurance 1,362.91
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
510-125-5207.000 Medicare 75.69
510-125-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 101.58
510-125-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 357.56
510-125-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 78.96
510-130-5205.000 Health Insurance 310.68
510-130-5207.000 Medicare 25.60
510-130-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 73.14
510-130-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 82.73
510-220-5205.000 Health Insurance 3,497.59
510-220-5207.000 Medicare 196.73
510-220-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 95.60
510-220-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 649.13
510-220-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 318.22
510-220-5345.000 Contractual Services 3,754.86
510-230-5205.000 Health Insurance 226.60
510-230-5207.000 Medicare 40.21
510-230-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 222.82
510-230-5460.000 Insurance - Liability and … 1,222.50
510-440-5345.000 Contractual Services 2,755.06
510-440-5415.000 Communications 1,261.22
510-630-5205.000 Health Insurance 15,233.43
510-630-5207.000 Medicare 586.17
510-630-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 875.34
510-630-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 446.42
510-630-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 2,541.43
510-630-5338.000 Underground Service Ale… 116.49
510-630-5339.000 Water Quality - Clinical L… 875.00
510-630-5340.000 Professional Services 1,445.32
510-630-5344.000 Professional Services - R… 2,640.00
510-630-5405.000 Utilities 379.13
510-630-5415.000 Communications 384.37
510-630-5435.000 Training and Education 1,165.00
510-630-5440.000 Water Purchases - MWD 328,833.50
510-630-5441.000 Water Purchases - WRD 2,722.51
510-630-5442.000 Utilities - CWPF 2,770.58
510-630-5443.000 Water Production Supply… 1,417.26
510-630-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 24.72
510-630-5515.000 Uniform Expense 1,269.56
510-630-5525.000 Equipment Under $5k 1,328.64
510-630-5705.000 General Maintenance 1,345.68
510-630-5710.000 Equipment Maintenance 3,627.99
510-630-5720.000 Fuel 679.38
510-630-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 90.64
520-840-5821.365 CWPF Upgrades Project 24,153.60
520-840-5821.374 Narbonne South Water … 218.53
612-910-5345.000 Contractual Services 20,763.00
Grand Total: 959,309.91
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 664,799.85
205-810-5806.352 7,645.22
205-Narbonne South Pipe Replacement 109.25
205-Street Reconstruction-Zone G 6,521.39
209-Narbonne South Pipe Replacement 109.25
311-Street Reconstruction-Zone G 6,521.39
520-Narbonne South Pipe Replacement 218.53
Cypress Water Production 24,153.60
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Warrant Register Payment Dates: 8/6/2025 - 8/19/2025
8/13/2025 2:57:33 PM Page 18 of 18
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
Lomita Blvd. Emergency Repair 240,100.15
Street Reconstruction-Zone G 9,131.28
Grand Total: 959,309.91
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *24
1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025
SUBJECT: June and July 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 July 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.

11.51% 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 July 31, 2025.

CITY OF LOMITA

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 7c
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2 OPTIONS
Information only.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

ATTACHMENT

1. Treasury and Investment Report for June and July 2025 Prepared by: Approved by:

____________________________
Susan Kamada Andrew Vialpando
Administrative Services Director City Manager
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *26
City of Lomita
Investment Portfolio Report June 30, 2025
Summary of Cash & Investments Book Value Market Value* Interest Earned Gain (Loss) on
Investment
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 4,094,018.69 4,094,018.69 44,854.24 0.00Certificate of Deposit ‐ Negotiable 17,302,000.00 17,255,692.55 63,655.37 0.00Federal Agency Securities 5,650,000.00 5,615,322.50 11,250.00 0.00Commercial Paper 3,000,000.00 2,940,540.00 0.00 0.00US Treasuries 2,550,000.00 2,475,963.50 32,625.00 0.00Net Cash Equivalents 12,099.80 12,099.80 0.00 0.00 Total Pooled Investments 32,608,118.49 32,393,637.04 152,384.61 0.00 City of Lomita General Account DDA 5,179,020.28 5,179,020.28 0.00 0.00 Total Cash 5,179,020.28 5,179,020.28 0.00 0.00
Total Cash & Investments 37,787,138.77 37,572,657.32 152,384.61 0.00 City of Lomita Distribution of Pooled CashLocal Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 4,094,018.69 10.83% MTD YTD Certificate of Deposit ‐ Negotiable 17,302,000.00 45.79% Jul‐24 51,             51,878.99 878.99 Federal Agency Securities 5,650,000.00 14.95% Aug‐24 53,282.58             105,161.57 Commerical Paper 3,000,000.00 7.94% Sep‐24 56,099.68             161,261.25 US Treasuries 2,550,000.00 6.75%    Oct‐24 121,584.73           282,845.98 Cash on Hand 5,179,020.28 13.71% Nov‐24 125,597.26           408,443.24 Total Cash & Investments 37,775,038.97 99.97% Dec‐24 114,535.65           522,978.89 Jan‐25 87,903.91             610,882.80
Feb‐25 70,334.81             681,217.61
Mar‐25 56,247.01             737,464.62
Apr‐25 109,869.38           847,334.00
May‐25 85,571.05             932,905.05
Jun‐25 152,384.61           1,085,289.66
1,085,289.66 1,085,289.66
*The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has established Statement No. 31 for setting investment valuation standards. We report the unrealized gain/(loss) monthly and book realized gain/(loss) at year end as a GASB 31 requirement. GASB 31 is a reporting requirement that reports the "Fair Value" of investments held in our portfolio. Fair value is the amount at which a financial instrument (investment) could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties at current market prices. It is important to understand the relationship between prevailing interest rates and fixed coupon investments. As market interest rates fall, the "Fair Value" of held securities will rise (unrealized Gains). The opposite occurs as market interest rates rise (market prices of held investments will fall). It should be noted that investments held in the city pool are to be held until maturity so both gains and losses (unrealized) will not be taken.

Month to Date & Fiscal Year to Date
Interest Earned/ Gain (Loss) on Total Investments
Distribution of Cash &
Invesments

10.8344%45.7881%14.9522%

7.9392%6.7483%

86.29%

13.71%

13.71%
100.00%

0.0320%
Local Agency Investment
Fund (LAIF), 11%
Certificate of
Deposit ‐
Federal Agency Negotiable, 46%
Securities, 15%
Commerical
Paper, 8%
U.S. Treasuries 7%
Cash on Hand,
13%
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City of Lomita
Investment Portfolio Report
June 30, 2025
Account/ Investment Title &
Description
Account #/
CUSIP
Settlement
Date
Maturity
Date
Yield to
Maturity
Beginning Face
Amount/Shares
Beginning
Market Value Buy Principal Sell Principal Change in Market Value Ending Market Value Ending Face Amount/Shares Interest Earned / (Accrued) Realized Gain /(Loss) On Investment Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)City of Lomita XX-XX-469 N/A 4.269% 4,094,018.69 4,094,018.69 - - 4,094,018.69 4,094,018.69 44,854.24 -Sub Total / Average 4.269% 4,094,018.69 4,094,018.69 - - - 4,094,018.69 4,094,018.69 44,854.24 - Certificate of Deposit - NegotiableAxiom Bank Maitland FL 05464LBR1 11/30/21 06/13/25 0.700% 249,000.00 247,949.22 - (249,000.00) 1,050.78 - - 143.26 Bank of Princeton 064520BE8 06/26/20 06/26/25 0.600% 210,000.00 208,807.20 - (210,000.00) 1,192.80 - - 107.01 California Credit Union 130162BL3 12/28/23 06/30/25 5.100% 244,000.0 244,322.08 0 - (244,000.00) (322.08) - - 6,273.14 Flushing Bank 34387AFF1 11/04/22 11/04/25 4.700% 249,000.00 249,390.93 - - (72.21) 249,318.72 249,000.00 993.95 Comerica Bank 200339GC7 05/08/24 11/10/25 5.100% 243,000.00 243,840.78 - - (189.54) 243,651.24 243,000.00 Bankunited NA 066519RX9 12/08/21 12/08/25 1.250% 248,000.00 244,069.20 - - 595.20 244,664.40 248,000.00 781.37 USAlliance FCU 90352RCD5 01/28/22 01/28/26 1.350% 249,000.00 244,134.54 - - 799.29 244,933.83 249,000.00 561.79 Liberty First Credit Union 530520AF2 02/03/23 02/03/26 4.400% 249,00 249,263.94 0.00 - - 191.73 249,455.67 249,000.00 951.66 Truliant 89789AAH0 03/22/23 03/23/26 5.150% 248,000.00 249,512.80 - - 275.28 249,788.08 248,000.00 1,084.75 Pentagon FCU 70962LBK7 03/28/22 03/30/26 2.050% 249,000.00 244,301.37 - - 913.83 245,215.20 249,000.00 433.53 Kansas State Bank 50116CCV9 03/31/22 03/31/26 2.300% 249,000.00 244,836.72 - 864.03 245,700.75 249,000.00 470.71 Nelnet Bank 64034KAC5 04/15/21 04/15/26 0.700% 248,000.00 240,277.28 - - 1,185.44 241,462.72 248,000.00Community West Bank NA 20415QHQ5 04/23/21 04/23/26 0.700% 248,000.00 240,086.32 - - 1,215.20 241,301.52 248,000.00 147.44 Bank of America 06051XDH2 05/09/24 05/11/26 5.000% 243,000.00 244,450.71 - - 359.64 244,810.35 243,000.00 State BK India New York NY 856285VS7 05/19/21 05/19/26 1.000% 247,00 239,214.56 0.00 - - 1,180.66 240,395.22 247,000.00 Flagstar Bank 33847GJJ2 06/27/24 06/26/26 5.000% 243,000.00 244,786.05 - - 451.98 245,238.03 243,000.00 6,058.36 Toyota Financial Savings Bank 89235MLD1 07/22/21 07/22/26 0.950% 248 238,846.32 ,000.00 - - 1,297.04 240,143.36 248,000.00Medallion BK Salt Lake City 58404DLD1 07/30/21 07/30/26 0.800% 248,0 238,263.52 00.00 - - 1,334.24 239,597.76 248,000.00Sallie Mae Bank 795451AK9 08/11/21 08/11/26 1.100% 248,000.00 238,866.16 - - 1,284.64 240,150.80 248,000.00Metro Credit Union 59161YAN6 02/18/22 08/18/26 1.600% 249,000.00 241,126.62 - - 1,217.61 242,344.23 249,000.00 338.37 Texas Exchange Bank 88241TML1 11/26/21 11/27/26 1.200% 249,000.00 238,106.25 - - 1,352.07 239,458.32 249,000.00 253.78 Beal Bank USA 07371CH69 03/02/22 02/24/27 2.050% 248,000.00 239,101.76 - - 1,187.92 240,289.68 248,000.00 Alabama Credit Union 01025RAP4 02/28/24 03/01/27 4.500% 248,000.00 249,304.48 - - 756.40 250,060.88 248,000.00 947.84 Capital One Bank USA NA 14042TFP7 04/27/22 04/27/27 2.900% 248,000.0 242,219.12 0 - - 1,026.72 243,245.84 248,000.00Morgan Stanley Bank 61773TDN0 04/29/22 04/29/27 3.000% 246,000.00 240,701.16 - - 1,001.22 241,702.38 246,000.00Discover Bank 254673G83 06/14/22 06/14/27 3.150% 246,000.00 241,185.78 - - 959.40 242,145.18 246,000.00 3,863.88 The Dart Bank 237412AN1 06/08/22 06/15/27 3.250% 249,000.00 244,592.70 - - 1,023.39 245,616.09 249,000.00 687.31 Forbright Bank 34520LAT0 11/02/22 11/02/27 4.600% 249,000.00 251,549.76 - - 891.42 252,441.18 249,000.00 972.81 True Sky FCU 89786MAP9 11/06/24 11/08/27 4.100% 249,000.00 248,708.67 - 983.55 249,692.22 249,000.00 867.07 Alliant Credit Union 01882MAC6 12/30/22 12/30/27 5.000% 248,000.00 253,155.92 - - 823.36 253,979.28 248,000.00 1,053.15 Alaska USA Federal Credit Union 011852AE0 03/08/23 03/08/28 4.600% 2 251,900.85 49,000.00 - - 961.14 252,861.99 249,000.00 972.81 Tuscon FCU 898812AF9 04/03/25 04/03/28 4.100% 249,000.00 248,663.85 - 1,058.25 249,722.10 249,000.00 867.07 United Fidelity Bank 910286HR7 04/12/24 04/12/28 4.400% 243,000.00 244,611.09 - - 986.58 245,597.67 243,000.00 908.09 Valley National Bank 919853QL8 05/19/25 05/19/28 4.000% 245,000.00 244,683.95 - 1,019.20 245,703.15 245,000.00 First Federal S&L Assn 32023HBV9 06/28/24 06/28/28 5.300% 248,000.00 249,240.00 - - (76.88) 249,163.12 248,000.00 1,116.34 Freedom Northwest CU 356436AP0 08/25/23 09/19/28 5.650% 248,000.00 248,900.24 - - (198.40) 248,701.84 248,000.00 1,190.06 Southwest FCU 585899AG2 01/19/24 01/19/29 4.000% 249,000.00 247,174.83 - - 1,596.09 248,770.92 249,000.00 845.92 Univest Bank 91527PCP0 02/28/25 02/28/29 4.300% 249,000.00 249,612.54 - 1,643.40 251,255.94 249,000.00 909.36 BMW Bank of North America 05612LER9 05/09/25 05/09/29 4.000% 245,000 242,728.85 .00 - 1,778.70 244,507.55 245,000.00 SCE Federal Credit Union 78413RAS6 05/22/24 05/22/29 4.550% 249,000. 253,755.90 00 - - (231.57) 253,524.33 249,000.00 962.23 First Community Bank 31983VCS4 08/21/24 08/21/29 3.750% 249,000.00 244,164.42 - 1,992.00 246,156.42 249,000.00 793.05 American Express National Bank 02589AGK2 02/12/25 02/12/30 4.250% 24 243,958.52 4,000.00 - 2,039.84 245,998.36 244,000.00Morgan Stanley Private Bank 61776NLK7 02/12/25 02/12/30 4.250% 244, 243,958.52 000.00 - 2,039.84 245,998.36 244,000.00 Truxton Trust Co 89846HDT7 02/14/25 02/14/30 4.200% 249,000.00 247,379.01 - 2,143.89 249,522.90 249,000.00 867.07 BNY Mellon NA 05584CXH4 05/21/25 05/21/30 3.900% 245,000.00 241,075.10 - 2,192.75 243,267.85 245,000.00 Poppy Bank 73319FDY2 06/17/25 06/17/30 4.000% 245,000.00 (629.65) 244,370.35 245,000.00 Bom Bank 09776DAV6 06/26/25 06/24/30 4.100% 249,000.00 560.25 249,560.25 249,000.00 Spokane Teachers Credit Union 849061AA4 11/23/22 11/24/25 5.000% 248,000.00 248,830.80 - - (133.92) 248,696.88 248,000.00 1,053.15 Eaglemark Savings Bank 27004PBD4 04/07/21 04/07/26 0.700% 245,000.00 237,549.55 - - 1,158.85 238,708.40 245,000.00 Greenstate Credit Union 39573LBL1 06/16/21 06/16/26 0.900% 249,000.0 240,357.21 0 - - 1,284.84 241,642.05 249,000.00 190.33 UBS Bk USA Salt Lake 90348JQ29 07/14/21 07/14/26 0.900% 249,000.00 239,762.10 - - 1,327.17 241,089.27 249,000.00 194.09 Baxter Credit Union 07181JAU8 11/22/22 11/23/26 5.000% 248,000.00 250,747.84 - - 629.92 251,377.76 248,000.00 1,053.15Celtic Bank 15118RZT7 11/30/22 11/30/26 4.800% 249,000.00 251,079.15 - - 642.42 251,721.57 249,000.00 Western Alliance Bank 95763PXR7 05/30/25 11/30/26 4.150% 244,000.00 243,738.92 - 627.08 244,366.00 244,000.00 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *28
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Investment Portfolio Report
June 30, 2025
Account/ Investment Title &
Description
Account #/
CUSIP
Settlement
Date
Maturity
Date
Yield to
Maturity
Beginning Face
Amount/Shares
Beginning
Market Value Buy Principal Sell Principal Change in Market Value Ending Market Value Ending Face Amount/Shares Interest Earned / (Accrued) Realized Gain /(Loss) On Investment Dept of Commerce Federal CU 24951TAT2 05/13/22 05/13/27 3.250% 249,0 244,742.10 00.00 - - 998.49 245,740.59 249,000.00 687.31 BMO Harris Bank NA 05600XFW5 06/15/22 06/15/27 3.300% 249,000.00 244,834.23 - - 1,015.92 245,850.15 249,000.00 697.88 Empower FCU 291916AM6 06/26/24 06/28/27 4.900% 248,000.00 251,667.92 - - 746.48 252,414.40 248,000.00 1,032.09 Numerica Credit Union 67054NBC6 11/04/22 11/04/27 4.950% 248,000.00 252,545.84 - - 828.32 253,374.16 248,000.00 1,042.62 University Bk Ann 914098DQ8 04/03/23 04/03/28 4.850% 248,000.00 252,617.76 - - 925.04 253,542.80 248,000.00 1,021.56 Customers Bank 23204HNZ7 05/31/23 05/31/28 4.450% 244,000.00 250,165.88 - - 858.88 251,024.76 244,000.00 5,414.13 First National Bank 32110YP74 08/30/24 08/30/28 3.800% 249,000.00 246,158.91 - 1,322.19 247,481.10 249,000.00 CoVantage Credit Union 22282XAG5 09/03/24 09/05/28 3.900% 247,000.00 244,912.85 - 1,274.52 246,187.37 247,000.00 2,428.04 Calprivate Bank 13135NCB4 12/27/23 12/27/28 3.850% 245,000.00 242,055.10 - - 1,482.25 243,537.35 245,000.00 4,703.33 Ledyark NBk/Norwich VT 523343AA9 01/02/24 12/29/28 4.050% 245,000.00 250,737.90 - - 1,362.20 252,100.10 245,000.00National Bank of Commerce 633368GT6 01/05/24 01/05/29 4.800% 249,000 249,112.05 .00 - - 74.70 249,186.75 249,000.00 1,015.10 Spur Security Bank 85214EAA0 03/26/24 03/12/29 4.200% 244,000.00 241,191.56 - - 4,055.28 245,246.84 244,000.00 Malaga Bk FSB 56102ABS4 04/19/24 04/19/29 4.150% 245,000.00 244,191.50 - - 1,754.20 245,945.70 245,000.00 863.54 First Foundation Bank 32026U5S1 05/10/24 05/10/29 4.600% 244,000.00 246,996.32 - - 1,690.92 248,687.24 244,000.00 Third Fed S&L Cleveland 88413QGX0 02/14/25 08/14/29 4.250% 244,000. 243,958.52 00 - 1,839.76 245,798.28 244,000.00 Leaders Credit Union 52171MAN5 08/30/24 08/30/29 3.850% 249,000.00 246,577.23 - 1,969.59 248,546.82 249,000.00 Optum Bank 68405VCP2 12/11/24 12/11/29 4.050% 245,000.00 242,939.55 - 1,974.70 244,914.25 245,000.00 4,947.66 First Bank of Lake 31925YCD2 02/18/25 02/18/30 4.200% 249,000.00 248,439.75 - 2,136.42 250,576.17 249,000.00 888.21 Goldman Sachs Bk USA 38150VR27 03/04/25 03/04/30 4.300% 244,000.00 244,390.40 - 2,059.36 246,449.76 244,000.00 Sub Total / Average 3.532% 17,511,000.00 17,387,080.53 494,000.00 (703,000.00) 77,612.02 17,255,692.55 17,302,000.00 63,655.37 - Federal Agency SecuritiesFederal Home LN BKS 3130ALMM3 03/30/21 03/30/26 1.000% 250,000.00 243,257.50 - - 827.50 244,085.00 250,000.00 - Federal Home LN BKS 3130AR2B6 03/08/22 03/08/27 2.375% 500,000.00 485,460.00 - - 1,710.00 487,170.00 500,000.00 Federal Home LN BKS 3130ARDY4 03/29/22 03/29/27 2.500% 500,000.00 486,090.00 - - 1,755.00 487,845.00 500,000.00 Federal Home LN BKS 3130ARGQ8 04/14/22 04/14/27 2.875% 250,000.00 244,400.00 - - 857.50 245,257.50 250,000.00 - Federal Home LN BKS 3130ASD22 06/29/22 06/29/27 3.590% 250,000.00 246,895.00 - - 585.00 247,480.00 250,000.00 - Federal Home LN MTG 3134GXL28 08/17/22 08/17/27 4.150% 250,000.00 249,692.50 - - 157.50 249,850.00 250,000.00 - Federal Home LN MTG 3134GXQ23 08/25/22 08/25/27 4.250% 250,000.00 248,745.00 - - 412.50 249,157.50 250,000.00 - Federal Farm Credit Bank 3133EPC45 11/16/23 11/13/28 4.625% 500,000.00 509,720.00 - - 2,200.00 511,920.00 500,000.00 Federal Home LN BKS 3130B3FQ1 10/25/24 10/15/29 4.200% 300,000.00 298,242.00 - - 771.00 299,013.00 300,000.00 Federal Home LN BKS 3130B3ES8 10/25/24 10/23/29 4.300% 100,000.00 99,366.00 - - 221.00 99,587.00 100,000.00 - Federal Home LN BKS 3130ATUT2 12/20/24 12/19/29 4.500% 500,000.00 508,405.00 - 3,980.00 512,385.00 500,000.00 11,250.00 Federal Farm Credit Bank 3133ENCD0 11/30/21 10/27/25 1.040% 500,000.00 493,090.00 - - 1,475.00 494,565.00 500,000.00 - Federal Farm Credit Bank 3133EMB76 05/26/21 05/26/26 0.950% 500,000.00 484,050.00 - - 1,815.00 485,865.00 500,000.00 - Federal Farm Credit Bank 3133ERJQ5 07/03/24 07/03/28 5.300% 250,000.00 249,967.50 - - 45.00 250,012.50 250,000.00 - Federal Home LN BKS 3130B3ET6 10/25/24 10/23/29 4.500% 250,000.00 249,810.00 - - 245.00 250,055.00 250,000.00 Federal Home LN BKS 3130B6BK1 05/16/25 05/08/30 4.500% 500,000.00 499,525.00 - - 1,550.00 501,075.00 500,000.00 - Sub Total / Average 3.416% 5,650,000.00 5,596,715.50 - - 18,607.00 5,615,322.50 5,650,000.00 11,250.00 - Commercial PaperGoldman Sachs Corp A2 38150AFK6 04/30/21 04/30/26 1.550% 500,000.00 483,745.00 - - 2,220.00 485,965.00 500,000.00 Bank of America Corp A2 06048WM31 05/28/21 05/28/26 1.250% 1,000,000 967,050.00 .00 - - 3,770.00 970,820.00 1,000,000.00 JPMorgan Chase & Co 48128G4R8 08/17/21 08/17/26 1.150% 500,000.00 478,850.00 - - 2,275.00 481,125.00 500,000.00 National Bank of Canada A+ 63305L6J7 01/17/25 01/17/30 5.500% 1,000, 1,001,850.00 000.00 - 780.00 1,002,630.00 1,000,000.00Sub Total / Average 2.363% 3,000,000.00 2,931,495.00 - - 9,045.00 2,940,540.00 3,000,000.00 - - U.S. TreasuriesUS Treasury Note 91282CDL2 12/03/24 11/30/28 1.500% 1,100,000.00 1,013,848.00 - 8,338.00 1,022,186.00 1,100,000.00 8,250.00 US Treasury Note 91282CJL6 11/15/24 11/30/25 4.875% 1,000,000.00 1,002,410.00 (320.00) 1,002,090.00 1,000,000.00 24,375.00 US Treasury Note 91282CMZ1 05/15/25 04/30/30 3.875% 450,000.00 447,822.00 - 3,865.50 451,687.50 450,000.00 Sub Total / Average 3.417% 2,550,000.00 2,464,080.00 - - 11,883.50 2,475,963.50 2,550,000.00 32,625.00 - Net Cash Equivalents*Stifel XXXX4891 N/A N/A 0.000% - N/A N/A N/A N/A - - - N/A Multibank Securities Inc XXXXX5544 N/A N/A 0.000% 12,099.80 N/A N/A N/A N/A 12,099.80 12,099.80 N/ASub Total / Average 0.000% 12,099.80 - - - - 12,099.80 12,099.80 - - Total / Average - Investments 3.40% 32,817,118.49 32,473,389.72 494,000.00 (703,000.00) 117,147.52 32,393,637.04 32,608,118.49 152,384.61 - Demand Deposit Account (DDA)
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Investment Portfolio Report
June 30, 2025
Account/ Investment Title &
Description
Account #/
CUSIP
Settlement
Date
Maturity
Date
Yield to
Maturity
Beginning Face
Amount/Shares
Beginning
Market Value Buy Principal Sell Principal Change in Market Value Ending Market Value Ending Face Amount/Shares Interest Earned / (Accrued) Realized Gain /(Loss) On Investment Pacific Western - General Account XXXX259 N/A N/A 0.000% 5,210,862.24 N/A N/A N/A N/A 5,210,862.24 5,210,862.24 N/A N/A (Outstanding Debits & Checks) N/A N/A (31,841.96) N/A N/A N/A N/A (31,841.96) (31,841.96) N/A N/ASub Total / Average 0.000% 5,179,020.28 5,179,020.28 5,179,020.28 - - Total /Cash & Investments 37,996,138.77 32,473,389.72 494,000.00 (703,000.00) 117,147.52 37,572,657.32 37,787,138.77 152,384.61 - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *30
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Previous Balance $        4,564,644.76
Deposits           2,693,193.50
Disbursements         (2,094,210.91)
Adjustments                47,234.89
Current Balance           5,210,862.24
General Fund ‐ City Operations
General Fund ‐ City Operations including LAIF and Investments 100         11,781,906.86 Sub Total ‐ General Fund ‐ City Operations including LAIF and Investments 11,781,906.86 Special Revenue Funds
OPEB Trust Fund ‐ Retiree Health Care 201              264,328.86 Pension Stabilization Fund 202           1,387,488.48
Economic Development 203              746,506.98
General Plan Update 204              722,358.79
Gas Tax Fund ‐ Street Maintenance 205           2,187,384.93 Measure R Local Fund ‐ Street Projects 207              871,004.11 Measure R Highway Fund ‐ Street Projects 208               (54,129.84) Measure M Fund ‐ Street Projects 209           1,468,306.19 Economic Stabilization 210              500,000.00
Measure W Fund ‐ Safe Clean Water Program 211              499,162.28 American Rescue Plan 212                            ‐
CDBG Fund ‐ Housing Programs 215               (17,446.21) Proposition A Fund ‐ Transportation Projects 220           1,452,469.25 Proposition C Fund ‐ Transportation Projects 225           3,347,305.17 Transportation Development Act Article 3‐ Transportation Projects 230                            ‐ Air Quality Fund ‐ Air Quality Projects 235                88,870.05 Landscape Maintenance Fund ‐ Landscape Maintenance District 245                20,970.12 Park Facilities Fee Fund ‐ Quimby Funds 250              573,288.32 Park Athletic Fund ‐ Park Athlete Programs 255              161,123.49 Park Grant Fund ‐ Park Improvement Programs 257                         (0.06) Lomita Manor Fund ‐ Federal Housing Program 260              197,505.04 CA Law Enf. Equip. Program (CLEEP) Fund ‐ Public Safety Equip. 276                   6,544.03 Sub Total ‐ Special Revenue Funds 14,423,039.98
Capital Improvement Funds
Capital Improvement Fund ‐ Capital Improvement Projects 310              148,307.36 Street Improvement Fund ‐ Street Improvement Projects 311           2,234,332.62 Facilities Improvement Fund ‐ Facilities Improvement Projects 312              868,832.23 Stephenson Center Fund  ‐ Facilities Improvement Projects 313                85,744.47 Sub Total ‐ Capital Improvement Funds 3,337,216.68
GENERAL LEDGER CASH BALANCES
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Investment Portfolio Report June 30, 2025
Previous Balance $        4,564,644.76
Deposits           2,693,193.50
Disbursements         (2,094,210.91)
Adjustments                47,234.89
Current Balance           5,210,862.24
Proprietary Funds
Water Operations Fund ‐ Water Operations 510           3,786,155.86 Water Capital Fund ‐ Water Capital Projects 520           1,546,665.65 Rate Stabilization ‐ Cypress Reservoir Bond 530              125,000.00 Internal Service Fund ‐ Equipment Replacement 610           1,440,880.38 PK Equipment Replacement Fund 611              754,911.21 Sewer Replacement Fund 612              556,449.62
Sub Total ‐ Proprietary Funds 8,210,062.72
Trust and Agency Funds
Museum Foundation Fund ‐ Railroad Museum Programs 720                21,585.73 Tom Rico Memorial Fund ‐ Park Program Scholarships 730                   1,227.00 Sub Total ‐ Trust & Agency Funds 22,812.73
Total         37,775,038.97
Pooled Cash 999 (32,564,176.73)
Grand Total           5,210,862.24
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Summary of Cash & Investments Book Value Market Value* Interest Earned Gain (Loss) on
Investment
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 4,138,872.93 4,138,872.93 0.00 0.00Certificate of Deposit ‐ Negotiable 17,800,000.00 17,761,826.53 33,343.66 0.00Federal Agency Securities 5,400,000.00 5,354,356.00 6,625.00 0.00Commercial Paper 3,000,000.00 2,945,040.00 27,500.00 0.00US Treasuries 2,550,000.00 2,468,099.00 0.00 0.00Net Cash Equivalents 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Pooled Investments 32,888,872.93 32,668,194.46 67,468.66 0.00 City of Lomita General Account DDA 3,058,673.48 3,058,673.48 0.00 0.00 Total Cash 3,058,673.48 3,058,673.48 0.00 0.00
Total Cash & Investments 35,947,546.41 35,726,867.94 67,468.66 0.00 City of Lomita Distribution of Pooled CashLocal Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) 4,138,872.93 11.51% MTD YTD Certificate of Deposit ‐ Negotiable 17,800,000.00 49.52% Jul‐25 67,             67,468.66 468.66 Federal Agency Securities 5,400,000.00 15.02% Aug‐25 ‐                          67,468.66 Commerical Paper 3,000,000.00 8.35% Sep‐25 ‐                          67,468.66 US Treasuries 2,550,000.00 7.09%    Oct‐25 ‐                          67,468.66 Cash on Hand 3,058,673.48 8.51% Nov‐25 ‐                          67,468.66 Total Cash & Investments 35,947,546.41 100.00% Dec‐25 ‐                          67,468.66 Jan‐26 ‐                          67,468.66
Feb‐26 ‐                          67,468.66
Mar‐26 ‐                          67,468.66
Apr‐26 ‐                          67,468.66
May‐26 ‐                          67,468.66
Jun‐26 ‐                          67,468.66
67,468.66 67,468.66
*The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has established Statement No. 31 for setting investment valuation standards. We report the unrealized gain/(loss) monthly and book realized gain/(loss) at year end as a GASB 31 requirement. GASB 31 is a reporting requirement that reports the "Fair Value" of investments held in our portfolio. Fair value is the amount at which a financial instrument (investment) could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties at current market prices. It is important to understand the relationship between prevailing interest rates and fixed coupon investments. As market interest rates fall, the "Fair Value" of held securities will rise (unrealized Gains). The opposite occurs as market interest rates rise (market prices of held investments will fall). It should be noted that investments held in the city pool are to be held until maturity so both gains and losses (unrealized) will not be taken.

Month to Date & Fiscal Year to Date
Interest Earned/ Gain (Loss) on Total Investments
Distribution of Cash &
Invesments

11.5136%49.5166%15.0219%

8.3455%7.0937%

91.49%

8.51%

8.51%
100.00%

0.0000%
Local Agency Investment
Fund (LAIF), 12%
Certificate of
Deposit ‐
Negotiable, 50%
Federal Agency
Securities, 15%
Commerical
Paper, 8%
U.S. Treasuries 7%
Cash on Hand,
8%
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Account/ Investment Title &
Description
Account #/
CUSIP
Settlement
Date
Maturity
Date
Yield to
Maturity
Beginning Face
Amount/Shares
Beginning
Market Value Buy Principal Sell Principal Change in Market Value Ending Market Value Ending Face Amount/Shares Interest Earned / (Accrued) Realized Gain /(Loss) On Investment Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)City of Lomita XX-XX-469 N/A 4.258% 4,094,018.69 4,094,018.69 44,854.24 - - 4,138,872.93 4,138,872.93 - -Sub Total / Average 4.258% 4,094,018.69 4,094,018.69 44,854.24 - - 4,138,872.93 4,138,872.93 - - Certificate of Deposit - NegotiableFlushing Bank 34387AFF1 11/04/22 11/04/25 4.700% 249,000.00 249,318.72 - - (99.60) 249,219.12 249,000.00 961.89 - Comerica Bank 200339GC7 05/08/24 11/10/25 5.100% 243,000.00 243,651.24 - - (155.52) 243,495.72 243,000.00 - - Bankunited NA 066519RX9 12/08/21 12/08/25 1.250% 248,000.00 244,664.40 - - 624.96 245,289.36 248,000.00 - - USAlliance FCU 90352RCD5 01/28/22 01/28/26 1.350% 249,000.00 244,933.83 - - 493.02 245,426.85 249,000.00 285.50 - Liberty First Credit Union 530520AF2 02/03/23 02/03/26 4.400% 249,00 249,455.67 0.00 - - (186.75) 249,268.92 249,000.00 920.96 - Truliant 89789AAH0 03/22/23 03/23/26 5.150% 248,000.00 249,788.08 - - (535.68) 249,252.40 248,000.00 1,049.75 - Pentagon FCU 70962LBK7 03/28/22 03/30/26 2.050% 249,000.00 245,215.20 - - 79.68 245,294.88 249,000.00 419.55 - Kansas State Bank 50116CCV9 03/31/22 03/31/26 2.300% 249,000.00 245,700.75 - - 42.33 245,743.08 249,000.00 487.59 - Nelnet Bank 64034KAC5 04/15/21 04/15/26 0.700% 248,000.00 241,462.72 - - 337.28 241,800.00 248,000.00 - - Community West Bank NA 20415QHQ5 04/23/21 04/23/26 0.700% 248,000.00 241,301.52 - - 285.20 241,586.72 248,000.00 142.68 - Bank of America 06051XDH2 05/09/24 05/11/26 5.000% 243,000.00 244,810.35 - - (600.21) 244,210.14 243,000.00 - - State BK India New York NY 856285VS7 05/19/21 05/19/26 1.000% 247,00 240,395.22 0.00 - - 209.95 240,605.17 247,000.00 - - Flagstar Bank 33847GJJ2 06/27/24 06/26/26 5.000% 243,000.00 245,238.03 - - (643.95) 244,594.08 243,000.00 - - Toyota Financial Savings Bank 89235MLD1 07/22/21 07/22/26 0.950% 248 240,143.36 ,000.00 - - 101.68 240,245.04 248,000.00 1,168.32 - Medallion BK Salt Lake City 58404DLD1 07/30/21 07/30/26 0.800% 248,0 239,597.76 00.00 - - 138.88 239,736.64 248,000.00 983.85 - Sallie Mae Bank 795451AK9 08/11/21 08/11/26 1.100% 248,000.00 240,150.80 - - 183.52 240,334.32 248,000.00 - - Metro Credit Union 59161YAN6 02/18/22 08/18/26 1.600% 249,000.00 242,344.23 - - 52.29 242,396.52 249,000.00 327.45 - Texas Exchange Bank 88241TML1 11/26/21 11/27/26 1.200% 249,000.00 239,458.32 - - 186.75 239,645.07 249,000.00 245.59 - Beal Bank USA 07371CH69 03/02/22 02/24/27 2.050% 248,000.00 240,289.68 - - 141.36 240,431.04 248,000.00 - - Alabama Credit Union 01025RAP4 02/28/24 03/01/27 4.500% 248,000.00 250,060.88 - - (374.48) 249,686.40 248,000.00 917.26 - Capital One Bank USA NA 14042TFP7 04/27/22 04/27/27 2.900% 248,000.0 243,245.84 0 - - 71.92 243,317.76 248,000.00 - - Morgan Stanley Bank 61773TDN0 04/29/22 04/29/27 3.000% 246,000.00 241,702.38 - - 54.12 241,756.50 246,000.00 - - Discover Bank 254673G83 06/14/22 06/14/27 3.150% 246,000.00 242,145.18 - - 115.62 242,260.80 246,000.00 - - The Dart Bank 237412AN1 06/08/22 06/15/27 3.250% 249,000.00 245,616.09 - - 74.70 245,690.79 249,000.00 665.14 - Forbright Bank 34520LAT0 11/02/22 11/02/27 4.600% 249,000.00 252,441.18 - - (37.35) 252,403.83 249,000.00 941.42 - True Sky FCU 89786MAP9 11/06/24 11/08/27 4.100% 249,000.00 249,692.22 - - 59.76 249,751.98 249,000.00 839.10 - Alliant Credit Union 01882MAC6 12/30/22 12/30/27 5.000% 248,000.00 253,979.28 - - (111.60) 253,867.68 248,000.00 1,019.18 - Alaska USA Federal Credit Union 011852AE0 03/08/23 03/08/28 4.600% 2 252,861.99 49,000.00 - - (34.86) 252,827.13 249,000.00 941.42 -Tuscon FCU 898812AF9 04/03/25 04/03/28 4.100% 249,000.00 249,722.10 - 62.25 249,784.35 249,000.00 839.10 - United Fidelity Bank 910286HR7 04/12/24 04/12/28 4.400% 243,000.00 245,597.67 - - 4.86 245,602.53 243,000.00 878.79 -Valley National Bank 919853QL8 05/19/25 05/19/28 4.000% 245,000.00 245,703.15 - - 80.85 245,784.00 245,000.00 - - First Federal S&L Assn 32023HBV9 06/28/24 06/28/28 5.300% 248,000.00 249,163.12 - - (161.20) 249,001.92 248,000.00 1,080.33 - Freedom Northwest CU 356436AP0 08/25/23 09/19/28 5.650% 248,000.00 248,701.84 - - (280.24) 248,421.60 248,000.00 1,151.67 - Southwest FCU 585899AG2 01/19/24 01/19/29 4.000% 249,000.00 248,770.92 - - 253.98 249,024.90 249,000.00 818.63 - Civic Federal CU 178808AB7 07/23/25 10/23/28 4.100% - - 249,000.00 - 796.80 249,796.80 249,000.00 - - Credit Union New Jersey 22552BAF8 07/18/25 01/18/29 4.000% - - 249,000.00 - 24.90 249,024.90 249,000.00 - - Univest Bank 91527PCP0 02/28/25 02/28/29 4.300% 249,000.00 251,255.94 - - 244.02 251,499.96 249,000.00 880.03 - BMW Bank of North America 05612LER9 05/09/25 05/09/29 4.000% 245,000 244,507.55 .00 - - 396.90 244,904.45 245,000.00 - - SCE Federal Credit Union 78413RAS6 05/22/24 05/22/29 4.550% 249,000. 253,524.33 00 - - 298.80 253,823.13 249,000.00 931.19 - First Community Bank 31983VCS4 08/21/24 08/21/29 3.750% 249,000.00 246,156.42 - - 488.04 246,644.46 249,000.00 767.47 - American Express National Bank 02589AGK2 02/12/25 02/12/30 4.250% 24 245,998.36 4,000.00 - - 475.80 246,474.16 244,000.00 - - Morgan Stanley Private Bank 61776NLK7 02/12/25 02/12/30 4.250% 244, 245,998.36 000.00 - - 475.80 246,474.16 244,000.00 - - Truxton Trust Co 89846HDT7 02/14/25 02/14/30 4.200% 249,000.00 249,522.90 - - 480.57 250,003.47 249,000.00 839.10 - BNY Mellon NA 05584CXH4 05/21/25 05/21/30 3.900% 245,000.00 243,267.85 - - 551.25 243,819.10 245,000.00 - - Poppy Bank 73319FDY2 06/17/25 06/17/30 4.000% 245,000.00 244,370.35 - - 539.00 244,909.35 245,000.00 - - Bom Bank 09776DAV6 06/26/25 06/24/30 4.100% 249,000.00 249,560.25 - - 517.92 250,078.17 249,000.00 839.10 - Spokane Teachers Credit Union 849061AA4 11/23/22 11/24/25 5.000% 248,000.00 248,696.88 - - (176.08) 248,520.80 248,000.00 1,019.18 - Eaglemark Savings Bank 27004PBD4 04/07/21 04/07/26 0.700% 245,000.00 238,708.40 - - 357.70 239,066.10 245,000.00 - - Greenstate Credit Union 39573LBL1 06/16/21 06/16/26 0.900% 249,000.0 241,642.05 0 - - 181.77 241,823.82 249,000.00 184.19 - UBS Bk USA Salt Lake 90348JQ29 07/14/21 07/14/26 0.900% 249,000.00 241,089.27 - - 104.58 241,193.85 249,000.00 184.19 - Baxter Credit Union 07181JAU8 11/22/22 11/23/26 5.000% 248,000.00 251,377.76 - - (597.68) 250,780.08 248,000.00 1,019.18 - Celtic Bank 15118RZT7 11/30/22 11/30/26 4.800% 249,000.00 251,721.57 - - (550.29) 251,171.28 249,000.00 982.36 - Western Alliance Bank 95763PXR7 05/30/25 11/30/26 4.150% 244,000.00 244,366.00 - - (383.08) 243,982.92 244,000.00 - - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *34
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CUSIP
Settlement
Date
Maturity
Date
Yield to
Maturity
Beginning Face
Amount/Shares
Beginning
Market Value Buy Principal Sell Principal Change in Market Value Ending Market Value Ending Face Amount/Shares Interest Earned / (Accrued) Realized Gain /(Loss) On Investment Dept of Commerce Federal CU 24951TAT2 05/13/22 05/13/27 3.250% 249,0 245,740.59 00.00 - - 4.98 245,745.57 249,000.00 665.14 - BMO Harris Bank NA 05600XFW5 06/15/22 06/15/27 3.300% 249,000.00 245,850.15 - - 64.74 245,914.89 249,000.00 675.37 - Empower FCU 291916AM6 06/26/24 06/28/27 4.900% 248,000.00 252,414.40 - - (223.20) 252,191.20 248,000.00 998.79 - Numerica Credit Union 67054NBC6 11/04/22 11/04/27 4.950% 248,000.00 253,374.16 - - (106.64) 253,267.52 248,000.00 1,008.99 -University Bk Ann 914098DQ8 04/03/23 04/03/28 4.850% 248,000.00 253,542.80 - - (79.36) 253,463.44 248,000.00 988.60 - Customers Bank 23204HNZ7 05/31/23 05/31/28 4.450% 244,000.00 251,024.76 - - (95.16) 250,929.60 244,000.00 - - First National Bank 32110YP74 08/30/24 08/30/28 3.800% 249,000.00 247,481.10 - - 181.77 247,662.87 249,000.00 777.70 - CoVantage Credit Union 22282XAG5 09/03/24 09/05/28 3.900% 247,000.00 246,187.37 - - 167.96 246,355.33 247,000.00 - - Calprivate Bank 13135NCB4 12/27/23 12/27/28 3.850% 245,000.00 243,537.35 - - 271.95 243,809.30 245,000.00 - - Ledyark NBk/Norwich VT 523343AA9 01/02/24 12/29/28 4.050% 245,000.00 252,100.10 - - 85.75 252,185.85 245,000.00 - - National Bank of Commerce 633368GT6 01/05/24 01/05/29 4.800% 249,000 249,186.75 .00 - - (24.90) 249,161.85 249,000.00 982.36 - Spur Security Bank 85214EAA0 03/26/24 03/12/29 4.200% 244,000.00 245,246.84 - - 297.68 245,544.52 244,000.00 - - Malaga Bk FSB 56102ABS4 04/19/24 04/19/29 4.150% 245,000.00 245,945.70 - - 323.40 246,269.10 245,000.00 837.36 - First Foundation Bank 32026U5S1 05/10/24 05/10/29 4.600% 244,000.00 248,687.24 - - 290.36 248,977.60 244,000.00 - - Third Fed S&L Cleveland 88413QGX0 02/14/25 08/14/29 4.250% 244,000. 245,798.28 00 - - 424.56 246,222.84 244,000.00 - - Leaders Credit Union 52171MAN5 08/30/24 08/30/29 3.850% 249,000.00 248,546.82 - - 475.59 249,022.41 249,000.00 818.63 - Optum Bank 68405VCP2 12/11/24 12/11/29 4.050% 245,000.00 244,914.25 - - 480.20 245,394.45 245,000.00 - - First Bank of Lake 31925YCD2 02/18/25 02/18/30 4.200% 249,000.00 250,576.17 - - 463.14 251,039.31 249,000.00 859.56 - Goldman Sachs Bk USA 38150VR27 03/04/25 03/04/30 4.300% 244,000.00 246,449.76 - - 470.92 246,920.68 244,000.00 - - Sub Total / Average 3.604% 17,302,000.00 17,255,692.55 498,000.00 - 8,133.98 17,761,826.53 17,800,000.00 33,343.66 - Federal Agency SecuritiesFederal Home LN BKS 3130ALMM3 03/30/21 03/30/26 1.000% 250,000.00 244,085.00 - - 640.00 244,725.00 250,000.00 - - Federal Home LN BKS 3130AR2B6 03/08/22 03/08/27 2.375% 500,000.00 487,170.00 - - (795.00) 486,375.00 500,000.00 - - Federal Home LN BKS 3130ARDY4 03/29/22 03/29/27 2.500% 500,000.00 487,845.00 - - (910.00) 486,935.00 500,000.00 - - Federal Home LN BKS 3130ARGQ8 04/14/22 04/14/27 2.875% 250,000.00 245,257.50 - - (475.00) 244,782.50 250,000.00 - - Federal Home LN BKS 3130ASD22 06/29/22 06/29/27 3.590% 250,000.00 247,480.00 - - (430.00) 247,050.00 250,000.00 - - Federal Home LN MTG 3134GXL28 08/17/22 08/17/27 4.150% 250,000.00 249,850.00 - - (317.50) 249,532.50 250,000.00 - - Federal Home LN MTG 3134GXQ23 08/25/22 08/25/27 4.250% 250,000.00 249,157.50 - - (245.00) 248,912.50 250,000.00 - - Federal Farm Credit Bank 3133EPC45 11/16/23 11/13/28 4.625% 500,000.00 511,920.00 - - (3,085.00) 508,835.00 500,000.00 - - Federal Home LN BKS 3130B3FQ1 10/25/24 10/15/29 4.200% 300,000.00 299,013.00 - - (1,134.00) 297,879.00 300,000.00 - - Federal Home LN BKS 3130B3ES8 10/25/24 10/23/29 4.300% 100,000.00 99,587.00 - - (295.00) 99,292.00 100,000.00 - - Federal Home LN BKS 3130ATUT2 12/20/24 12/19/29 4.500% 500,000.00 512,385.00 - - (4,365.00) 508,020.00 500,000.00 - - Federal Farm Credit Bank 3133ENCD0 11/30/21 10/27/25 1.040% 500,000.00 494,565.00 - - 1,435.00 496,000.00 500,000.00 - - Federal Farm Credit Bank 3133EMB76 05/26/21 05/26/26 0.950% 500,000.00 485,865.00 - - 690.00 486,555.00 500,000.00 - - Federal Farm Credit Bank 3133ERJQ5 07/03/24 07/03/28 5.300% 250,000.00 250,012.50 - (250,000.00) (12.50) - - 6,625.00 - Federal Home LN BKS 3130B3ET6 10/25/24 10/23/29 4.500% 250,000.00 250,055.00 - - (552.50) 249,502.50 250,000.00 - - Federal Home LN BKS 3130B6BK1 05/16/25 05/08/30 4.500% 500,000.00 501,075.00 - - (1,115.00) 499,960.00 500,000.00 - - Sub Total / Average 3.416% 5,650,000.00 5,615,322.50 - (250,000.00) (10,966.50) 5,354,356.00 5,400,000.00 6,625.00 - Commercial PaperGoldman Sachs Corp A2 38150AFK6 04/30/21 04/30/26 1.550% 500,000.00 485,965.00 - - 830.00 486,795.00 500,000.00 - - Bank of America Corp A2 06048WM31 05/28/21 05/28/26 1.250% 1,000,000 970,820.00 .00 - - 3,920.00 974,740.00 1,000,000.00 - -JPMorgan Chase & Co 48128G4R8 08/17/21 08/17/26 1.150% 500,000.00 481,125.00 - - 900.00 482,025.00 500,000.00 - - National Bank of Canada A+ 63305L6J7 01/17/25 01/17/30 5.500% 1,000, 1,002,630.00 000.00 - - (1,150.00) 1,001,480.00 1,000,000.00 27,500.00 -Sub Total / Average 2.363% 3,000,000.00 2,940,540.00 - - 4,500.00 2,945,040.00 3,000,000.00 27,500.00 - U.S. TreasuriesUS Treasury Note 91282CDL2 12/03/24 11/30/28 1.500% 1,100,000.00 1,022,186.00 - - (3,993.00) 1,018,193.00 1,100,000.00 - -US Treasury Note 91282CJL6 11/15/24 11/30/25 4.875% 1,000,000.00 1,002,090.00 - - (690.00) 1,001,400.00 1,000,000.00 - -US Treasury Note 91282CMZ1 05/15/25 04/30/30 3.875% 450,000.00 451,687.50 - - (3,181.50) 448,506.00 450,000.00 - - Sub Total / Average 3.417% 2,550,000.00 2,475,963.50 - - (7,864.50) 2,468,099.00 2,550,000.00 - - Net Cash Equivalents*Stifel XXXX4891 N/A N/A 0.000% - N/A N/A N/A N/A - - - N/A Multibank Securities Inc XXXXX5544 N/A N/A 0.000% - N/A N/A N/A N/A - - - N/A Sub Total / Average 0.000% - - - - - - - - -
Total / Average - Investments 3.41% 32,596,018.69 32,381,537.24 542,854.24 (250,000.00) (6,197.02) 32,668,194.46 32,888,872.93 67,468.66 - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *35
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CUSIP
Settlement
Date
Maturity
Date
Yield to
Maturity
Beginning Face
Amount/Shares
Beginning
Market Value Buy Principal Sell Principal Change in Market Value Ending Market Value Ending Face Amount/Shares Interest Earned / (Accrued) Realized Gain /(Loss) On Investment Demand Deposit Account (DDA)Pacific Western - General Account XXXX259 N/A N/A 0.000% 3,154,106.15 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3,154,106.15 3,154,106.15 N/A N/A (Outstanding Debits & Checks) N/A N/A (95,432.67) N/A N/A N/A N/A (95,432.67) (95,432.67) N/A N/ASub Total / Average 0.000% 3,058,673.48 3,058,673.48 3,058,673.48 - - Total /Cash & Investments 35,654,692.17 32,381,537.24 542,854.24 (250,000.00) (6,197.02) 35,726,867.94 35,947,546.41 67,468.66 - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *36
City of Lomita
Investment Portfolio Report July 31, 2025
Previous Balance $        5,210,862.24
Deposits           1,647,807.67
Disbursements         (3,733,929.91)
Adjustments                29,366.15
Current Balance           3,154,106.15
General Fund ‐ City Operations
General Fund ‐ City Operations including LAIF and Investments 100           9,808,818.72 Sub Total ‐ General Fund ‐ City Operations including LAIF and Investments 9,808,818.72 Special Revenue Funds
OPEB Trust Fund ‐ Retiree Health Care 201              272,931.79 Pension Stabilization Fund 202           1,432,646.11
Economic Development 203              746,506.98
General Plan Update 204              722,358.79
Gas Tax Fund ‐ Street Maintenance 205           2,262,096.08 Measure R Local Fund ‐ Street Projects 207              935,573.37 Measure R Highway Fund ‐ Street Projects 208               (54,129.84) Measure M Fund ‐ Street Projects 209           1,543,697.73 Economic Stabilization 210              500,000.00
Measure W Fund ‐ Safe Clean Water Program 211              518,592.05 American Rescue Plan 212                            ‐
CDBG Fund ‐ Housing Programs 215               (93,675.12) Proposition A Fund ‐ Transportation Projects 220           1,525,851.43 Proposition C Fund ‐ Transportation Projects 225           3,466,313.97 Transportation Development Act Article 3‐ Transportation Projects 230                            ‐ Air Quality Fund ‐ Air Quality Projects 235                91,429.13 Landscape Maintenance Fund ‐ Landscape Maintenance District 245                21,145.23 Park Facilities Fee Fund ‐ Quimby Funds 250              595,568.07 Park Athletic Fund ‐ Park Athlete Programs 255              156,142.25 Park Grant Fund ‐ Park Improvement Programs 257                         (0.06) Lomita Manor Fund ‐ Federal Housing Program 260              197,505.04 CA Law Enf. Equip. Program (CLEEP) Fund ‐ Public Safety Equip. 276                   6,757.01 Sub Total ‐ Special Revenue Funds 14,847,310.01
Capital Improvement Funds
Capital Improvement Fund ‐ Capital Improvement Projects 310              153,191.36 Street Improvement Fund ‐ Street Improvement Projects 311           2,316,300.77 Facilities Improvement Fund ‐ Facilities Improvement Projects 312              868,832.23 Stephenson Center Fund  ‐ Facilities Improvement Projects 313                85,744.47 Sub Total ‐ Capital Improvement Funds 3,424,068.83
GENERAL LEDGER CASH BALANCES
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City of Lomita
Investment Portfolio Report July 31, 2025
Previous Balance $        5,210,862.24
Deposits           1,647,807.67
Disbursements         (3,733,929.91)
Adjustments                29,366.15
Current Balance           3,154,106.15
Proprietary Funds
Water Operations Fund ‐ Water Operations 510           3,310,707.17 Water Capital Fund ‐ Water Capital Projects 520           1,635,525.15 Rate Stabilization ‐ Cypress Reservoir Bond 530              125,000.00 Internal Service Fund ‐ Equipment Replacement 610           1,465,986.40 PK Equipment Replacement Fund 611              754,911.21 Sewer Replacement Fund 612              552,164.62
Sub Total ‐ Proprietary Funds 7,844,294.55
Trust and Agency Funds
Museum Foundation Fund ‐ Railroad Museum Programs 720                21,824.93 Tom Rico Memorial Fund ‐ Park Program Scholarships 730                   1,229.37 Sub Total ‐ Trust & Agency Funds 23,054.30
Total         35,947,546.41
Pooled Cash 999 (32,793,440.26)
Grand Total           3,154,106.15
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lina Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025
SUBJECT: All Departments Monthly Report

RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the monthly report.

BACKGROUND
Graffiti Removal Efforts Off to a Great Start
Last month, the City Council approved an agreement with Graffiti Protective Coatings (GPC) to provide graffiti removal services. Under the agreement, GPC conducts proactive patrols three days a week - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - and provides unlimited graffiti removals with focus on City-owned properties, right-of-way, and commercial corridors. In July alone, GPC removed graffiti at a total of 106 locations.

GPC has also provided the City with a dedicated hotline for residents to report graffiti.

The City is currently developing informational postcards for distribution in areas that are frequently targeted. This information will be shared across all of the City’s public outreach avenues to encourage community participation in keeping Lomita clean and welcoming.

Lomita to Host Area G Emergency Management Meeting
The City of Lomita will host the September monthly meeting of the Los Angeles County Office of Disaster Management, Area “G” South Bay Emergency Coordinators.

Representatives from various cities and public safety organizations will come together to discuss ongoing and future emergency preparedness efforts, address current challenges, and coordinate plans to enhance community safety and emergency response.

CITY OF LOMITA

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 7d
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2 Addressing Homeless Encampments
Our Code Enforcement team has been actively monitoring and addressing homeless encampment issues citywide. A recent encampment on Oak Street in front of Smiths Cycle, where personal belongings blocked the storefront, was causing concerns for the business owners. The occupants—a male and female couple— briefly left but returned and set up further into the shopping center. Through coordination led by Lomita Code Enforcement, our partners at SBCCOG and the Lomita Sheriff Department were able to provide the individuals with resources. Members of the task force will continue to monitor the area.

Accepting Names for Lomita’s Military Banner Program
The City of Lomita is now accepting applications for the Military Banner Program, which honors current and former residents who have served or are currently serving in the United State Military. Established to recognize and celebrate the dedication and sacrifice of our local service members, the Military Banner Program displays personalized banners along city streets.This visible tribute serves to remind the community of the bravery and commitment of those who have defended our nation. Applications are accepted yearround; however, to ensure banner installation in time for Veterans Day, all submissions must be received by October 1.

Collaboration with SBCCOG on an Energy Resilience Action Plan As part of the South Bay Cities Council of Government‘s (SBCCOG) Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) program, Lomita was selected as one of a few cities to receive a free customized Energy Resilience Action Plan (ERAP) to support the City’s resilience goals. This initiative provides a tailored roadmap for both near-term and long-term energy resilience strategies including energy efficiency improvements, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and solar energy implementation. Building on the City’s existing facility equipment inventory, the ERAP report will incorporate additional climate vulnerability data to be used in a technical analysis, helping identify projects and potential funding sources. The report will also serve as a valuable tool for preparing grant applications.

The first phase involved gathering resident feedback through a survey. Lomita received 41 survey responses and the COG anticipates presenting the survey responses to staff by the end of this month. These efforts will also contribute to the City‘s point total for the South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program.

Caltrans’ PCH Street Rehabilitation Project
Caltrans has completed the Asphalt Concrete (AC) paving work along Pacific Coast Hwy (PCH). The remaining curb ramp landings cannot be finalized until Southern California Edison (SCE) relocates nearby utility boxes. While the request has been submitted to Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *40
3 SCE, a completion date has not yet been determined. Loop installation is anticipated to being in early September, followed by final striping to complete the project.

Fence Replacement Adjacent to Lomita Park Baseball Fields Complete
Public Works has replaced the fence along Walnut Street adjacent to the baseball fields at Lomita Park. This replacement will enhance safety, improve the park’s appearance, and ensure the fence meets current durability and accessibility standards.

Launch of the Lomita Sports Pass Program
The Lomita Sports Pass Program, which provides a $45 voucher to Lomita residents, officially opened for in-person sign-ups on Monday, August 4th at 9:00 AM. The launch was met with enthusiastic community response and excitement.

Many residents learned about the program through social media, word of mouth, and visits to Lomita Park. Thanks to this outreach and strong community interest, all 120 vouchers for the Fall Co-Ed Youth Flag Football and Volleyball programs were claimed by Thursday, August 7.

Legislative Advocacy
In July, the City sent five legislative letters, opposing SB 707, SB 16, and SB 79, and taking “oppose unless amended” positions on AB 1206 and AB 11. These bills address topics including public meeting requirements, homelessness mandates, housing near transit, preapproved housing plans, and the creation of a state-run housing authority.

Staff also participated in the “Crunch Time at the Capitol” webinar to review key bills expected to be on the CalCities agenda after the summer recess and has developed an Excel tracking sheet to monitor all current legislation, providing a comprehensive record of the City’s legislative efforts this year.

Quarterly Sales Tax Update
Lomita’s sales receipts from January through March were 8.5% higher than at the same period if 2024, or 7.7% higher excluding reporting anomalies. Growth was driven by multiple new businesses opening in general consumer goods, a surge is auto sales due to potential tariffs, and new dining options. Declines were seen in motor vehicle fuel consumption, building-construction due to a business closure, and several businessindustry categories amid economic challenges. Food and drug sales dipped slightly as consumers favor discount stores.

The City’s share of the countywide use tax pool increased 12.9%, with Measure L generating an additional $586,220. Meanwhile, taxable sales in Los Angeles County fell Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *41
4 1.6%, and the Southern California region remained flat. The complete HdL Companies summary is attached to this report.

Current Career Opportunities
The City is currently recruiting for the following positions:
• Human Resources Analyst
• PT Maintenance Aide in the Public Works Department
• PT Recreation Leader
• Water Service Technician I
• PT Water Service Trainee
• Community Safety Manager
Staffing
Julio Gonzalez accepted the position of Associate Engineer in the Public Works Department. He began his new position on July 14, 2025.

Julissa Monge was promoted to Recreation Coordinator in the Parks and Recreation Department. She began her new position on August 18, 2025.

Training
• The Public Works Streets, Parks, and Water Divisions attended Driver Safety Training on July 10, 2025. A JPIA-certified instructor conducted training. • Department Directors, Managers, and Supervisors attended a Personnel Issues refresher course on July 15, 2025. Some staff from neighboring agencies also participated. Mark Meyerhoff, a labor law attorney at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, conducted training.

Annual Employee Appreciation Summer Luncheon
The annual staff “Happy New Fiscal Year” Bar-b-que was held on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Staff enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch, cold beverages, dessert, and a slide show featuring all employees, available for viewing on the City of Lomita’s Youtube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-zn6W9_JPM&t=16s.

Summer Special Events Recap
On July 11, we kicked off our summer concert series with Tiana y Su Nueva Era, which was well attended and received enthusiastic feedback from residents who enjoyed both the music and the band’s engaging community interaction.

On July 23, we hosted our first Movie Under the Stars, featuring the classic film Space Jam, providing a fun outdoor experience for families and community members.

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5 Then, on August 5, we held our annual National Night Out at Lomita Park in partnership with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. The event featured over 20 vendors, more than 20 classic cars, and live music by The Smokin’ 60s, creating a memorable evening for all who attended.

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.

OPTIONS
Receive and file.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Upcoming Events List

2. HdL Sales Tax Report
Approved by: Prepared by:
_______________________ ______________________
Andrew Vialpando Lina Hernandez
City Manager Assistant City Manager
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6 Attachment 1 – Special Events
August
Tues, Aug 19 City Council Meeting
Fri, Aug 22 Summer Concert, CH Front Lawn, 7pm
Sat, Aug 23 Lemmy Awards, Lomita Park, 1pm
Sat, Aug 23 Movies Under the Stars “ET”, CH Front Lawn, 8:30pm September
Mon, Sept 1 Labor Day – City Hall closed
Tues, Sept 2 City Council Meeting
Tues, Sept 16 City Council Meeting
Sat, Sept 20 Cornhole Tournament, Lomita Park, 10am-3pm Sat, Sept 27 Family Fun Day, LRRM, 11am-4pm
October
Wed, Oct 1 Coffee With a Cop, tentative
Wed, Oct 1 LAUSD’s “Walk and Roll” to School Day, details to follow Sat, Oct 4 Lomita Compost and Shredding Event
Oct 10-24 Halloween Home Decorating Contest
Tues, Oct 7 City Council Meeting
Tues, Oct 21 City Council Meeting
Oct 10 - 24 Halloween Home Decorating Contest
Fri, October 31 Halloween at Lomita Park
November
Tues, Nov 4 City Council Meeting
Tues, Nov 11 Veterans Day Ceremony, Veterans Park, 11am Wed, Nov 13 State of the City Luncheon
Thurs, Nov 14 Lomita Sheriff Station Anniversary Celebration Nov 21 – Dec 11 Holiday Home Decorating Contest
December
Fri, Dec 5 Annual Tree Lighting, Downtown Lomita, 5:30pm Sun, Dec 7 Railroad Museum’s Santa Event, 11am-3:30pm
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www.hdlcompanies.com | 888.861.0220
Q1 2024*
Q1 2025*
Legend
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
SALES TAX BY MAJOR BUSINESS GROUP *Allocation aberrations have been adjusted to reflect sales activity Restaurants
and
Hotels
County
and State
Pools
General
Consumer
Goods
Fuel and
Service
Stations
Autos
and
Transportation
Building
and
Construction
Food
and
Drugs
Business
and
Industry
CITY OF LOMITA HIGHLIGHTS TOP 25 PRODUCERS
Published by HdL Companies in Summer 2025
Arco
Arco AM PM
AutoZone
Battaglia’s Tile
Bites & Bashes
Car Bros Automotive
CVS Pharmacy
Discount Pool & Spa
Supply
Dollar Tree
Eat Fantastic
Enterprise Rent A Car
Grocery Outlet
Harbor Freight Tools
Hot N Tot
Jims Auto Sales
Lomita Shell
Popeyes
Shell
Steak Library
Sushi Delight
Szechwan Chinese
Taco Bell/Pizza Hut
Target
Thompson Building
Materials
Warehouse Discount
Center

SALES TAX UPDATE

CITY OF LOMITA
1Q 2025 (JANUARY - MARCH)
Lomita’s receipts from January through
March were 8.5% above the first sales
period in 2024. Excluding reporting
aberrations, actual sales were up 7.7%.

Multiple business openings helped to
boost revenue from the general consumer
goods category.

The possibility of new tariffs led to a surge
in new and used auto sales as consumers
rushed to buy before prices potentially
rose.

New dining options pushed up totals from
the restaurants-hotels sector.

Motor vehicle fuel consumption declined
overall while oil barrel and pump prices
were down significantly, reducing totals
from fuel-service stations.

A business closure had a negative impact
on receipts from the building-construction
group.

Multiple categories in the businessindustry sector declined as various economic factors suppressed sales.

Totals from food-drugs dipped slightly as
consumers are increasingly seeking value
and convenience, driving the growth of
discount stores.

The City’s share of the countywide use tax
pool increased 12.9% when compared to
the same period in the prior year. Measure
L, the City’s voter approved transactions
and use tax, brought in an additional
$586,220 in revenue.

Net of aberrations, taxable sales for all of
Los Angeles County declined 1.6% over
the comparable period; the Southern
California region was flat.

TOTAL:

0.0%
$588,430
Measure L
TOTAL: $ 588,380

7.7% -1.6% 0.3%

COUNTY STATE
LOMITA
1Q2025
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TOP NON-CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS TYPES
Q1 '25
Lomita
Business Type Change Change Change
County HdL State
Casual Dining 96,220 7.1% -2.2% 1.3%
Service Stations 83,233 -4.6% -8.9% -5.8%
Building Materials 55,005 -6.1% 5.0% 3.7%
Quick-Service Restaurants 33,133 -0.4% -3.0% -0.9%
Used Automotive Dealers 21,521 72.0% 23.8% 13.1%
Specialty Stores 20,156 -13.4% -3.8% -0.6%
Auto Repair Shops 14,620 0.8% -6.8% -5.1%
Transportation/Rentals 14,552 -16.0% -13.6% -8.6%
Automotive Supply Stores 10,539 -0.5% -4.1% -0.4%
Convenience Stores/Liquor 9,483 -13.2% -3.2% -2.2%
*Allocation aberrations have been adjusted to reflect sales activity

REVENUE BY BUSINESS GROUP
Lomita This Quarter*
19%
Pools
24%
Restaurants
11%
Autos/Trans.
10%
Building
14%
Cons.Goods
14%
Fuel
7%
Others
*ADJUSTED FOR

ECONOMIC DATA
1Q 2025 CITY OF LOMITA SALES TAX UPDATE

STATEWIDE RESULTS
California’s local one-cent sales and use
tax receipts for January through March
2025 increased by 0.34% compared to the
same quarter in 2024, after adjusting for
accounting anomalies. While this modest
growth may signal the end of an eightquarter decline, it could be temporary, as the broader economy remains on the edge
between recovery and further slowdown.

The first quarter is traditionally the lowest
sales tax-generating period of the year,
often influenced by seasonal weather and
post-holiday consumer behavior.

Notably, the autos-transportation and
building-construction sectors—both of
which had been dragging down statewide
results over the past two years—showed
the strongest rebounds this quarter. In the
autos sector, used car sales and leasing
activity led the recovery. Consumers are
increasingly opting for more affordable
vehicles and shorter-term commitments,
moving away from high-end purchases. In
construction, pent-up demand for repairs
and improvements, especially in weatheraffected and wildfire-damaged areas like Southern California, drove strong sales for
building material suppliers.

Other segments generating modest growth
included business-industry and countywide
use tax pools, largely due to continued
strength in online sales. Sales of goods
already in California before purchase
are reported under business-industry
fulfillment centers. Goods shipped from
outside the state are reported under county
pools, based on the destination of the outof-state shipment. Online shopping remains a preferred option for value-conscious
consumers, contributing significantly to tax
receipts in these categories.

Calendar year 2024 saw a decline in fuelrelated tax receipts due to lower global crude oil prices—a trend that continued into 1Q
2025. Fuel-related returns dropped by 5%.

This decline also affected general consumer
goods, as large retailers that sell fuel typically
report all sales under a single taxpayer ID.

As a result, brick-and-mortar merchants
such as post-holiday family apparel stores,
winter sporting goods vendors and closures
of variety stores contributed to weaker
performance.

Although food-drugs is the smallest of the
eight tax groupings, it was significant that
cannabis returns continued a downturn
trend that has been ongoing for over two
years. Bankruptcies, customer shopping
alternatives and oversaturation of retail
footprint diminished taxes coming from drug
stores.

As 2025 begins, sales tax returns remain
modest, reflecting broader economic
volatility. Key factors influencing our outlook
include: ongoing national tariff and trade
negotiations and decisions on the federal
funds rate - which directly affect consumer
interest rates. Recent Middle East conflicts,
which temporarily spiked crude oil prices
and threatened local gas prices during the
summer, will be a short-term concern. In
summary, “uncertainty” remains the most
accurate descriptor of California’s current
and future economic climate.

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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Emma Kelley, Parks and Recreation Director MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025
SUBJECT: Purchase and Rental of Holiday Tree Lighting Decorations, Installation, and Storage

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the procurement of approximately 2,000 multicolor C9 LED lights,10-inch LED spheres, 5MM LED mini lights for the base of the tree, the rental of two (2) 8FT wreaths, and related services including professional installation and storage, in an amount not to exceed $35,160.42.

BACKGROUND
The City’s annual holiday tree lighting event is a cherished tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the season. In past years, City staff managed the decoration and lighting installation internally. While this approach was cost-effective, it required significant staff time and resources.

In 2024, City staff enhanced the quality of the event by contracting with a professional lighting vendor. The professionally decorated tree resulted in overwhelming positive feedback from the community and elevated the overall experience of the event.

Building on that success, staff recommends continuing with professional services for the 2025 holiday season, which includes the purchase of new holiday lighting components and securing installation and storage services.

DISCUSSION
The proposed purchase includes the following items and services:
• A one-time cost of $9,295.00 to purchase and own the C9 multicolor LED lights and 10-inch sphere.

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2 • A one-time cost of $236.25 to purchase 5MM LED mini lights for the base of the tree.
• An annual cost of $18,140.00 for professional installation and off-season storage, which will recur each year as part of ongoing services. • The rental cost of $6,100.00 for the year to secure and two (2) 8FT Wreaths to be affixed to the front of City Hall building.

Professional installation ensures consistent quality, safety compliance, and reduces the operational burden on staff. Ownership of the C9 multicolor LED lights, 5MM LED mini lights, and LED sphere represents a long-term investment, potentially lowering future costs related to rentals or repeated purchases.

As part of the procurement process, staff inquired about the lifespan of the proposed LED lighting components. The vendor indicated that the C9 multicolor LED lights, 5MM LED mini lights, and 10-inch sphere are expected to last approximately 5 to 7 years under typical seasonal use before needing replacement.

To ensure the longevity of the purchased lighting components, staff conducted a site visit with the vendor to review storage procedures. The vendor demonstrated that the string lights will be professionally wrapped around a pole and sealed with surround wrap to protect the lights from dust and tangling during storage. The same care and preservation methods will be used for the LED sphere, ensuring all purchased components remain in good condition for future use.

The total cost for Fiscal Year 2025/26 shall not exceed $35,160.42, which includes the initial purchase, rental items, and first year of installation and storage services.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this purchase has been appropriated in the FY 25-26 Adopted Budget. The $9,531.25 one-time purchase of the C9 LED lights, 5MM LED mini lights, and sphere will become a City asset and is expected to remain in use for 5 to 7 holiday seasons, enhancing cost-effectiveness over time. The recurring annual expense of $18,140.00 for installation and storage has been planned within the ongoing program budget.

OPTIONS
Approve recommended action.

ATTACHMENTS

1. St. Nick’s invoice

2. Photo of 2024 Tree Lighting
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3 Approved by:
______________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
__________________________
Emma Kelley, Parks and Recreation Director
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1 Sub Total 33,771.25
Invoice Date : 11 Aug 2025
Terms : Custom
Due Date : 29 Aug 2025
St. Nick's Christmas Lighting & Decor
6861 Walker Street
La Palma California 90623
U.S.A
Invoice
# INV-3736
Balance Due
$35,160.42
Bill To
City of Lomita
90717 Ca
Usa
**IF PAYING BY ACH, THEN PLEASE EMAIL CONFIRMATION TO [email protected]** # Item & Description Qty Rate Amount
Purchase of C9 Lights
1 Purchase of C9 LED Lights (Approx. 2,000 Multicolor LED Lights. **Unassemble. C9 come packaged in Box & C9 Spool Packed individually in Bow.
1 3,895.00 3,895.00
2 St. Nick's Installation $11,595 + Storage Cost $200 1 11,795.00 11,795.00 Purchase of LED Spheres
3 Purchase of 10" LED Spheres. Multiple colors availability 60 90.00 5,400.00 4 St Nick's Installation $5,740 + Storage Cost $200 60 99.00 5,940.00 Purchase of 5MM LED Lights
5 LED Mini Lights 5MM Warm White Coaxial Plug Green Wire 6" Spacing 04 (Case)
17 lb
1 box
236.25 236.25
6 St Nick's Installation $405 & Storage $0 1 405.00 405.00 Rental:
7 8FT Wreath - Fully decorated w/ Ornaments + Florals. 5MM LED lights warm white.
2 3,050.00 6,100.00
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2 Tax (8.75%) 1,389.17
Service (0%) 0.00
Rental (0%) 0.00
Total $35,160.42
Balance Due $35,160.42
Notes
Thanks for your continued business! For any questions, please call the St Nick's Office - (562)438-0017 Terms & Conditions
NOTE: Invoices are due upon receipt. St. Nick’s has two ways to pay: 1. ACH – Routing#121137522,
ACCT#1895327672 (name on account: T&G Global LLC);
or, 2. By check, payable to T&G Global at 6861 Walker St.

La Palma, CA 90623
**IF PAYING BY ACH, THEN PLEASE EMAIL CONFIRMATION TO [email protected]** * A late fee of 1.5% per month applies to all invoices over 30 days. *Checks returned for NSF will be charged a $35 fee, plus 1.5% if good funds are sent after 30 days Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *51
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Andres Gonzalez, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 875 Approving the City’s Participation in the Policies and Procedures Under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA) and Approving Amendments to the Lomita Municipal Code for the Purpose of Adopting the UPCCAA. Resolution No. 2025-29

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Ordinance No. 875, an Ordinance subjecting the City to the policies and procedures under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA) and approving amendments to the Lomita Municipal Code for the purpose of adopting the UPCCAA; and, Adopt Resolution No. 2025-29, directing the City Manager or designee to notify the State Controller of the City’s election to be subjected to the UPCCAA.

BACKGROUND
At its meeting on August 5, 2025, the City Council held the first reading to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 875, which would enable the City to participate in the policies and procedures of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA) and approving amendments to the Lomita Municipal Code for the purpose of adopting the UPCCAA. The proposed Ordinance increases the City's flexibility in awarding public contracts while maintaining Council oversight, transparency, accountability and a level playing field for contractors. To implement the alternative bidding procedures, the Ordinance must be enacted and codified in the City Municipal Code, following a second reading. Additionally, a resolution must also be approved to inform the State Controller's Office of the City’s intent to participate in the cost accounting review procedures.

The California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act is legislation that was

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CITY COUNCIL REPORT
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2 enacted in 1983 to help promote uniformity of the cost accounting standards and bidding procedures on construction work performed or contracted by public entities in the state.

The Act is a voluntary program available to all public entities in the State, but it applies only to those public agencies that have “opted in” to the provisions set forth by the Act using the processes outlined in the Act. The key provisions of the Act allows for public project work in the amount of $75,000 or less to be performed by a public agency’s force account using the public agency’s own resources, or by negotiated contract, or by purchase order. Public projects in the amount of $220,000 or less may use the informal or formal bidding procedures as set forth in the Act. The benefits of the program are: increased force account limit for public agencies, simplified bidding for projects that are $220,000 or less, and reduced number of formal bids based on project size.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact in adopting the provisions of the UPCCAA.

OPTIONS

1. Approve recommended action.

2. Approve Staff recommendation with alternative amendments/modifications.

3. Do not approve recommended action.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance No. 875

2. Resolution 2025-29
Approved by:
_________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
__________________
Andres Gonzalez
Public Works Director .

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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)

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals.

A. Under the California Public Contracting Code ("PCC") provisions applicable to the City, all public works projects valued over $5,000 must be competitively bid under a specific procedure that compels the City to prepare engineering drawings and specifications, to publish the opportunity to bid on the project, and to award a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

B. The California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act ("UPCCAA" or "Act") was created in 1983 as an alternative bidding procedure designed to reduce costs, expedite the awards process, improve efficiencies, and simplify administration of smaller public projects.

C. The Act allows for public project work in the amount of $75,000 or less to be performed by the public agency's force account, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order per PCC Section 22032(a). Public projects in the amount of $220,000 or less can use the informal bidding procedures set forth in the Act in PCC Section 22032(b). Public projects at a cost of more than $220,000 shall use formal bidding procedures to let the contract pursuant to PCC Section 22032(c). These thresholds are amended from time to time.

SECTION 2. SECTION 2-6.24 is hereby added to Chapter 6 of Title II of the Lomita Municipal Code ("LMC") to provide as follows:

Section 2-6.24—Informal bidding procedures under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Account Act
Unless otherwise indicated, the following definitions shall apply to all provisions of this Chapter:
(1) General
a. "Act" means the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act found at California Public Contract Code, Section 22000 et seq. The Act is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.

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b. "Commission" means the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission created by Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 2, Article 2 of the California Public Contracts Code (commencing at Section 22010).
c. "Public Project" shall have that meaning provided in Section 22002(c) of the Act, as that section may be amended from time to time.
d. "Public Project Formal Bidding Procedure" means a procedure which meets the requirements of State and Local Law, including Section 22037 of the Act, this chapter and any policies and procedures approved by the City Manager consistent with this chapter.
e. "Public Project Informal Bidding Procedure" means a procedure which meets the requirements of State and Local Law, including Section 22034 of the Act, this chapter and any policies and procedures Approved by the City Manager consistent with this chapter.
f. "Purchasing Officer" means the City Manager or his or her designee. (2) Bidding requirements—Public Projects.
a. Small Projects. Public Projects that do not exceed the limit set forth in subd. (a) of section 22032 of the Public Contract Code, currently seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) as of 2025, may be performed by force account or negotiated contract.
b. Medium Projects. Public Projects that do not exceed the limit set forth in subd. (b) of section 22032 of the Public Contract Code, currently two hundred twenty thousand dollars ($220,000) as of 2025, may be let by Public Project Informal Bidding Procedure.
c. Large Projects. Public Projects that exceed the limit set forth in subd. (c) of section 22032 of the Public Contract Code, currently two hundred twenty thousand dollars ($220,000) as of 2025, may be let to contract by Public Project Formal Bidding Procedure.
d. Award. Contracts for Public Projects subject to the Public Project Informal Bidding Procedure or Public Project Formal Bidding Procedure, if awarded, shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and if two or more bids are the same and the lowest, the Purchasing Officer of City Council, as applicable, may accept the one it chooses.
e. No Bid Splitting. The City shall not split a Public Project, work, service or purchase into smaller projects, works, services or purchases for the purpose of avoiding any bidding or contracting requirements of this Code. f. Delegation of Awarding Authority. Pursuant to section 22034 of the Public Contract Code, the City Council hereby delegates authority to the Purchasing Officer to award contracts that do not exceed the limit set forth in subd. (b) of section 22032 of the Public Contract Code, currently two hundred twenty thousand dollars ($220,000) as of 2025.

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g. Exemptions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, the City may dispense with the procedures otherwise required by this Chapter to the extent permitted by applicable law, including by way of illustration and not by limitation, when competitive bidding would work an incongruity, confer no advantage, or otherwise be contrary to the public interest.
(3) Public Projects— Force Account and Negotiated Contract. a. Small Projects. Public Projects that do not exceed the limit set forth in subd. (a) of section 22032 of the Public Contract Code, currently seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) as of 2025, may be performed by the employees of a public agency by force account, by negotiated contract, purchase order, or Alternative Procedure.
(4) Public Projects—Informal Bidding Procedure.
a. Uses of Public Project Informal Bidding Procedure. This Informal Bidding Procedure shall be Used when a Public Project is involved and informal bidding is permitted by this chapter.
b. Contractor List. The Purchasing Officer may maintain a list of qualified contractors, identified according to categories of work, as described in Section 22034(a) of the Act. The list shall be developed and maintained in accordance with criteria established by the Commission.
c. Distribution of Notice Inviting Informal Bids. The Purchasing Officer shall provide a notice inviting informal bids. The notice inviting informal bids shall be mailed to either or both of the following:

1. All contractors on a qualified contractors list maintained pursuant to subsection B. of this section; and/or

2. All construction trade journals specified in Section 22036 of the Act. i. The notice inviting informal bids must be given not less than ten calendar days before the bids are due.
d. Contents of Notice Inviting Informal Bids. At a minimum, the notice inviting informal bids shall:

1. Describe the Public Project in general terms;

2. State how to obtain more detailed information about the Public Project;

3. State the date, time and place for the submission of sealed bids; and

4. Include any other information required by State or Local Law, as determined by the City Attorney.
e. Contents of Remaining Bid and Contract Documents. The contents and form of the remaining bid and contract documents shall be Approved by the Director of the Using Department, as well as the City Attorney.
f. City's Authority. The City may reject any or all bids received, and may waive any minor irregularities in each bid received.

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g. No Bids Received. If no bids are received, the City may award the contract by force account or negotiated contract.
h. Award of Contract. The contract shall be awarded, if at all, to the lowest responsible bidder. If two or more bids are the same and the lowest, the City may accept the one it chooses.
(5) Public Projects—Formal Bidding Procedure.
a. Uses of Formal Bidding Procedure. This Formal Bidding Procedure shall be Used whenever formal bidding is required for a Public Project. b. Required Process. The formal competitive bidding procedure shall comply with all applicable aspects of State and Local Law governing formal competitive bidding, including, but not limited to, the California Public Contract Code, California Government Code, California Labor Code, Resolutions of the City Council as may be adopted from time to time, and policies and procedures as the City Manager may approve from time to time.
c. Notice Inviting Formal Bids. Notice inviting formal bids shall be provided. The notice inviting formal bids shall comply with Section 22037 of the Act, as such section may be amended from time to time. Notices shall state the time and place for the receiving and opening of sealed bids and distinctly describe the Public Project. At a minimum, the notice inviting formal bids shall:

1. Describe the Public Project;

2. State how to obtain more detailed information about the Public Project;

3. State the date, time and place for the submission of sealed bids; and

4. Include any other information required by State or Local Law, as determined by the City Attorney.
d. Published Notice. The notice shall be published at least fourteen calendar Days before the date of opening the bids in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City, or, if there is no such newspaper, in a newspaper of general circulation which is circulated in the City.
e. Distribution of Notice Inviting Formal Bids. The notice inviting formal bids shall also be sent to those construction trade journals specified in Section 22036 of the Act at least fifteen calendar Days before the date of bid opening. f. Additional Notice. The City shall also provide any additional notice as it deems proper.
g. City's Authority. The City may reject any or all bids received, and may waive any minor irregularities in each bid received.
h. No Bids Received. If no bids are received, the Purchasing Officer may award the contract by any Alternative Procedure.
i. Award of Contract. The contract shall be awarded, if at all, to the lowest responsible bidder. If two or more bids are the same and the lowest, the City may accept the one it chooses.

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j. Rejection of Bids. The City may, in its sole and absolute discretion, reject any bids presented. If after the first invitation of bids all bids are rejected, after reevaluating its cost estimates for the Public Project, the City shall have the option of any of the Following:

1. Abandon the Public Project; or

2. Readvertise for bids in the manner described in this chapter; or

3. By passage of a resolution by a four-fifths vote of the City Council, declare that the Public Project can be performed more economically by the employees of the City and have the Public Project done by force account.

SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Chapter, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

SECTION 4. 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 19th day of August 2025 ____________________________
Mark A. Waronek, Mayor
ATTEST:

Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO BECOME SUBJECT TO

THE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES

AS PROVIDED IN THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals.

A. Prior to the passage of Assembly Bill No. 1666, Chapter 1054, Statutes of 1983, which added Chapter 2, commencing with Section 22000, to Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, existing law did not provide a uniform cost accounting standard for construction work performed or contracted by local public agencies.

B. Public Contract Code ("PCC") section 22000 et seq., the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act ("Act"), establishes such a uniform cost accounting standard.

C. The Commission established under the Act has developed uniform public construction cost accounting procedures for implementation by local public agencies in the performance of or in the contracting for construction of public projects.

D. Pursuant to PCC Section 22003, adoption of this resolution allows the City of Lomita to also utilize the bidding procedures set forth in Article 3 (commencing with Section 22030) when contracting for "maintenance work," as defined in PCC Section 22002, or when contracting for any other work which does not fall within the definition of 'public project", as defined in Section 22002.

Section 2. The City Council hereby elects under Public Contract Code Section 22003 to become subject to the uniform public construction cost accounting procedures set forth in the Act and subject to the Commission's policies and procedures manual and cost accounting review procedures, as they may each from time to time be amended.

Section 3. The City Council directs the City Manager or his designee to notify the State Controller forthwith of this election.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of August 2025. [Signatures on the following page]
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______________________________
Mark A. 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
PREPARED BY: Lina Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
Susan Kamada, Deputy City Manager / Administrative Services Director
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025
SUBJECT: Classification Specifications for Community Safety Supervisor and Assistant Public Works Director

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-30 to amend the Memorandum of Understanding – LCEA and the FY 25-26 Authorized Full-Time Positions to retitle and reclassify Parking Enforcement Supervisor to Community Safety Supervisor and set the salary schedule at 34; and approve the Community Safety Supervisor and Assistant Public Works Director class specifications.

BACKGROUND
A system of position classifications creates an understanding of the roles, responsibilities and relationships of each job classification within the City. Classification descriptions identify the essential duties, responsibilities, level of authority, knowledge, skills, education, experience, and certifications required to meet the minimum performance standards for each position at the City.

The City Council is responsible for adopting the position classifications and authorizing the number of City positions through Resolutions. As the City’s Personnel Manager, the City Manager, or designee, is responsible for ensuring that accurate class descriptions exist for all positions. From time to time, creations and changes to position classification specifications are needed as the City Manager determines necessary to accomplish City's mission, purpose and programs.

CITY OF LOMITA

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 7g
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2 DISCUSSION
Reclassifying Parking Enforcement Supervisor to Community Safety Supervisor On June 6, 2023, the City Council approved a full-time Parking Enforcement Supervisor position to improve operational effectiveness and support the City’s dedication to maintaining safe and orderly streets. Nearly two years later at its meeting on May 20, 2025, the City Council approved the creation of a new Community Safety division under the City Manager’s Department to oversee a variety of public safety initiatives, oversight of the City’s Master Law Enforcement Agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, emergency preparedness, park patrol, homelessness programs, community nuisance issues, as well as community building programs, services, and events in collaboration with our public safety partners.

The Parking Enforcement Supervisor role was created to manage day-to-day parking enforcement operations that were previously handled by the Management Analyst. The position has organically evolved to participate in various community safety activities, collaborating regularly with Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, and plays a vital role in implementing City-wide safety monitoring.

Reclassifying the Parking Enforcement Supervisor position to Community Safety Supervisor aligns with the City’s top Strategic Initiative of maintaining a safe and secure City. The additional responsibilities included in the Community Safety Supervisor classification enables the City to address a wider range of quality-of-life concerns in coordination with law enforcement and regional public safety agencies for a coordinated response to community needs; build opportunities for more face-to-face interactions with residents, schools, and businesses on safety education and prevention; and provides a holistic approach to the City’s commitment to public safety services.

The Community Safety Supervisor will report directly to the Community Safety Manager created in May 2025 in the City Manager’s Department.

There is no change in staffing levels associated with this change in title and broader range of responsibilities, nor does it have any negative impact on current employees. There is no change in salary, as this change strictly updates the classification to more accurately reflect the work performed. Staff met and conferred with the Lomita City Employee Association (LCEA) American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) on July 2, 2025, and August 7, 2025, who supported the change.

Creation of the Assistant Public Works Director Classification The Public Works Department is the City’s largest department with four divisions and over 30 employees, representing over 50% of the City Full-Time workforce. The divisions include Engineering who are responsible for the City’s Capital Improvement Projects, Street and Park Maintenance, Water Treatment and Distribution, and Facilities. The administration of the Department is currently conducted by the Public Works Director, a Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *63
3 Management Analyst, and a Water Quality and Environmental Specialist. The need for a high-level manager to assist in the direction of the Department is critical to ensure succession of the Department in the Director’s absence, and delegation of assignments and authority to ensure effective day-to-day operations.

It is recommended that the Assistant Public Works Director Classification be approved but not budgeted at this time. With this action, the City Council is only approving the roles and responsibilities described in the position classification for the new Assistant Public Works Director position. The position will not yet be added to the City’s Authorized FullTime Positions and the position will remain dormant until funds are appropriated to the Adopted Budget at a future City Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with these changes.

OPTIONS

1. Approve staff’s recommendation.

2. Provide further direction to staff.

ATTACHMENT

1. Draft Resolution

2. Community Safety Supervisor Job Classification

3. Assistant Public Works Director Job Classification

4. FY 25-26 Authorized Positions List

5. Memorandum of Understanding - LCEA
Approved by:
________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
________________
Lina Hernandez Susan Kamada
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 81-56, AND

ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES FOR
LCEA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2028.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA DOES RESOLVE,
DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals:

A. Section 37206 of the California Government Code requires the City Council to prescribe the time and method of paying salaries and wages of officers and employees of the City.

B. The City Council has determined that it is necessary for the efficient operation and management of the City that rules and regulations be established prescribing sick leave, vacation, leaves of absence and other regulations for the employees and officers of the City.

C. It is necessary from time to time to establish comprehensive wage and salary schedules and to fix the rates and compensation to be paid officers and employees of the City as well as other regulations.

D. Resolution 81-56, as amended, sets forth the Rules and Regulations regarding the payment of salaries, sick leaves, vacations, leaves of absence and other regulations related to full-time employees of the City.

SECTION 2. The salary schedule listed in Section III and the authorized positions and salary range schedule listed in Section IV of Resolution 81-56 is hereby amended as indicated on the attached Attachment “A” for the fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2028.

SECTION 3. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution. and thereupon the same shall take effect and be in force and effect in accordance with its terms.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of August 2025. ______________________________
Mark A. Waronek, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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August 2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt

COMMUNITY SAFETY SUPERVISOR

DEFINITION
Under general direction, the Community Safety Supervisor, supervises non-sworn personnel in their various assignments with the department; acts as a liaison between the community, the Community Safety Division and the Sheriff’s department; Develops and coordinates activities to effectively safeguard City facilities to ensure the safety of City Officials, staff and visitors during business hours and special events and perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Community Safety Manager. Supervises staff within the Community Safety Division, which includes Community Safety Officer personnel.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a full-time supervisory-level class in the Community Safety series that exercises independent judgment on a variety of programs, projects, and services. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff staff whose duties include enforcement of the municipal code, implementation of community safety programs and related support functions. May work a varying schedule of hours which may include early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 Supervises department programs, such as those for youth intervention, neighborhood watch, and community and crime prevention.
 Supervises, schedules, trains, counsels, and evaluates community safety personnel, including full-time and hourly employees and volunteers.
 Directs and assists employees in responding to field situations and deploys department resources at the scene of major events.
 Participates in community and business meetings; coordinates with schools and various government agencies; represents the department at meetings; coordinates department special events.  Conducts research and prepares written reports regarding work activities, investigations, complaints, or disputes; maintains records of department activities.  Assist employees in performing selective enforcement of City and vehicle codes related to parking and vehicle abatement, illegal vending, and public nuisance issues; assists in conducting preventative patrols in the community and responding to citizens’ requests; assists in the completion of crime and other required reports.
 Meets with members of the public to resolve complaints; responds to resident’s phone calls and letters; assists with special projects.

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 Participates in the daily non-sworn police support functions, operations, and activities of the Community Safety Division, including patrol, traffic, community policing, office and records management administration, and special assignments.
 Provides leadership, maintains effective employee relations, and works with other department staff in the development and retention of competent personnel.
 Trains staff in work and safety procedures and in the operation and use of equipment and tools; implements safety procedures and standards;
 Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.  Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
 Principles and practices of employee supervision including planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures;  Municipal government operations;
 Safety operations procedures, principles and techniques and concepts;  Effective crowd management techniques and methods; crowd control methods;  Applicable federal, state, and local ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, code, and organizational policies and procedures, including those related to zoning, land use, building, vehicle, health and safety, business licensing, and neighborhood preservation;
 Basic law enforcement organizations, activities, terminology and regulations;  Basic interviewing and investigative techniques; community relations principles and techniques;  Safe work methods and safety practices;
 Emergency/Disaster Preparedness policies and strategies including Specialized Emergency Management System (SEMS) or Incident Command System;
 Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code violation investigation and compliance including citation issuance procedures, methods used to obtain various types of inspection warrants, and principles used to prepare documents used in the legal process; Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures; record keeping and file maintenance;  Principles and practices of data collection, case management, and report preparation;  City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols; safe work methods and safety practices;  Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff;
 English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.  Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:
 Supervise, train, plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff.  Establish, maintain, and foster a positive working environment for subordinate employees.  Understand community-oriented policing and crime prevention;  Interact with the public using tact, patience and courtesy.  Organize, implement, and direct assigned public safety activities.

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 Interpret, apply, and explain (both orally and in writing), the laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to assigned responsibilities.  Identify problems, research relevant information, develop and present recommendations, and justification for solution.
 Exercise good judgement and to maintain professional composure when dealing with challenging or unusual circumstances.
 Establish and maintain a variety of manual and computerized files and record keeping systems.  Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.  Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.  Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.  Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.  Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
 Equivalent to graduation from high school and an AA degree in Administration of Justice or Public Administration is highly desirable.

Experience:
 At least two (2) years of municipal public safety or law enforcement experience, which has included substantial public contact and public presentations. Prior supervisory experience is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:
 Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.  Possession of a valid California PC832 certificate, desired but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.

When performing field duties, may frequently drive, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to inspect site conditions and remedial work. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 40 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

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August 2025
FLSA: Exempt

ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

DEFINITION
Under general direction, assists the Public Works Director in the overall operation and performance of the Public Works Department. Plans, oversees, manages, and coordinates the activities of the Public Works Department staff; coordinates activities with other departments, outside agencies, contractors, organizations, and the public; provides responsible and complex staff support to the Director of Public Works; participates in the preparation and monitoring of the department’s budgets; and performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Public Works Director. Provides direct supervision to Public Works staff. Provides direction in the absence of the Director.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is an at-will, unrepresented, exempt, management-level classification responsible for providing support to the Public Works Director in the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of the Public Works staff.

Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of duties as assigned. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 Assist the Director in developing, organizing, and managing the operations, services, and activities of the Public Works Department, including overseeing the daily operations of the department.  Provide technical expertise to resolve inquiries and conflicts and ensure that assigned functions and activities comply with established standards, requirements, internal controls, laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
 Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.  Supervise and participate in a variety of personnel actions, including selections, promotions, performance evaluations, disciplinary measures, and dismissals.  Respond to public and internal inquiries and requests as they relate to the Public Works Department.  Represent the Public Works Department to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explain and interpret department programs, policies and activities.

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 Participate in the preparation of the annual operating budget for the Public Works Department and monitor division budgets;
 Oversees contract administration for contracted services and resolves issues associated with contract compliance; ensures services are provided according to federal and state laws, the City codes and ordinances; confers with and provides technical information/advice/reports to the Director and City Manager.
 Oversee the preparation of plans and specifications for improvements and modifications to public buildings and facilities.
 Prepare specifications for the purchase of new equipment; monitor contract work.  Prepare written reports regarding operations, personnel, budget, and a variety of other subjects.  Coordinate with other city management staff to meet the overall goals and objectives of the City.  Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.  Perform the duties of the Director of Public Works in his/her absence.  Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
 Advanced principles, practices, procedures, and techniques of public administration, specifically those related to budgeting, project management, staff management, and customer service.  Principles, methods, and requirements for planning, organizing, developing, implementing and directing public works programs and operations.
 Laws, regulations, standards, and requirements for planning, organizing, developing, implementing and directing public works programs and operations.
 Techniques, standards and procedures involved in the design, development and implementation of capital projects and related planning, construction and public relations functions.  Policies, objectives, operations and organizational structures common to City governments, including those using a contract cities model.
 Advanced principles and practices of employee supervision and training, including effective motivation and mentoring techniques.
 Terminology, concepts, methods and procedures associated with the management of assigned departments and programs.
 Budget preparation and control;
 Public speaking and public relations principles and techniques.  Building systems, with a focus on maintaining city facilities  Modern office practices and methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.  English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.  Techniques for effectively representing the City in contracts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, and educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.  Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to effectively deal with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to:
 Effectively utilize modern office equipment, including personal computers and standard business software such as Microsoft Office Suite.

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 Safely operate one or more types of vehicles if required by assignments.  Interact with the coworkers, elected officials, and members of the public using tact, patience and courtesy.
 Assist in overseeing the operations, activities and services of a Public Works Department.  Provide direction to managers and staff on program, budget and policy issues.  Monitor, analyze and recommend modifications to organizational policies, procedures, programs and activities to enhance their financial effectiveness and operational efficiency.  Interpret, apply and explain pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures.  Plan, direct, and supervise the work of subordinate managers and supervisors, as well as professional and clerical staff.
 Identify and allocate resources needed to meet department needs and ensure smooth and efficient activities.
 Direct and participate in the development of department budgets.  Direct the investigation of, and ensure the proper and timely resolution of, issues and disputes related to areas of assignment.
 Meet schedules and timelines.
 Obtain accurate information through interviews and observation.  Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make creative recommendations.  Research complex information from various sources and prepare or direct the preparation of comprehensive statistical and narrative reports, records and files.  Represent the department and/or City at various meetings and events.  Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.  Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
 Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.

Experience:
 Four (4) years of professional public works or related experience with at least two (2) years of experience at a managerial level.

Licenses and Certifications:
 Possession of a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification, although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Work is performed indoors within a busy office environment and will involve sitting, standing, walking, twisting (neck and waist), driving, listening, writing, grasping, holding, reaching, and bending (neck and waist). Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends for Council or Committee meetings and/or special events.

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EXHIBIT A
9098447.1 LO055-008

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE

CITY OF LOMITA AND THE LOMITA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

PREAMBLE
Section 1.1. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into between the City of Lomita (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and the Lomita City Employees Association, affiliated with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, as Local 907 (hereinafter referred to as “Association”), pursuant to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Government Code Sections 3500et.seq.).

APPLICABLE POSITIONS
Section 1.2. The City reaffirms its recognition of the Association as the exclusive representative of all full-time City employees within the following classifications:

Accounting Assistant
Accounting Technician
Administrative Analyst
Administrative Assistant
Assistant Engineer
Assistant Planner
Associate Engineer
Associate Planner
Code Enforcement Officer
Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Safety Supervisor
Engineering Technician
Facilities Supervisor
Maintenance Aide
Maintenance Worker I
Maintenance Worker II
Management Assistant
Principal Engineer
Public Works Lead Worker – Facilities
Public Works Lead Worker – Park Maintenance
Public Works Lead Worker – Street/Trees
Public Works Lead Worker – Water Distribution
Public Works Lead Worker – Water Treatment
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Supervisor
Senior Civil Engineer
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2 Water Quality & Environmental Specialist
Water Service Technician I
Water Service Technician II
Water Treatment Plant Operator

TERM OF AGREEMENT
Section 1.3. Except as otherwise indicated, this Agreement is to be in effect commencing July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

CONTINUATION OF PRIOR PROVISIONS
Section 1.4. The parties agree that the terms and provisions of any prior MOU Agreements between the parties shall remain in full force and effect unless such provisions conflict with the terms of this Agreement. All applicable MOU Agreements shall be compiled and displayed in the City Employee Handbook under the heading MOU Agreements. All applicable attachments and exhibits to the MOU Agreements shall be included in this Section of the Handbook. All provisions and terms set forth in the City of Lomita Employee Handbook shall also remain in full force and effect as to all terms and conditions of employment unless the Handbook conflicts with this Agreement, or any prior MOU Agreements between the parties.

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3 ARTICLE 2. COMPENSATION AND HOURS

COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA)
Section 2.1a. Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025, full-time represented employees as listed in Article I shall be entitled to a 6% base salary increase. (Exhibit 1) Section 2.1b. Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2026, full-time represented employees as listed in Article I shall be entitled to a 3% base salary increase. (Exhibit 2) Section 2.1c. Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2027, full-time represented employees as listed in Article I shall be entitled to a 3% base salary increase. (Exhibit 3)

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4 SALARY RANGES AND CLASS TITLES
Section 2.2. The following monthly salary ranges are assigned to classes covered by this MOU for the time period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

Salary Schedule Title
24 Accounting Assistant
27 Accounting Technician
33 Administrative Analyst
24 Administrative Assistant
41 Assistant Engineer
36 Assistant Planner
49 Associate Engineer
44 Associate Planner
33 Code Enforcement Officer
41 Code Enforcement Supervisor
34 Community Safety Supervisor
33 Engineering Technician
41 Facilities Supervisor
28 Management Assistant
12 Maintenance Aid
20 Maintenance Worker I
24 Maintenance Worker II
61 Principal Engineer
36 Public Works Lead Worker (Facilities, Park,
Street/Trees/Water Distribution, Water Treatment)
30 Recreation Coordinator
39 Recreation Supervisor
55 Senior Civil Engineer
39 Water Quality & Environmental Specialist
23 Water Service Technician I
27 Water Services Technician II
35 Water Treatment Plant Operator

FULL-TIME SALARY ADMINISTRATION POLICIES
Section 2.3. The following salary policies shall govern the administration of the salary schedule for full-time classifications:
a) The first step is the minimum rate and is normally the hiring rate for the class. An employee may be assigned, upon appointment, to other than the normal entering salary step upon the recommendation of the department director, and with the approval of the City Manager when it is decided that such action is in the best interest of the City.

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5 b) Employees are normally eligible for a salary adjustment after the completion of a minimum of six (6) months of service from the date of appointment. The adjustment shall be made only if recommended by the department director, and, if approved by the City Manager. For employees hired at any step other than the first step, such employees must complete a minimum of twelve (12) months of service from the date of appointment before being eligible for a salary adjustment. c) The remaining steps are incentive adjustments, based on the performance evaluation, to encourage an employee to improve his/her work, and to recognize seniority and increased skill on the job. Employees are eligible for these adjustments after the completion of twelve (12) months of service at the preceding step, if the year of service is evaluated as being satisfactory or above. The mere completion of twelve (12) months of service at a particular step does not entitle an employee to an incentive adjustment. Employees shall advance to the next step unless they receive a timely performance evaluation (i.e., within two calendar weeks of the employee’s twelfth month of service at the preceding step) indicating that their performance does not merit an increase, in which case, step advancement may be withheld or delayed.
d) The comprehensive wage and salary plan is based on full-time employment. e) As provided for in Government Code Section 3507.5 (the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act), the City has designated the following positions as confidential: Senior Accountant; Deputy City Clerk/Executive Assistant; Management Analyst; Human Resources Analyst; and any other employees who have access to confidential employee relations information. The City Manager may make further designations of confidential positions by preparing a memorandum stating the same. A copy of this memorandum shall be sent to the City Council and to those employees impacted by such designation.

GENERAL SALARY SCHEDULE
Section 2.4. The general salary schedule shall consist of five steps within each grade and be applicable to positions and classification within the City. Said salary schedule shall be adopted on an annual basis by Resolution of the City Council.

COMPENSATION FOR OVERTIME
Section 2.5. Subject to approval of the City Manager and to the following provisions, a department director may prescribe reasonable periods of overtime work to meet the operational needs of the department.

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6 Except as otherwise provided herein, overtime shall be paid at one and one-half times the hourly equivalent of the employee's monthly salary rate, based on the number of overtime hours actually worked. For hourly employees called out on an emergency, the minimum call time shall be two (2) hours. Exempt personnel shall not be entitled to overtime.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees: Overtime is defined as work required by an authorized supervisor on a form approved by the City Manager in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek or in excess of nine (9) hours in a day (or hours in assigned shift).

In the event a bona fide emergency arises that dictates the need for immediate overtime and the employee's supervisor is not available for authorization, the employee shall seek approval from a management employee prior to working overtime and on the next working day shall prepare an overtime authorization form to the responsible supervisor outlining the same.

Time-off taken for purposes of vacation and sick leave shall not serve as time worked when computing the forty (40) hours in a work week or the nine (9) hours in a workday (or hours in an assigned shift).

Double Time: Double time pay shall be provided for time worked in excess of twelve (12) hours in a day.

Exempt Personnel: Exempt Personnel are all administrative and professional managerial employees.

Court Time: Employees who are required to appear in court during their off-duty hours in connection with City business shall receive overtime compensation at one and one-half times the number of hours they spend in court.

CALL BACK TIME

REGULAR AND HOLIDAY HOURS
Section 2.6
Introduction – Those who are required to work by advance assignment on the day a holiday is observed which provides that they receive, in addition to compensation for actual hours worked, one day of floating holiday. This provision of the M.O.U. applies to employees who are called back to work on a regular workday and on holidays or designated to be on stand-by on such days.

Call Back Time.
1) Call back duty occurs when an employee is ordered to return to duty on a non-regularly scheduled work shift. Call back does not occur when an employee is held over from Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *80
7 his/ her shift or is working prior to his/ her regularly scheduled shift. An employee called back to duty shall be credited with a minimum of two (2) hours of overtime commencing at the time of the page or contact. Any callback lasting two (2) hours or less shall result in a credit for two (2) hours overtime. A subsequent call received during a callback shall not result in an additional two (2) hours minimum callback pay but shall be paid overtime for actual time worked.
2) An employee called back to work on the day a holiday is observed by the City, in addition to the compensation provided for in the above section (1) shall receive ½ day of floating holiday if the actual time worked is four (4) hours or less, and one (1) day of floating holiday if actual time worked is in excess of four (4) hours. The floating holiday must be used within a fiscal year of the date it is earned. 3) Employees who receive telephone calls or visits, including the time to make related return telephone calls, after having left work at the end of their normal scheduled work hours and/ or weekends or holidays are not entitled to any “call back” pay, but are entitled to pay for the time spent providing service on behalf of the City. Such employees shall be compensated for all time actually worked in increments of one quarter (1/4) hour while being called, paged, visited, and/ or required to make related return telephone calls. Employees who are required by the nature of the call, and with approval of their supervisor, to return to work shall be entitled to receive call back pay in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1) above. If required to return to work, the time spent pursuant to this paragraph (3) shall count as part of the call back time under paragraph (1) but shall not be subject to compensation under this paragraph (3).

Standby Time
Section 2.6 B.
(1) Compensation:
a. Emergency (regular) Standby – Subject to requirements a-c in Section 2.6B(2) below, those employees designated to perform standby duty to respond to emergency situations that arise after normal working hours shall receive $300 per week on stand-by duty. The new rate will be effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025.
(2) Requirements:
a. The employee must be able to return all phone calls within fifteen (15) minutes after receiving a page or call.
b. The employee must be able to respond in person to the assigned work site within thirty (30) minutes of the page or call.
c. While on standby the employee must be ready and able to work and shall not engage in any conduct that precludes his/ her ability to perform their duties.

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8 (3) Holiday Standby: Subject to the requirements listed in 2.7B(2) above, an employee scheduled to be on standby duty on the day of a City recognized holiday, including four days during the Christmas Holiday Closure, shall receive, in addition to $300 per week for standby duty, one floating holiday for each working day while on standby duty, that must be used within a calendar year from the date it is earned.

BILINGUAL PAY
Section 2.7. Bilingual Pay – On recommendation of the Department Head and the Personnel Officer, the City may approve payments of an additional $40 (forty dollars) per pay period to a bilingual employee whose abilities have been determined by the Personnel Officer or designee as qualifying to fill positions requiring bilingual speaking and/ or writing ability. Bilingual skill payments will be made when:
(1) Public contact requires continual (repetitive) eliciting and explaining information in a language other than English; or
(2) Where translation of written materials in another language is a continuous assignment; or
(3) The position is in a work location where there is a demonstrated need for language translation in providing services to the public.
(4) Limit of two (2) employees per department/division.

The City shall review positions covered by this Agreement not less than annually to determine the number and location of positions to be designated as requiring bilingual abilities. The pay provided herein for bilingual abilities may be removed when the criteria cease to be met as determined by the Department Head.

PAY FOR SERVING IN HIGHER JOB CLASSIFICATION
Section 2.8. A competitive service employee, and member of the Administrative Services Unit or Field Services Unit who is required, on the basis of acting appointment or other reason, to serve in a class with a higher salary range to that of the class in which he/she is normally assigned, shall receive the minimum salary rate of the higher salary range or a five percent (5%) of current salary increase, whichever is greater, provided the employee shall perform all duties and assume all the responsibilities of the higher class, and only after the employee has served for more than five (5) consecutive working days in the higher classification. Compensation under this Section shall not be permitted for any position which is subject to City Council appointment unless specifically authorized by the City Council.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY
Section 2.9. Employees whose regular work schedule includes at least half (50%) of their shift hours worked between 5:00 p.m. and midnight shall be entitled to shift differential pay at the rate of 5% of their straight time hourly rate.

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9 COMPENSATION STUDY
Section 2.10. City shall prepare an updated compensation study no earlier than September 1, 2027 and conclude no later than February 1, 2028 and share the results with the Association.

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WORKING HOURS
Section 3.1. Working hours will be determined on the basis of operational efficiency and employee preference. Supervisors will establish working schedules subject to approval of department directors and the City Manager.

PAY PERIODS AND PAYDAYS
Section 3.2. All officers and employees of the City of Lomita shall be paid once every two weeks. Compensation shall be made available on an every-other Friday basis.

In the event that a payday falls on a holiday, all warrants or checks in payment of compensation shall be made available on the day preceding the holiday.

COMPUTATION OF ADVANCEMENT DATES
Section 3.3 Advancement dates shall be computed from the first day of appointment or from the effective date of any subsequent actions.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES
Section 3.4. The City’s normal hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. alternating Fridays except on days designated as City holidays. Upon an employee’s request, the City Manager or designee may approve work schedules that vary from the established working schedule as long as business operations are not adversely impacted and continue as required by municipal law.

Section 3.5. Purpose. Flex time may be implemented as work management alternatives when it benefits the City by improving employee recruitment and retention or otherwise suits the City’s business needs, and subject to approval of the City Manager or designee as outlined below.

Section 3.6. Flex Time Schedule Request and Approval. When the City Manager or designee determines that the position’s work can be effectively carried out and accounted for under such conditions, the City Manager or designee may approve an employee’s request for:
a. A flex time work schedule; or
b. A compressed workweek schedule that may include a 4/10 workweek, or a 9/80 workweek.

Terms and conditions of individual alternative work schedules shall be set forth in written agreements signed by each participating employee and authorized prior to implementation by the City Manager or designee.

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11 Section 3.7. Discontinuation of Flex Schedules. At the sole discretion of the City, the City Manager or designee may terminate flex schedules when the schedule ceases to meet the business needs of the City and/or the Department. The City Manager or designee shall provide affected employees with a minimum of two weeks’ notice prior to the discontinuation of the flex schedule.

The City Manager’s or designee’s decision regarding the revocation of an alternative work schedule is final and not subject to appeal.

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12 ARTICLE 4. BENEFITS

INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION (CAFETERIA PLAN)
Section 4.1. The City will contribute based on a sliding scale per Section 4.2, a specific dollar amount each month to each full-time employee to be used toward the purchase of the following benefits for the employee and the employee's dependents:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
Each employee is required to purchase a health insurance plan unless the employee provides evidence of other health insurance coverage.

Commencing July 1, 2005, half (50%) of the total contribution amount as provided by the City for insurance benefits, not used by the employee for such benefits may be contributed to the employee's Mission Square deferred compensation account upon written option by the employee to the Personnel Officer.

CAFETERIA PLAN SUMMARY
Section 4.2. Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2025, the City shall increase its contribution to the employee cafeteria plan for benefits including insurance as follows:

Employees with 2+ Dependents for Medical or Dental Insurance The City shall contribute an additional $200 per month to the employee cafeteria plan, for a total of $1,705 per month.

Employees with 1 Dependent for Medical or Dental Insurance The City shall contribute an additional $200 per month to the employee cafeteria plan, for a total of $1,665 per month.

Employee Only for Medical or Dental Insurance
The City shall contribute an additional $200 per month to the employee cafeteria plan, for a total of $1,643 per month.

Employees with Spouse Coverage or No Health Insurance through the City The City shall contribute an additional $200 per month to the employee cafeteria plan for a total of $1,620 per month.

Section 4.3. Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2027, the City shall increase its contribution to the employee cafeteria plan for benefits including insurance as follows:

Employees with 2+ Dependents for Medical or Dental Insurance The City shall contribute an additional $200 per month to the employee cafeteria plan, for a total of $1,905 per month.

Employees with 1 Dependent for Medical or Dental Insurance The City shall contribute an additional $200 per month to the employee cafeteria plan, for a total of $1,865 per month.

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The City shall contribute an additional $200 per month to the employee cafeteria plan, for a total of $1,843 per month.

Employees with Spouse Coverage or No Health Insurance through the City The City shall contribute an additional $200 per month to the employee cafeteria plan for a total of $1,820 per month.

RETIREMENT AND PRE-TAX OF EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS
Section 4.4a. Employee Retirement Contributions.

Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2017, all full-time represented employees in the Tier 1 group (2.5%@55 retirement formula) hired prior to February 19, 2012 shall pay a total of 8% of the employee’s PERS contribution.

Full-time employees in the Tier 2 (2%@60) and Tier 3 (PEPRA – 2%@62) retirement groups pay their full employee contribution, currently 7% for Tier 2 and 50% of the normal cost of retirement for Tier 3. Employee paid member contributions shall continue to be collected on a pre-tax basis.

RETIREMENT COST SHARING
Section 4.4b. Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2020, the parties agree pursuant to Government Code section 20516(a),(f), that each Tier 1 employee shall share the cost of the employer CalPERS contributions at the rate of 0.5% which shall be made through payroll deductions. The 0.5% cost sharing shall be in addition to the retirement contribution in Section 4.4a. No cost sharing for Tier 2 and 3 employees.

Effective the first full pay period after July 1, 2021, the parties agree pursuant to Government Code section 20516(a),(f), that each Tier 1 employee shall share the cost of the employer CalPERS contributions at the rate of an additional 0.5% (for a total of 1%) which shall be made through payroll deductions. The 1% cost sharing shall be in addition to the retirement contribution in Section 4.4a. No cost sharing for Tier 2 and 3 employees.

This cost sharing agreement shall be made pursuant to Government Code section 20516(f) which provides that nothing shall preclude a contracting agency and its employees from independently agreeing in a memorandum of understanding to share the costs of any benefit. Thus, this cost sharing MOU provision shall not be part of the contract between the CalPERS system and the City and shall therefore be effective with the first payroll period commencing on or after adoption by the City Council of the 2018- 2022 MOU. There shall be no automatic sunset date to any of these cost sharing provisions.

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Section 4.5. The following table lists the City’s 3 retirement tiers and corresponding retirement formula.

Tier Formula
Tier 1 (those employees hired prior to February 19,
2012)

2.5%@55
Tier 2 (classic members* as defined by PERS and
employees hired between February 19, 2012 to
December 31, 2012)
2%@60
Tier 3 (PEPRA – those employees hired on or after
January 1, 2013)
2%@62
*A classic member is an employee who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS employer without a break in service of greater than six months.

Applicable to Tier 1
Final Average Compensation Period – 1 Year
Applicable to Tiers 2 and 3
Final Average Compensation Period – 3 Years
Applicable to All Tiers
Fourth Level 1959 Survivor Benefit – The City will pay all costs associated with this benefit.

RETIREE HEALTH
Section 4.6. Full-time employees hired prior to March 11, 2015 who retire from the City of Lomita shall be eligible for employee-only health coverage. City shall pay employeeonly monthly premiums for the employee’s preferred plan (based on the employee’s place of residence and region, e.g., Los Angeles, etc.) from the contracting agencies annual list provided by CalPERS. Upon turning age 65, the City shall pay the Supplement/Managed Medicare Monthly Rate contribution employee-only monthly premiums for the employee’s preferred plan from the contracting agencies annual list provided by CalPERS.

For employees (who retire from Lomita) hired prior to April 1, 1986, the City will pay employee-only monthly health care premiums. Employees in this category who are not otherwise qualified and do not pay into Medicare will not have their employee-only monthly health-care premiums reduced to the Supplement/Managed Medicare Monthly Supplement Rate upon turning age 65.

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15 Employees hired on or after March 11, 2015 who retire from the City of Lomita shall be eligible for the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) minimum that may be applied towards retiree employee only health insurance cost.

DISABILITY INSURANCE
Section 4.7. For competitive service employees, probationary employees, and members of the Administrative Services Unit or Field Services Unit, the City shall provide and pay for short-term and long-term disability insurance.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Section 4.8. In the event that a regular employee incurs a job-related accident or injury while in the conduct of official City business, the employee may integrate his/her Workers’ Compensation payments with the use of sick leave and/or vacation leave. During any pay period, the sum of the workers’ compensation payments, sick leave, and vacation leave cannot be greater than the employee’s salary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND MISSION SQUARE RETIREMENT (FORMERLY

ICMA) DEFERRED COMPENSATION LOAN PROGRAM
Section 4.9. All City employees are eligible for the Deferred Compensation Program. All contributions will be made by the employees, except as provided in Section 4.1.

Section 4.10a. Employees have the option to participate in the Mission Square Retirement employee loan program relative to the City's deferred compensation program.

Employees wishing to participate in the program may apply directly to Mission Square Retirement and will be subject to their requirements. Under current guidelines, employees may not borrow greater than ½ of their fund balance and would be required to pay any loan balance upon separation from the City.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
Section 4.11. The City will provide employees a voluntary “Flexible Spending Account”.

The Flexible Spending Account is offered pursuant to the provision of Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. This account has been established to permit employees to pay for certain authorized expenses such as health insurance premium co-pays, health insurance deductible, and childcare services from pre-tax dollars. (a) Enrollment in the Plan for current employees is required every Plan Year and is limited to the annual open enrollment period or no later than sixty (60) days following the date of becoming eligible due to a mid-year Change in Status event. (b) Eligible employees may contribute, on a pre-tax basis, to a flexible spending account, each bi-weekly pay period up to the established amount pursuant to the IRC annual maximum. An employee election to participate in the Plan shall be irrevocable for the remainder of the Plan year. Once a Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *89
16 salary reduction has begun, in no event will changes to elections or discontinuation of contributions be permitted during the Plan year except to the extent permitted under Internal Revenue Service rulings and regulations and with the City’s Plan Document. (c) Any unused amounts remaining in an employee’s account at the end of the Plan Year must be forfeited except that the City may permit an employee to carry over unused amounts to be used in the following Plan Year in accordance with the City’s Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan Document and the IRC regulations.

WELLNESS STIPEND
Section 4.12. Employees will be provided an annual stipend of $150 towards wellness and mental health related programs. These include a health club membership, personal trainers, smoking cessation, weight loss, fitness trackers, stress management programs, mental health assessments and/or screenings, etc. The City Manager and/or his designee shall make determinations for items not listed.

TRAINING OF EMPLOYEES
Section 4.13.

Purpose of Training Program and Policy. It is the Policy of the City of Lomita to develop maximum efficiency in the performance of official duties by City employees by providing for the training of employees in the performance of their official duties, and by assisting them in fulfillment of their duties and responsibilities as well-informed citizens of the community.

The Personnel Officer shall monitor training programs, provide support and assistance to department directors in the administration of internal training programs, and submit recommendations to the City Manager. The development of a continuous program of post-entry training as a part of the normal operation of City administration shall be encouraged. All other things being equal, priority consideration shall be given to training opportunities sponsored by and conducted within the City.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.

Section 4.14 The City will provide to employees up to $2,000 per fiscal year per employee for tuition reimbursement for courses which relate to their job assignment, or when they are pursuing a degree in a major with potential value to the City. The completion date of the class shall be used in determining the fiscal year in which the benefit shall apply. To be eligible, an employee must be a regular employee and have completed at least one year of service with the City; receive no other duplicate benefits under any student aid programs; receive prior written approvals by the employee's supervisor on a form approved by the City Manager before registering for class, provide the Personnel Officerꞏ with evidence of satisfactory completion of a course within thirty (30) days (a "C" grade Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *90
17 or better or a "pass" in a pass/fail grading system); and forward to the Personnel Officer all classroom materials for which City reimbursement is being requested.

The City may withhold from an employee's final paycheck sums equal to any amounts which have been reimbursed after course completion if an employee resigns or retires prior to two years per the schedule below.

Effective July 1, 2016, Employees who separate from the City prior to two years after receiving such reimbursement shall pay back the City at the following ratios: 1) Between 0 and 6 months – 100%; 2) Between 6 months and 1 year – 75%; and 3) Between 1 year and 2 years – 50%.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE POLICY
Section 4.15. The City shall provide a group life insurance policy to all represented and non-represented employees in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). New hires will be eligible for this benefit on the first of the month following employment.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE (APPLIES TO FIELD STAFF ONLY)
Section 4.16. In July each fiscal year or at other times of the year for new hires, the City shall provide a $275 annual uniform allowance for purchasing pants and shorts. For purchases made by the employee, such employees shall submit receipts consistent with the City’s reimbursement policy.

SHOE ALLOWANCE (APPLIES TO FIELD STAFF ONLY)
Section 4.17. In July each fiscal year or at other times of the year for new hires, employees who are required by Management to wear approved safety shoes/boots in carrying out their job duties shall receive a maximum shoe allowance of $225 per fiscal year for the purchase of such shoes. Should an employee’s work render the shoes ineffective for purposes of foot safety in a period of less than 12 months and the employee demonstrates to their supervisor that the shoes need to be replaced, the City shall provide a second pair of shoes/boots. If an employee who currently receives the shoe allowance transfers to a position in the bargaining unit for which Management does not require the wearing of approved safety shoes/boots, the employee shall no longer be entitled to receive the shoe allowance. For purchases made by the employee, such employees shall submit receipts consistent with the City’s reimbursement policy.

CERTIFICATION POLICY (APPLIES TO FIELD STAFF ONLY)
Section 4.18. For certification(s) required by a particular Classification Specification as a condition of employment, the following certification pay shall be provided for those employees possessing such certification(s) if the department head or designee determines that the certification is related to the duties performed by the employee.

Should an employee receiving certification pay fail to maintain said certification, said employee shall notify the City immediately and that certification pay shall be terminated Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *91
18 until the certification is renewed/reinstated.

Compensation

2.5% for the first certification and 2.5% for the second certification up to a maximum of

5.0% of base pay.

1. Any employee who possesses and maintains a pesticide applicator certification.

2. Any employee who possesses and maintains a playground equipment inspector certification.

3. Any employee who possesses and maintains a cross-connection certification.

4. Any employee who possesses and maintains a Class A/B Driver’s License.

5. Any employee who possesses and maintains a State Water Resources Control Board Drinking Water Certification (distribution or treatment) at a level higher than the minimum required for the job classification. Each water certification (distribution or treatment) shall be treated as individual certifications for purposes of determining compensation.

For a certification(s) required by a particular Classification Specification as a condition of employment, the employee shall be required to possess and maintain such certification(s). Those employees hired prior to November 7, 2023 shall be allowed up to 12 months to acquire and maintain the certification(s). If the certification(s) is not acquired within the specified time the employee may be demoted to a lower classification within that job family for which they are qualified.

The City shall make every effort to pay for any training, exam fees, work time to study (as operations permit), etc. for those employees who need to obtain any outstanding certifications. The City will pay for no more than four (4) tests for the above certifications, with the exception of the Class A/B Driver’s Licenses, in which the City will pay for three (3) tests and one (1) driver training class.

The City at its discretion may extend the 12-month period due to extenuating circumstances. A position obtained via promotion/change of classification which requires new certification(s) not previously obtained shall trigger the 12-month requirement and the employee may demote to a lower class if the certification(s) has not been obtained within the 12-month period.

Applicable to new hires as of November 7, 2023:

For a certification(s) required by a particular Classification Specification as a condition of employment, the employee shall be required to possess and maintain such certification(s) upon entering the classification. If not possessed at the time of hiring such, employee shall be allowed up to 12 months to acquire and maintain the certification. If the certification(s) is not acquired within the specified time the employee may be demoted to Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *92
19 a lower classification within that job family or to a vacant position for which they are qualified, whichever is available. If there are no vacant positions, he/she may be ultimately terminated from City service.

The City shall make every effort to pay for any training, exam fees, work time to study (as operations permit), etc. for those employees who need to obtain any outstanding certification(s). The City will pay for no more than four (4) tests for the above certifications, with the exception of the Class A/B Driver’s Licenses, in which the City will pay for three (3) tests and one (1) driver training class.

The City at its discretion may extend the 12-month period due to extenuating circumstances. A position obtained via promotion/change of classification (after the initial hire) which requires new certification(s) not previously obtained shall trigger the 12-month requirement and the employee may be demoted to a lower class if the certification(s) have not been obtained within the 12-month period or to a vacant position for which they are qualified, whichever is available. If there are no vacant positions, he/she may be ultimately terminated from City service.

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20 ARTICLE 5. VACATION AND LEAVE

ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE
Section 5.1. Eligibility. All competitive service employees, probationary employees, and members of the Administrative Services Unit or Field Services Unit, earn paid vacation time. Probationary employees (other than promotional probationary employees) cannot use paid vacation unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager. All vacation days shall be taken at a time mutually agreed upon by the employee and the employee's immediate supervisor. Vacation requests should be in writing and must be pre-approved by the employee's immediate supervisor and department director. When a payday falls within the vacation time granted, an employee may request to be paid prior to leaving on vacation. A request for an advanced paycheck, along with a copy of the approved vacation request, must be submitted in writing to the Finance Director at least three (3) working days prior to the date that the check is needed.

ANNUAL VACATION ACCRUAL RATE
Section 5.2. Paid vacation leave shall accrue, on a bi-weekly basis, at the rates shown below:

Service Years 1-5:

During the first five years of employment, employees earn vacation leave with pay from the first date of employment at the rate of eighty hours each year. Probationary employees (other than promotional probationary employees) cannot use paid vacation unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager. Thus, for every one year of service through the fifth year of employment an employee is entitled to eighty-hours paid vacation annually.

Service Years 5+-20:

Beginning after the completion of five years of service and continuing through the twentieth year of service, an employee shall earn vacation at the rates, in hours per year, shown below:

Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned
5+-10 120
11 128
12 136
13 144
14 152
15 160
16 168
17 176
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21 Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned
18 184
19 192
20 200
Service Years 21 and thereafter:

Beginning with the twenty first year of service an employee shall earn vacation at the rate of two hundred hours each year.

VACATION LEAVE BALANCE, ACCRUAL AND CESSATION OF ACCRUAL Section 5.3. No employee may accumulate more than 320 hours of vacation. The City will notify any employee approaching the maximum accumulation. An employee will stop accruing vacation leave when his or her accumulated vacation balance reaches 320 hours. An employee shall not accrue additional vacation leave until the employee uses vacation time and his or her accumulated vacation leave balance again falls below 320 hours. Vacation leave should be used when possible within the year following the year in which it is earned. When an employee leaves City service the balance of any earned and unused vacation days will be paid at the employee's current rate of pay.

COMPENSATORY TIME
Section 5.4. Compensatory leave time is capped at one hundred sixty (160) hours for all employees eligible for compensatory leave time. Employees may not earn compensatory time above this limit.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Section 5.5. Exempt employees, except the City Manager and those eligible for executive leave, will receive forty (40) hours of administrative leave each calendar year. The full forty (40) hours shall be credited to the employee in January of each year. Administrative leave may be taken as time off with pay during the year. Any unused administrative leave will be paid off on the last payday in December of each year. New employees, who are eligible for this leave, shall accrue administrative leave on the first of the month following the date of employment. The amount accrued in the first year of employment shall be on a prorated basis.

HOLIDAYS
Section 5.6. Employees shall have the following holidays as vacation with pay:
 New Year's Day (January 1st)
 Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January)
 President’s Day (3rd Monday in February)
 Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
 Independence Day (July 4th)
 Labor Day (1st Monday in September)
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22  Veteran's Day (November 11th)
 Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
 Friday after Thanksgiving
 Christmas Eve (1/2 day)
 Christmas Day (December 25th)
 Up to four working days from December 26 to December 31 during the holiday closure (see Section 5.7 - Holiday Closure).
 Two Personal Holiday (Floating)

HOLIDAY PAY AND HOLIDAY WORKED
Section 5.7. Holiday Pay shall be equivalent to the straight time hours an employee would normally work on that day of the week. Holidays falling on Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. Holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

In the event competitive service employees, probationary employees, and members of the Association, are required to work on the day a holiday is observed, such employees shall receive, in addition to compensation for the actual hours worked, one day of floating holiday. If requested by the employee prior to working the holiday, the employee may choose to receive one day of holiday pay at straight time in the same pay period containing the holiday, in-lieu of the one day of floating holiday.

Section 5.7.1. No employee may accumulate more than 80 hours of personal (floating holiday) leave. The City will notify any employee approaching the maximum accumulation. An employee will stop accruing personal (floating holiday) leave when his or her accumulated balance reaches 80 hours. An employee shall not accrue additional personal (floating holiday) leave until the employee uses such time and his or her accumulated personal (floating holiday) leave balance again falls below 80 hours. When an employee leaves City service the balance of any earned and unused personal (floating holiday) leave will be paid at the employee's current rate of pay.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Section 5.8. Starting in 2016, the City will be closed between December 25 and January

1. Starting in 2017, Columbus Day and Lincoln’s Birthday will no longer be recognized as City holidays. The City will provide up to four days of paid vacation during the closure.

Should a particular year include only 3 working days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, each employee will be credited with one floating holiday.

Employees required to work during the holiday closure shall be compensated consistent with Section 5.7 above, except that employees required to work on December 26- December 30 shall be paid as follows:

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23 a. Employees required to work more than 4 hours in a day a shall receive floating holiday hours for a full day in addition to straight pay for hours worked.
b. Employees required to work less than 4 hours in a day shall receive floating holiday hours of 4 hours in addition to straight pay for hours worked.

Employees who are on Call-Back during the holiday closure shall be compensated consistent with Section 2.7 above.

PERSONAL HOLIDAY LEAVE BANK
Section 5.8.1 No employee may accumulate more than 80 hours of personal leave. The City will notify any employee approaching the maximum accumulation. An employee will stop accruing personal holiday leave when his or her accumulated balance reaches 80 hours. An employee shall not accrue additional personal holiday leave until the employee uses such time and his or her accumulated personal holiday leave balance again falls below 80 hours. When an employee leaves City service the balance of any earned and unused personal holiday leave will be paid at the employee’s current rate of pay.

SICK LEAVE
Section 5.9. Sick Leave Generally. The granting of sick leave shall be determined by the following rules:
1) Sick leave with pay for employees shall accrue in accordance with Subsection (4) below.
2) In addition to the reasons identified in Subsection (4) below, an employee eligible for sick leave with pay shall be granted such leave for the following reasons:
a) Personal illness or physical incapacity.
b) Enforced quarantine of the employee in accordance with community health regulations.
c) Doctor and dental appointments.
d) Maternity leave. Employees shall be able to apply sick leave to maternity leave in the amount of their accrued sick leave to date. An employee may only use sick pay for the period of medical disability.
e) Paternity leave up to a maximum of forty hours per individual situation. 3) Sick leave may not be taken until after it has been accrued. 4) Competitive service employees, probationary employees, and members of the Association shall accrue sick leave with pay, on a bi-weekly basis, at a rate of 9 hours for each month of employee service, and any such leave accrued but unused in any year shall be credited to the following year. Observed holidays occurring during the sick leave shall not be counted as a day of such leave. Sick leave is not a right which an employee may use at his/her discretion. Accumulated sick leave may only be used in case of necessity and actual personal sickness or disability, or up to twelve days of accumulated sick leave per fiscal year may be used to care for the employee's ill child, spouse, parent, parent-in-law, registered domestic partner, “designated person”, Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *97
24 sibling, grandchild or grandparent as set forth in the California Labor Code Section 245.5 ©(8).
a) An employee must call within thirty (30) minutes after the regular starting time of his/her assigned shift and report to his/her supervisor. b) Except in extraordinary circumstances, failure to call within the thirty (30) minute time limit is a basis for denying use of sick leave.
c) Sick leave pay will not be granted to an employee who fails to call as directed, even if accrued, unused sick leave is available.
d) A doctor's statement will be required prior to returning to work if an employee is absent for three (3) days or more.
e) Failure to validate an absence in Sub-Paragraph (4)(d) above with a doctor's statement is grounds for denying use of sick leave. The employee has an obligation to keep his/her supervisor informed when he/she may return to work and his/her whereabouts at all times.
f) In cases of suspected abuse of sick leave, a supervisor may require a doctor's statement for any illness. Continued abuse will be cause for discipline. 5) Once an employee has accumulated 480 hours of sick leave, the City may thereafter at the option of the City and employee, each year, elect to buy back one-half of each year's accumulated sick leave. The compensation will be equal to the employee's usual straight time hourly rate of pay times the number of hours bought back.

SICK LEAVE DONATION POLICY
Section 5.10. Per the Personnel Rules (currently Section 5.3, paragraph 2)

FAMILY CARE LEAVE
Section 5.11. Per page 67 of the Personnel Rules (Family and Medical Care Leave Policy).

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Section 5.12 Competitive service employees, probationary employees, members of the Association are eligible for bereavement leave. Employees shall be eligible for a maximum of five (5) paid days of bereavement leave for the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family.

Employees may substitute their accumulated vacation/comp time leave, personal leave, and/or available sick leave for unpaid bereavement days. Bereavement leave shall be completed within three (3) months of the date of death of a family member and leave days need not be taken consecutively. Immediate family is limited to a parent, stepparent, spouse, child, stepchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, mother-in-law, father-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, grandchild, son-in-law or daughter-in-law, domestic partner, regardless of residence.

If an employee is required to be absent beyond the maximum number of days listed Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *98
25 above, additional days must be charged against accumulated vacation/comp time leave.

The employee, if requested by manager or human resources, within 30 days of the first day of the leave, shall provide documentation of the death of the family member.

Documentation includes, but is not limited to, a death certificate, a published obituary, or written verification of death, burial, or memorial services form a mortuary, funeral home, burial society, crematorium, religious institution, or governmental agency.

MILITARY LEAVE
Section 5.13. Military leave shall be granted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 7, Division 2, Part I, of the California Military and Veterans' Code. All employees entitled to military leave shall give the appointing authority an opportunity within the limits of military regulations to determine when such leave shall be taken.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
Section 5.14. A department director may grant a competitive service employee, probationary employee, and a member of the Administrative Services Unit or Field Services Unit leave of absence without pay for not more than one (1) calendar week.

Such leave shall be reported to the Personnel Officer. The City Manager may grant a regular or probationary employee leave of absence without pay or seniority, not to exceed three (3) months. After three (3) months, the leave of absence may be extended, if authorized by the City Council. No such leave shall be granted except upon written request of the employee, setting forth the reason for the request, and such approval shall be made in writing.

JURY DUTY LEAVE
Section 5.15. Competitive service employees, probationary employees, and members of the Association required to serve as a juror shall be compensated for the difference between their normal salary and the compensation for jury duty, less travel pay, during the period of such service, provided that the employee does not serve more than once in any calendar year. To be eligible for City compensated jury duty leave, employees must provide the Personnel Officer with evidence of jury duty service, including the hours and days thereof, from the Court. In the event such evidence is not provided, any time missed may be deducted from the employee's vacation time or offset from future earnings. During their jury duty leave, night shift employees will be transferred to the day shift.

ADMINISTRATION OF LEAVE
Section 5.16. Employees shall be in attendance at their work location in accordance with the Personnel Rules regarding hours of work, holidays, and leaves. All departments shall keep attendance records of employees which shall be reported to the Personnel Officer at the time, and in the manner he/she specifies.

FAILURE TO RETURN FROM LEAVE/UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE
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26 Section 5.17. At the expiration of an approved leave or approved leave of absence, the employee shall promptly return to duty. Failure on the part of an employee to promptly return to duty shall be considered an absence without leave and be cause for discipline, up to and including termination of employment. Leaves and leaves of absence can be terminated by providing an employee with reasonable notice to return to work. Deposit in the United States mail of a first-class letter, postage paid, addressed to the employee's last known place of residence, shall be reasonable notice.

EMERGENCY WORK AND SAFETY HOURS (APPLIES TO FIELD STAFF ONLY) Section 5.18 . The intent of this section is to provide a work practice that allows employees to receive rest between work shifts following emergency overtime work.

A. This section only applies to employees directly involved in emergency work.

Emergency work shall be defined as non-scheduled and unforeseen work.

B. The City shall determine employees needed during an emergency work event.

C. Classifications eligible for emergency work and safety hours per this section include:

Public Works – Lead Workers (Park, Street/Trees, Water Distribution, Water Treatment), Maintenance Worker II, Maintenance Worker I, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Service Tech II, and Water Service Tech I D. Employees performing emergency work during the designated critical hours are to be paid the overtime rate of time and a half for hours worked during the critical hours and double time for critical hours worked beyond 12 hours in a day. Employees shall also be given equivalent Safety Hours off (without pay) at the start of the following business day work shift on an hour-for-hour basis for hours actually worked during the designated critical hours.

E. The critical hours are designated as the nine (9) hours immediately prior to the start of a regular work shift for an employee on the 9/80 work plan.

F. In order to receive Safety Hours off, the employee must be regularly scheduled to work on the next day after the emergency work has been completed.

G. In order to qualify for Safety Hours and automatic ovetime (per Section D), the employee must have actually worked a minimum of three (3) hours during the critical hours.

H. The number of Safety Hours provided to an employee shall be equal to the number of hours the employee worked during designated critical hours, if the employee worked at least three (3) consecutive hours during the critical hour period.

I. If an employee elects to use Safety Hours for the following work shift, the hours worked during critical hours shall be calculated at the overtime rate as stated in Section D regardless of the actual number of hours worked that day or during the week/pay period. The use of safety hours constitutes hours worked for calculation of overtime for that same pay period. Overtime calculation when Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *100
27 leave is taken (other than Safety Hours) during the next work shift or during the week/pay period shall be calculated by governing state/federal law.

J. By mutual consent of the employee and employer, employee may request to reduce/decline eligible Safety Hours to be taken the following work shift based on operational need.

K. If the emergency overtime hours overlap with the employees’ next regularly scheduled work shift, the Safety Hours the employee earned may be taken at the end of that work shift but only with prior approval of the direct supervisor or Department designee.

L. An employee that meets the requirements of this section for the use of Safety Hours and whose emergency work was completed prior to the start of their next regularly scheduled work shift must coordinate with their direct supervisor (or the supervisor overseeing the emergency work if the direct supervisor is not available) prior to leaving work for the purpose of informing management of a delayed start time. The information to be provided is:
a. Name of the employee
b. Time that the employee began emergency work
c. Time that the employee is designating as completing their portion of the emergency work and is leaving the Corp Yard/work area.
d. The delayed start time the employee will be reporting to work based on received Safety Hours.

M. An employee that uses Safety Hours for delayed start time of their regularly scheduled work shift and wishes to take the remainder of their shift off in lieu of working, may request that time off, and with the approval of the direct supervisor or Department designee may use accrued vacation, comp time, or personal holiday for that requested time off. When possible, such requests shall be made at least two (2) hours prior to the beginning of the delayed start time.

N. An additional 30 minutes will be added to a delayed start time that begins after 12:00 pm (Noon) to compensate for a lunch break.

O. Safety Hours cannot be accrued or banked (unless the emergency work encompasses 2 or more working days) and can only be used toward the next regularly scheduled work shift after which the Safety Hours have been received. Employees who complete emergency work that carries over to 2 or more working days may use the accrued Safety Hours following the completion of the emergency work within the next working day(s).

P. Safety Hours are not applicable to scheduled overtime work.

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28 ARTICLE 6. – CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Section 6.1 All appointments in the competitive service, including promotional appointments, shall be subject to a probationary period of six (6) months. The length of the probationary period may be extended by the appointing authority, if more on-the-job training is warranted or further observation of the employee is desired, by the department head, based on unique circumstances to allow a full and fair evaluation of the probationary employee. No probationary period may be extended beyond nine months from the employee's date of hire.
1) Purpose of Probationary Period. The primary purpose of the Probationary Period is to provide an effective environmental orientation for the employee, educating him/her in prevailing management attitudes, policies, and procedures, and training him/her in the tasks associated with the assignment.
2) Objective of Probationary Period. The probationary period shall be regarded as a part of the testing process and shall be utilized for closely observing the employee's work, for securing the most effective adjustment of a new employee to this position, and for determining if he/she is capable of meeting the requirements of the assignment. 3) Regular Appointment Following Probationary Period. All original and promotional appointments shall be tentative and subject to a probationary period of six (6) months of actual service. If the City determines that it does not wish to retain the probationary employee, the appointing authority shall file a written statement with the Personnel Officer which recommends termination of the employee.
4) Rejection of Probationer. During the probationary period, an employee may be rejected at any time by the appointing authority without cause and without the right of appeal. Written notification of rejection shall be given to the employee and a copy filed with the Personnel Officer.
5) Rejection Following Promotion. Any employee rejected during the probationary period following a promotional appointment shall be reinstated to the position from which he/she was promoted unless charges are filed, and he/she is terminated in the manner provided in the Personnel Ordinance and the Personnel Rules for positions in the competitive service. However, if the employee's former position has been filled, he/she may be placed in a vacant position in the same classification from which he/she was promoted. If there are no vacant positions, he/she may be ultimately terminated from City service.

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29 DISCIPLINE
Section 6.2. Per the Personnel Rules (currently Section 2.10).

RIGHT OF APPEAL
Section 6.3. Per the Personnel Rules (currently Section 2.11).

RULES ON APPEAL TO THE CITY MANAGER
Section 6.4. Per the Personnel Rules (currently Section 2.12).

COMPLAINT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Section 6.5.

1. Purpose of Complaint and Grievance Procedure. It is the City's purpose to provide an effective and acceptable system whereby employees can seek resolution of complaints and grievances, at the lowest possible level, on matters affecting their jobs.

All levels of administration and supervision are expected to inform and encourage employees to discuss matters affecting their employment.

2. Definitions.
a. Complaint: An allegation or charge by an employee that a wrong has been committed.
b. Complaint Procedure: The process by which a determination is made as to whether or not a wrong has been committed.
c. Grievance: An expressed claim by a competitive service employee or a member of the Administrative Services Unit or a member of the Field Services Unit that the City has violated, misinterpreted, or misapplied an obligation to the employee as such obligation is expressed and written in the City Personnel Ordinance; these Personnel Rules; other written City policy; the applicable Memorandum of Understanding; or labor or employment law (federal or California) that is applicable to the employees of the City. Disciplinary actions, the content of performance evaluations, rejection from probation, lay-off, and merit increases are not subject to the grievance procedure.
d. Grievance Procedure: The process by which the validity of a grievance is determined.
e. Representative: A person who, at the request of the employee or management, is invited to participate in grievance conferences.

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30 3. Complaint Procedure.

Step 1: The employee should review any complaint with the immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor is required to review every complaint and attempt to settle it as quickly and fairly as possible.

Step 2: If the action taken by the immediate supervisor is not satisfactory, the employee may take the complaint to successive levels of supervision up to and including the Personnel Officer. The decision of the Personnel Officer shall be the final administrative decision of the City.

4. Grievance Procedure.
a. Informal Grievance Procedure:

The employee shall inform the immediate supervisor orally of the grievance and relevant facts within fourteen (14) days after the employee knew, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known, of the events giving rise to the grievance. At least one conference shall be held between the employee and the immediate supervisor within four (4) days after the employee has expressed the grievance. The immediate supervisor shall orally advise the employee of the decision within seven (7) days following the conference. b. Formal Grievance Procedure:

Step 1: If the grievance is not resolved informally, the employee shall put the grievance in writing and submit copies to the immediate supervisor no later than ten (10) days following completion of the informal grievance procedure. The written grievance shall include a citation to the specific portion of the Personnel Ordinance, these Personnel Rules, other written City policy; the applicable Memorandum of Understanding; or labor or employment law (federal or California) that is applicable to the employees of the City alleged to have been violated and the remedy sought by the employee. The supervisor shall review the grievance and render a written decision to the employee within ten (10) days from receipt of the grievance. Issuance of the written decision will complete Step 1.

Step 2: In the event that the grievance is not resolved in Step 1, the employee may submit it to the department director no later than ten (10) days following completion of Step 1. At least one conference shall be held between the employee and the department director. The department director shall review the grievance and render a written decision to the employee within ten (10) days from receipt of the grievance. Issuance of the written decision will complete Step 2.

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31 Step 3: In the event that the grievance is not resolved in Step 2, the employee may submit it to the City Manager no later than ten (10) days following completion of Step 2. At least one conference shall be held between the employee and the City Manager. The City Manager shall review the grievance and render a written decision to the employee within ten (10) days from receipt of the grievance.

Issuance of the written decision will complete Step 3 and shall be the final administrative decision of the City.

5. General Provisions.
a. No retribution or prejudice shall be suffered by employees making use of the grievance or complaint procedures by reason of such use. b. All documents, communications, and records dealing with the processing of grievances shall be filed separately from personnel files. c. Failure at any step of this procedure to communicate the decision on the grievance within specified time limits shall permit the aggrieved employee to proceed to the next step.
d. Failure at any step of this procedure to submit the grievance to the next step within the specified time limits shall be deemed acceptance of the decision rendered.
e. The time limits specified at any step in this procedure may be extended by mutual agreement of all parties.
f. Reasonable time off without loss of pay shall be given to an employee who has a complaint or grievance and to his/her representative in order to participate in the complaint and grievance procedures.

TRANSFER, PROMOTION, AND REINSTATEMENT
Section 6.6.
1) Transfer. An employee may be transferred by the appointing authority, at any time, from one position to another position in the same or a comparable class. For transfer purposes, a comparable class is one with the same maximum salary, involves the performance of similar duties, and requires substantially the same basic qualifications.

No person shall be transferred into a position for which he/she does not possess the minimum qualifications. If the transfer involves a change from one department to another, both department directors must consent thereto, unless the appointing authority orders the transfer. Transfer shall not be used to effectuate a promotion or demotion, each of which may be accomplished only as provided in the Personnel Ordinance and these Personnel Rules. The employee may appeal denial of transfer by the releasing department to the City Manager. The City Manager will review such actions to ensure that equal consideration is given to the employees’ rights and Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *105
32 operational requirements of City administration. In such cases, the decision of the City Manager shall be final.
2) Promotion. Insofar as consistent with the best interests of the service, all vacancies in the competitive service may be filled by promotion of competitive service and probationary employees.
3) Reinstatement. The appointing authority may reinstate, within ninety (90) days of the effective date of resignation, a former competitive service employee who resigned with a good record to a vacant position in the same or comparable class formerly held.

Upon reinstatement, the employee shall be subject to the probationary period prescribed for the class. Credit for the former employment shall be granted in computing salary, vacation, sick leave, or other benefits.

SEPARATION FROM SERVICE
Section 6.7.
1) Termination. An employee in the competitive service may be terminated at any time by the appointing authority for reasonable cause. Termination imposed for disciplinary purposes shall be conducted in accordance with Section 6.2. Whenever it is the intention of the appointing authority to terminate an employee, the Personnel Officer shall be notified of such intended action, and the employee shall be served with a written statement of the reasons for such intended action, fourteen (14) days before the effective date of the termination. An employee shall be entitled to appeal the termination in accordance with the procedures of Section 6.4. Any appeal shall be in writing, subscribed by the appellant, and filed with the Personnel Officer within seven (7) days following the effective date of the termination. 2) Lay-Off. An employee may be laid off under provisions of the Personnel Ordinance and Section 6.8.
3) Resignation. An employee wishing to leave City employment in good standing, shall file a written resignation with the appointing authority, stating the effective date and reasons for leaving, at least fourteen (14) days before leaving City employment.

Failure to give notice as required by this Paragraph may be cause for denying future employment by the City. Such time limit may be waived by the appointing authority if the employee furnishes evidence that such notice would result in unreasonable hardship or loss of opportunity. A statement as to the resigned employee's service performance and other pertinent information shall be forwarded to the Personnel Officer.

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33 LAY-OFF
Section 6.8. Whenever it becomes necessary in the interest of economy or efficiency, or because the necessity for a position no longer exists, the City Council may abolish any position in the competitive service, and the employee holding such position may be laidoff without the right of appeal. The order of lay-off of employees shall be established by the Personnel Officer upon the recommendations of the department directors involved.

The department directors and Personnel Officer shall take into consideration the job performance and length of service of employees in preparing the lay-off list, provided that no competitive service or probationary employee shall be laid-off from his/her position while any emergency, temporary, or provisional employee is serving in the same classification; and provided that no competitive service employee shall be laid-off from his/her position while any probationary employee is serving in the same classification.

Employees to be laid off shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior notice.

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34 ARTICLE 7. MISCELLANEOUS

QUARTERLY LABOR AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Section 7.1. The parties agree to meet quarterly in an effort to resolve issues of mutual concern regarding employee relations. The parties shall select their respective representatives. The parties, by mutual agreement, may agree to develop the agenda for discussion items. The parties shall have no authority, however, to delete, modify or change the terms of this MOU, or to settle any grievance being processed under this MOU.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT-NEGOTIATIONS
Section 7.2. This Agreement reflects all understandings of the parties. Anything not contained in this Agreement has not been agreed to by the parties. Except as otherwise may have been provided in this Agreement nothing else shall be subject to meet and confer during the term of this Agreement.

Section 7.3. Section 7.2 above does not authorize the City to make unilateral changes in policy affecting terms and conditions of employment, unless they are outside the scope of representation.

Section 7.4. Except as otherwise expressly approved in this Agreement, the City is not obligated to negotiate or change any policies or obligations established by this Agreement during the term of this MOU.

SAVINGS CLAUSE
Section 7.5. Should any provision of this agreement, or an application thereof, be unlawful by virtue of any federal, state, or local laws and regulations, or by court decision, such provision shall be effective and implemented only to the extent permitted by law, regulation, or court decision. But in all other respects, the provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

ASSOCIATION RIGHTS
Section 7.6. The City shall deduct from each paycheck and remit to the Association within the week following pay day, Association dues from all employees who have signed a written authorization. Employees on leave without pay or employees who earn a salary less than the Association deduction shall not have an Association dues deduction for that pay period.

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35 bargaining unit members as a result of implementing and maintaining Association Dues Deductions.

Section 7.8. Employee Information. Within thirty (30) days of each new hire in the Association, the City will notify the Association of the new hire, providing the Association with the employee’s name, classification, job title, department in the City, work location, work email address, work phone number, and date of hire.

Section 7.9. Union Security: Maintenance of Membership. Any employee in this unit who has authorized Association dues deductions on the effective date of this MOU or at any time subsequent to the effective date of this MOU shall continue to have such dues deductions made by the City during the term of this MOU; provided however, that any employee in the unit may terminate such Association dues during the first twenty-one (21) days of January by notifying the Association in writing of his/her termination of Association dues deduction. Such notification shall be delivered in person or by U.S. mail and should be in the form of a letter containing the following information: employee name, employee number, job classification, department name and name of the Association from which dues deductions are to be canceled. The Association will provide the City with the appropriate documentation to process these dues cancellations within ten (10) business days after the close of the withdrawal period.

Section 7.10. New Employee Orientation. City will provide the Association with 10 calendar days’ advanced notice, or as soon as practicable, of all new employee orientations within the bargaining unit. The Association will select its representative to meet with the new employee and that meeting will be conducted after completion of the City orientation. When selecting its representative, the Association will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruption to the department operational needs.

The Association will be provided up to 30 minutes to discuss, among other things, the rights and obligations created by the MOU, the role of the Association, and to answer any questions that the new employee may have.

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36 LOMITA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, AFSCME Local 907
_________________________________
Mike Stolz, Association President
_________________________________
Bob Adams, Business Representative
Date:

CITY OF LOMITA
_____________________________
Susan Kamada, Negotiator
_____________________________
Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
Date:

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CITY OF LOMITA - FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SECTION III

SALARY SCHEDULE
SCHED. NO. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
6 2,968 3,116 3,272 3,436 3,608
7 3,042 3,194 3,354 3,522 3,698
8 3,118 3,274 3,438 3,610 3,790
9 3,196 3,356 3,524 3,700 3,885
10 3,276 3,440 3,612 3,793 3,982
11 3,358 3,526 3,702 3,887 4,082
12 3,442 3,614 3,795 3,985 4,184
13 3,528 3,704 3,890 4,084 4,288
14 3,616 3,797 3,987 4,186 4,396
15 3,707 3,892 4,087 4,291 4,505
16 3,799 3,989 4,189 4,398 4,618
17 3,894 4,089 4,293 4,508 4,734
18 3,992 4,191 4,401 4,621 4,852
19 4,091 4,296 4,511 4,736 4,973
20 4,194 4,403 4,624 4,855 5,097
21 4,299 4,513 4,739 4,976 5,225
22 4,406 4,626 4,858 5,101 5,356
23 4,516 4,742 4,979 5,228 5,489
24 4,629 4,861 5,104 5,359 5,627
25 4,745 4,982 5,231 5,493 5,767
26 4,863 5,107 5,362 5,630 5,912
27 4,985 5,234 5,496 5,771 6,059
28 5,110 5,365 5,633 5,915 6,211
29 5,237 5,499 5,774 6,063 6,366
30 5,368 5,637 5,919 6,214 6,525
31 5,503 5,778 6,067 6,370 6,688
32 5,640 5,922 6,218 6,529 6,856
33 5,781 6,070 6,374 6,692 7,027
34 5,926 6,222 6,533 6,860 7,203
35 6,074 6,377 6,696 7,031 7,383
36 6,226 6,537 6,864 7,207 7,567
37 6,381 6,700 7,035 7,387 7,756
38 6,541 6,868 7,211 7,572 7,950
39 6,704 7,039 7,391 7,761 8,149
40 6,872 7,215 7,576 7,955 8,353
41 7,044 7,396 7,766 8,154 8,562
42 7,220 7,581 7,960 8,358 8,776
43 7,400 7,770 8,159 8,567 8,995
44 7,585 7,965 8,363 8,781 9,220
45 7,775 8,164 8,572 9,000 9,450
46 7,969 8,368 8,786 9,225 9,687
47 8,169 8,577 9,006 9,456 9,929
48 8,373 8,791 9,231 9,692 10,177
49 8,582 9,011 9,462 9,935 10,432
50 8,797 9,236 9,698 10,183 10,692
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CITY OF LOMITA - FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SECTION III

SALARY SCHEDULE
SCHED. NO. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
51 9,016 9,467 9,941 10,438 10,960
52 9,242 9,704 10,189 10,699 11,234
53 9,473 9,947 10,444 10,966 11,514
54 9,710 10,195 10,705 11,240 11,802
55 9,953 10,450 10,973 11,521 12,097
56 10,201 10,711 11,247 11,809 12,400
57 10,456 10,979 11,528 12,105 12,710
58 10,718 11,254 11,816 12,407 13,028
59 10,986 11,535 12,112 12,717 13,353
60 11,260 11,823 12,415 13,035 13,687
61 11,542 12,119 12,725 13,361 14,029
62 11,830 12,422 13,043 13,695 14,380
63 12,126 12,732 13,369 14,038 14,739
64 12,429 13,051 13,703 14,389 15,108
65 12,740 13,377 14,046 14,748 15,486
66 13,059 13,712 14,397 15,117 15,873
67 13,385 14,054 14,757 15,495 16,270
68 13,720 14,406 15,126 15,882 16,676
69 14,063 14,766 15,504 16,279 17,093
70 14,414 15,135 15,892 16,686 17,521
71 14,775 15,513 16,289 17,103 17,959
72 15,144 15,901 16,696 17,531 18,408
73 15,523 16,299 17,114 17,969 18,868
74 15,911 16,706 17,541 18,419 19,339
75 16,308 17,124 17,980 18,879 19,823
76 16,716 17,552 18,429 19,351 20,319
77 17,134 17,991 18,890 19,835 20,826
78 17,562 18,440 19,362 20,331 21,347
79 18,001 18,901 19,847 20,839 21,881
80 18,451 19,374 20,343 21,360 22,428
81 18,913 19,858 20,851 21,894 22,989
82 19,386 20,355 21,373 22,441 23,563
83 19,870 20,864 21,907 23,002 24,152
84 20,367 21,385 22,455 23,577 24,756
85 20,876 21,920 23,016 24,167 25,375
86 21,398 22,468 23,591 24,771 26,009
87 21,933 23,030 24,181 25,390 26,660
88 22,481 23,605 24,786 26,025 27,326
89 23,043 24,195 25,405 26,676 28,009
90 23,619 24,800 26,040 27,342 28,710
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CITY OF LOMITA - FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

SECTION IV - AUTHORIZED FULL TIME POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULES Department Position Title Salary Schedule F/T
City Manager's City Councilmembers N/A N/A
City Manager N/A 1
Assistant City Manager 74 1
City Clerk 52 1
Community Safety Manager 53 1
Senior Management Analyst 45 1
Deputy City Clerk 37 1
Executive Assistant 37 1
Community Safety Supervisor 34 1
Administrative Analyst 33 1
Total Department 9
Administrative Services Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services Director 72 1 Human Resources Manager 57 1
Senior Accountant 48 1
Payroll Accountant 42 1
Human Resources Analyst 42 1
Accounting Technician 27 1
Accounting Assistant 24 2
Total Department 8
Community Development Community & Economic Dev. Director 68 1 Associate Planner 44 1
Code Enforcement Supervisor 41 1
Assistant Planner 36 1
Code Enforcement Officer 33 1
Management Assistant 28 1
Total Department 6
Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation Director 66 1
Recreation Supervisor (underfilled as Rec Coordinator) 39 2 Recreation Coordinator 30 1
Administrative Assistant 24 1
Total Department 5
Public Works Public Works Director 70 1
Senior Civil Engineer (underfilled as Associate Engineer) 55 1 Water Systems Superintendent 56 1
Public Works Operations Manager 54 1
Associate Engineer 49 1
Facilities Supervisor 41 1
Water Quality & Environmental Specialist 39 1
Management Analyst 39 1
Engineering Technician 33 1
PW Lead Worker Facilities 36 1
PW Lead Worker Park Maintenance 36 1
PW Lead Worker Streets & Trees 36 1
PW Lead Worker Water Distribution 36 1
PW Lead Worker Water Treatment 36 1
Water Treatment Plant Operator 35 2
Water Service Technician II 27 3
Maintenance Worker II 24 5
Water Service Technician I 23 1
Maintenance Worker I 20 4
Total Department 29
Total City 57
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Adrian Fernandez, Community and Economic Development Director
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2021-28 with Michael Baker International

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2021-28 with Michael Baker International for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 in an annual amount not to exceed $100,175.

BACKGROUND
On July 6, 2021, the City of Lomita entered into an agreement with Michael Baker International for the federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG consulting services. The initial term of this agreement was due to expire on July 6, 2024. Prior to the expiration, the parties entered into the first contract amendment to extend the term until June 30, 2027 and modify the annual compensation for FY 2024-2025 not to exceed $63,873. The agreement outlined a compensation structure for the services provided by Michael Baker International.

Michael Baker International has been responsible for administering the Residential Rehabilitation, Lifeline Personal Response Service, and Job Creation & Business Incentive Loan Programs. Michael Baker International is requesting an increase of $2,911 to the FY 2024-2025 task budget for administering the Lifeline Personal Response Service Program due to unanticipated increased work with Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), which included a subrecipient monitoring, a programmatic and financial monitoring, and coordination between the City and LACDA on their insurance requirements from the City in addition to our anticipated tasks such as monthly funding requests, responding to participants and quarterly performance reports.

The main change to FY 2025-2026 is the elimination of the Job Creation and Business Incentive Loan Program and the addition of a new task to Assist with Americans with

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2 Disabilities Act (ADA) Retrofit Project for City Hall. The amendment would also increase the services they have provided on-call assistance and general administration of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program. The proposed second amendment increases the compensation to reflect the expanded scope of services and the continued support required for the City's programs.

FISCAL IMPACT
Actual impacts of the agreement are dependent on funding amounts per year. The amendment increases the estimated amount for FY 2024-2025 from $63,873 to $66,781 and sets a compensation amount for FY 2025-2026 not to exceed $100,175. LACDA fully reimburses the City for these costs.

OPTIONS

1. Approve amendment to agreement with Michael Baker Internation; or

2. Provide alternate direction.

ATTACHMENT

1. Amendment 2 to Agreement with MBI
Approved by:
.
______________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
.
__________________________
Adrian Fernandez, Community and Economic Development Director Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *115
1 Second Amendment to Agreement between
Michael Baker International and the City of Lomita
This Second Amendment to the Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Lomita (“City”) and Michael Baker International (“Consultant”). The City and Contractor mutually agree to amend the existing Agreement entered into on July 6, 2021, as follows:

RECITALS
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2021, the City entered into an Agreement with Consultant for legislative representation (“Agreement”) through July 6, 2024.

WHEREAS, on July 1, 2024, the City and Consultant entered into an amended Agreement (Amendment No. 1) to extend the term of the Agreement and adjust compensation. The term of the Agreement is set to expire on June 30, 2027.

A. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises, obligations and covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Subsection C of Section 1, Entitled “Consideration and Compensation” is hereby amended to read as follows:

As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT an additional annual amount not to exceed $100,175, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement. If CONTRACTOR incurs expenses exceeding its estimated costs of $100,175, the CONTRACTOR must request such expenses in writing, and the City Manager or his designee must approve of such requests, for CONTRACTOR to receive compensation for those costs.

2. Exhibits. The revised SCOPE OF SERVICES, supplementing Exhibit A in the Agreement, is attached hereto as Exhibit A-1.

3. All terms, conditions, and other provisions of the Agreement, including all exhibits, not affected by this Second Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.

4. The parties agree that this Second Amendment will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission or scanned and delivered via electronic mail. Such facsimile or electronic mail copies will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this 2nd Amendment on the 19th day of August 2025, at Lomita, California.

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2 City of Lomita Michael Baker International
By:_____________________________ By______________________________ Andrew Vialpando, City Manager Fareeha Kibriya, Office Executive

Attest: Approved as to Form:
_________________________________ _________________________________ Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk Trevor Rusin, City Attorney Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *117
3 Exhibit A-1
Revised Scope of Services
The revised Scope of Services would include
• Administering the Residential Rehabilitation, Lifeline Personal Response Service, and Job Creation & Business Incentive Loan Program CDBG programs • Providing on-call assistance and general administration of the PLHA program • Assist with ADA Retrofit Project for City Hall
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
$11,695
$66,781
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lina Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
Juan Ibarra, Senior Management Analyst
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025
SUBJECT: City of Lomita Communications Platforms Assessment

RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the City of Lomita Communications Platform Assessment prepared by the City’s communications consultant Tripepi Smith.

BACKGROUND
Tripepi Smith has been providing various public information and general communications services to the City of Lomita since 2016.

On August 15, 2023, the City Council approved a renewal of the City’s agreement with Tripepi Smith consolidating various communication support services under a single contract. The scope of services includes general communications support, website content management and technical assistance, audio/visual broadcasting for City Council and Commission Meetings, video production, and citywide outreach and communications.

On July 1, 2025, the City Council approved the first amendment to the agreement with Tripepi Smith to appropriate funds to continue these services to cover an additional three months until staff could return with a comprehensive communications assessment and a revised multi-year agreement with Tripepi Smith.

DISCUSSION
With the numerous projects underway in recent months, the City has significantly expanded its communication efforts to ensure the public remains informed and engaged.

These projects include the 60th Anniversary events, major capital improvement projects,

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2 the addition of special events, City branding efforts, and enhanced community outreach.

Additionally, the City’s communications efforts include a drastic expansion in utilizing social media channels with an increased number of posts in Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor. As Lomita experiences growth, an evolved approach is necessary to ensure the community is informed about on-going City business, programs, and services.

To help guide and strengthen these efforts, Tripepi Smith recently completed a comprehensive communications assessment for the City, which identified opportunities to expand outreach, improve consistency across platforms, and align messaging with community expectations.

Recommendations from the assessment to enhance the City’s approach to communications and community engagement include:
• Enhance cross-departmental and community collaboration • Create a structured social media schedule with increase video and reels content, investing in digital advertising, verifying all social media platforms, among other platform specific recommendations
• Establish clear website processes for www.LomitaCity.com and www.LomitaWater.com, implementing a monthly review process, regular analysis of website metrics, ensure American With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and consistently linking to Lomita’s website from all communication materials. • Expand email notifications and conduct regular opt-in campaigns to increase enewsletter subscriptions and reach a wider audience. • Optimize formatting the e-newsletter, increase accessibility in printed newsletters, and rebrand the printed newsletter to ensure it integrates with the City’s current branding and marketing materials.

The complete assessment is attached to this report (Attachment A). Applying the recommended best practices and policies will place Lomita in a better position to communicate its story to residents, businesses, visitors and increasing public trust, along with encouraging civic involvement and participation in special events.

The current three-year term of agreement with Tripepi Smith is set to expire on August 15, 2026. It is anticipated that a proposed contract amendment and budget adjustment will be presented for the City Council’s consideration to allow for the incorporation of the recommendations from the assessment at an upcoming City Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

OPTIONS
Receive and file the report.

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3 ATTACHMENTS

1. City of Lomita Communications Platforms Review
Approved by:
_______________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
__________________________
Lina Hernandez
Assistant City Manager
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1 City of Lomita Platforms Review
August 11, 2025
Submitted by:

Sara Madsen, Director
Barbara Beran, Senior Business Analyst
Devin Antonio, Business Analyst
Emma Totaro, Junior Business Analyst
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2 Table of Contents
Table of Contents...........................................................................................................................................2 Executive Summary.......................................................................................................................................3 About the City of Lomita...............................................................................................................................3 The Importance of Communications .............................................................................................................4 Engagement Approach...................................................................................................................................5 Lomita Communications Team......................................................................................................................5 Lomita by the Numbers .................................................................................................................................5 External Communications Methods...............................................................................................................8 Observations & Recommendations..............................................................................................................41 Recommendations........................................................................................................................................43 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................................50 Appendix A – Interview Participants...........................................................................................................51 Appendix B – Policies .................................................................................................................................52 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *123
3 Executive Summary
To advance its existing communication and outreach practices, the City of Lomita engaged Tripepi Smith.

As Lomita experiences rapid growth within its business sector and residential community, the City is likewise scaling its delivery of high-quality services. This growth also necessitates an evolved approach to communications, ensuring that the Lomita community is informed about City business and services and has a conduit to communicate their needs and feedback to elected officials and City staff.

To identify gaps and opportunities for improvement with the City’s communication processes, the firm conducted interviews with City staff involved in related practices. Following interviews, Tripepi Smith analyzed the City’s current communication methods and developed a series of recommendations, which generally center on:
• Implementing a data-driven approach to communications; • Strengthening and standardizing planning processes across departments; • Optimizing, expanding and diversifying the City’s existing communication toolset; • Proactively planning ahead to better tell the City’s story; • Establishing a consistent and recognizable voice for the City’s communications; • Developing clear policies and practices for enhanced and standardized communications.

Tripepi Smith has outlined a complete list of observations and recommendations, including actionable steps, at the end of this report. By implementing the firm’s recommendations, the City would be completing a critical move toward the next level of its communication and engagement efforts with the residents of Lomita.

About the City of Lomita
Established in 1964, the City of Lomita is situated in Los Angeles County and is home to approximately 20,921 residents.1 The City covers an area of 1.91 square miles and boasts a small-town, family-friendly charm alongside convenient access to the beach. Lomita offers a variety of essential services to its residents, including community services, parks, recreational amenities, local business support and water and sewer services. The City contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for police services, the Los Angeles County Fire Department for fire services and Athens Services for waste management.

The median home price in Lomita is $792,100, which is $8,800 higher than the median home price in Los Angeles County.2 According to the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Lomita has 7,506 households with an average of 2.69 people per household. The median household income in Lomita is $92,920, surpassing the Los Angeles County median of $87,760, with a poverty rate of 12.2%3.

The average commute time for Lomita residents is 26.2 minutes, which is shorter than the 30.8-minute average in Los Angeles County.4
In terms of the City’s demographics, 50% of Lomita's residents are White, 15% are two or more races, 15% are other races, 15% are Asian, 4% are Black or African American, 0.5% are Native American and

0.5% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Furthermore, 38.3% of residents ages five and older speak a language other than English at home5.
1 Based on the 2020 U.S. Census.
2 Based on the American Community Survey (ACS) 5 Year Estimates. 3 Based on the U.S. Census Bureau.
4 Ibid.
5 Based on the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

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4 Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Lomita is to provide a healthy, safe and friendly small-town community where everyone can successfully live, work and play.11
Vision Statement
As a family-friendly City, Lomita will strive creatively and consistently to provide excellent public service and employee performance, with the intent to enrich the quality of life for every citizen, worker and business owner.12
Values
Professionalism/Integrity – The City will operate with utmost integrity, including treating all residents, customers and other members of the public with respect and professionalism.

Respect – Respect for others is a fundamental requirement for operating a professional organization. The City will respect residents, business owners, customers, each other, the environment and institutions.

Innovation/High Performance – The City will consistently strive for continuous quality improvement in everything it does. This includes creative thinking and finding innovative and cost-effective ways to accomplish the City’s goals in a fiscally prudent manner.

Health and Safety Awareness – The City will consistently strive to maintain public safety and health and to provide recreational opportunities by upholding established rules and regulations to promote community wellness in order to sustain a healthy environment.13
The Importance of Communications
Local government is the closest and often sole point of civic engagement for Americans. It is often a constituent’s only point of civic engagement in any given year. According to Gallup’s 2023 annual trust in government institutions and actors poll, local government is generally the most trusted level of government in the United States.14 Constituents have the opportunity to directly interact with elected leaders and City staff, which can contribute to or detract from this trust; leveraging these interactions provides Lomita an opportunity for engagement, creating a stronger, more connected community.

An effective communication strategy should empower Lomita to reach a wide swath of residents, businesses and visitors in a timely manner, promoting transparency on upcoming initiatives, meetings, alerts and events. A regular, consistent cadence of communication is critical to building trust and maximizing an agency’s impact; it also helps cities move with speed and collaborate with key stakeholders to prevent major progress from getting bogged down by misinformation. Building trust and managing expectations through proactive communication is key to maximizing the impact of these efforts.

The City of Lomita has the potential to expand its current communication endeavors for deeper community engagement. Enhanced and targeted communication efforts across all departments would benefit both residents and businesses. This report assesses existing communication methods, highlights successful approaches and identifies areas for improvement to optimize the City’s communication efforts. 11 From the City of Lomita’s Website.
12 Ibid.
13 Ibid.
14 Sourced from Gallup’s “Americans Trust Local Government Most, Congress Least.” Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *125
5 Engagement Approach
The City of Lomita partnered with Tripepi Smith to research, review and analyze the City’s existing communication efforts across all departments. Tripepi Smith first partnered with Lomita for communications assistance in 2016. In the initial agreement, the City engaged Tripepi Smith to assist with water-related communications. This contract eventually expanded to include general communications, supplementing the City’s internal efforts.

The goal of the Platforms Review is to evaluate existing practices and recommend optimal strategies to further improve the City’s internal and external communication initiatives. Platforms included in this assessment are the City’s main website, social media accounts and MailChimp. Tripepi Smith completes Platforms Reviews through a combination of methods, such as weighing the City’s practices against local government communication best practices and quantitative data analysis.

This engagement was initiated on February 10, 2025, with Tripepi Smith conducting virtual interviews with City staff listed in Appendix A. Interviews focused primarily on the perceived quality and value of the City’s external communication tactics.

Lomita Communications Team
The City of Lomita does not have a dedicated communications office or an official Public Information Officer (PIO). Instead, the City’s social media platforms are managed collaboratively by various staff members within the City Manager’s Department and the Parks and Recreation Department, depending on the content and topic.

To support these efforts, the City also partners with Tripepi Smith as needed to draft social media content, articles, website updates and other communications materials. This collaboration provides additional support for the City in helping to enhance Lomita’s community engagement by ensuring timely, informative, and engaging content is shared across multiple platforms.

Lomita by the Numbers
The City of Lomita communicates with its residents and the broader community using several tools and methods. Each medium provides an opportunity to reach different audience segments to a different effect.

In attempting to reach a total constituency, an effective communications plan will leverage various platforms and tools such as websites, social media, email and printed collateral.

To establish and refine communication goals, it is essential to understand the demographics of Lomita and the most effective tactics to reach its residents. The charts below depict Lomita’s current communications audience across digital platforms, with data up to date as of August 11, 2025, unless indicated otherwise.

Statistic Count Notes
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6 Estimated Facebook Audience Size19 8,100-9,60020 Calculated using Facebook Ads
Manager, targeting
the City of Lomita.

Facebook Followers 4,207
Instagram Followers 2,954
Nextdoor Members 8,308
LinkedIn Followers 452
YouTube Followers 70
X Followers 26
MailChimp Subscribers – General List 7,491
MailChimp Subscribers – Water 360
MailChimp Subscribers – Lomita
Projects
0 Population 20,92121 The racial makeup of
Lomita is:
• White alone:

49.8%
• White alone,
not Hispanic
or Latino:

37.9%
19 Tripepi Smith determined this audience through Facebook Ads by creating an ad targeted at Facebook users ages 13-65+ living or recently in Lomita. Facebook previously allowed advertisers to target only people living in a certain location, but as of May 2023, this metric was expanded to also include “people recently in this location.” Currently, this is the most accurate audience size estimate and targeting option for reaching everyone in a City. 20 Number is significantly smaller than Lomita’s population of 20,921 due to specific Facebook categorization that cannot be changed by users and the way Facebook interprets location data. 21 Based on the 2020 U.S. Census.

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7 • Hispanic or
Latino:

34.2%
• Two or more
races: 15.4%
• Asian alone:

14.8%
• Black alone:
4%
• American
Indian and
Alaska
Native alone:

0.5%
• Native
Hawaiian and
Other Pacific
Islander
alone: 0.5%
Registered Voters 12,78325
Median Age 40.1
Housing Units 7,85326 • Owneroccupied
housing
units: 46.1%
• Renteroccupied
housing
units:

53.9%27
Median Household Income $92,920
Percentage of residents five years old
and above that speak a language other
than English at home

38.3%
Given the widespread adoption of social media and the algorithms used by these platforms, it is unrealistic to expect an audience on any social media site to match the size of an agency's potential audience or population. However, comparing the potential reach of these platforms and the population numbers with 25 Based on the Secretary of State Report of Registration. 26 Based on Census Reporter.
27 Based on the U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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8 the current number of likes, followers and subscribers on Lomita's social media accounts offers a quick insight into their growth potential.

Figure 1 – Lomita Audiences on Various Platforms as of August 2025.

External Communications Methods
Websites
City Website
The City of Lomita's website (https://lomitacity.com/) runs on the content management system WordPress.

Website analytics are available via Google Analytics. Because the City does not have a dedicated Communications Department, various staff members handle website updates or pass them along to Tripepi Smith if they are difficult or time-consuming. Typically, the senior management analyst, administrative analyst and management assistant handle the in-house website updates for all departments.31 Google Analytics – February 1, 2024–January 31, 2025
Google Analytics is installed on the City’s primary website, with this report including data from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025. Currently, there is no standardized protocol for analyzing website metrics from Google Analytics, nor is this data consistently reviewed or shared. The Assistant City Manager has access to the City’s Google Analytics property. Tripepi Smith is also available to pull and interpret data upon request.

General Traffic to the Website
In the same date range, 71,807 users visited the website 115,145 times (the number of “Sessions”32) and viewed 186,560 pages. Website sessions remained consistent for the majority of the year, except for an increase in June 2024. This increase is due to the City’s Founders Day celebration, which happens annually in June and honors the City’s history and milestones.
31 Departments request website updates through email.
32 A “Session” is the time a user is actively engaged with your website.

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9 Figure 2 – Lomita Website annual website traffic sessions.

The City’s Google Analytics account does not filter out internal traffic from employees, which could lead to inflated website traffic figures and affect the accuracy of visitor behavior data. The City migrated to the new generation of Google Analytics, Google Analytics 4 (G4)35 in April 2023.

Website visitors largely come to the LomitaCity.com website in one of three ways:

1. They search for the City of Lomita (or other relevant terms) on search engines such as Google, Yahoo or Bing. Due to Google’s privacy policies, search keywords are not available through Google Analytics.

2. They visit a browser bookmark, type the URL into their address bar or click/tap an email link. This is the “Direct” category in the chart below.

3. They visit the website by clicking on a link from another primary source they are already on, like social media or other websites.

It should be noted that unassigned traffic refers to visits where the source could not be identified or categorized, often due to limitations in tracking or referral data. 35 Google launched Google Analytics 4 in mid-October 2020. In 2023, Google Analytics stopped collecting data on the previous generation, Google Analytics Universal Analytics (UA).

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10 Figure 3 – Website referral traffic sources (where users came from).

Top 10 Most-Viewed Webpages
The homepage is typically the most popular page on a website, serving as the main entry point for users.

This is true for LomitaCity.com. On Lomita’s website, 20.3% of pageviews from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, were of the homepage.

Figure 4 – Top 10 LomitaCity.com webpages (per pageviews).

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11 Tripepi Smith notes that most users visit pages related to interactive City services and events, such as:
• Founders Day 2024 (4.4%) - #2
• Current bids and RFPs (4.2%) - #3
• Agendas and Minutes (4.1%) - #4
• Recreation Facilities (3.4%) - #5
• City of Lomita, 60th Anniversary (2.9%) - #6
Based on the most viewed pages, Lomita website visitors actively seek information on Founders Day in June and City operations, including requests for proposals and City Council agendas and minutes.

Notably, four of the top 10 pages are event or recreation-related and collectively account for almost 13% of pageviews on the website. This trend shows active resident participation in various Recreation and Facilities division’s events and programs, including Founders Day celebration, available recreation facilities in Lomita and youth sports leagues. These results reflect a strong resident interest in participating recreationally through events and programs.

Website Traffic Geolocation
Google Analytics estimates the location and language of the City website’s users by matching IP addresses with general geographic locations and noting the language settings in users’ web browsers.

According to Google Analytics,37 Los Angeles is the top location for visitors to the City’s website. This may be due to people who commute from Lomita to Los Angeles or Los Angeles to Lomita and visit the website while at work. Additionally, Los Angeles has a large population of 3,898,747 residents38 compared to Lomita’s 20,921 residents. With Lomita being significantly smaller, it is highly likely that some residents work in Los Angeles, or some workers live in Los Angeles.

The neighboring City of Torrance is the second-highest location, and Lomita is third. The remaining cities Google Analytics identified are also neighboring or close to Lomita, with six of the top 10 cities located in Los Angeles County and two cities outside of California, including New York City in New York and Warsaw in Poland. These outliers also may reflect the use of VPNs among site visitors.

Please note that many websites using Google Analytics can over report source location for IP addresses due to specific technical configurations affecting how some users route their internet traffic. Since Google determines a user's location based on IP addresses, which may be linked to the agency that owns them, users appearing in the top five locations may be residents of Lomita, even if their geographic data doesn’t reflect that. It is common, however, for large city centers to dominate lists like this. For example, in Napa Valley, San Francisco is the largest source of website traffic in the area. The second option, “(not set)” indicates visitors with location services turned off.
37 Google Analytics reports on the City in which users were located when they visited the website, not necessarily where they live.
38 Based on the 2020 U.S. Census.

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12 Figure 5 – Top 10 list of users’ cities (best approximation per Google Analytics).

Site Search
Google Analytics offers a Site Search report, which provides data about the type of content users are searching for directly on a website. Currently, the City of Lomita has not set up tracking on the site search function.

User Device Preference
Google Analytics provides insights into the devices visitors use to access a website. It shows that 51.6% of the visitors to the City’s website used a mobile device, while 47.7% accessed it via a desktop computer.

This data indicates a slight preference for mobile browsing, suggesting that Lomita should prioritize mobilefriendly layouts when creating and updating web pages. Additionally, six users accessed Lomita’s website from a Smart TV, likely using AirPlay to browse through their television.

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13 Figure 6 – Devices users use to view LomitaCity.com.

CMS Features
The City has some unique plug-ins that help the website run smoothly and be more easily accessible to viewers. These include features like file organization, increased user accessibility, form management, website translation, menu organization and a calendar.

Website Analysis
Favicon
Lomita’s website features the City’s seal as the custom favicon (short for “favorite icon”). A favicon is the 16x16 pixel image that displays next to the webpage title in your browser window. This is a best practice, as having the City seal as a favicon helps users identify the brand.

Figure 7 – The Lomita website favicon.

Content Organization
The City’s website header includes Lomita’s seal (which also serves as a link to the homepage), the City name, an option to change the language preference, the City’s social media platforms, an artificial intelligence (AI) search tool and tabs, including signing up for the e-newsletter, careers, a contact page, special events, Alert South Bay sign-up and the City calendar.

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14 As of this writing, the homepage slider features the City of Lomita’s 60th anniversary video and seven images. For the video, the City includes a link to watch the video on YouTube and for the images, the City includes a link to the About page. Tripepi Smith typically recommends no more than six homepage sliders.

The slides transition at a moderate pace, allowing visitors to view the image and read the text before it transitions to the next image.

Figure 8 – LomitaCity.com homepage screenshot.

Mobile Design
The Lomita website has a mobile-responsive design that allows users to navigate the webpage easily through the web browser on their mobile devices. This is best practice, as website traffic from mobile devices is the primary entry point for the City’s website users, with 51.6% of viewers accessing the website via a mobile device.

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15 Figure 9 – Screenshot of mobile City website.

The “mobile-optimized” version of the website presents the language preference, social media handles and tabs at the top of each page. Below that, the parent tabs are compiled into an accordion menu icon next to the search bar and the City seal. The rest of the information on the homepage is formatted as a single column, making the pages easy to read.

On additional pages throughout the site, the header, including the search bar, language preference, social media handles and quick tabs, remains at the top of every page, ensuring quick navigation and easy user access to popular pages.

Security
The City’s website has a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate, a best practice recommended by Tripepi Smith. An SSL certificate enables encryption of sensitive data during online transactions, which is especially important for Lomita since the City collects personal information through website forms. SSL certificates also improve website Search Engine Optimization (SEO) because Google uses SSL as a signal in its search ranking algorithms to ensure websites with SSL appear higher in search results.

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16 Privacy Policy
The City’s website has a Privacy Policy page. However, it is not easily located when viewing the website as it is not in the header, footer or navigation tabs. To access the privacy policy, users have to use the website search function.

Lomita’s Privacy Policy outlines how the City gathers, uses, discloses and manages data they collect from the website. This is a best practice, as Lomita collects personally identifiable information through website forms.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
Lomita’s website currently lacks an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice. The notice should provide alternative resources to those with sight or hearing impairments to make content more accessible.

Additionally, according to AccessibilityChecker.org, Lomita’s website is not 100% ADA-compliant.41 While the initial audit of just the homepage identified multiple issues, some of these issues may already be resolved with the Userway widget that allows users to customize the webpage for their accessibility needs.

Some of these adjustments include options for more contrast, highlighted links, larger text, different text spacing, paused animations, a larger cursor, more saturation, dyslexia-friendly font, increased line spacing and text alignment.

Water Website
The City of Lomita’s Water website (https://www.lomitawater.com/) runs on the content management system WordPress. Google Analytics provides analytics for the website. Similar to the general City website, various staff members handle website updates or pass them along to Tripepi Smith.

Google Analytics – February 1, 2024–January 31, 2025
Google Analytics is installed on the City’s water website, with the following information including data from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025. Like the primary website, there is no standardized protocol for analyzing website metrics from Google Analytics, nor is this data consistently reviewed or shared.

General Traffic to the Website
In the same date range, 6,768 users visited the website 8,287 times and viewed 32,801 pages. Website sessions remained consistent for the majority of the year, except for February 2024 and other occasional spikes, which are likely due to the mailed water bill insert and news article updates.

Figure 10 – Lomita Water Website annual website traffic sessions. 41 Enter https://lomitacity.com/ into the URL box on https://www.accessibilitychecker.org/ to see the ADA compliance report of Lomita’s homepage.

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17 The City’s Google Analytics account for the water website also does not filter out internal traffic from employees, which could lead to inflated website traffic figures and affect the accuracy of visitor behavior data. The City migrated the water website to G4 in March 2022.

Website visitors largely come to the LomitaWater.com website in one of three ways:

1. They search for Lomita Water (or other relevant terms) on search engines such as Google, Yahoo or Bing.

2. They visit a browser bookmark, type the URL into their address bar or click/tap an email link. This is the “Direct” category in the chart below.

3. They visit the website by clicking on a link from another primary source they are already on, like social media or other websites.

Figure 11 – Water website referral traffic sources (where users came from).

Top 10 Most-Viewed Webpages
Similar to the primary website, the homepage is the most popular page on LomitaWater.com, serving as the main entry point for users. On the water website, 21% of pageviews from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, were of the homepage.

The figure labeled as “not set” in the first row is due to Google Analytics not being able to collect information about the landing pages visited. This could be caused by users coming back to the page later after the original session timed out, which starts a new session without a landing page.

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18 Figure 12 – LomitaWater.com webpages (per pageviews).

Tripepi Smith notes that most users visit pages related to information about Lomita’s water, including:
• Water Quality Reports (2%) - #2
• Contact Page (1.5%) - #3
• Water Tours (0.87%) - #4
• Water Rate Information (0.81%) - #5
• 2023 Consumer Confidence Report (0.76) - #6
Based on the most viewed pages, LomitaWater.com visitors actively seek information on water quality and other important information, including water tours, rate information or consumer confidence reports.

Website Traffic Geolocation
Google Analytics estimates the location and language of website users by matching IP addresses with general geographic locations and noting the language settings in users’ web browsers.

Like the primary website, Los Angeles is the top location for visitors to the water website. As noted previously, with Los Angeles’ large population compared to Lomita’s smaller population, it is highly likely that some residents visit the water website while working in or visiting Los Angeles.

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19 California. The outliers outside of California may also reflect the use of VPNs among site visitors, due to the same cities showing up as top users on the primary website. The second option, “(not set)” indicates visitors with location services turned off.

Additionally, as previously stated, Google Analytics can over report source location for IP addresses due to specific technical configurations affecting how some users route their internet traffic. Users appearing in the top five locations may be residents of Lomita, even if their geographic data doesn’t reflect that.

Figure 13 – Top 10 list of users’ cities (best approximation per Google Analytics).

Site Search
Like Lomita’s primary website, the City has not set up tracking on the site search function that is available through Google Analytics.

User Device Preference
Google Analytics provides insights into the devices visitors use to access a website. It shows that 73% of the visitors accessed the water website via a desktop computer, while 26% of users used a mobile device.

This data indicates a strong preference for browsing on a desktop, suggesting that Lomita should prioritize desktop layouts for the website. However, the water website still gets a fair amount of mobile users, demonstrating that Lomita’s water website should still be mobile-friendly to accommodate all users.

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20 Figure 14 – Devices users use to view LomitaWater.com.

Website Analysis
Favicon
Lomita’s water website features the palm tree from the Lomita Water logo as the custom favicon rather than the City’s seal because it operates as an individual division within the City.

Figure 15 – The Lomita Water website favicon.

Content Organization
The City's Water website header includes the Lomita Water logo on the left (that also serves as a link to the homepage) and the City of Lomita’s seal in the background on the right. Additionally, on the right, there is a search bar and a phone number where you can contact the Lomita Water Division.

The header is followed by a navigation bar with seven parent pages: Home, Oversight, Infrastructure, Education, News, Online Bill Payment and Contact Us.

As of this writing, the homepage slider features five images with different tips and information:
• Learn about Lomita’s Drinking Water and View Water Quality Data (linking to the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report)
• Hi-Shear Site Investigation (linking to a broken link) • Lomita Water’s Mission (linking to the Oversight page) • Your Water is our Priority (linking to the page to report a water concern) • Conservation is Key (linking to conservation tips)
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21 Figure 16 – LomitaWater.com homepage screenshot.

The rest of the homepage is simplistic and easy to navigate. There is a short paragraph about the City of Lomita’s Water Division and then a row of three columns with news, water quality results and an area to report a water leak.

Mobile Design
The Lomita water website has a mobile-responsive design that allows users to navigate the webpage easily through the web browser on their mobile devices. While only about 30% of users access the website through a mobile design, it is still a best practice to have a mobile-optimized design to cater to all users and devices.

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22 Figure 17 – Screenshot of mobile water website.

The “mobile-optimized” version of the website compiles the parent pages into an accordion menu on the top left of the page. The Lomita Water logo, search bar and contact number are in a single column above the image slider. Similar to the header, the rest of the page is formatted as a single column, making the pages easy to read.

On additional pages throughout the site, the navigation accordion menu, Lomita water logo, search bar and contact number remain at the top of every page, ensuring quick navigation and easy user access to popular pages.

Security
The LomitaWater.com website has an SSL certificate. As noted previously, the SSL certificate is a best practice recommended by Tripepi Smith and has numerous benefits, including added safety features for users and better SEO on Google.

Privacy Policy
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23 manages data they collect from the website. This is recommended as Lomita collects personally identifiable information through website forms.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
The City of Lomita’s water website currently lacks an ADA Notice. To make content more accessible, the notice should provide alternative resources to those with sight or hearing impairments.

Additionally, according to AccessibilityChecker.org, Lomita’s water website is not 100% ADA-compliant.

Tripepi Smith recommends auditing the City’s water website to make it more ADA-compliant to increase usability and accessibility for all users.

Newsletters and Bill Inserts
Mailchimp
The City of Lomita communicates with its residents regularly through email with Mailchimp, an email platform. Lomita is subscribed to the Essentials plan ($110/month). Lomita manages three email audiences:
• City of Lomita: 7,491 subscribers
• Lomita Water: 360 subscribers
• City of Lomita Projects: 0 subscribers
Mailchimp also allows users to create segments to organize an email audience. The City of Lomita has four segments: Lomita Water, Parks & Recreation, General City News and Unsubscribed Contacts. With the exception of Unsubscribed contacts (83 contacts), these segments are not differentiated, as they all have 7,491 subscribers. This is likely due to the City creating these segments within the last six months, with previous subscribers being added to all segments and new subscribers choosing to sign up for all three lists.

Key email types from the City include:
• City E-Newsletter: A biweekly digital newsletter providing news, updates and event details. • Specialized Notifications: Sent as needed, focusing on specific topics like water, surveys or urgent updates.

With a population of almost 21,000, most Lomita residents are not subscribed to receive emails from the City, including the e-newsletter.

The newsletter's content focuses on upcoming events, classes or programs, with some information about City updates, general seasonal information and announcements.

Currently, the City Manager’s Department drafts the biweekly general e-newsletter.

There is no standardized information-gathering process, as the City Manager’s Department has to gather information from old newsletters and contact local public agencies or department leads to get information.

Email Analytics
Mailchimp only offers email analytics with the Standard plan ($135/month for 10,000 contacts), not the Essentials plan that Lomita currently uses ($110/month for 10,000 contacts). On the Standard Plan, Mailchimp’s marketing dashboard would provide metrics on total sends, average open rate, click rate and unsubscribe rate.

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24 ADA Compliance
Emails sent via MailChimp do not adhere to ADA standards, as most of the e-newsletters leverage flyers and do not include alternate text for images. Tripepi Smith recommends having e-newsletters that are textbased with supplemental images and alternate text to be ADA-compliant.

Branding and Voice Consistency
The outline for the e-newsletter does include the City logo, but does not follow other City branding, such as colors or suggested fonts. Additionally, it could be more well-aligned with the City’s other communication channels by ensuring that information is also posted across their social media platforms and linked back to the website.

Figure 19 – Screenshots of Lomita’s biweekly e-newsletter from February 21, 2025.

The e-newsletter is formatted as a single column, ensuring it is easy to read on both mobile devices and desktop computers. However, it is long, and many of the articles are lengthy, with some including up to seven paragraphs.

Additionally, some of the text on the flyers is hard to read if they do not span a whole column. To ensure better organization, the City could reorganize and prioritize included information and provide links to Lomita’s website for more information rather than including all the details in the newsletter.

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25 Tripepi Smith recommends posting the e-newsletter stories to the City’s social media accounts to ensure maximum exposure to important information and upcoming events.

Figure 20 – (Left) Lomita Facebook post; (Right) Corresponding Lomita e-newsletter image.

As seen above, when information is shared across platforms, typically, it is created for social media first and then placed in the e-newsletter. While this ensures consistency in tone and branding, other information that is not placed on social media does not have the same consistency.

Quarterly Print Newsletters
In addition to the bi-weekly e-newsletters, the City sends out a quarterly print newsletter to each Lomita household. The City Manager’s Department drafts the quarterly newsletter.

To gather information, staff will contact department but often do not receive any updates. The content will often come from previous City Council meetings/staff reports and institutional knowledge of pertinent events/initiatives.

The print newsletter mostly focuses on staff announcements, upcoming events and programs and recaps of previous events. Additionally, Lomita includes information on other relevant information including the General Plan, CIP projects, its Sister City and City services.

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26 According to staff and previous surveys, residents are most engaged with Lomita’s print newsletter and biweekly e-newsletters and use them to stay updated on upcoming events, City announcements and relevant information. Due to its high resident engagement rate, Lomita should continue leveraging the print newsletter while directing community members to other additional sources of information, like the City’s website or social media pages.

Print Newsletter Analysis
The print newsletter is a great source of information for residents to stay informed and continue to be engaged at City events and with City offerings. While print newsletters are expensive, they are a good way to make contact with hard-to-reach residents who may not have access to any digital platforms on a regular basis. Most of the information in the newsletter is centered around Lomita’s Recreation and Facilities Division but includes some other departments and City offerings.

Figure 21 – Screenshot of Lomita’s quarterly newsletter front page.

In the most recent edition, the front page is engaging, including the Lomita Newsletter logo and a picture of a recent CIP project. It also includes the date and two calls to action, including a QR code to access relevant links and a prompt to open the newsletter to view Spring Recreation Class information. However, there is an opportunity to rebrand the newsletter to better align with the City’s other marketing collateral.

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27 Figure 22 – Screenshot of Lomita’s quarterly newsletter.

On the inside, Lomita has a clear table of contents, City Hall contact information and other relevant information that is easy to access and quick to digest.

Water Bill Inserts
The City also communicates with its residents through Water Bill Inserts, which are printed and mailed every other month alongside residents’ printed water bills. Tripepi Smith is responsible for drafting the content and designing each bill insert, while the City manages the printing and distribution.

To gather information for the inserts, Tripepi Smith consults with the Lomita communications team to identify relevant topics. The content primarily focuses on important water information, water conservation tips and upcoming City events or announcements.

Water Bill Insert Analysis
The Water Bill Insert is an effective way for the City to regularly share information with residents. It keeps them informed about City events and services, as well as updates from the Lomita Water Department.

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28 Figure 23 – Screenshot of Lomita’s July Water Bill Insert.

The Water Bill Inserts are engaging and easy to read. They are formatted as a single-page document with information on the front and back using Lomita’s colors, fonts, logo and design style, ensuring a cohesive look across all materials. Each section of the Bill Insert is clearly organized, with important information presented on the front and upcoming events listed on the back. After distribution, each insert is uploaded to the Lomita Water website.

Social Media
Social media is a dynamic, cost-effective and highly adaptable communication tool that allows cities to connect with their communities in real time. Unlike traditional media, which primarily broadcasts information, social platforms foster two-way conversations, enabling direct engagement between local governments and residents.

In Lomita, social media content is gathered by the City Manager’s Department, who reaches out to department heads to complete a form identifying content that is worth sharing. Once the content is collected, it is shared with Tripepi Smith during bi-weekly check-in calls or via email for drafting. Additionally, Tripepi Smith holds a Bi-Annual Communications Meeting on-site with all department heads to gather potential content for the upcoming six months. These meetings help establish a clear communication roadmap for each department, allowing Tripepi Smith to effectively help plan monthly content. This Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *149
29 collaborative approach ensures alignment across departments and provides an opportunity for department heads to stay informed about city-wide activities and initiatives.

The City of Lomita is present on Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, LinkedIn, YouTube and X.

Site Username Followers Link
Facebook @CityofLomita,California 4,207 https://www.facebook.com/Lo mitaCity/
Instagram @LomitaCityHall 2,954 https://www.instagram.com/lo mitacityhall/?hl=en
Nextdoor @TheCityofLomita 8,308 https://nextdoor.com/agencydetail/ca/lomita/city-of-lomita1/ LinkedIn @CityofLomita 452 https://www.linkedin.com/com pany/city-of-lomita/
YouTube @CityofLomita3531 70 https://www.youtube.com/cha nnel/UCZkU5IjRuGnY1ng9qj
8N1Ig
X @CityOfLomita 26 https://x.com/cityoflomita
*Data in table as of August 11, 2025.

Nextdoor Profile
Of Lomita’s six main social media sites, the City’s Nextdoor page has the highest follower count with 8,308 followers. From February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, the City published 53 posts, generating 25,067 impressions and 188 engagements (thank you43 and reply count44).

The City of Lomita’s Nextdoor postings are inconsistent and do not follow a set schedule, with many posts from other platforms not being shared on Nextdoor. Over the past year, only posts from Tripepi Smith have been published on the platform. Additionally, the profile is not fully optimized, lacking key details such as a bio, website link, and hometown information, and posts are not targeted to specific neighborhoods.

Enhancing the profile with this information would strengthen the City's presence and improve accessibility for residents seeking updates since this is the most followed social media platform. Notably, the bio currently links to the City’s social media policy.

The top organic performing posts from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025, include:
43 Thank You Count is the number of reactions (like, heart, etc.) on your post. 44 Reply Count is the number of comments on the post.

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30 • The announcement of three major construction projects in Summer 2024 throughout Lomita, posted on July 24, 2024, with 1,263 impressions and 4 engagements. • Sound the alarm event reminder, posted on June 11, 2024, with 1,218 impressions and 7 engagements.
• Employee spotlight feature posted on August 16, 2024, with 864 impressions and 5 engagements.

These top-performing posts indicate that the Nextdoor community is particularly engaged with City updates, local events and staff recognition.

Figure 24 – Top-performing posts on Lomita’s Nextdoor from February 1, 2024–January 31, 2025.

Facebook Profile
Of Lomita’s six main social media sites, the City’s Facebook page has a following of 4,207 followers. From February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, the City published 163 posts, generating 445,387 impressions47 and 25,370 engagements.48 The City’s account gained 364 followers in this time period, representing a 4% decrease from February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024.

Demographic insights indicate that approximately 70% of the City’s Facebook followers are women, while 30% are men. The most prominent age groups of followers fall between 35-44 and 45-54 years old. 47 Impressions are the number of times your content was displayed to users. 48 Engagements are the total number of reactions, comments, shares, post link clicks, saves, other post clicks and other engagements.

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31 Figure 25 – City of Lomita’s Facebook Page Gender/Age Distribution as of February 2025.

Additionally, Facebook identifies the hometown of page followers using app and desktop access patterns or user profile information. Below is a list of the top ten cities where Lomita’s followers reside. This data provides valuable insight into audience reach and suggests that the City is effectively engaging with both residents and nearby communities. Leveraging this geographic data can help refine content strategies, ensuring messaging resonates with key audiences and fostering stronger regional connections.

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32 The City of Lomita actively maintains its presence on Facebook, posting about five times a week. The posts feature a variety of content, including employee spotlights, City announcements, public works updates, digital newsletter promotions, event promotions and recaps, SB1383 reminders, water tour promotion and community engagement opportunities.

As of this report, Lomita’s Facebook page is well-structured, featuring the City logo as the profile picture, a visually appealing cover photo and a fully completed About section with an introduction, contact details, City Hall hours and a link to the City’s website.

Tripepi Smith conducts weekly monitoring of social media comments to identify questions and inquiries, which are then brought to the City. Lomita occasionally utilizes Facebook’s event feature to highlight upcoming events, increasing the use of this tool could further improve reach and engagement. The City’s page is not currently Meta-verified and does not have the Facebook Response Assistant set up, which could help by sending automated replies to messages. Achieving Meta verification would reassure residents that the Facebook page is a trusted source for accurate information, while implementing automated replies through the Response Assistant would demonstrate the City's commitment to proactive communication and assure residents that their messages are being acknowledged. Additionally, the page is authorized to run social issue, electoral or political ads.51
The City occasionally utilizes Facebook boosted posts to enhance outreach for community events, including the 60th Anniversary celebrations. The budget for these posts is flexible, ranging from $10 to $750, based on the event’s significance and target audience. The City Manager’s Office does not have a designated advertising budget for these efforts but will review boosted posts on a case by case basis. Boosted posts are geotargeted within a five-mile radius of Lomita.

Between February 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025, the City has published boosted advertisements to this audience, allocating $750 per post. The campaign launched on April 24, 2024, ran for 30 days, promoting the 60th Anniversary celebrations and generating 3,390 post engagements, a reach of 33,257, and 152,431 impressions. The second campaign, posted on June 14, 2024, ran for 21 days and featured a video that achieved 23,595 thruplays, a reach of 16,541, and 36,869 impressions. 51 Social issue, electoral or political ads are ads made by, on behalf of, or about a candidate for public office, a political figure, a political party, about any election, referendum, or ballot initiative, including "go out and vote" or election campaigns; or about social issues in any place where the ad is being placed. Obtaining approval to run these types of ads is crucial for Lomita if it intends to boost posts related to elections, ballot measures, civic engagement initiatives or discussions around social issues. It also allows the City to effectively reach its intended audience with accurate and authoritative information, building public trust and encouraging informed civic participation.

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33 Figure 27 – Lomita’s Boosted Posts between February 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025.

In addition to the City’s official Facebook page, Lomita residents frequently engage with the Friendly City Facebook group (not affiliated with the City). This Facebook group is currently owned and operated by a Lomita resident. City staff have noted in interviews that residents often turn to this group for City updates rather than the official Lomita Facebook page.

The most successful posts on Facebook are those promoting community events, such as the 60thanniversary celebrations, and recaps of community engagement activities, like the Halloween House Decorating Contest. This indicates that Facebook users are particularly interested in local events and opportunities to stay involved in the community.

The top organic performing posts from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025, include:
• The announcement of Lomita’s 60th anniversary celebration, posted on March 15, 2024, with 6,775 engagements.
• Save the date for Monster Dash 5k and 10k, posted on July 25, 2024, with 1,555 engagements. • Halloween house decoration competition recap posted on October 30, 2024, with 906 engagements.

Based on these top posts, the Lomita Facebook audience tends to interact frequently with local events and opportunities to stay involved in the community. The 60th Anniversary celebration announcement post had the most engagements during this timeframe because residents are invested in ways to be involved in the City and attend fun City events.

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34 Figure 28 - Lomita City Facebook Top Posts from February 1, 2024– January 31, 2025.

Facebook Impressions
Figure 29 – Lomita Facebook Impressions from February 1, 2024– January 31, 2025.

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35 Facebook Engagements
Figure 30 – Lomita Facebook Engagements from February 1, 2024– January 31, 2025.53 Instagram
Of Lomita’s six main social media sites, the City’s Instagram page has a following of 2,954 followers. From February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, the City published 669 posts, generating 338,778 impressions and 7,225 engagements. The City’s account gained 517 followers in this time period, representing a 300% increase from February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024.

The platform attracts a younger audience, with the majority of followers under the age of 45. Notably, 24% of followers fall within the 25-34 age range, highlighting an opportunity to tailor content for a younger demographic. Additionally, Instagram’s audience mirrors Facebook’s gender distribution, with approximately 70% women and 30% men.

Figure 31 – Lomita Instagram Gender/Age Distribution as of February 2025.

Similar to the City of Lomita’s Facebook page, its Instagram profile maintains an active presence with about five posts per week. The content is standardized and mirrors Facebook posts. The bio section is wellstructured, clearly identifying it as the official City page and providing a direct link to the website for easy access to more information.
53 Other Post Clicks refers to the number of times users clicked anywhere in a post without opening a web link, reacting to, commenting on or sharing a post.

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36 Most posts consist of static images, with some video content included. The video posts primarily showcase the City, such as the State of the City video. The City's Instagram account is set up as a business account, featuring a profile photo and bio that includes a link to the City’s social media policy. The account is not currently verified and does not include references to pages mentioned in post captions via a “link in bio” service.

The City does utilize Instagram’s pinned posts feature, with pinned posts highlighting fun facts about Lomita, Founders Day, the City newsletter and more.

Of the 669 posts published, 90 were feed posts, 565 stories and 6 Reels. Instagram stories accounted for the most content engagements with 189,921. During this time period, Lomita’s top performing posts included:
• The announcement of Deputy Okamoto passing away, posted on April 15, 2024, with 1,287 engagements.
• National Night Out announcement, posted July 17, 2024, with 302 engagements. • Save the date post for Halloween at Lomita Park, posted October 11, 2024, with 255 engagements.

Based on these top posts, the Lomita Instagram audience tends to interact frequently with CIty internal announcements and local events. Deputy Okamoto’s post had the most engagements during this timeframe.

Figure 32 – Lomita Instagram Top Posts from February 1, 2024–January 31, 2025.

While the City regularly shares stories, it does not use the story highlights feature to archive them publicly.

Additionally, the City does not utilize digital advertisements on Instagram. As of this report, the page is not currently authorized to run social issue, electoral or political ads; however, setting this up would be straightforward since the City's Facebook page is already verified for such ads.

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37 Instagram Impressions
Figure 33 – Lomita Instagram Impressions from February 1, 2024– January 31, 2025.

Instagram Engagements
Figure 34 – Lomita Instagram Engagements from February 1, 2024– January 31, 2025.

LinkedIn
Of Lomita’s six main social media sites, the City’s LinkedIn page has a following of 452 followers. From February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, the City published 9 posts, generating 79 engagements.

The City of Lomita primarily uses LinkedIn to share employment opportunities, but postings are sporadic and inconsistent, limiting its reach within the platform’s professional audience. The About section is welldeveloped, featuring a detailed bio, a direct link to the City’s website and key information such as company size. However, the City’s posting strategy is minimal, focusing mainly on job listings.

The top organic performing posts from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025, include:
• Senior Management Analyst job posting, posted in October 2024, with 18 engagements and 4 reshares.
• Water Systems Superintendent job posting, in October 2024, with 10 engagements and 1 reshare. • Planning intern job posting, in March 2024, with 8 engagements and 3 reshares.

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38 These top-performing posts indicate that job opportunities with the City generate a solid response, however, job postings are currently the only type of content shared, thus no conclusion can be made about what kind of posting is most effective for this platform, aside from a single announcement about Founder’s Day for the 60th Anniversary Celebration, which received 8 engagements and 2 reshares.

Figure 35 – Lomita LinkedIn Top Posts from February 1, 2024– January 31, 2025.

YouTube
Of Lomita’s six main social media sites, the City’s YouTube channel has 70 subscribers. Lomita has uploaded 43 videos to its YouTube channel, which have a combined total of 4,265 video views. From February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, Lomita’s channel received 1,298 views across all videos. The City published 13 videos in this time period, with the most watched videos being:

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39 • “City of Lomita 60th Anniversary,” (about a 3-minute video posted on June 18, 2024, with 675 views).
o A fun video recapping the history of Lomita and announcing the 60th Anniversary yearlong celebration.
• “Lomita Live, Work & Play 2024,” (a 5-minute video posted on November 27, 2024, with 163 views).
o A narrated video showcasing life in Lomita—capturing what it’s like to live, work, and play in the City — while highlighting key features that make it known as the “Friendly City.”
• “Lomita Legends Ceremony,” (a 17-minute video posted on July 12, 2024, with 71 views). o A video honoring individuals in the community with a distinct and historical connection to Lomita to celebrate its 60th Anniversary.

In addition to “City of Lomita 60th Anniversary” and “Lomita Live, Work & Play 2024” another top overall most viewed video on the YouTube channel is the “Organics Recycling in Lomita,” (a 3-minute video posted on June 14, 2023, with 1,068 views). This narrated video educates the residents on the new SB 1383 recycling program throughout California.

Based on these top-performing videos, viewers are most interested in ways to celebrate the City and new City updates. These top videos highlight Lomita to showcase Lomita, its rich history and the residents.

Tripepi Smith helped the City establish its YouTube page in January 2020 as a centralized platform for hosting various video projects, including the “Live, Work & Play” series, “State of the City” addresses and more.

The City’s YouTube page is not organized by the most viewed videos and are not the first to show up when searching the City’s name on YouTube; the platform’s algorithm prioritizes recency when determining search results. Although the most-viewed videos have historically garnered significant attention, the platform is designed to highlight newer content. Within the last year, the City has primarily featured Commission Meetings with occasional promotional content for the City. However, posting remains inconsistent, limiting the platform’s potential reach.

Videos typically receive 10-60 views, with the most-watched video reaching 1,068 views. To enhance the City's online presence and engagement, implementing a more consistent upload schedule — with a goal of at least one video per month — is recommended. Additionally, incorporating more City highlights, community stories and event recaps could help attract a broader audience and drive greater engagement.

The City does not currently utilize the YouTube Shorts feature.

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40 Figure 36 – Lomita YouTube Posts from February 1, 2024– January 31, 2025.

X (formerly Twitter)
Of Lomita’s six main social media sites, the City’s X account has a following of 26 followers. The City of Lomita has not posted on X, despite the account being active since 2010, due to City staff being unable to access the account under the previous account email. Additionally, the account does not have a profile picture or a bio detailing City information or the social media policy.

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41 Observations & Recommendations
Observations
Observations are notable statements of fact or insights that Tripepi Smith has gleaned from its review of all City platforms, materials and interviews. These are simplified points from all the content previously shared that both drive our viewpoints of communications in Lomita and inform our recommendations.

General
• The City has an informal communications team of three individuals and works with Tripepi Smith to assist with outreach.
• Together, the Communications team and Tripepi Smith offer a comprehensive suite of services, including website content management, social media management, newsletter development and distribution, graphic design, writing, media relations, photography and videography. • The City has identified contacts with local organizations and community groups but does not regularly collaborate with the groups.
• The Communications team reaches out to Department heads to gather information from each Department to showcase in newsletters, social media and on the website. However, this process is not formalized.
• Tripepi Smith brings together leaders throughout the organization to reflect on communications wins and lessons learned picked up in the previous quarter, serving to create a plan for outreach in the coming quarters. This is an in-person bi-annual meeting with all department heads, as a means of synergizing communication efforts.

Social Media
• The City of Lomita maintains a presence on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, LinkedIn and Youtube. Among these, Nextdoor has the largest audience.

Lomita does have an X account, but it is not currently in use. • Recently, the City has switched to a set weekly posting schedule of about five posts a week. This typically includes upcoming event information, event recaps, public works related updates and general City announcements.
• The posting schedule is developed through collaboration between City staff and Tripepi Smith during bi-weekly check-in meetings. The team consults the communications calendar created during the quarterly communications meetings with Department heads to ensure content is based on all departments’ needs.
• The recently approved social media policy has been posted to the City’s website and social media accounts.
• The City posts natively to social media platforms, whereas Tripepi Smith uses Sprout Social for all postings besides Nextdoor. Sprout Social is a social media management tool that provides post scheduling capabilities, metrics tracking and social listening. • The City does not regularly collect, analyze or report on social media metrics. Tripepi Smith has the ability to produce dashboard reports via Sprout Social.

Platform Specific Observations
Facebook
• Facebook usage dominates on metrics and acts as the City’s primary channel for ongoing content distribution.
• Throughout interviews, staff noted that a significant number of residents rely on the Friendly City Facebook group for local news rather than the City’s official page. • The City’s Facebook page is not currently verified but does have authorization to run advertising that is considered “political” in nature.

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42 Instagram
• The City posts most frequently to Instagram, when combining social media posts and stories. • The City’s audience on Instagram tends to be younger, ranging from 25-44 years old, demonstrating a strong interest in community events and images that capture the community. • The Instagram account has experienced significant growth over the past year, gaining 517 new followers.
• The business account is not verified and does not have authorization to run advertising that is considered “political” in nature.
• The City’s Instagram highlights are out of date and not leveraged consistently.

Nextdoor
• This platform has the City's largest social media following and acts a vital channel for directly reaching residents, as the platform sends email notifications. However, inconsistent posting limits engagement opportunities. Tripepi Smith has observed that Nextdoor is the second most impactful platform for public agency communications after Facebook. • The bio is not fully up to date with essential City information, such as linking to the website, City Hall address and linking to other City owned social media pages. • Currently, the City does not actively target specific neighborhoods or districts in its outreach.

LinkedIn
• The City has a platform presence but does not actively leverage LinkedIn. Expanding LinkedIn use could broaden professional engagement with Lomita.
• Posts are sporadic and only focus on job postings within the City.

YouTube
• The City has a small subscriber base and video content is posted inconsistently. • The videos with the highest views showcase and promote the City (e.g. 60th Anniversary and Live, Work and Play videos), with the top two being created by Tripepi Smith.

X (Twitter)
• The City does not currently use X, which limits real-time engagement opportunities. • The City’s X account does not have a profile picture or bio leading to City information or Lomita’s social media policy.

Website (LomitaCity.com)
• Users visiting the City’s main webpage primarily focus on City events, recreation facilities and reviewing Agendas and Minutes.
• The webpage is mobile-friendly, ensuring easy access for all users. • The City primarily updates the website amongst internal staff, outsourcing select additional updates to Tripepi Smith as-needed.
o Departments will email the senior management analyst, the management assistant or administrative analyst with website update requests. Depending on capacity, time commitment and task difficulty, staff will either handle these requests internally or tap Tripepi Smith.
• Interviews with City staff indicate that the website is the City’s most comprehensive informational hub but is often not leveraged often enough (e.g. directing residents to the website). • A more structured internal approach to website updates could enhance usability and ensure information is up to date.
• The City has a Privacy Policy, but it is not linked in a visible or accessible location. • The City does not have an ADA compliance policy.
• The webpage uses Userway, a widget that increases user accessibility. • The City currently utilizes an AI search function to increase usability and speed of finding searched items.

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43 Website (LomitaWater.com)
• Users visiting the City’s water website primarily focus on reviewing water rates and water quality reports.
• The website is mobile-friendly, ensuring easy access for all users. • A more structured internal approach to website updates could enhance usability and ensure information is up to date.
• The Privacy Policy is linked in the footer.
• The City does not have an ADA compliance policy.

Newsletters and Bill Inserts
• City staff noted that Mailchimp is primarily used for distributing the biweekly e-newsletter. • While the e-newsletter is opt-in only, the quarterly print newsletter reaches all households. In interviews, staff noted that residents appreciate receiving physical copies. • E-newsletters are not ADA-compliant and tend to be quite lengthy, which could lead to residents quickly scrolling through rather than reading each section. • Print newsletters are well-organized, include calls-to-action and provide a good amount of information for the upcoming quarter.
• Water Bill Inserts are mailed every other month and provide timely information in a clear and easyto-understand format.

Recommendations
Based on the observations above, Tripepi Smith offers the following recommendations to enhance the City of Lomita’s approach to communications and community engagement. Each general recommendation includes action steps designed to help improve the organization, execution and impact of Lomita’s community engagement efforts.

Enhance Cross-Departmental Collaboration
As a full-service City, Lomita has a wide range of communication opportunities on any given day. To ensure the City is well equipped to share consistent updates related to City programs and projects, the City would benefit from stronger inter-departmental collaboration and planning with staff involved in communications and Tripepi Smith.

Likewise, while aforementioned staff members play a key role in executing the City’s communications work, the City may consider forming an official Communications department or division, further solidifying responsibilities and expectations related to outreach.

In addition to the bi-annual communication meetings with Tripepi Smith, the City may consider implementing shorter, monthly department head meetings as an additional opportunity to align efforts across teams.

Community Collaboration
To enhance collaborative efforts with prominent community groups, the City has an opportunity to strengthen existing relationships with local organizations, neighborhood associations and businesses.

Establishing a structured outreach plan will help maintain a two-way dialogue with community leaders, where the City can proactively solicit feedback and updates from a diverse sect of the Lomita population.

Tripepi Smith recommends creating an outreach list of community groups and designating a point of contact at the City to facilitate outreach on a monthly or quarterly basis. Depending on the size and influence of the aforementioned groups, the City may consider setting up standing meetings with designated points of contact for regular updates and collaborative opportunities on events and initiatives. Growing these Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *164
44 professional relationships will increase the likelihood of community group leaders sharing City communications with their associated networks, further maximizing the distribution impact of Lomita’s messaging.

Social Media Strategy
Create a Structured Social Media Schedule
To strengthen the City’s digital presence, the City could create a content calendar for social media by leveraging the communications calendar filled out during communications meetings. This would also be an apt time to define high-priority messaging and allocate paid advertising budgets for events or initiatives with a clear call-to-action (e.g. completing a survey, providing feedback on a project, signing up or attending an event).

Additionally, conducting monthly analytics reviews ––such as through a metrics dashboard created by Tripepi Smith–– will help the City to refine strategy for each platform based on engagement trends and topperforming posts. The City may also consider refining content strategy across platforms with consideration for audience and platform characteristics, such as LinkedIn or Nextdoor.

Increase Video & Reels Content
Increasing the generation of video content should also be a priority for the City, as they typically generate higher engagement compared to static posts.

Content for Instagram Reels should be shot in portrait orientation. To increase engagement rates, the City may consider creating shorter video previews (10-15 seconds), which will link out to a longer-form video on YouTube, for example. Video content on Instagram should focus on highlighting familiar faces and places in the community, such as event previews, behind-the-scenes glimpses of City operations or features highlighting City employees and prominent community members/businesses.

Content for YouTube should be shot in landscape orientation and focus on long-form topics. This might include full interviews with City employees or community members, event recaps, historical information about the City or showcasing in-progress or completed public works projects, for example.

These dynamic and visually engaging formats will help bring City initiatives to life and foster a stronger connection with residents.

Invest in Digital Advertising
Investing in social media advertising will further amplify key messaging. Allocating a set budget for boosted posts will expand the reach of important announcements and initiatives, ensuring content is seen by a larger swath of Lomita. Strategic promotion of high-impact content will maximize visibility and enhance real-life engagement with the City.

Likewise, the City may consider leveraging boosted social media content to Google Ads, implementing display or search ads for high-priority topics. Google Ads can help the City reach more residents who aren’t using social media; the platform also provides more detailed audience targeting capabilities. If the City is creating video content with a call-to-action, Google Ads also allows users to place advertisements on YouTube.

Verify all Social Media Platforms
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45 receiving accurate and official information, reducing the risk of misinformation from unofficial sources.

Additionally, a verified badge can enhance engagement by encouraging more users to interact with posts, knowing they come from a reliable source. In particular, the City should explore verification on Instagram and Facebook. While YouTube also provides verification, pages must have at least 100,000 followers to apply. Verification can be purchased on X for $84 per year.

Regularly Post E-Newsletter Items
To maximize exposure to important information and upcoming events, the City should share e-newsletter content on all social media platforms. This approach will increase visibility and boost resident engagement.

Furthermore, the City should include a link to the e-newsletter for additional information. This will encourage more residents to sign up, resulting in greater engagement with the newsletter.

Platform-Specific Recommendations
Each social media platform plays a unique role in reaching different segments of the community, and optimizing their use will strengthen overall engagement.

Facebook
• Engagement can be enhanced by implementing a structured posting schedule, maintaining a consistent number of posts each week to share timely and engaging information, and further identifying content suitable for paid promotion.
• In the City’s bio, it is also important to include the City Hall address for residents to easily identify an on-site visit.
• Enabling Facebook Response Assistant would allow the City to send an automatic response to any direct messages received, such as: “Thank you for messaging the City of Lomita. A representative will respond to your inquiry shortly.” Contingent on staff capacity and the designated point-ofcontact, the City could also add a timeframe for responses, such as 48 hours. This will provide the community with the comfort that their message is being reviewed by City staff, while providing clear expectations for transparency.
• Given that Facebook remains the most widely used social media platform in the U.S., increasing the frequency of posts and maintaining consistency should be a priority to maximize engagement. • To maximize engagement, the City should continue prioritizing event promotions, community highlights and interactive content that encourages resident participation. • To further enhance accessibility for residents, adding the full City Hall address would be valuable.

To enhance cross-platform visibility, it is recommended that the City add links to its other social media accounts. Additionally, the page currently lacks a call-to-action button — adding a “Contact Us” button could make it easier for residents to reach out.

Instagram
• Maintaining a strong focus on community event-related posts will help connect with a younger demographic.
• To enhance usability, general categories should be added to Instagram highlights with clearly labeled covers, making it easier for users to navigate and find relevant information (e.g. Events, Meetings, Initiatives).
• Regularly updating the City’s LinkTree on a weekly basis with the most recent links featured in posts will ensure seamless access to key resources. It would also be beneficial to identify the most crucial links to remain constant in the City’s LinkTree (e.g. City calendar, City Council page, etc.) • The City should also further leverage Instagram stories. The City should consider posting unique content to stories (e.g. Day in the life from a City staff member), as well as resharing the City’s feed posts to maximize visibility. When applicable, the City should also reshare content from partner agencies to the Instagram story for timely messaging.

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46 • As Instagram recently updated dimensions for how posts are displayed on user pages, the City should aim to format media as follows: 1080x1350 pixel image (4:5 aspect ratio) for a portrait or vertical format, or 1080x566 pixels (1.91:1 aspect ratio) for a landscape format. Instagram's grid now displays posts in a 3:4 ratio.
• As previously mentioned, Instagram Reels are an area of expansion for the City. In particular, the City can create Reels content by using phone cameras, making this a more accessible means of video creation.
• Leveraging LinkTree more effectively would allow followers easier access to links shared in post captions.
• Incorporating more reels, which are prioritized by the Instagram algorithm, would make the City’s Instagram page more dynamic, engaging and likely to reach a wider audience.

Nextdoor
• Given the City’s large audience, Nextdoor should be used consistently for all important City announcements. Ensuring that more updates are posted on Nextdoor will maximize visibility among residents, as these posts are sent directly to users' email addresses. • The platform profile should be fully optimized, with a complete and informative page bio to establish credibility.
• The City may consider leveraging the neighborhood targeting feature for certain types of communications, such as construction impacts.
• To maximize LinkedIn’s potential, the City could enhance its presence by posting more consistently and diversifying content to include city achievements, employee spotlights and upcoming events, fostering greater engagement with professionals and job seekers alike.

YouTube
• This platform presents an opportunity to further showcase Lomita through long-form video content.

The City should aim to increase the frequency of video uploads, different from City Council meetings, to at least once a month.
• As the City expands video content, the channel should be promoted across other social media platforms, including previews of long-form videos on YouTube. • Video content should highlight the City's unique attributes and community, making the page a valuable resource for existing residents to learn more about their City while attracting potential visitors, new residents and businesses. The City may consider further leveraging Tripepi Smith for professionally shot and edited videos.

LinkedIn
• The City should expand content beyond job postings to include updates on City initiatives, employee spotlights and community partnerships.
• Likewise, the City should increase tagging of relevant partner and employee pages to maximize organic impressions.
• To foster further engagement with the City’s LinkedIn page, the City’s leadership team should create personal profiles and add Lomita as their workplace, encouraging the rest of City staff to do the same. Once staff are engaged with the City on LinkedIn, encourage engagement with the City’s posts.

X
• The City should consider following the same posting schedule as Facebook and Instagram on this platform to further expand reach.
• Short form updates and timely content performs the best on this platform, such as traffic or construction notifications, or information on incoming storms.

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47 • If the City has a presence on X, it will also further enable the City’s social listening and ability to engage in broader community conversations.
• The City should make their City logo the profile picture. • The City should add relevant City information, including a short bio about the account, a link to Lomita’s website and a link to Lomita’s social media policy, in the biography section.

Website (LomitaCity.com)
Establish Clear Website Processes
To ensure the City’s website remains up-to-date and that website requests are processed in a timely manner, the City should consider establishing a formalized process for website updates. This would mean designating one or more staff members as webmasters, denoting which staff member handles updates for different sections of the website. To help organize the receipt of website update requests, the City may consider creating a ticketing system for internal use, either by embedding this form onto the City’s intranet or creating a password-protected page on the City website for staff to submit requests. This will better enable information gathering and tracking the status of updates.

Likewise, continuing to leverage Tripepi Smith for larger-scale updates — such as page redesigns or page creations — will help keep the website a dynamic and engaging resource.

Implement a Monthly Review Process
Lomita should strongly consider establishing a monthly review process for department pages. This scheduled time will encourage departments to regularly assess and update their respective sections of the website, ensuring that information remains current and reducing the need for urgent updates due to outdated content. To help integrate this process into the regular workflow, departments may consider assigning specific subpages to the respective staff members as subject-matter experts, lessening the burden on one specific employee to keep track of all content. For projects with ongoing updates, departments may consider creating a spreadsheet to organize status and ensure synergy across the team for timely website updates.

Regularly Analyze Website Metrics
Lomita should establish a monthly process for analyzing and comparing website metrics. This process should include examining key data such as page views and the number of visitors. When analyzing this data, it is essential to compare the metrics to those from the previous month and the same month in the previous year to identify any fluctuations. Additionally, the City should track how many individuals follow links from social media to specific pages, as this can indicate resident interest and guide the City in future content creation.

Ensure ADA Compliance
When reviewing and updating the website, Tripepi Smith strongly recommends ensuring that all website content is ADA-compliant. This will enhance accessibility for every member of the community. The most common issue for non-compliance is not including alt-text for flyers. Leveraging the Userway tool installed on the City’s website will provide feedback on ADA status for real-time updates.

To be compliant, Lomita should create an ADA notice policy and link it in the website footer to ensure easy access. The policy should also outline non-communications related ADA matters.

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48 Increase Visibility of Privacy Policy
Tripepi Smith recommends placing the Privacy Policy page in an easy-to-access location, such as the website footer.

Finish Setting Up Google Analytics
The City should consider setting up Google Analytics as much as possible to get the most out of the tool and have maximum data available to analyze. This includes setting up the site search to collect user information about what users are searching for on the site.

Consistently Link to Lomita’s Website
To encourage increased website traffic and maximize the City’s most robust resource for residents, Lomita should direct community members to the website by consistently linking to relevant pages in any communication materials, including social media posts, newsletters and press releases.

Website (LomitaWater.com)
Finish Setting Up Google Analytics
The City should consider setting up Google Analytics as much as possible to get the most out of the tool and have maximum data available to analyze. This includes setting up the site search to collect user information about what users are searching for on the site.

Update the Image Slider on the Homepage
Two of the five images in the image slider are outdated or have broken links, decreasing the site’s usability.

The City should update the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report to the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report.

This should be a yearly update as the new report is released to ensure the site is up to date.

Additionally, the slide about the Hi-Shear Site Investigation sends users to a broken link. The City should update the link to the proper page or remove the slide.

To increase readability, Tripepi Smith recommends slowing down the transition pace for the slides.

Currently, the images move too quickly to read the full information on each slide.

Additionally, the City leverages the Userway tool on the primary website. To increase acessibility for all users, Tripepi Smith recommends utilizing the Userway tool on the Lomita Water website as well. Once installed, this tool will provide feedback on ADA status for real-time updates.

To be fully compliant, Lomita should create an ADA notice policy and link it in the website footer to ensure easy access. The policy should also outline non-communications related ADA matters.

Likewise, the City may consider implementing a quarterly ADA compliance check and remediation. The Userway tool can scan the website to assess compliance issues. Dedicating a staff member to implement these updates will be key to maintaining ongoing compliance. Likewise, when updating the website, users should be well-versed in ADA requirements, which will lessen the need for retroactive updates Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *169
49 Newsletters and Bill Inserts
Expand Mailchimp Usage
Email notifications are a cost-effective tool for local government organizations to directly communicate with residents, businesses and other key stakeholders. Many cities have a variety of dedicated email lists that residents can subscribe to for consistent updates. To take advantage of this tool, Lomita should expand MailChimp usage beyond the biweekly newsletter to include:
• Public Works Updates: Provide residents with ongoing alerts about updates with the City CIPs. • Special Announcements: Deliver timely alerts about major City developments. • Event Notifications: Reinforce community participation in Recreation events through targeted messaging.
• City Council Notifications: Signal when City Council agendas are posted, or if meetings change or become canceled.

Once the City establishes more specific email segments, a custom sign-up form should be updated on the website.

Conduct Opt-In Campaigns
The City of Lomita should consider conducting regular opt-in campaigns to increase e-newsletter subscriptions and reach a wider audience. Other cities have gained more subscribers through these campaigns by holding raffles to win City-branded merch or investing in paid advertising to boost their messaging. Likewise, the City could consider taking out an ad in a local newspaper to advertise the City’s e-newsletter and other notifications.

Optimize Formatting for E-Newsletters
While the e-newsletter has a decent number of subscribers, the length can make it difficult to read in its entirety. The City should consider reorganizing the biweekly newsletter to focus on timely and important information. Articles should be concise, ideally no longer than two paragraphs, linking to Lomita’s website for further details.

Additionally, the City should present upcoming events in a list format instead of relying on flyers with inconsistent branding that are not ADA-compliant. A simple event list will be easier to scan, and residents who want more information can click the corresponding link to access additional details on Lomita’s website.

Increase Accessibility in Printed Newsletters
While the printed newsletters regularly utilize QR codes, the City should also include URLs in its design in addition to the QR code so individuals without access to smartphones can still access the webpage with additional information or event sign-ups.

Rebrand Printed Newsletter
The current printed newsletter has a distinct identity that does not align with the City’s branding. Lomita should consider rebranding the printed newsletter to ensure it integrates seamlessly with the City’s current branding and other marketing materials, such as social media posts, the e-newsletter and the website. This rebranding should include the use of specific colors and fonts, as well as the inclusion of Lomita’s logo.

Regularly Gather Information from Departments
To create a more effective e-newsletter and a quarterly newsletter that features relevant information from all City departments, Lomita should leverage a communications calendar to track stories. Ideally, staff should receive this call for content two months before the quarterly newsletter's print deadline. Additionally, the Senior Management Analyst should obtain regular updates from each department to proactively include in the bi-weekly newsletter.

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50 Conclusion
It is Tripepi Smith’s hope that this Platforms Review report provides a steppingstone for establishing policies and best practices that empower Lomita to better communicate its story to residents, businesses and visitors.

As the City looks to increase public trust and encourage participation in civic processes, planning ahead to execute proactive messaging and leveraging existing tools will be critical solutions. Standardizing departmental processes related to communications will boost Lomita’s ability to build a cohesive operation, creating more bandwidth to expand efforts and position Lomita in a positive light.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide the City of Lomita with a comprehensive review of its communication infrastructure and practices. In combination with the efforts of City staff, Tripepi Smith will continue to provide guidance on short and long-term strategy, with the hopes of inspiring those involved in City communications to embrace strategic planning for outreach efforts.

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51 Appendix A – Interview Participants
Name Position
Juan Ibarra Senior Management Analyst
Janpier (JP) Adamzadeh Management Assistant
Emma Kelley Parks and Recreation Director
Lina Hernandez Assistant City Manager
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52 Appendix B – Policies
City of Lomita – Social Media Policy
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54 City of Lomita – LomitaCity.com Privacy Policy
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55 City of Lomita – LomitaWater.com Privacy Policy
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Adrian Fernandez, Community and Economic Development Director
Bryan Martinez, Associate Planner
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 83039 and Site Plan Review No. 1222 for the Creation of Two Lots from One Existing Legal Lot and Construction of a Single-Family Residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit on Each Resultant Lot Located at 25307 Oak Street in the Residential Single-Family (R-1) Zone

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-31 approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (VTPM) No. 83039 and Site Plan Review (SPR) No. 1222 to subdivide a 19,148 square foot, singlefamily residential lot into two lots and to construct a 2,908 square foot, two-story, singlefamily residence and 1,000 square foot, single-story, detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on each resultant lot; and, find that the project is categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

BACKGROUND
On October 11, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the project and made a recommendation to the City Council to approve VTPM No. 83039.

Subsequently, on December 7, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-42 approving the proposed VTPM subject to the conditions of approval in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2021-17. Condition No. 2 stated that the approval shall automatically become null and void after 24 months from the date of issuance unless extended. The City Council granted a one-year time extension, and the application expired on the extended date of December 7, 2024. The applicant failed to submit a second time extension request to further extend the approval.

CITY OF LOMITA

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 9a
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2 At the time of the application expiration, the final parcel map was under review and a few minor incomplete items remain outstanding. The applicant demolished the original residence which was a condition of approval to the final map. The original application excluded the development of the resultant lots. The development of the resultant lots was expected to be processed separately. However, future development associated with a vesting map is customarily considered concurrently with the vesting map. The subject application includes both the vesting map and proposed development.

DISCUSSION
On May 29, 2025, the developer, Mr. Ryan Baksh, submitted a new application to reinstate the previously approved VTPM. However, at this time, the new application includes the proposed development. On July 14, 2025, the Planning Commission considered the new application. The Commission adopted Resolution No. 2025-04 recommending that the City Council approve VTPM No. 83039 and SPR No. 1222, subject to the conditions of approval.

The proposed VTPM is identical to the previously approved VTPM. The VTPM would subdivide an existing 19,148 square foot lot into two. The developer proposes to develop each resultant lot with a 2,908 square foot, two-story, single-family residence and a 1,000 square foot, detached ADU. The project plans depict 1,200 square foot ADUs. Condition No. 11 was added for the applicant to revise the proposed ADUs not to exceed 1,000 square feet which would make the ADUs consistent with the maximum allowable square footage for ADUs. Additionally, Condition No. 12 was added to require the developer to record a covenant agreement requiring a reciprocal access easement for a shared driveway to be recorded at the time the resultant lots are not commonly owned. This shared driveway is required to comply with fire department access.

Analysis
The General Plan designation for the subject property is Low-Density Residential. The Low-Density Residential designation “applies to areas of the City which are developed with single-family residential uses” and prescribes a density not to exceed 10.89 units per acre. The lots have been designed in compliance with lot size requirements and can therefore accommodate single-family residences as envisioned by the General Plan. The applicant proposes to develop each resultant lot with a 2,908 square foot, two-story, single-family residence and a 1,000 square foot ADU.

The zoning designation for the subject property is R-1. The R-1 Zone is established to create single-family dwelling areas with minimum lot areas of 5,000 square feet and lots with a minimum frontages of 50 feet. Lot 1 is proposed as 9,572 gross square feet with a street frontage of 52.81 feet and Lot 2 is proposed as 9,574 gross square feet with a street frontage of 52.82 feet. Both resultant lots are consistent with the minimum standards established by the R-1 zoning district. VTPM No. 83039 complies with all General Plan and municipal code requirements. The project site is adequate in size, shape, topography, location, and other factors to accommodate the proposed two singleTuesday, August 19, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *179 3 family lots. In addition to the Planning Division’s review, the VTPM was reviewed by the City of Lomita’s Public Works Department and the City’s land development engineer consultants.

Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-04 (Attachment 2), contains all conditions proposed by reviewing agencies and City departments.

Environmental Exemption
The project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19, Section 15315 – Minor Subdivision of Lands. Specifically, the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential use into four or fewer parcels may be considered exempt so long as the proposal is compliant with the General Plan and zoning, and all service and access to the parcels is available. Additionally, pursuant to Section 15303(a) – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures of the CEQA Guidelines, the construction of one single-family residence or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone may be considered exempt from CEQA review. The parcel does not have a slope in excess of 20 percent, and the parcel was not involved in a previous division within the past two years. The proposed project complies with all the criteria for exemption.

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.

OPTIONS

1. Approve recommended action.

2. Deny the Resolution.

3. Provide staff alternative direction.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Resolution

2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2025-04

3. Notice of Exemption

4. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 83039

5. Lot 1 - Project Plans

6. Lot 2 - Project Plans
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4 Approved by:
______________________
Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
Reviewed by:

. .
_______________________
Adrian Fernandez
Community and Economic Development Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-31

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
83039 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 1222 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF

ONE LOT INTO TWO AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY

RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ON EACH
RESULTANT LOT LOCATED AT 25307 OAK STREET IN THE

RESIDENTIAL-FAMILY ZONE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals.

A. On December 7, 2021, the City Council of the City of Lomita considered an application for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (VTPM) No. 83039 to subdivide an existing 19,148 square-foot, single-family residential lot into two 9,310 square-foot lots. Ryan Baksh, 904 Silver Spur Road #454, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 filed the application (“Applicant”).

B. On December 7, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-42 approving VTPM No. 83039, subject to the conditions of approval in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2021-17.

C. On December 19, 2023, the City Council granted a one-year extension to VTPM No. 83039. The VTPM was set to expire on December 7, 2024. No extension was subsequently submitted and therefore, the application expired.

D. On May 29, 2025, Mr. Baksh submitted a new application for the previously approved VTPM and Site Plan Review (SPR) No. 1222 for the construction of a 2,908 square-foot, two-story, single-family residence and 1,000 square foot, single-story, detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on each newly created lot.

E. On July,14, 2025, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2025-04, recommending the City Council approves VTPM No. 83039 and SPR No. 1222, subject to conditions of approval.

F. Vesting Tentative Map No. 83039 has been reviewed by the City’s Public Works Department and the City’s consulting engineers (Transtech Engineers). The recommended conditions of approval from these specialists were added to the resolution.

Section 2. Findings.

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