1 MINUTES OF THE
LOi'ITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025
OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Waronek at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Councilmember Uphoff led the salute to the flag
c. lnvocation
Councilmember Waite gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
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STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Vialpando, Assistant City Attorney Ornelas, Assistant City Manager Hernandez, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, Associate Planner Martinez, Senior Management Analyst lbana, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
None scheduled
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Mayor Pro Tem Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve the agenda.
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4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waronek announced the time for oral communications.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, shared concerns about coyotes in the area, and expressed appreciation for living in a small city where staff is so responsive.
As there were no further requests to speak, Mayor Waronek closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL
Councilmember Waite reported on the following:
. August 7 - CSUDH Political Science Students Visited City Hall . August 7 - Cal Cities L.A. County Division Annual lnstallation Dinner . August 11 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Steering Committee Meeting
. August 12 - L.A. County Local Govemmental Services Commission Meeting Councilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
. August 7 - Cal Cities L.A. County Division Annual Installation Dinner . August 13 - Cal Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Roundtable . August 13 - California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Legislative Commiftee Meeting . August 14 - SBCCOG Legislative Briefing
. He stated that the City will soon be submitting a Request for lnformation (RFl) to the U.S.
Department of Transportation related to transportation infrastructure funding.
Councilmember Gazeley reported on the following:
. August 7 - Cal Cities L.A. County Division Annual lnstallation Dinner . August 1 1 - Street lmprovement Ad Hoc Committee Meeting . August 15 - Annual Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Lomita Fire and Sheriff Stations
. He commented on the local coyote problem. City Manager Vialpando stated that staff is researching the mafter and will soon report back to Council on program options.
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa reported on the following:
. August 7 - Cal Cities L.A. County Division Annual lnstallation Dinner . August 8 - Lomita Boulevard Medians Ad Hoc Committee Meeting . August 11 - Street lmprovement Ad Hoc Committee Meeting . August 12 - State of the City Planning Meeting
. August 15 - Annual Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Lomita Fire and Sheriff Stations
Mayor Waronek reported on the following:
. August 6 - CCCA Executive Board Meeting
. August '11
- Southern California Association of Governments Selfies Day . August 12 - State of the City Planning Meeting
. Recent Community's Child Backpack Giveaway
. August 13 - California Joint Powers lnsurance Authority (JPIA) Trust Fund Meeting . August 14 - Lomita Sheriffls Station Foundation Board Meeting . August 15 - Annual Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Lomita Fire and Sheriff Stations
. August 18-19 - California JPIA Newly Elected Officials Academy
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. August 19 - South Bay Mayors Reception
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando outlined the purposes of the newly formed Street lmprovement and Lomita Boulevard Medians Ad Hoc Committees. He stated that updates on the following will be presented to the Council at upcoming meetings:
. Navy Fields
. Red Trolley Car
. Coyotes
o Graffiti Abatement and a $500 Reward for Reporting and Anest He also announced an upcoming Concert on the Lawn and the final Movies Under the Stars event for the summer.
7. CONSENTAGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda ltems 7a-7h be approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, to approve consent items 7a-7h.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and That They be Read in Title Only RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve motion
b. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. c. June and July 2025 Treasury and lnvestment Report
RECOUtttENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Treasury and lnvestment Report. d. All Departments Monthly Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the monthly report. e. Purchase and Rental of Holiday Tree Lighting Decorations, lnstallation, and Storage RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the procurement of approximately 2,000 multicolor Cg LED lights,1O-inch LED spheres, sMM 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 $35,160.42.
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f. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 875 Approving the City's Participation in the Policies and Procedures Under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA) and Approving Amendments to the Lomita Municipal Code for the Purpose of Adopting the UPCCAA. Resolution No. 2025-29 RECOMfTIENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 875, an Ordinance subjecting the City to the policies and procedures under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA) and approving amendments to the Lomita Municipal Code for the purpose of adopting the UPCCAA; and, Adopt Resolution No. 2025-29, directing the City Manager or designee to notify the State Controller of the City's election to be subjected to the UPCCAA.
ORDINANCE NO. 875 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2-6.24 TO CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE II OF
THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
UNOER THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNT ACT (SECTTON 22OOO ET SEQ. OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE) RESOLUTION NO. 202$,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 Safely Supervisor and set the salary schedule at 34; and approve the Communily Safety Supervisor and Assistant Public Works Director class specifications.
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 lnternational RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement No. 2021-28 with Michael Baker lnternational for Fiscal Years 202$2O25 and 2025-2026 in an annual amount not to exceed $100,175.
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. CITY OF LOMITA COM]UUNICATIONS PLATFORMS ASSESSMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the City of Lomita Communications Platform Assessment prepared by the City's communications consultant Tripepi Smith.
Assistant City Manager Hernandez introduced Sara Madsen, Director, Tripepi Smith, who presented the assessment per the staff report. Her recommendations included:
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1 . Enhance cross-departmental and community collaboration.
2. Create a structured social media schedule with increased video and reels content, invest in digital advertising, verify all social media platforms, and other platform specifi c recommendations.
3. Establish clear website processes for www. LomitaCitv.com and www.LomitaWater.com, implement a monthly review process, regular analysis of website metrics, ensure American With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and consistent linking to Lomita's website from all communication materials.
4. Expand email notifications and conduct regular opt-in campaigns to increase e-newsletter subscriptions and reach a wider audience.
5. Optimize formatting the e-newsletter, increase accessibility in printed newsletters, and rebrand the printed newsletler lo ensure it integrates with the City's cunent branding and marketing materials.
Brief discussion took place relative to weak content vs. strong comment, outdated website content, Al uses for city government communicdrtions, and featuring more graphics and less text on the City's website.
As there was no further Council discussion, Mayor Waronek invited public comment George Kivett, Lomita resident, shared suggestions on ways to improve the City's website.
As there were no further requests to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek invited further Council discussion.
Brief discussion took place relative to the utilization of X (formerly Twitter), and expanding who can contribute to the website.
b. CITY OF LOMITA MOBILE APP PRESENTATION AND DEMONSTRATION (no staff report)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: lnformation only
Senior Management Analyst lbarra introduced Kevin Strauss, Vice President of Regional Sales with GoGov (via Zoom), who presented the new City of Lomita mobile app. He outlined key features and benefits, including real time updates and alerts. The app should be up and running within four to five weeks.
Brief discussion was held relative to whether the app is GIS enabled for reporting potholes and other such problems, and for use during an emergency, and possible names for the app.
During discussion, Councilmember Gazeley lefl the dais and the room at 7:08 p.m., and retumed to the dais at 7:1 0 p.m.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Waronek invited public comment, but there were no requests from the public to speak on this item.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. DISCUSSION ANO 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
RESIOENCE AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ON EACH RESULTANT LOT LOCATED AT 2s307 OAK STREET tN THE RESTDENTTAL STNGLE-FAM|LY (R-1) ZONE
RECOiIMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-31 approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (WPM) 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).
Associate Planner Martinez presented the staff report per the agenda material.
Brief discussion took place regarding whether the project is to be sold or used by the applicant, and parking designations.
It was noted that the three Councilmembers hearing this item had no ex parte communications to disclose.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Waronek opened the public hearing at 7'.26 p.m.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, spoke in favor of the project. He also offered his support for item 8b.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. and brought the item back for further discussion or a motion.
Councilmember Waite made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, to approve the recommended action, with the addition of the standard language at the end of the resolution title of "...and finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act," and a minor clarification of Condition 1 of the resolution adding the text in bold to the end, "The property shall be developed substantially as shown on the plans labeled Attachment 5 for Lot 1 and Attachment 6 for Lot 2 of the City Council Staff Report dated August 19, 2025."
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek NOES: None ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Councilmembers Uphoff and Waite
At 7:15 p.m., Councilmember Uphoff recused himself due to the proximity of his residence to the project site, and he left the dais and the room. At 7:19 p.m., Councilmember Gazeley recused himself for the same reason and left the dais and the room.
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Adopted the following titled resolution:
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
IO. ADJOURNTIENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waronek adjoumed the meeting at 7'.29 p.m. in memory of Clark Davis.
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