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. 2025-32
Next Ordinance No. 876
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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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Lomita City Council Meeting Agenda September 2, 2025
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
b. Flag Salute
c. Invocation – Mayor Waronek
d. Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PRESENTATIONS
• CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO LEMONADE DAY LEMMY
AWARD WINNERS
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-7g be approved. a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and That They be Read in Title Only.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve motion.
b. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 5, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
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Lomita City Council Meeting Agenda September 2, 2025
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Agreement with the Lew Edwards Group to provide Planning, Communication, and Engagement Services for Fiscal Sustainability Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Lew Edwards Group (LEG) to provide Planning, Communication, and Engagement Services for $6,750 per month for a total contract amount not to exceed $108,000. e. Agreement with FCG Consultants, Inc. for Phase 2 of the Zone G Street Reconstruction Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a Professional Services Agreement to FCG Consultants, Inc., for construction management, construction inspection, construction administration, and testing services for the Street Reconstruction Project Zone G Phase 2 in the amount of $217,854, plus a 15% contingency amount of $32,678 for unexpected costs, for a total amount not to exceed $250,532; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
f. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc. for Economic Development Consulting Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. g. Amendment to the Executive and Non-Represented/Confidential Compensation Plans RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-33 amending the City’s compensation plan for Non-Represented/Confidential employees as described; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-32 amending the City’s compensation plan for Executive employees as described.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-32 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 THROUGH 2027-28 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-25
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2028, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30 Tuesday, September 02, 2025, Reg CC Mtg. Page 3
Lomita City Council Meeting Agenda September 2, 2025
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. LOMITA SHERIFF’S STATION QUARTERLY CRIME REPORT (NO STAFF REPORT) Presented by Kimberly Guerrero, Lomita Sheriff’s Station Captain RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only.
b. RETAIL VOID ANALYSIS REPORT PRESENTED BY KEN HIRA, PRESIDENT
OF KOSMONT COMPANIES (NO STAFF REPORT)
Presented by Adrian Fernandez, Community and Economic Development Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only.
c. AGREEMENT WITH TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR COMMUNICATIONS
AND PUBLIC INFORMATION CONSULTING SERVICES
Presented by Lina Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates for Communications and Public Information Consulting Services for a three-year term of $147,710 for the first year, plus a one-time fee of $2,970 for redesign services, plus a 10% contingency of $15,068 for unexpected costs, for a total amount not to exceed $165,748 in year one; $179,220 plus a 10% contingency of $17,922 for unexpected costs for year two; and $184,597 plus a 10% contingency of $18,459 for unexpected costs in year three, for an amount not to exceed $197,142 and $203,056 for years two and three, respectively; and, appropriate an additional $80,000 from available General and Water Fund balances.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on September 16, 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/agendasminutes.
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Lomita City Council Meeting Agenda September 2, 2025
Date Posted: August 28, 2025
_______________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 5, 2025
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Waronek at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Councilmember Gazeley led the salute to the flag.
c. Invocation
Councilmember Uphoff gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Vialpando, Assistant City Attorney Ornelas, Assistant City Manager Hernandez, Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, Public Works Director Gonzalez, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations scheduled.
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Item No. 7b
Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 5, 2025
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waronek announced the time for oral communications.
Joe Bensoua, Lomita resident, commented on the bands the City hires to play at City events and expressed interest in the opportunity for his band to be considered.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, spoke about a commercial project in the works at Oak Street and Pacific Coast Highway, and about a dangerous e-bike rider whose bike was confiscated.
Adriana Fredrickson and Carrie, Lomita residents, commented on the presence of coyotes in the area and reported that her cat was killed by one right in front of her.
As there were no further requests to speak, Mayor Waronek closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL
Councilmember Waite reported on the following:
July 10 – South Bay Economic Roundtable
July 19 – Lemonade Day
July 31 – Metro K-Line Tour at LAX
August 5 – South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce Meeting Councilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
July 9 – California Contract Cities Association Legislative Committee Meeting July 12 – Sprinkles N Stuff Grand Opening
July 14 – South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Transportation Committee Meeting
July 14 – SBCCOG Steering Committee Meeting
July 16-18 – Various National League of Cities (NLC) Meetings July 19 – Lemonade Day
July 23 – Lomita Logo (at the center of the intersection of Narbonne and Lomita Boulevards) Ribbon Cutting
July 30 – NLC Federal Advocacy Meeting
Councilmember Gazeley reported on the following:
July 10 – L.A. County West Vector Control West Meeting
July 16 – L.A. County Sanitation District Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa reported on the following:
Recent Post-Founders Day Committee Meeting
July 12 – Sprinkles N Stuff Grand Opening
July 19 – Lemonade Day
July 23 – Lomita Logo (at the center of the intersection of Narbonne and Lomita Boulevards) Ribbon Cutting
July 30 – BizFed Reception at the South Bay Association of Realtors Meeting July 30 – Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer/Still Got It Fitness Ninth Anniversary Mayor Waronek reported on the following:
July 19 – Lemonade Day
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Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 5, 2025
July 23 – Lomita Logo (at the center of the intersection of Narbonne and Lomita Boulevards) Ribbon Cutting
July 23 – Annual California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board Meeting July 30 – L.A. County Quality and Productivity Commission Meeting July 30 – BizFed Reception at the South Bay Association of Realtors Meeting July 30 – Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer/Still Got It Fitness Ninth Anniversary He announced National Night Out This Evening
He announced the Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Lomita Fire and Lomita Sheriff’s Station, Hosted by the Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Club on August 15
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando announced National Night Out is taking place this evening. He also stated that the City is exploring implementing a speed humps program, and he outlined various projects in the works. He introduced Julio Gonzalez, the City’s new Associate Engineer.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-f be approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve items 7a-7f.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
a. Motion to Waive Full Reading of Ordinances and That They be Read in Title Only.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve motion.
b. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of May 20, 2025, June 3, 2025, June 17, 2025, and July 1, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. Authorization to Advertise Construction Bid Documents for the CIP Street Reconstruction Project Zone G - Phase 2
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the advertisement of construction bid documents for the City of Lomita CIP Street Reconstruction Project Zone G - Phase 2. e. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Lan Wan Enterprise for Information Technology (IT) Services
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Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 5, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Lan Wan Enterprise for IT Services for a three-year term of $186,000 for the first year, plus a one-time fee of $3,900 for the SharePoint implementation and a $10,000 contingency for unexpected costs, for a total amount not to exceed $199,900 in year one, and $186,000 for years two and three, plus a $10,000 contingency for unexpected costs, for an amount not to exceed $196,900 per year; and, appropriate an additional $55,000 from available the Water Fund and General Fund Available Balances. f. Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for the Narbonne South Water Main Replacement and Street Reconstruction Project, Project No. 374 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc., for construction management, construction inspection, construction administration, and testing services for the Narbonne South Water Main Replacement and Street Reconstruction Project in the amount of $336,776 plus an additional 15% contingency of $50,516, for a total contract amount not to exceed $387,292.
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
None scheduled.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. INTRODUCING ORDINANCE NO. 875 FOR FIRST READING CONSIDERING
SUBJECTING THE CITY TO THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT AND
CONSIDERATION OF MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE UPCCAA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 875 detailing the formation of Lomita Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Policies and Procedures and establishing alternative bidding procedures in accordance with provisions of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCAA); and schedule a second reading for August 19, 2025.
Public Works Director Gonzalez presented the staff report per the agenda material.
Brief Council discussion took place relative to maintaining controls while improving efficiency. This ordinance would allow the City to expedite certain projects and simplify the bid process for lower cost work.
As there was no further Council discussion, Mayor Waronek opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, commented that he was against the ordinance as proposes, as the project cost ceiling for the alternative bidding procedures is too high.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Waronek closed the public hearing at 6:43 p.m. and brought the item back for further discussion or a motion.
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Lomita City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 5, 2025
Assistant City Attorney Ornelas read the title of the ordinance to be introduced.
Councilmember Waite made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Introduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO 875 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2-6.24 TO CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE II OF
THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE INFORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNT ACT (SECTION 22000 ET SEQ. OF THE PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE)
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waronek adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
Adopted:
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CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA NO. 7.C.
September 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Administrative Services Department
DATE: September 2, 2025
SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER
PAYROLL REGISTER
September 2, 2025 TOTAL WARRANTS ISSUED: $812,671.24
Wires Transfers: 11403-11410
Prepay: 535338
Void: 535339-535500, 535510
Check Numbers: 535501-535662
Total Pages of Register: 18
August 22, 2025 TOTAL PAYROLL ISSUED: $152,528.41
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 8/20/2025 - 9/2/2025
Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 0180 - Administrative Services Co-op, Inc.
535501 09/02/2025 Administrative Services Co-op,…250706 DAR July 25 8,363.38 Vendor 0180 - Administrative Services Co-op, Inc. Total: 8,363.38 Vendor: 13491 - Adolfa Beckham
535502 09/02/2025 Adolfa Beckham 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 40.00 Vendor 13491 - Adolfa Beckham Total: 40.00
Vendor: 4015 - AFLAC
535503 09/02/2025 AFLAC 090179 Employee Life/Accidental Ben… 53.90 535503 09/02/2025 AFLAC 090179 Employee Life/Accidental Ben… 47.06 Vendor 4015 - AFLAC Total: 100.96
Vendor: 13483 - Alan Taylor
535504 09/02/2025 Alan Taylor 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 7.00 Vendor 13483 - Alan Taylor Total: 7.00
Vendor: 13451 - Alan Walker
535505 09/02/2025 Alan Walker 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 25.00 Vendor 13451 - Alan Walker Total: 25.00
Vendor: 7445 - All City Management Services, Inc.
535506 09/02/2025 All City Management Services, …102582 Crossing Guard Services 1,196.28 Vendor 7445 - All City Management Services, Inc. Total: 1,196.28 Vendor: 4060 - Allianz Life Insurance Co.
535507 09/02/2025 Allianz Life Insurance Co. August 25 Employee Life Insurance Augu… 53.00 Vendor 4060 - Allianz Life Insurance Co. Total: 53.00
Vendor: 0545 - Allied Waste Transfer Services (BFI Falcon TS) 535508 09/02/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023677 Dump Fee 217.53 535508 09/02/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023677 Dump Fee 122.15 535508 09/02/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023677 Dump Fee 122.15 535508 09/02/2025 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000023677 Dump Fee 164.90 Vendor 0545 - Allied Waste Transfer Services (BFI Falcon TS) Total: 626.73 Vendor: 12155 - Amazon Capital Services
535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 16L7-Y47P-MPXT Returning Freestanding Utility… -1,016.59 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 173K-T69N-CQHH California Qualified Applicator… 66.17 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 173K-T69N-CQHH Forest and Right-of-Way Pest … 109.93 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 17KL-4PGN-1JP9 Cloth Car Seat Cover 31.27 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1C1Q-V4TV-6J6V Picture Frame 8" X 10" 19.58 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1GDM-RX3D-K4XN Flying Insect Trap & Cartridge-… 22.17 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1JLG-KNDW-JW33 Lettering Decal Sticker 12.70 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1JPF-FGQ6-433X Wall Calendar 13.79 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1JPF-FGQ6-433X Logitech MK295 Wireless Mou… 35.07 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1JTR-CKWT-GKJH Wireless Optical Mouse -22.09 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1KW1-9CCM-CPRC Microfiber Cleaning Cloths 14.68 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1MRN-CPKY-96WR Lettering Decal Sticker 23.19 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1MRN-CPKY-96WR Lettering Decal Sticker 25.39 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1PXT-MK6D-YXDY Blue Ballpoint Pens 9.69 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1PXT-MK6D-YXDY Adhesive Magnetic Sheets 12"… 27.28 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1QH6-PQR1-JLYD Returning Wireless Keyboard -77.34 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1QML-QGCK-F1MV 150 Pieces 1/2" Grommet Tool… 19.90 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1QML-QGCK-F1MV Foam Antibacterial Hand Was… 480.65 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1QVL-LQPM-KPC3 Monitor Stand for Desk 43.75 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1TY1-XP6V-9YFM Photo Frames 35.34 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1VG1-4Y7C-CNND DVD Player 99.44 Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *12
Warrant Register Payment Dates: 8/20/2025 - 9/2/2025
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 535509 09/02/2025 Amazon Capital Services 1VG1-4Y7C-CNND DVD Player 32.92 Vendor 12155 - Amazon Capital Services Total: 6.89
Vendor: 13488 - Amelia Balagot
535511 09/02/2025 Amelia Balagot 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 5.00 Vendor 13488 - Amelia Balagot Total: 5.00
Vendor: 7408 - American Fidelity
11404 08/25/2025 American Fidelity D876175 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 770.46 11404 08/25/2025 American Fidelity D876175 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 40.68 11404 08/25/2025 American Fidelity D876175 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 67.80 11404 08/25/2025 American Fidelity D876175 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 108.00 11404 08/25/2025 American Fidelity D876175 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 234.12 11410 09/01/2025 American Fidelity 2524742A Employee Flexible Spending A… 799.99 Vendor 7408 - American Fidelity Total: 2,021.05
Vendor: 0285 - Amtech Elevator Services
535512 09/02/2025 Amtech Elevator Services 151402058476 Elevator Maintenance Septe… 689.37 Vendor 0285 - Amtech Elevator Services Total: 689.37
Vendor: 13475 - Amy Feller
535513 09/02/2025 Amy Feller 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 40.00 Vendor 13475 - Amy Feller Total: 40.00
Vendor: 13545 - Andres Gonzalez
535514 09/02/2025 Andres Gonzalez 082025 APWA Conference Expenses R… 247.50 Vendor 13545 - Andres Gonzalez Total: 247.50
Vendor: 12257 - Aramsco Inc.
535515 09/02/2025 Aramsco Inc. S7225782.001 No-Rinse Cleaner 1 Gal 57.64 535515 09/02/2025 Aramsco Inc. S7225782.001 Bath Tissue 96 Rolls per Case 65.54 535515 09/02/2025 Aramsco Inc. S7225782.001 Center Pull 600 Sheets, 6 Roll … 71.71 535515 09/02/2025 Aramsco Inc. S7225782.001 Can Liners, 36 X 58 100 Bags 72.17 535515 09/02/2025 Aramsco Inc. S7225782.001 Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner… 130.92 535515 09/02/2025 Aramsco Inc. S7225782.001 Bath Tissue 700ft 12 Rolls 327.72 535515 09/02/2025 Aramsco Inc. S7225782.001 Toilet Seat Covers 1/2 Fold 25… 131.39 535515 09/02/2025 Aramsco Inc. S7225782.001 Wiper Popup Box 118 Sheets-… 187.95 535515 09/02/2025 Aramsco Inc. S7225782.002 Recepticle Liners for Wall Disp… 53.73 Vendor 12257 - Aramsco Inc. Total: 1,098.77
Vendor: 12918 - Athens Services
535516 09/02/2025 Athens Services 081325 DQ Refuse Services Feb 25 Ch… -268.12 535516 09/02/2025 Athens Services 081325 DQ Refuse Services July 25 327.61 Vendor 12918 - Athens Services Total: 59.49
Vendor: 4105 - Banc of California
11406 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525A State Tax Withholdings Pay En… 8,056.62 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 19,191.02 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 2,995.76 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 34.08 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 306.14 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 103.95 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 188.22 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 52.77 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 92.69 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 343.48 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 147.83 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 130.75 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 187.72 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 316.06 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 159.32 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 24.59 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 57.55 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 8.97 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 8.72 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 3.79 Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *13
Warrant Register Payment Dates: 8/20/2025 - 9/2/2025
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 75.75 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 25.60 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 149.41 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 40.21 11407 08/21/2025 Banc of California PE081525 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 538.16 Vendor 4105 - Banc of California Total: 33,239.16
Vendor: 13504 - Barbara Boyles
535517 09/02/2025 Barbara Boyles 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 10.00 Vendor 13504 - Barbara Boyles Total: 10.00
Vendor: 13533 - Benjamin Su
535518 09/02/2025 Benjamin Su 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 18.00 Vendor 13533 - Benjamin Su Total: 18.00
Vendor: 13449 - Bette Vian
535519 09/02/2025 Bette Vian 081225 Dial-A-Ride Refund 7.00 Vendor 13449 - Bette Vian Total: 7.00
Vendor: 13386 - Blais & Associates, LLC
535520 09/02/2025 Blais & Associates, LLC BA_8977_2025 Grant Research and Support Ju… 1,740.00 Vendor 13386 - Blais & Associates, LLC Total: 1,740.00
Vendor: 12893 - BOA Architecture
535521 09/02/2025 BOA Architecture 23-3079-3 Tom Rico Center & RR Museu… 4,600.00 Vendor 12893 - BOA Architecture Total: 4,600.00
Vendor: 13467 - Bonnie Schottle
535522 09/02/2025 Bonnie Schottle 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 2.00 Vendor 13467 - Bonnie Schottle Total: 2.00
Vendor: 13474 - Brandy Barnes
535523 09/02/2025 Brandy Barnes 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 12.00 Vendor 13474 - Brandy Barnes Total: 12.00
Vendor: 12391 - Brishan Inc.
535524 09/02/2025 Brishan Inc. 0006003 Aquaphalt 4.0-Sales Tax 10.5… -10.98 535524 09/02/2025 Brishan Inc. 0006003 Aquaphalt 4.0, 3.5 Gal 4,853.16 Vendor 12391 - Brishan Inc. Total: 4,842.18
Vendor: 13452 - C James Wood
535525 09/02/2025 C James Wood 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 3.00 Vendor 13452 - C James Wood Total: 3.00
Vendor: 3168 - California Banner & Sign Co.
535526 09/02/2025 California Banner & Sign Co. 21143-1 Custom Sign 36" X 24" 142.35 Vendor 3168 - California Banner & Sign Co. Total: 142.35 Vendor: 6687 - Canon Financial Services, Inc.
535527 09/02/2025 Canon Financial Services, Inc. 41672422 Public Works & Recreation Co… 353.25 Vendor 6687 - Canon Financial Services, Inc. Total: 353.25 Vendor: 13485 - Cathy Rivera
535528 09/02/2025 Cathy Rivera 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 27.00 Vendor 13485 - Cathy Rivera Total: 27.00
Vendor: 13455 - Celia Davalos
535529 09/02/2025 Celia Davalos 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 13.00 Vendor 13455 - Celia Davalos Total: 13.00
Vendor: 4653 - Chinh Nguyen
535530 09/02/2025 Chinh Nguyen 081425 Reimbursement for Work Pan… 190.26 Vendor 4653 - Chinh Nguyen Total: 190.26
Vendor: 12726 - Christopher Moya
535531 09/02/2025 Christopher Moya 081225 Reimbursement for Work Pan… 275.00 Vendor 12726 - Christopher Moya Total: 275.00
Vendor: 13521 - Chun Na
535532 09/02/2025 Chun Na 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 56.00 Vendor 13521 - Chun Na Total: 56.00
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 6934 - Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. 535533 09/02/2025 Clinical Laboratory of San Ber… 2501305 Water Quality Report 4,025.00 Vendor 6934 - Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. Total: 4,025.00 Vendor: 4040 - Colonial Insurance Co.
11403 08/20/2025 Colonial Insurance Co. 0820413 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 418.77 11403 08/20/2025 Colonial Insurance Co. 0820413 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 220.87 11403 08/20/2025 Colonial Insurance Co. 0820413 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 73.62 11403 08/20/2025 Colonial Insurance Co. 0820413 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 97.04 Vendor 4040 - Colonial Insurance Co. Total: 810.30
Vendor: 13544 - Confidence Consulting
535534 09/02/2025 Confidence Consulting 182225 Leadership Profiles for 5 Depa… 12,500.00 Vendor 13544 - Confidence Consulting Total: 12,500.00
Vendor: 0915 - Copy Rite Printing
535535 09/02/2025 Copy Rite Printing 39943 Business Card-Z-Qazi 50.66 535535 09/02/2025 Copy Rite Printing 39983 Business Card-B. Martinez 50.66 535535 09/02/2025 Copy Rite Printing 39983 Business Card-J. Gonzales 50.66 Vendor 0915 - Copy Rite Printing Total: 151.98
Vendor: 12033 - Dacia Bello
535536 09/02/2025 Dacia Bello 2005011.001 Refund-Tom Rico Deposit 200.00 Vendor 12033 - Dacia Bello Total: 200.00
Vendor: 13492 - Daniel Vignoli
535537 09/02/2025 Daniel Vignoli 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 6.00 Vendor 13492 - Daniel Vignoli Total: 6.00
Vendor: 12704 - David Evans & Associates, Inc.
535538 09/02/2025 David Evans & Associates, Inc. 593911 Engineering Design-Street Rec… 2,190.00 Vendor 12704 - David Evans & Associates, Inc. Total: 2,190.00 Vendor: 12553 - David Huerta
535539 09/02/2025 David Huerta 082525 Reimbursement for Work Pan… 190.00 Vendor 12553 - David Huerta Total: 190.00
Vendor: 13528 - David Liu
535540 09/02/2025 David Liu 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 17.00 Vendor 13528 - David Liu Total: 17.00
Vendor: 13538 - Denise Ziello
535541 09/02/2025 Denise Ziello 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 10.00 Vendor 13538 - Denise Ziello Total: 10.00
Vendor: 12695 - Dennis Jeremica
535542 09/02/2025 Dennis Jeremica 2005023.001 Refund-Picnic Shelter Deposit 40.00 Vendor 12695 - Dennis Jeremica Total: 40.00
Vendor: 13548 - Dilcia Carias
535543 09/02/2025 Dilcia Carias 2005021.001 Refund-Picnic Shelter Deposit 40.00 Vendor 13548 - Dilcia Carias Total: 40.00
Vendor: 13446 - Drain Force Inc DBA Drain Force Plumbing 535544 09/02/2025 Drain Force Inc DBA Drain For… 3803 Restroom Sink-Remove Clogg… 245.00 Vendor 13446 - Drain Force Inc DBA Drain Force Plumbing Total: 245.00 Vendor: 13469 - Eilen Derenia
535545 09/02/2025 Eilen Derenia 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 33.00 Vendor 13469 - Eilen Derenia Total: 33.00
Vendor: 13517 - Elba Begovic
535546 09/02/2025 Elba Begovic 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 10.00 Vendor 13517 - Elba Begovic Total: 10.00
Vendor: 13513 - Elizabeth Emerson
535547 09/02/2025 Elizabeth Emerson 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 16.00 Vendor 13513 - Elizabeth Emerson Total: 16.00
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 13509 - Elythe Warren
535548 09/02/2025 Elythe Warren 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 14.00 Vendor 13509 - Elythe Warren Total: 14.00
Vendor: 13546 - Evelyn Guerra
535549 09/02/2025 Evelyn Guerra 082525 Dial-A-Ride Refund 14.00 Vendor 13546 - Evelyn Guerra Total: 14.00
Vendor: 2095 - Ewing Irrigation Products
535550 09/02/2025 Ewing Irrigation Products 27376773 5004 Plus-PC R/B Full Rotor 281.76 535550 09/02/2025 Ewing Irrigation Products 27376773 3/4 PVC Coupling 25.30 535550 09/02/2025 Ewing Irrigation Products 27376773 3/4 Riser Extension 95.63 Vendor 2095 - Ewing Irrigation Products Total: 402.69
Vendor: 3000 - Excel Paving Company
535551 09/02/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-4 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 31,752.42 535551 09/02/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-4 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 7,780.15 535551 09/02/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-4 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 10,828.72 535551 09/02/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-4 t Reconstruction Zone G-Conti… 44,524.94 535551 09/02/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-4 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 31,752.42 535551 09/02/2025 Excel Paving Company 20240542855-4 Street Reconstruction Zone G-… 7,780.15 Vendor 3000 - Excel Paving Company Total: 134,418.80
Vendor: 7116 - Ferguson Waterworks #1083
535552 09/02/2025 Ferguson Waterworks #1083 0057469 4 Jones Hydrant Stem 311.94 535552 09/02/2025 Ferguson Waterworks #1083 0057469 2-1/2 Jones Hydrant Stem 284.03 Vendor 7116 - Ferguson Waterworks #1083 Total: 595.97
Vendor: 13456 - Fusako Ohara
535553 09/02/2025 Fusako Ohara 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 6.00 Vendor 13456 - Fusako Ohara Total: 6.00
Vendor: 13543 - Gary L Comstock
535554 09/02/2025 Gary L Comstock 25-726 Planning Fee Refund 21.13 535554 09/02/2025 Gary L Comstock 25-726 Planning Fee Refund 528.39 Vendor 13543 - Gary L Comstock Total: 549.52
Vendor: 13547 - Gary Monson
535555 09/02/2025 Gary Monson 082525 Dial-A-Ride Refund 40.00 Vendor 13547 - Gary Monson Total: 40.00
Vendor: 13447 - Gloria Kunin
535556 09/02/2025 Gloria Kunin 081225 Dial-A-Ride Refund 24.00 Vendor 13447 - Gloria Kunin Total: 24.00
Vendor: 6718 - Graffiti Protective Coatings Inc.
535557 09/02/2025 Graffiti Protective Coatings Inc. 7031-0725 Graffiti Removal July 25 2,000.00 Vendor 6718 - Graffiti Protective Coatings Inc. Total: 2,000.00 Vendor: 3070 - Grainger
535558 09/02/2025 Grainger 9597720870 Pavement Breaker 1-1/4" X 6" 1,977.38 535558 09/02/2025 Grainger 9597720870 Dry Pipe 144.53
535558 09/02/2025 Grainger 9600101043 Chisel, Hex Shank Shape 1.25" 45.78 535558 09/02/2025 Grainger 9600101043 Chisel, Hex Shank Shape 1.25" 56.23 535558 09/02/2025 Grainger 9600101043 Chisel, Round 5" 217.73 535558 09/02/2025 Grainger 9600101043 Chisel, Oval 1.18" 31.48 535558 09/02/2025 Grainger 9600101043 Dry Wipe 144.53
535558 09/02/2025 Grainger 9600101043 Pipe Coupling, Alloy Steel 2" P… 284.89 Vendor 3070 - Grainger Total: 2,902.55
Vendor: 12415 - Hito E Horikawa
535559 09/02/2025 Hito E Horikawa 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 20.00 Vendor 12415 - Hito E Horikawa Total: 20.00
Vendor: 13448 - Janet McGinnis
535560 09/02/2025 Janet McGinnis 081225 Dial-A-Ride Refund 18.00 Vendor 13448 - Janet McGinnis Total: 18.00
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 13450 - Janice Christena
535561 09/02/2025 Janice Christena 081225 Dial-A-Ride Refund 20.00 Vendor 13450 - Janice Christena Total: 20.00
Vendor: 13541 - Jay Ball
535562 09/02/2025 Jay Ball 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 14.00 Vendor 13541 - Jay Ball Total: 14.00
Vendor: 13459 - Jean Morgan
535563 09/02/2025 Jean Morgan 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 32.00 Vendor 13459 - Jean Morgan Total: 32.00
Vendor: 7420 - JFS Care
535564 09/02/2025 JFS Care July 25 Services-Lifeline July 25 663.00 Vendor 7420 - JFS Care Total: 663.00
Vendor: 13535 - Joan Weitzel
535565 09/02/2025 Joan Weitzel 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 30.00 Vendor 13535 - Joan Weitzel Total: 30.00
Vendor: 12069 - Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
535566 09/02/2025 Joe A. Gonsalves & Son 162732 Consulting Services August 25 3,000.00 Vendor 12069 - Joe A. Gonsalves & Son Total: 3,000.00
Vendor: 13463 - John Condello
535567 09/02/2025 John Condello 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 5.00 Vendor 13463 - John Condello Total: 5.00
Vendor: 13529 - John Gurule
535568 09/02/2025 John Gurule 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 40.00 Vendor 13529 - John Gurule Total: 40.00
Vendor: 13508 - John Swift
535569 09/02/2025 John Swift 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 8.00 Vendor 13508 - John Swift Total: 8.00
Vendor: 7498 - Johnson Controls Security Solutions
535570 09/02/2025 Johnson Controls Security Solu…41615501 Museum Security September-… 325.16 Vendor 7498 - Johnson Controls Security Solutions Total: 325.16 Vendor: 12596 - Jorge Calderon
535571 09/02/2025 Jorge Calderon 082025 Reimbursement for Work Pan… 245.81 Vendor 12596 - Jorge Calderon Total: 245.81
Vendor: 13462 - Jose Estrada
535572 09/02/2025 Jose Estrada 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 16.00 Vendor 13462 - Jose Estrada Total: 16.00
Vendor: 13466 - Josie Anaya
535573 09/02/2025 Josie Anaya 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 22.00 Vendor 13466 - Josie Anaya Total: 22.00
Vendor: 13489 - Joyce Williams
535574 09/02/2025 Joyce Williams 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 9.00 Vendor 13489 - Joyce Williams Total: 9.00
Vendor: 13536 - Kathy Liu
535575 09/02/2025 Kathy Liu 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 5.00 Vendor 13536 - Kathy Liu Total: 5.00
Vendor: 13458 - Kathy Morgan
535576 09/02/2025 Kathy Morgan 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 38.00 Vendor 13458 - Kathy Morgan Total: 38.00
Vendor: 13518 - Kemal Begovic
535577 09/02/2025 Kemal Begovic 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 10.00 Vendor 13518 - Kemal Begovic Total: 10.00
Vendor: 13510 - Kenneth Ueda
535578 09/02/2025 Kenneth Ueda 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 40.00 Vendor 13510 - Kenneth Ueda Total: 40.00
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 13527 - Kyung Soon Cho
535579 09/02/2025 Kyung Soon Cho 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 39.00 Vendor 13527 - Kyung Soon Cho Total: 39.00
Vendor: 3507 - L&B Pipe and Supply Co.
535580 09/02/2025 L&B Pipe and Supply Co. S121405526.001 Water Free Urinal Cartridge 308.10 Vendor 3507 - L&B Pipe and Supply Co. Total: 308.10
Vendor: 3130 - L.A. County Department of Animal Care & Control 535581 09/02/2025 L.A. County Department of An…July 25 Animal Housing July 25 -1,195.00 535581 09/02/2025 L.A. County Department of An…July 25 Animal Housing July 25 9,773.00 Vendor 3130 - L.A. County Department of Animal Care & Control Total: 8,578.00 Vendor: 3187 - L.A. County Department of Public Works
535582 09/02/2025 L.A. County Department of Pu… RE-PW-25081200333 Industrial Waste June 25 6,249.20 535582 09/02/2025 L.A. County Department of Pu… RE-PW-25081200384 Traffic Engineering advisory U… 725.58 Vendor 3187 - L.A. County Department of Public Works Total: 6,974.78 Vendor: 3048 - L.A. County Sheriff's Department
535583 09/02/2025 L.A. County Sheriff's Departm… 26141TZ July 25 338,298.39 535583 09/02/2025 L.A. County Sheriff's Departm… 26141TZ July 25 20,152.33 535583 09/02/2025 L.A. County Sheriff's Departm… 26141TZ July 25 46,490.26 Vendor 3048 - L.A. County Sheriff's Department Total: 404,940.98 Vendor: 7541 - LAE Associates, Inc.
535584 09/02/2025 LAE Associates, Inc. 25-435 LAE - 247 Project 6,313.00 535584 09/02/2025 LAE Associates, Inc. 25-450 20% Contingency-Lomita Blvd.… 4,114.25 Vendor 7541 - LAE Associates, Inc. Total: 10,427.25
Vendor: 13465 - Lai Wah Winterkorn
535585 09/02/2025 Lai Wah Winterkorn 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 20.00 Vendor 13465 - Lai Wah Winterkorn Total: 20.00
Vendor: 12247 - LegalShield
535586 09/02/2025 LegalShield August 25 Employee Legal Insurance Be… 53.70 Vendor 12247 - LegalShield Total: 53.70
Vendor: 6442 - Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 34.84 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 197.59 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 109.05 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 21.84 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 34.84 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 173.64 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 5.20 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 29.16 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 10.40 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 38.21 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 62.40 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 298.76 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 183.82 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 32.24 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 27.56 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 104.58 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 95.84 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 31.20 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 128.40 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 29.12 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 159.62 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 54.60 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 15.60 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 48.87 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 13.55 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 3.12 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 7.78 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 2.08 Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *18
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 6.76 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 45.48 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 6.24 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 30.65 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 27.56 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 135.65 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 29.16 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 5.20 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 126.36 11409 09/01/2025 Lincoln National Life Insurance…4870463423 Employee Life/STD/LTD Insur… 590.85 Vendor 6442 - Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. Total: 2,957.82 Vendor: 13453 - Linda Kallas
535587 09/02/2025 Linda Kallas 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 8.00 Vendor 13453 - Linda Kallas Total: 8.00
Vendor: 13532 - Linda Wan
535588 09/02/2025 Linda Wan 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 3.00 Vendor 13532 - Linda Wan Total: 3.00
Vendor: 13375 - Lomita Manor
535589 09/02/2025 Lomita Manor July 25 July 25 Maintenance Expense … 10,839.90 Vendor 13375 - Lomita Manor Total: 10,839.90
Vendor: 13503 - Lorraine Chamberlain
535590 09/02/2025 Lorraine Chamberlain 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 27.00 Vendor 13503 - Lorraine Chamberlain Total: 27.00
Vendor: 13539 - Lucia Co
535591 09/02/2025 Lucia Co 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 40.00 Vendor 13539 - Lucia Co Total: 40.00
Vendor: 13487 - Lynn Vines
535592 09/02/2025 Lynn Vines 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 37.00 Vendor 13487 - Lynn Vines Total: 37.00
Vendor: 13522 - Maria Diaz
535593 09/02/2025 Maria Diaz 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 14.00 Vendor 13522 - Maria Diaz Total: 14.00
Vendor: 13537 - Marilyn Serrano
535594 09/02/2025 Marilyn Serrano 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 38.00 Vendor 13537 - Marilyn Serrano Total: 38.00
Vendor: 13515 - Marilyn Warth
535595 09/02/2025 Marilyn Warth 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 14.00 Vendor 13515 - Marilyn Warth Total: 14.00
Vendor: 3085 - Mark's Lock & Safe, Inc.
535596 09/02/2025 Mark's Lock & Safe, Inc. 0000038052 Preventive Maintenance July-… 300.00 Vendor 3085 - Mark's Lock & Safe, Inc. Total: 300.00
Vendor: 13540 - Marsha Roberts
535597 09/02/2025 Marsha Roberts 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 10.00 Vendor 13540 - Marsha Roberts Total: 10.00
Vendor: 13477 - Marta Noy
535598 09/02/2025 Marta Noy 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 21.00 Vendor 13477 - Marta Noy Total: 21.00
Vendor: 13526 - Martha Demongin
535599 09/02/2025 Martha Demongin 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 22.00 Vendor 13526 - Martha Demongin Total: 22.00
Vendor: 13525 - Mary Bossler
535600 09/02/2025 Mary Bossler 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 32.00 Vendor 13525 - Mary Bossler Total: 32.00
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 13471 - Mary Luna
535601 09/02/2025 Mary Luna 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 13.00 Vendor 13471 - Mary Luna Total: 13.00
Vendor: 13511 - Mary Traina
535602 09/02/2025 Mary Traina 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 20.00 Vendor 13511 - Mary Traina Total: 20.00
Vendor: 13534 - Masao Yamamoto
535603 09/02/2025 Masao Yamamoto 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 28.00 Vendor 13534 - Masao Yamamoto Total: 28.00
Vendor: 13514 - Melany Love
535604 09/02/2025 Melany Love 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 18.00 Vendor 13514 - Melany Love Total: 18.00
Vendor: 7247 - Michael Baker International, Inc.
535605 09/02/2025 Michael Baker International, I… 1257100B RAD Repositioning Consulting … 112.50 Vendor 7247 - Michael Baker International, Inc. Total: 112.50 Vendor: 13531 - Michael McHugh
535606 09/02/2025 Michael McHugh 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 20.00 Vendor 13531 - Michael McHugh Total: 20.00
Vendor: 13502 - Michael Randazzo
535607 09/02/2025 Michael Randazzo 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 26.00 Vendor 13502 - Michael Randazzo Total: 26.00
Vendor: 13493 - Mike Gaines
535608 09/02/2025 Mike Gaines 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 28.00 Vendor 13493 - Mike Gaines Total: 28.00
Vendor: 4556 - Mike Stolz
535609 09/02/2025 Mike Stolz 082525 Reimbursement for Work Pan… 190.00 Vendor 4556 - Mike Stolz Total: 190.00
Vendor: 13479 - Mincheng Shiao
535610 09/02/2025 Mincheng Shiao 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 24.00 Vendor 13479 - Mincheng Shiao Total: 24.00
Vendor: 3217 - MissionSquare Retirement
11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 13,402.89 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 1,041.57 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 432.37 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 386.80 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 198.30 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 161.64 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 866.40 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 463.53 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 305.14 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 330.84 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 297.76 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 1,103.11 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 243.18 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 38.62 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 33.08 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 294.11 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 117.75 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 248.88 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 198.30 11405 08/21/2025 MissionSquare Retirement PE081525 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 1,586.94 Vendor 3217 - MissionSquare Retirement Total: 21,751.21 Vendor: 13478 - Mona Ouellette
535611 09/02/2025 Mona Ouellette 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 6.00 Vendor 13478 - Mona Ouellette Total: 6.00
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 13549 - Nadeline Stevens
535612 09/02/2025 Nadeline Stevens 2005022.001 Refund-Tom Rico Center Depo… 200.00 Vendor 13549 - Nadeline Stevens Total: 200.00
Vendor: 12004 - Occupational Health Centers of CA, A Medical Grp 535613 09/02/2025 Occupational Health Centers o…87864292 Pre-Employee Physical Exam 178.00 Vendor 12004 - Occupational Health Centers of CA, A Medical Grp Total: 178.00 Vendor: 6594 - Office Depot Business Solutions, LLC
535614 09/02/2025 Office Depot Business Solutio… 431417828001 Tissue 17.59 535614 09/02/2025 Office Depot Business Solutio… 431417828001 Pen 60-Pk 8.95 535614 09/02/2025 Office Depot Business Solutio… 431417828001 Copy Paper 66.02 535614 09/02/2025 Office Depot Business Solutio… 431417828001 Cover Document 6-Ct 165.75 535614 09/02/2025 Office Depot Business Solutio… 431417828001 Gel Pen 12-Pk 13.14 Vendor 6594 - Office Depot Business Solutions, LLC Total: 271.45 Vendor: 12824 - Palacios Law Office
535615 09/02/2025 Palacios Law Office lomita-4006 Hearing Officer Services/Admi… 440.00 Vendor 12824 - Palacios Law Office Total: 440.00
Vendor: 10866 - Pamela Stewart
535616 09/02/2025 Pamela Stewart 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 17.00 Vendor 10866 - Pamela Stewart Total: 17.00
Vendor: 13476 - Peggy Farr
535617 09/02/2025 Peggy Farr 08132025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 10.00 Vendor 13476 - Peggy Farr Total: 10.00
Vendor: 13542 - Petrona Sandoval
535618 09/02/2025 Petrona Sandoval 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 30.00 Vendor 13542 - Petrona Sandoval Total: 30.00
Vendor: 7206 - Pitney Bowes
535619 09/02/2025 Pitney Bowes 081425 Reserve Postage Account 4,000.00 Vendor 7206 - Pitney Bowes Total: 4,000.00
Vendor: 7223 - Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC. 535620 09/02/2025 Pitney Bowes Global Financial …3107341631 July-September 2025 Postage… 428.60 Vendor 7223 - Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC. Total: 428.60 Vendor: 13499 - Pro Safety LLC
535621 09/02/2025 Pro Safety LLC S103693 Harness Inspection 99.45 535621 09/02/2025 Pro Safety LLC S103693 North Saf-T-Grip Inspection 99.45 535621 09/02/2025 Pro Safety LLC S103693 Microcel H2S Sensor for Micro… 209.15 535621 09/02/2025 Pro Safety LLC S103693 RP-3R Pro Pump w/10" Probe,… 491.73 535621 09/02/2025 Pro Safety LLC S103693 GX-3R Pro, LEL W/Li-Iron Batte… 1,059.08 535621 09/02/2025 Pro Safety LLC S103693 Calibration 49.73 Vendor 13499 - Pro Safety LLC Total: 2,008.59
Vendor: 4090 - Public Employee Retirement System
11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 14,743.87 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 68.73 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 311.66 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 1,372.38 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 467.19 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 256.01 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 310.22 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 286.80 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 701.16 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 393.60 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 222.82 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 240.94 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 712.32 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 1,323.25 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 406.15 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 200.66 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 405.59 Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *21
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 397.18 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 389.12 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 358.60 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 438.88 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 835.01 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 442.99 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 296.99 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 389.72 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 270.05 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 318.86 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 36.57 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 20.68 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 49.22 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 7.64 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 102.13 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 357.56 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 78.96 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 73.14 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 82.73 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 95.60 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 649.13 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 318.22 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 222.82 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 875.34 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 446.42 11408 08/27/2025 Public Employee Retirement S…PE081525 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 2,389.64 Vendor 4090 - Public Employee Retirement System Total: 32,366.55 Vendor: 13457 - Purita Santillan
535622 09/02/2025 Purita Santillan 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 9.00 Vendor 13457 - Purita Santillan Total: 9.00
Vendor: 13109 - Racheal Parker
535623 09/02/2025 Racheal Parker 2005010.001 Refund-Pinic Shelter Deposit 40.00 Vendor 13109 - Racheal Parker Total: 40.00
Vendor: 13470 - Raul Luna
535624 09/02/2025 Raul Luna 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 20.00 Vendor 13470 - Raul Luna Total: 20.00
Vendor: 13498 - Redondo Beach Kiwanis Foundation
535625 09/02/2025 Redondo Beach Kiwanis Foun… 081925 Buddy Bench 700.00 Vendor 13498 - Redondo Beach Kiwanis Foundation Total: 700.00 Vendor: 7126 - Reef Point Studios Inc.
535626 09/02/2025 Reef Point Studios Inc. 6151 Yupoong 6006 Navy 15 Snapb… 364.65 535626 09/02/2025 Reef Point Studios Inc. 6151 Polo 50/50 Navy 2XL-4 204.43 535626 09/02/2025 Reef Point Studios Inc. 6151 Polo 50/50 Navy 2XL-Gray/Bla… 81.77 535626 09/02/2025 Reef Point Studios Inc. 6151 Gildan T-Shirt 8300 Pocket S/S 82.88 535626 09/02/2025 Reef Point Studios Inc. 6151 Long Sleeve T-Shirt XL-3 86.18 535626 09/02/2025 Reef Point Studios Inc. 6151 Polo 50/50 Navy XL-5 193.38 535626 09/02/2025 Reef Point Studios Inc. 6151 Gildan T-Shirt XL-10 Pocket 309.40 535626 09/02/2025 Reef Point Studios Inc. 6151 Long Sleeve T-Shirt 1XL-2 55.25 535626 09/02/2025 Reef Point Studios Inc. 6151 American Apparel 1301 S/S XL 59.67 535626 09/02/2025 Reef Point Studios Inc. 6151 American Apparel 1301 S/S 2X… 353.60 Vendor 7126 - Reef Point Studios Inc. Total: 1,791.21
Vendor: 12285 - Roadline Products Inc. USA
535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21410 Overhead Signs 96" X 18" 2,804.49 535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21410 Overhead Signs 72" X 18" 3,049.79 535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21598 Small Overhead Bracket 508.30 535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21598 Large Overhead Bracket 649.38 535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21598 12" Bracket Extension 172.38 535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21691 24" X 24" Aluminum Sign 287.29 Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *22
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21691 Paint-Fast Dry, Red 132.60 535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21691 Type 1 Arrow-Straight Sign 723.78 535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21691 Paint-Fast Dry, White 104.98 535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21691 W9-2- 36" X 36 Sign 1,005.55 535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21691 24" X 18" Sign 287.30 535627 09/02/2025 Roadline Products Inc. USA 21691 W21-1A- 36" X 36 Sign 320.45 Vendor 12285 - Roadline Products Inc. USA Total: 10,046.29 Vendor: 13460 - Robert Redwing
535628 09/02/2025 Robert Redwing 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 10.00 Vendor 13460 - Robert Redwing Total: 10.00
Vendor: 13506 - Rosemin Meghji
535629 09/02/2025 Rosemin Meghji 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 17.00 Vendor 13506 - Rosemin Meghji Total: 17.00
Vendor: 13524 - Roslyn Bodanis
535630 09/02/2025 Roslyn Bodanis 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 4.00 Vendor 13524 - Roslyn Bodanis Total: 4.00
Vendor: 13468 - Rudolph Lopez
535631 09/02/2025 Rudolph Lopez 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 16.00 Vendor 13468 - Rudolph Lopez Total: 16.00
Vendor: 3066 - Rusher Air Conditioning
535632 09/02/2025 Rusher Air Conditioning 2106486 Replace Compressor Oil & Oil … 3,701.00 Vendor 3066 - Rusher Air Conditioning Total: 3,701.00
Vendor: 3134 - S & J Supply Co., Inc.
535633 09/02/2025 S & J Supply Co., Inc. S100256180.001 6" X 18/" Red Rubber Ring Ga… 22.10 535633 09/02/2025 S & J Supply Co., Inc. S100256180.001 6" Pipe with Hydraulic Brake O… 17.68 535633 09/02/2025 S & J Supply Co., Inc. S100256180.001 6" Pipe with Hydraulic Brake O… 66.30 535633 09/02/2025 S & J Supply Co., Inc. S100256180.001 Clow Vale 6", 6 Hole & 8 Hole… 207.14 535633 09/02/2025 S & J Supply Co., Inc. S100256180.001 6" 150# Non ASB Ring Gasket 22.10 535633 09/02/2025 S & J Supply Co., Inc. S100256180.001 6" X 54" Hydrant Bury & Exten… 831.39 535633 09/02/2025 S & J Supply Co., Inc. S100256673.001 105# Nuts & Bolts Set 5/8" X 3" 70.72 535633 09/02/2025 S & J Supply Co., Inc. S100256673.001 4" X 72" Galvanized Pipe Nipp… 282.20 535633 09/02/2025 S & J Supply Co., Inc. S100256673.001 4" X 1-1/2" Jones Angle Fire Pl… 1,139.26 535633 09/02/2025 S & J Supply Co., Inc. S100256673.001 4" #150 Non ASB Ring Gasket 13.26 535633 09/02/2025 S & J Supply Co., Inc. S100256673.001 4" x 9" Companion Flange Cast… 152.49 Vendor 3134 - S & J Supply Co., Inc. Total: 2,824.64
Vendor: 6750 - Samurai Action Studio, Inc.
535634 09/02/2025 Samurai Action Studio, Inc. 081825 Gymnastic Instructor 1,039.50 Vendor 6750 - Samurai Action Studio, Inc. Total: 1,039.50 Vendor: 13473 - Sandra Avalos De Martinez
535635 09/02/2025 Sandra Avalos De Martinez 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 38.00 Vendor 13473 - Sandra Avalos De Martinez Total: 38.00
Vendor: 13481 - Sandra Hickman
535636 09/02/2025 Sandra Hickman 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 40.00 Vendor 13481 - Sandra Hickman Total: 40.00
Vendor: 13472 - Sandra Zaro
535637 09/02/2025 Sandra Zaro 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 45.00 Vendor 13472 - Sandra Zaro Total: 45.00
Vendor: 13505 - Shaukatali Meghji
535638 09/02/2025 Shaukatali Meghji 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 34.00 Vendor 13505 - Shaukatali Meghji Total: 34.00
Vendor: 13501 - Shun Hua Tsai-Lai
535639 09/02/2025 Shun Hua Tsai-Lai 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 20.00 Vendor 13501 - Shun Hua Tsai-Lai Total: 20.00
Vendor: 13490 - Soo Hee Oh
535640 09/02/2025 Soo Hee Oh 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 40.00 Vendor 13490 - Soo Hee Oh Total: 40.00
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 5050 - Southern California Edison Co.
535338 08/26/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700007178650-081125 Narbonne Pedestrian Crosswa… 55.11 535338 08/26/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700012123226-082125 Landscape Maintenance Distri… 14.97 535338 08/26/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700037130331-081825 City Hall 7,560.87 535338 08/26/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700154659268 Traffic Signals 32.51 535338 08/26/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700315053620-081825 Lomita Park 17.28 535338 08/26/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700480902095-082125 Narbonne Pedestrian Crosswa… 130.57 535338 08/26/2025 Southern California Edison Co. 700492524416-081125 Hathaway Park 57.33 Vendor 5050 - Southern California Edison Co. Total: 7,868.64 Vendor: 12456 - Sportball
535641 09/02/2025 Sportball 082125 Recreation-Comprehensive Sp… 504.00 Vendor 12456 - Sportball Total: 504.00
Vendor: 3045 - Staples Advantage
535642 09/02/2025 Staples Advantage 7006341842 Copy Paper 130.91 535642 09/02/2025 Staples Advantage 7006341842 Copy Paper 35.22 535642 09/02/2025 Staples Advantage 7006341842 Pilot G2 Retract Gel Pens 12-Pk 26.63 535642 09/02/2025 Staples Advantage 7006341842 8" Scissor 3-Pk 11.78 Vendor 3045 - Staples Advantage Total: 204.54
Vendor: 12541 - Stephanie Morse
535643 09/02/2025 Stephanie Morse 2005009.001 Refund-Picnic Shelter Deposit 40.00 Vendor 12541 - Stephanie Morse Total: 40.00
Vendor: 13464 - Steve Winterkorn
535644 09/02/2025 Steve Winterkorn 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 9.00 Vendor 13464 - Steve Winterkorn Total: 9.00
Vendor: 13480 - Suju Shiao
535645 09/02/2025 Suju Shiao 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 50.00 Vendor 13480 - Suju Shiao Total: 50.00
Vendor: 13114 - T & G Global LLC
535646 09/02/2025 T & G Global LLC INV-3736 10" LED Spheres, Multiple Col… 5,967.00 535646 09/02/2025 T & G Global LLC INV-3736 Installation & Storage 5,940.00 535646 09/02/2025 T & G Global LLC INV-3736 C9 LED Lights 2,000 Multicolor 4,051.86 535646 09/02/2025 T & G Global LLC INV-3736 Installation & Storage 405.00 535646 09/02/2025 T & G Global LLC INV-3736 LED Mini Lights 5MM Warm … 261.06 535646 09/02/2025 T & G Global LLC INV-3736 Installation & Storage 11,795.00 535646 09/02/2025 T & G Global LLC INV-3736 8ft Wreath-Fully Decorated w… 6,740.50 Vendor 13114 - T & G Global LLC Total: 35,160.42
Vendor: 13516 - Teresa Broadhead
535647 09/02/2025 Teresa Broadhead 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 36.00 Vendor 13516 - Teresa Broadhead Total: 36.00
Vendor: 6085 - Thompson Building Materials
535648 09/02/2025 Thompson Building Materials IV-I87110 L.A County Sandbag/Fill 40 lb 39.23 535648 09/02/2025 Thompson Building Materials IV-I87110 Quick Fast Set Concrete 50 lb 227.19 535648 09/02/2025 Thompson Building Materials IV-I87111 Safety Glasses 15.08 Vendor 6085 - Thompson Building Materials Total: 281.50 Vendor: 13530 - Tommie Carrington
535649 09/02/2025 Tommie Carrington 082025 Dial-A-Ride Refund 83.00 Vendor 13530 - Tommie Carrington Total: 83.00
Vendor: 12671 - Torrance Auto Repair
535650 09/02/2025 Torrance Auto Repair 0190143 2006 Ford F350 Diagnosis 98.00 Vendor 12671 - Torrance Auto Repair Total: 98.00
Vendor: 6737 - Traffic Management Inc.
535651 09/02/2025 Traffic Management Inc. 1247033 Engineered Plan for Founder's… 572.00 Vendor 6737 - Traffic Management Inc. Total: 572.00
Vendor: 9100 - Tripepi Smith and Associates
535652 09/02/2025 Tripepi Smith and Associates 15350 Annual Website Hosting Fee 310.00 535652 09/02/2025 Tripepi Smith and Associates 15350 Annual Website Hosting Fee 310.00 Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *24
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Item) Amount 535652 09/02/2025 Tripepi Smith and Associates 15366 Monthly Retainer August 25 3,514.44 535652 09/02/2025 Tripepi Smith and Associates 15366 Monthly Retainer August 25 3,514.44 Vendor 9100 - Tripepi Smith and Associates Total: 7,648.88 Vendor: 3037 - TS3 Fulfillment
535653 09/02/2025 TS3 Fulfillment 43137 Nike Polos Court Blue 1,087.80 535653 09/02/2025 TS3 Fulfillment 43137 Upcharge for XXS and XXXL 9.00 Vendor 3037 - TS3 Fulfillment Total: 1,096.80
Vendor: 13500 - Ultimate Entertainment LLC
535654 09/02/2025 Ultimate Entertainment LLC 9814 Junior Corn Maze 890.00 535654 09/02/2025 Ultimate Entertainment LLC 9814 Pumpkin Bounce 750.00 535654 09/02/2025 Ultimate Entertainment LLC 9814 Event Generators 300.00 535654 09/02/2025 Ultimate Entertainment LLC 9814 Travel Fee 150.00 535654 09/02/2025 Ultimate Entertainment LLC 9964 Travel Fee 150.00 535654 09/02/2025 Ultimate Entertainment LLC 9964 Sports Combo Twist 370.00 535654 09/02/2025 Ultimate Entertainment LLC 9964 Damage Waiver 54.00 535654 09/02/2025 Ultimate Entertainment LLC 9964 Event Generator 170.00 Vendor 13500 - Ultimate Entertainment LLC Total: 2,834.00 Vendor: 13523 - Un Ja Cha
535655 09/02/2025 Un Ja Cha 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 37.00 Vendor 13523 - Un Ja Cha Total: 37.00
Vendor: 13520 - Ung Hun Park
535656 09/02/2025 Ung Hun Park 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 11.00 Vendor 13520 - Ung Hun Park Total: 11.00
Vendor: 13454 - Viola Herrera
535657 09/02/2025 Viola Herrera 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 9.00 Vendor 13454 - Viola Herrera Total: 9.00
Vendor: 13461 - Wazir Sajan
535658 09/02/2025 Wazir Sajan 081325 Dial-A-Ride Refund 39.00 Vendor 13461 - Wazir Sajan Total: 39.00
Vendor: 7373 - Wells Fargo Vendor Financial Services
535659 09/02/2025 Wells Fargo Vendor Financial … 5035444947 70C55 Copier Lease August 25 348.04 Vendor 7373 - Wells Fargo Vendor Financial Services Total: 348.04 Vendor: 7063 - Westfield Electric
535660 09/02/2025 Westfield Electric 3975 Repair Street Lights-Labor 960.00 535660 09/02/2025 Westfield Electric 3997 Replace Photo Cell-Labor 240.00 535660 09/02/2025 Westfield Electric 3997 Replace Photo 33.95 Vendor 7063 - Westfield Electric Total: 1,233.95
Vendor: 13507 - Yong Suh
535661 09/02/2025 Yong Suh 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 35.00 Vendor 13507 - Yong Suh Total: 35.00
Vendor: 13519 - Young Sook Park
535662 09/02/2025 Young Sook Park 081825 Dial-A-Ride Refund 20.00 Vendor 13519 - Young Sook Park Total: 20.00
Grand Total: 812,671.24
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Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 593,542.96
205 - State Gas Tax 51,696.45
207 - Measure R Local Return 55,353.66
215 - Community Development Block Grant 11,502.90
220 - Proposition A Local Return 10,453.89
225 - Proposition C Local Return 4,114.25
245 - Landscape Maintenance District #1 14.97
255 - Park Athletic 100.88
310 - Capital Improvement 4,600.00
311 - Street Improvement 46,575.73
510 - Water Operations 28,402.55
520 - Water Capital 6,313.00
Grand Total: 812,671.24
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-000-2405.000 Deposits Held in Trust 59.49
100-000-2510.000 PERS 14,743.87
100-000-2524.000 Other Employee Deducti… 53.70
100-000-2535.000 Accident Insurance 1,243.13
100-000-2550.000 Federal Withholding 22,186.78
100-000-2555.000 State Withholding 8,056.62
100-000-2560.000 Deferred Compensation 13,402.89
100-000-2563.000 Flex 125 Reimbursement 799.99
100-000-4210.000 Sales and Use Tax -10.98
100-000-4416.000 Technology Fees 21.13
100-000-4420.000 Planning and Zoning Fees 528.39
100-000-4465.000 Animal Care and Control -1,195.00
100-000-4510.000 Park Rentals 560.00
100-110-5207.000 Medicare 34.08
100-110-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 68.73
100-125-5205.000 Health Insurance 1,274.00
100-125-5207.000 Medicare 306.14
100-125-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 311.66
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 20,866.94
100-125-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 700.00
100-130-5205.000 Health Insurance 563.26
100-130-5207.000 Medicare 103.95
100-130-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 256.01
100-130-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 310.22
100-130-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 4,326.37
100-130-5710.000 Equipment Maintenance 428.60
100-130-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 1,096.80
100-210-5205.000 Health Insurance 816.15
100-210-5207.000 Medicare 188.22
100-210-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 286.80
100-210-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 701.16
100-210-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 393.60
100-230-5205.000 Health Insurance 232.66
100-230-5207.000 Medicare 52.77
100-230-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 222.82
100-230-5345.000 Contractual Services 178.00
100-330-5320.000 Sheriff Contract 338,298.39
100-330-5321.000 Core Deputy 20,152.33
100-330-5323.000 Liability Trust Fund 46,490.26
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-335-5205.000 Health Insurance 210.25
100-335-5207.000 Medicare 92.69
100-335-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 240.94
100-335-5345.000 Contractual Services 1,196.28
100-335-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 98.13
100-335-5710.000 Equipment Maintenance 31.27
100-336-5325.000 Animal Care and Control 9,773.00
100-410-5205.000 Health Insurance 1,227.56
100-410-5207.000 Medicare 343.48
100-410-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 712.32
100-410-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 1,323.25
100-410-5345.000 Contractual Services 2,440.00
100-410-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 101.32
100-440-5345.000 Contractual Services 310.00
100-440-5525.000 Equipment Under $5k 43.75
100-440-5605.000 Rents and Leases 701.29
100-605-5205.000 Health Insurance 679.59
100-605-5207.000 Medicare 147.83
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) 405.59
100-605-5345.000 Contractual Services 6,974.78
100-605-5430.000 Conferences and Meetin… 247.50
100-605-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 37.06
100-610-5205.000 Health Insurance 477.96
100-610-5207.000 Medicare 130.75
100-610-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 397.18
100-610-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 389.12
100-710-5205.000 Health Insurance 457.88
100-710-5207.000 Medicare 187.72
100-710-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 358.60
100-710-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 438.88
100-710-5340.000 Professional Services 689.37
100-710-5405.000 Utilities 7,560.87
100-710-5705.000 General Maintenance 7,387.37
100-730-5205.000 Health Insurance 455.28
100-730-5207.000 Medicare 316.06
100-730-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 835.01
100-730-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 442.99
100-730-5345.000 Contractual Services 1,543.50
100-730-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 204.54
100-730-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 2,834.00
100-735-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 35,259.86
100-735-5755.118 Founder's Day 714.35
100-740-5205.000 Health Insurance 1,317.33
100-740-5207.000 Medicare 159.32
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 74.61
100-740-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 176.10
100-740-5705.000 General Maintenance 402.69
100-740-5710.000 Equipment Maintenance 98.00
100-750-5207.000 Medicare 24.59
100-750-5345.000 Contractual Services 325.16
100-750-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 32.92
205-610-5205.000 Health Insurance 375.45
205-610-5207.000 Medicare 57.55
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
205-610-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 318.86
205-610-5405.000 Utilities 218.19
205-610-5515.000 Uniform Expense 520.81
205-610-5705.000 General Maintenance 10,263.82
205-620-5705.000 General Maintenance 409.20
205-810-5806.368 Street Reconstruction - … 39,532.57
207-810-5806.368 Street Reconstruction - … 55,353.66
215-550-5345.000 Contractual Services 663.00
215-570-5340.000 Professional Services 10,839.90
220-000-4705.000 Dial-A-Ride Fares 1,969.00
220-340-5205.000 Health Insurance 55.29
220-340-5207.000 Medicare 8.97
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 8,363.38
225-810-5806.382 Lomita Blvd. Emergency … 4,114.25
245-720-5405.000 Utilities 14.97
255-760-5205.000 Health Insurance 42.94
255-760-5207.000 Medicare 8.72
255-760-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 49.22
310-820-5820.376 Railroad Museum Impro… 4,600.00
311-810-5806.368 Street Reconstruction - … 41,722.57
311-810-5806.380 Sidewalk Improvement P… 4,853.16
510-110-5207.000 Medicare 3.79
510-110-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 7.64
510-125-5205.000 Health Insurance 346.35
510-125-5207.000 Medicare 75.75
510-125-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 102.13
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 154.64
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 593.71
510-220-5207.000 Medicare 149.41
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
510-230-5205.000 Health Insurance 232.66
510-230-5207.000 Medicare 40.21
510-230-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 222.82
510-440-5345.000 Contractual Services 310.00
510-630-5205.000 Health Insurance 2,735.37
510-630-5207.000 Medicare 538.16
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) 2,389.64
510-630-5339.000 Water Quality - Clinical L… 4,025.00
510-630-5340.000 Professional Services 3,514.44
510-630-5510.000 Small Tools 351.22
510-630-5515.000 Uniform Expense 2,376.55
510-630-5525.000 Equipment Under $5k 2,969.38
510-630-5705.000 General Maintenance 4,260.98
520-840-5821.357 246th-247th-247th Pl - … 6,313.00
Grand Total: 812,671.24
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Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 662,495.03
205-Street Reconstruction-Zone G 39,532.57
311-Street Reconstruction-Zone G 41,722.57
Lomita Blvd. Emergency Repair 4,114.25
Railroad Museum Improvements 4,600.00
Sidewalk Improvement Program 4,853.16
Street Reconstruction-Zone G 55,353.66
Grand Total: 812,671.24
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Agreement with the Lew Edwards Group to provide Planning, Communication, and Engagement Services for Fiscal Sustainability Services
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Lew Edwards Group (LEG) to provide Planning, Communication, and Engagement Services for $6,750 per month for a total contract amount not to exceed $108,000.
BACKGROUND
The City Council has expressed its interest in ensuring the City’s long-term fiscal sustainability based on the community’s views regarding the quality of life in the City. The City’s mission is to improve and maintain a high quality of life and establish a tangible means of achieving the community’s goals. The scope of work required by the City to accomplish this mission involves developing and enhancing community engagement and publication materials to deliver information on community goals, including guest columns, material for the City website, and focused community presentations.
Staff has reviewed proposals from two highly competitive firms who specialize in these services and selected one firm whose qualifications and experience aligned closely with the City’s expectations and needs for this narrow scope of work. Based on their exceptional reputation, proven effectiveness, and long history of success, it is recommended that the City enter into an agreement with the Lew Edwards Group (LEG) for community Planning, Communication, and Engagement Services. LEG will develop initial Strategic Recommendations as described in its proposal.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 7d
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2 FISCAL IMPACT
The cost for LEG services is $6,750 per month. The term for the agreement will be for an amount not to exceed $108,000. An additional $108,000 will be appropriated from the General Fund available balance to the City Manager’s Office adopted budget.
OPTIONS:
1. Approve recommended action.
2. Provide alternative direction.
ATTACHMENT
1. Professional Services Agreement
2. LEG Proposal
Approved by:
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
__________________________
Susan Kamada
Administrative Services Director
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CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LOMITA AND THE LEW EDWARDS GROUP
This AGREEMENT for professional services is entered into this 2nd day of September, 2025, by and between the CITY OF LOMITA, a general law city and municipal corporation (“CITY”) and The Lew Edwards Group (“CONSULTANT”).
R E C I T A L S
A. CITY does not have the personnel able and/or available to perform the services required under this agreement.
B. Therefore, CITY desires to contract out for planning, communication, and engagement services.
C. CONSULTANT warrants to CITY that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities to perform properly and timely the services under this Agreement.
D. CITY desires to contract with CONSULTANT to perform the services as described in Exhibit A of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing recitals, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:
1. CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, attached as Exhibit A;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT an amount not to exceed $108,000 for CONSULTANT’s services, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement.
D. No additional compensation shall be paid for any other expenses incurred, unless first approved by the City Manager or his designee.
E. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, by not later than the 10th day of each month, its bill for services itemizing the fees and costs incurred during the previous month. CITY shall pay CONSULTANT all uncontested amounts set forth in the Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *32
CONSULTANT'S bill within 30 days after it is received.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform the services and activities set forth in the SCOPE OF SERVICES attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
If any part of Exhibit A is inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
B. Except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space, and facilities necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
3. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement, CONSULTANT must submit an invoice to CITY which lists the reimbursable costs, the specific tasks performed, and, for work that includes deliverables, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period.
4. TIME OF PERFORMANCE. The services of CONSULTANT are to commence upon receipt of a notice to proceed from CITY and shall continue until all authorized work is completed to CITY’s reasonable satisfaction, in accordance with the schedule incorporated in “Exhibit A,” unless extended in writing by CITY.
5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that CONSULTANT has (a) thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; (b) carefully considered how the services should be performed; and (c) understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.
6. KEY PERSONNEL. CONSULTANT’s key person assigned to perform work under this Agreement is Catherine Lew. CONSULTANT shall not assign another person to be in charge of the work contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written authorization of CITY.
7. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution by both parties and shall expire on November 2026, unless earlier termination occurs under Section 11 of this Agreement, or extended in writing in advance by both parties.
8. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties.
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9. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number.
10. Laws and Regulations; Employee/Labor Certification. CONSULTANT shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law.
CONSULTANT shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement. All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for CITY to terminate the Agreement for cause.
11. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause. Notice of termination shall be in writing.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement. Notice will be in writing at least 30 days before the effective termination date.
C. In the event of such termination, CONSULTANT shall cease services as of the date of termination, all finished or unfinished documents, data, drawings, maps, and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT shall, at CITY’s option, become CITY’s property, and CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination.
D. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
12. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and hold harmless CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this AGREEMENT, regardless of CITY’S passive negligence, but excepting such loss or damage which is caused by the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. Should CITY in its sole discretion find CONSULTANT’S legal counsel unacceptable, then CONSULTANT shall reimburse CITY its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation.
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of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
B. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 17, and any approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning indemnification.
13. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT’s professional services.
CONSULTANT’s attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY’s written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
14. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT will act as an independent CONSULTANT and will have control of all work and the manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
15. AUDIT OF RECORDS.
A. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to review, obtain, and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant information requested and will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement.
CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following final payment under this Agreement.
B. CONSULTANT will keep all books, records, accounts and documents pertaining to this Agreement separate from other activities unrelated to this Agreement.
16. CORRECTIVE MEASURES. CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective measures required by CITY regarding the requirements and obligations of this Agreement. CONSULTANT will be given a reasonable amount of time as determined by CITY to implement said corrective measures. Failure of CONSULTANT to implement required corrective measures shall result in immediate termination of this Agreement.
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13. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. CONSULTANT, at CONSULTANT’s own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies:
1. Workers Compensation Insurance as required by law. CONSULTANT shall require all subconsultants similarly to provide such compensation insurance for their respective employees. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of all Workers’ Compensation policies must be received by CITY at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by CONSULTANT for CITY.
2. General Liability Coverage. CONSULTANT shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.
3. Automobile Liability Coverage. CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of CONSULTANT arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence.
4. Professional Liability Coverage. CONSULTANT shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors, or omissions which may arise from CONSULTANT’S operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by CONSULTANT or by its employees, subconsultants, or subconsultants. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single-limit-per-occurrence basis. When coverage is provided on a “claims made basis,” CONSULTANT will continue to renew the insurance for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is terminated.
Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
B. Endorsements. Each general liability, automobile liability and professional liability insurance policy shall be issued by a financially responsible insurance company or companies admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California, or which is approved in writing by CITY, and shall be endorsed as Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *36
follows. CONSULTANT also agrees to require all CONSULTANTs, and subconsultants to do likewise.
1. “The CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT, including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.”
2. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
Any insurance maintained by CITY, including any self-insured retention CITY may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with this policy.
3. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company.
4. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, or agents.
5. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.
6. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ written notice has been received by CITY.
C. CONSULTANT agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss against CONSULTANT arising out of the work performed under this agreement.
CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.
D. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY. At CITY’s option, CONSULTANT shall demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions.
E. CONSULTANT shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein.
Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with CITY on or before commencement of performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with CITY at all times during the term of this Agreement.
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this Agreement pursuant to Section 11 above.
G. The commercial general and automobile liability policies required by this Agreement shall allow CITY, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured retention (“SIR”) and/or deductible of the policy in lieu of the CONSULTANT (as the named insured) should CONSULTANT fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or deductible shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Finance Director. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by CONSULTANT as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should CITY pay the SIR or deductible on CONSULTANT’S behalf upon CONSULTANT’S failure or refusal to do so in order to secure defense and indemnification as an additional insured under the policy, CITY may include such amounts as damages in any action against CONSULTANT for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages incurred by CITY due to the breach.
18. USE OF OTHER CONSULTANTS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY’s prior written approval to use any CONSULTANTs while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must include approval of the proposed CONSULTANT and the terms of compensation.
19. FINAL PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE CONSTITUTES RELEASE. The acceptance by the CONSULTANT of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of CITY from all claims and liabilities for compensation to the CONSULTANT for anything done, furnished or relating to the CONSULTANT’S work or services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of CITY’S check or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within ten (10) calendar days of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by CITY shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of CONSULTANT, its employees, sub-CONSULTANTs and agents for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability by CITY for any defect or error in the work prepared by CONSULTANT, its employees, sub-CONSULTANTs and agents.
20. CORRECTIONS. In addition to the above indemnification obligations, the CONSULTANT shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during CITY’S review of CONSULTANT’S report or plans. Should the CONSULTANT fail to make such correction in a reasonably timely manner, such correction shall be made by CITY, and the cost thereof shall be charged to CONSULTANT. In addition to all other available remedies, CITY may deduct the cost of such correction from any retention amount held by CITY or may withhold payment otherwise owed CONSULTANT under this Agreement up to the amount of the cost of correction.
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21. NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments to be made to CONSULTANT by CITY for services preformed within the current fiscal year are within the current fiscal budget and within an available, unexhausted fund. In the event that CITY does not appropriate sufficient funds for payment of CONSULTANT’S services beyond the current fiscal year, the Agreement shall cover payment for CONSULTANT’S only to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which CITY appropriates sufficient funds and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of such fiscal year.
22. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
CITY CONSULTANT
City of Lomita
24300 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
ATTN: City Manager
Lew Edwards Group
5454 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
ATTN: Catherine Lew
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. Courtesy copies of notices may be sent via electronic mail, provided that the original notice is deposited in the U.S. mail or personally delivered as specified in this Section.
23. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
24. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT’s or CITY’s obligations under this Agreement.
25. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
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26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written.
27. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
28. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment with signatures of all parties to this Agreement. CITY’s city administrator, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
29. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission, scanned and delivered via electronic mail, or delivered using digital signature technology approved by CITY. Such facsimile or electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
30. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be impossible due to fire, flood, explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties’ control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.
31. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence to comply with dates and schedules to be provided.
32. ATTORNEY’S FEES. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that each will bear his or its own costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of and/or connected with the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Agreement, and all matters arising out of or connected therewith except that, in the event any action is brought by any party hereto to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to all other relief to which that party or those parties may be entitled.
33. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY.
CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private CONSULTANTs, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public agency.
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14. DISCLOSURE REQUIRED. (CITY and CONSULTANT initials required at one of the following paragraphs)
By their respective initials next to this paragraph, CITY and CONSULTANT hereby acknowledge that CONSULTANT is a “CONSULTANT” for the purposes of the California Political Reform Act because CONSULTANT’S duties would require him or her to make one or more of the governmental decisions set forth in Fair Political Practices Commission Regulation 18700.3(a)(2) or otherwise serves in a staff capacity for which disclosure would otherwise be required were CONSULTANT employed by CITY. CONSULTANT hereby acknowledges his or her assumingoffice, annual, and leaving-office financial reporting obligations under the California Political Reform Act and the CITY’S Conflict of Interest Code and agrees to comply with those obligations at his or her expense. Prior to CONSULTANT commencing services hereunder, the City’s Manager shall prepare and deliver to CONSULTANT a memorandum detailing the extent of CONSULTANT’S disclosure obligations in accordance with the CITY’S Conflict of Interest Code.
City Initials ______
CONSULTANT Initials ______
OR
By their initials next to this paragraph, CITY and CONSULTANT hereby acknowledge that CONSULTANT is not a “CONSULTANT” for the purpose of the California Political Reform Act because CONSULTANT’S duties and responsibilities are not within the scope of the definition of CONSULTANT in Fair Political Practice Commission Regulation 18700.3(a)(2) and is otherwise not serving in staff capacity in accordance with CITY’S Conflict of Interest Code.
City Initials ______
CONSULTANT Initials ______
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF LOMITA CONSULTANT
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City Manager By: TITLE
ATTEST:
City Clerk Taxpayer ID No.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A-SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Lew Edwards Group (LEG) will perform the following services:
• Review Best Practices in similar cities, conduct public audit, analyze current demographics. • Project-facilitate and continuously update a coordinated strategy and timeline for City staff and other professionals/consultants assigned to the Project. • Work with City staff on methods to engage constituents, expand community awareness of city service/fiscal needs and solicit additional community input on infrastructure, safety, and general fund service priorities. Recommend to staff methods of engaging/informing constituents about Project in City communications vehicles, including newsletters, guest columns, website, and social media. Consultant will update and refine community input content and informational messaging as needed. Advise and train City staff on messaging, as needed. • Recommend methods to conduct informational outreach with community networks and organizations in the City to solicit feedback on City planning, provide information and advice to City staff on the best manner of responding to questions from the public. Consultant will update and refine concise, user-friendly messaging content. • Work with City’s designated Opinion Research Professional to update opinion research study/s, independently analyze results and provide strategic recommendations based on LEG’s analysis.
The City will contract directly with that research professional and budget for those services outside of this Agreement.
• Recommend a plan for informational mailings, paid digital and augmentation of City’s existing social media activities, and draft content copy for these vehicles. The City Manager’s office and City Attorney will approve content copy. City to facilitate its own graphics, printing, mail house, social/digital media, and postage needs with its own vendors at its own expense, outside of this Agreement.
• Consultant will review earned (non-paid) local media and/or online media opportunities with City staff as a method for disseminating necessary information and assist with rapid response needs from media or the community as necessary to correct misinformation or clarify confusing information. Consultant does not function as a paid spokesperson for the City. • Confer with the City Attorney on the ballot question or other revenue measure materials. Work with City staff on related budget and staff reports and measure development.
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The parties expressly acknowledge and agree that legal services or advice are not within Consultant’s scope of services. This Scope of Work is effective August 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026.
EXHIBIT B – SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
Consultant’s professional rate is Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($6,750) per month due and payable on the last business day of each month commencing August 30, 2025 and ending November 30, 2026, unless ended sooner by the parties. This contract is Not to Exceed One Hundred and Eight Thousand Dollars ($108,000).
Professional fees do not include hard project costs such as opinion research, graphic design, printing, bulk postage, digital advertising purchases, or mail house processing fees, which will be budgeted for separately by the City throughout the project.
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Andres Gonzalez, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Agreement with FCG Consultants, Inc. for Phase 2 of the Zone G Street Reconstruction Project
RECOMMENDATION
Award a Professional Services Agreement to FCG Consultants, Inc., for construction management, construction inspection, construction administration, and testing services for the Street Reconstruction Project Zone G Phase 2 in the amount of $217,854, plus a 15% contingency amount of $32,678 for unexpected costs, for a total amount not to exceed $250,532; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND
The City of Lomita’s 2022–2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Master Plan includes a comprehensive street improvement initiative for Zone G. As outlined in the 2020 Pavement Management Program (PMP), the project will involve asphalt concrete (AC) overlay and full reconstruction on selected streets. Key construction activities include removing and replacing deteriorated AC pavement, excavating unsuitable base materials, preparing new base layers, milling designated sections, and applying fresh AC overlay. The plan also calls for the installation of new curb ramps designed to meet current ADA standards and improve pedestrian accessibility.
The Public Works Department has prepared a street rehabilitation project for the second phase of Zone G. Streets scheduled for improvement include 240th Street, 241st Street, Stanhurst Avenue, Callison Street, Falena Avenue, 246th Street, Abita Avenue, 247th Street, and 248th Street. In addition to pavement upgrades, the project will include the repair and enhancement of 10 curb ramps to ensure safe and accessible crossings for all residents.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 7e
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2 DISCUSSION
On June 5, 2025, City of Lomita requested Proposals for construction management, construction inspection, construction administration, and material testing services that resulted in 13 proposals received. Staff reviewed all proposals and found that FCG Consultants, Inc., was the highest-ranking firm.
On July 21, 2025, the City of Lomita issued a Request for Proposals for construction management, inspection, administration, and material testing services that resulted in 13 proposals received. Staff reviewed all submissions and found that FCG Consultants, Inc., was again the highest-ranking firm.
FCG Consultants, Inc., has successfully managed numerous street reconstruction projects and brings extensive experience in construction management and inspection services. Their expertise aligns closely with the scope of the City of Lomita’s Street Reconstruction Project Zone G Phase 2. FCG is also well-versed in coordinating with multiple stakeholders and navigating regulatory requirements, ensuring efficient project delivery.
Staff recommends awarding the Professional Services Agreement to FCG Consultants, Inc., based on the firm's demonstrated competence and qualifications, as evidenced by their successful completion of similar projects for other agencies. After reviewing their proposal and confirming alignment with the project’s requirements, staff negotiated a final scope of work and fee totaling $217,854.36. The agreement includes services for construction management, construction inspection, construction administration, and materials testing.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total budget for Engineering Design Services with FCG Consultants, Inc., is $250,532.51, which includes $217,854.36 in base fees and a 15% contingency of $32,678 for unexpected costs. This project is funded by the Gas Tax and Street Improvement Fund and is appropriated in the FY 25-26 Adopted Budget.
OPTIONS
1. Approve recommended action.
2. Provide alternative direction.
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3 ATTACHMENTS
1. Professional Services Agreement with FCG Consultants, Inc.
Prepared by: Approved by:
_______________________ ______________________
Andres Gonzalez Andrew Vialpando
Public Works Director City Manager
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CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LOMITA AND FCG CONSULTANTS
This AGREEMENT for Engineering Services for Street Reconstruction Project Zone G Phase 2 is entered into this 25th day of August 2025 , by and between the CITY OF LOMITA, a general law city and municipal corporation (“CITY”) and FCG CONSULTANTS, INC. (“CONTRACTOR”).
R E C I T A L S
A. CITY does not have the personnel able and/or available to perform the services required under this agreement.
B. Therefore, CITY desires to contract out for Engineering Services for Street Reconstruction Project Zone G – Phase 2.
C. CONTRACTOR warrants to CITY that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities to perform properly and timely the services under this Agreement.
D. CITY desires to contract with CONTRACTOR to perform the services as described in Exhibit A of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing recitals, CITY and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:
1. CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, attached as Exhibit A;
B. As an additional consideration, CONTRACTOR and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONTRACTOR an amount not to exceed $217,854.36, for CONTRACTOR’s services, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement. The City Council has also approved an additional 15% of these estimated costs, or up to $32,678.15, for unexpected contingencies, or a total, not-to-exceed amount of $250,532.51. If CONTRACTOR incurs expenses exceeding its estimated costs of $217,854.36, the CONTRACTOR must request such expenses in writing, and the CITY’s City Manager or his designee must approve of such requests, for CONTRACTOR to receive Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *48
compensation for those costs.
D. No additional compensation shall be paid for any other expenses incurred, unless first approved by the City Manager or his designee.
E. CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY, by not later than the 10th day of each month, its bill for services itemizing the fees and costs incurred during the previous month. CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR all uncontested amounts set forth in the CONTRACTOR'S bill within 30 days after it is received.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONTRACTOR will perform the services and activities set forth in the SCOPE OF SERVICES attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
If any part of Exhibit A is inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
B. Except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, CONTRACTOR will, in a professional manner, furnish all the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space, and facilities necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONTRACTOR by this Agreement.
3. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONTRACTOR as specified by this Agreement, CONTRACTOR must submit an invoice to CITY which lists the reimbursable costs, the specific tasks performed, and, for work that includes deliverables, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period. Nothing in this Section shall entitle CONTRACTOR for compensation not specified in Section 1 of this Agreement.
4. TIME OF PERFORMANCE. The services of CONTRACTOR are to commence upon receipt of a notice to proceed from CITY and shall continue until all authorized work is completed to CITY’s reasonable satisfaction, in accordance with the schedule incorporated in “Exhibit A,” unless extended in writing by CITY.
5. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR represents that CONTRACTOR has (a) thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; (b) carefully considered how the services should be performed; and (c) understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement.
6. KEY PERSONNEL. CONTRACTOR’s key person assigned to perform work under this Agreement is Name(s). CONTRACTOR shall not assign another person to be in charge of the work contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written authorization of CITY.
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unless earlier termination occurs under Section 14 of this Agreement or extended in writing in advance by both parties.
8. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND TRAINING. The contractor shall implement and maintain activity specific Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent pollutant loading from stormwater and non-stormwater discharges to receiving waters as required in Municipal NPDES Permit No. CAS004004. Contracting staff whose primary job duties are related to implementation of BMPs shall be adequately trained to effectively implement, operate, and maintain such BMPs and must be versed in factors affecting BMP effectiveness. The contractor shall certify they have received all applicable training to implement the requirements in Municipal NPDES Permit No.
CAS004004 and shall provide documentation to that effect.
9. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum, and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, executed by CONTRACTOR and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with the written agreement between the parties.
10. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONTRACTOR will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number.
11. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONTRACTOR will obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement all permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required by local, state, and federal laws in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement, including a business license as specified in Title VI, Chapter 2 of the Lomita Municipal Code.
12. LAWS AND REGULATIONS; EMPLOYEE/LABOR CERTIFICATION.
CONTRACTOR shall keep itself fully informed of and in compliance with all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in any manner affecting the performance of the Project or the Services, including all Cal/OSHA requirements, and shall give all notices required by law. CONTRACTOR shall be liable for all violations of such laws and regulations in connection with the Services and this Agreement. All violations of such laws and regulations shall be grounds for CITY to terminate the Agreement for cause.
13. PREVAILING WAGE.
A. Prevailing Wage. CONTRACTOR is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. If the services are being performed as part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, CONTRACTOR agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws.
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rates of per diem wages in effect at the commencement of this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the services available to interested parties upon request and shall post copies at the CONTRACTOR’S principal place of business and at the project site. It is the intent of the parties to effectuate the requirements of sections 1771, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1813, and 1815 of the Labor Code within this Agreement, and CONTRACTOR shall therefore comply with such Labor Code sections to the fullest extent required by law.
CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
B. Registration/DIR Compliance. If the services are being performed on a public works project of over $25,000 when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work, or a public works project of over $15,000 when the project is for maintenance work, in addition to the foregoing, then pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). CONTRACTOR shall maintain registration for the duration of the project and require the same of any subcontractors. This project may also be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be CONTRACTOR’S sole responsibility to comply with all applicable registration and labor compliance requirements, including the submission of payroll records directly to the DIR. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against CONTRACTOR or any subcontractors that affect CONTRACTOR’S performance of services, including any delay, shall be CONTRACTOR’S sole responsibility. Any delay arising out of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered CONTRACTOR caused delay and shall not be compensable by CITY.
CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold CITY, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued by the DIR against CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor.
C. Labor Certification. By its signature hereunder, CONTRACTOR certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services.
D. Employment of Apprentices. CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors shall comply with the requirements of Labor Code sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards, wage schedules, and other requirements may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, ex officio the Administrator of Apprenticeship, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.
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entered into between the CONTRACTOR and a debarred subcontractor is void as a matter of law. A debarred subcontractor may not receive any public money for performing work as a subcontractor on a public works contract. Any public money that is paid or may have been paid to a debarred subcontractor by CONTRACTOR on the project shall be returned to CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the payment of wages to workers of a debarred subcontractor who has been allowed to work on the Project.
F. CONTRACTOR agrees to bind every subcontractor to the terms of the Agreement as far as such terms are applicable to subcontractor’s portion of the work.
CONTRACTOR shall be as fully responsible to CITY for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by its subcontractor, as CONTRACTOR is for acts and omissions of persons directly employed by CONTRACTOR. Nothing contained in these Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor and CITY.
14. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause. Notice of termination shall be in writing.
B. CONTRACTOR may terminate this Agreement. Notice will be in writing at least 30 days before the effective termination date.
C. In the event of such termination, CONTRACTOR shall cease services as of the date of termination, all finished or unfinished documents, data, drawings, maps, and other materials prepared by CONTRACTOR shall, at CITY’s option, become CITY’s property, and CONTRACTOR will receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination.
D. Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
15. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and hold harmless CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with CONTRACTOR's performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this AGREEMENT, regardless of CITY’S passive negligence, but excepting such loss or damage which is caused by the sole active negligence or willful misconduct of CITY. Should CITY in its sole discretion find CONTRACTOR’S legal counsel unacceptable, then CONTRACTOR shall reimburse CITY its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation.
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(and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers) covered by this indemnity obligation. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
B. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by CONTRACTOR as required by Section 20, and any approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning indemnification.
16. ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONTRACTOR’s professional services.
CONTRACTOR’s attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY’s written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
17. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONTRACTOR agree that THE CONTRACTOR will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which it is performed. THE CONTRACTOR will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employees while under contract with CITY. CONTRACTOR is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONTRACTOR as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONTRACTOR will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
18. AUDIT OF RECORDS.
A. THE CONTRACTOR agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to review, obtain, and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant information requested and will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following final payment under this Agreement.
B. CONTRACTOR will keep all books, records, accounts and documents pertaining to this Agreement separate from other activities unrelated to this Agreement.
19. CORRECTIVE MEASURES. CONTRACTOR will promptly implement any corrective measures required by CITY regarding the requirements and obligations of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR will be given a reasonable amount of time as determined by CITY to implement said corrective measures. Failure of Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *53
CONTRACTOR to implement required corrective measures shall result in immediate termination of this Agreement.
20. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. CONTRACTOR, at CONTRACTOR’s own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies:
1. Workers Compensation Insurance as required by law. CONTRACTOR shall require all subcontractors similarly to provide such compensation insurance for their respective employees. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of all Workers’ Compensation policies must be received by CITY at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by CONTRACTOR for CITY.
2. General Liability Coverage. CONTRACTOR shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.
3. Automobile Liability Coverage. CONTRACTOR shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of CONTRACTOR arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence.
4. Professional Liability Coverage. CONTRACTOR shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors, or omissions which may arise from CONTRACTOR’S operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by CONTRACTOR or by its employees, subcontractors, or subcontractors. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single-limit-per-occurrence basis. When coverage is provided on a “claims made basis,” CONTRACTOR will continue to renew the insurance for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is terminated.
Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement, and will cover CONTRACTOR for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of CONTRACTOR, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
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B. Endorsements. Each general liability, automobile liability and professional liability insurance policy shall be issued by a financially responsible insurance company or companies admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California, or which is approved in writing by CITY, and shall be endorsed as follows. CONTRACTOR also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do likewise.
1. “The CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR, including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.”
2. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
Any insurance maintained by CITY, including any self-insured retention CITY may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with this policy.
3. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring company.
4. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, or agents.
5. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers.
6. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ written notice has been received by CITY.
C. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss against Contractor arising out of the work performed under this agreement.
CITY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.
D. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY. At CITY’s option, CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions.
E. CONTRACTOR shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein.
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insurance shall be kept on file with CITY at all times during the term of this Agreement.
F. Failure on the part of CONTRACTOR to procure or maintain the required insurance shall constitute a material breach of contract under which CITY may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 14 above.
G. The commercial general and automobile liability policies required by this Agreement shall allow CITY, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured retention (“SIR”) and/or deductible of the policy in lieu of the CONTRACTOR (as the named insured) should CONTRACTOR fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or deductible shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Finance Director. CONTRACTOR understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by CONTRACTOR as primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should CITY pay the SIR or deductible on CONTRACTOR’S behalf upon CONTRACTOR’S failure or refusal to do so to secure defense and indemnification as an additional insured under the policy, CITY may include such amounts as damages in any action against Contractor for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages incurred by CITY due to the breach.
21. USE OF OTHER CONTRACTORS. THE CONTRACTOR must obtain CITY’s prior written approval to use any Contractors while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must include approval of the proposed Contractor and the terms of compensation.
22. FINAL PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE CONSTITUTES RELEASE. The acceptance by the CONTRACTOR of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of CITY from all claims and liabilities for compensation to the CONTRACTOR for anything done, furnished or relating to the CONTRACTOR’S work or services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of CITY’S check or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within ten (10) calendar days of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by CITY shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of CONTRACTOR, its employees, sub-Contractors and agents for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability by CITY for any defect or error in the work prepared by CONTRACTOR, its employees, sub-Contractors and agents.
23. CORRECTIONS. In addition to the above indemnification obligations, the CONTRACTOR shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during the CITY’S review of CONTRACTOR’S report or plans. Should the CONTRACTOR fail to make such correction in a reasonably timely manner, such correction shall be made by CITY, and the cost thereof shall be charged to CONTRACTOR. In addition to all other available remedies, CITY may deduct the Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *56
cost of such correction from any retention amount held by CITY or may withhold payment otherwise owed CONTRACTOR under this Agreement up to the amount of the cost of correction.
24. NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments to be made to CONTRACTOR by CITY for services preformed within the current fiscal year are within the current fiscal budget and within an available, unexhausted fund. In the event that CITY does not appropriate sufficient funds for payment of CONTRACTOR’S services beyond the current fiscal year, the Agreement shall cover payment for CONTRACTOR’S only to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which CITY appropriates sufficient funds and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of such fiscal year.
25. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
CITY CONTRACTOR
City of Lomita
24300 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
ATTN: Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
FCG Consultants, Inc.
22885 Savi Ranch Pkwy,
Suit G, Yorba Linda, CA
92887
ATTN: Maha Alfakhouri
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. Courtesy copies of notices may be sent via electronic mail, provided that the original notice is deposited in the U.S. mail or personally delivered as specified in this Section.
26. SOLICITATION. CONTRACTOR maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than CONTRACTOR’s bona fide employee, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONTRACTOR warrants that it has not paid, nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONTRACTOR’s bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONTRACTOR breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
27. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is generally for the exclusive benefit of CONTRACTOR and CITY and not for the benefit of any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of the CONTRACTOR’s or CITY’s obligations under this Agreement.
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28. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written.
30. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
31. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment with signatures of all parties to this Agreement. CITY’s city administrator, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
32. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission, scanned and delivered via electronic mail, or delivered using digital signature technology approved by CITY. Such facsimile or electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
33. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be impossible due to fire, flood, explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties’ control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.
34. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence to comply with dates and schedules to be provided.
35. ATTORNEY’S FEES. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that each will bear his or its own costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of and/or connected with the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Agreement, and all matters arising out of or connected therewith except that, in the event any action is brought by any party hereto to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to all other relief to which that party or those parties may be entitled.
36. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY.
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experience in dealing with private Contractors, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONTRACTOR is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public agency.
37. DISCLOSURE REQUIRED. (CITY and CONTRACTOR initials required at one of the following paragraphs)
By their respective initials next to this paragraph, CITY and CONTRACTOR hereby acknowledge that CONTRACTOR is a “contractor” for the purposes of the California Political Reform Act because CONTRACTOR’S duties would require him or her to make one or more of the governmental decisions set forth in Fair Political Practices Commission Regulation 18700.3(a)(2) or otherwise serves in a staff capacity for which disclosure would otherwise be required were CONTRACTOR employed by CITY. CONTRACTOR hereby acknowledges his or her assumingoffice, annual, and leaving-office financial reporting obligations under the California Political Reform Act and the CITY’S Conflict of Interest Code and agrees to comply with those obligations at his or her expense. Prior to the Contractor commencing services hereunder, the City’s Manager shall prepare and deliver to CONTRACTOR a memorandum detailing the extent of CONTRACTOR’S disclosure obligations in accordance with the CITY’S Conflict of Interest Code.
City Initials ______
Contractor Initials ______
OR
By their initials next to this paragraph, CITY and CONTRACTOR hereby acknowledge that CONTRACTOR is not a “contractor” for the purpose of the California Political Reform Act because CONTRACTOR’S duties and responsibilities are not within the scope of the definition of contractor in Fair Political Practice Commission Regulation 18700.3(a)(2) and is otherwise not serving in staff capacity in accordance with CITY’S Conflict of Interest Code.
City Initials ______
Contractor Initials ______
[signatures on following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF LOMITA CONTRACTOR
Andrew Vialpando, City Manager By: Signatory, Title
ATTEST:
Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk Taxpayer ID No.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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S:\City Clerk's Office\Procedures and Instructions\Contract and Agreement Processing/Levine Act Statement California Levine Act Statement
California Government Code Section 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," prohibits any Lomita City Council Member from participating in any action related to contracts if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 within the previous twelve (12) months, and for twelve (12) months following the date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract.
The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution by a party to be awarded a specific contract. Proposers are encouraged to review the requirements of the Levine Act at Government Code Section 84308 and any accompanying regulations adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).Current Lomita City Council Members are listed at:
https://lomitacity.com/city-council/
Proposers are responsible for accessing this link to review the names prior to answering the following questions.
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made any political contributions of more than $250 to any Lomita City Council Member in the 12 months preceding the date of the submission of your proposal or application? ___ YES If yes, please identify the Council Member(s):
___ NO
2. Do you or your company, or any agency on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make any political contribution of more than $250 to any Lomita City Council Member in the 12 months before or following any Council action related to your proposal or application?
___ YES If yes, please identify the Council Member(s):
___ NO
Answering yes to either of the two questions above does not preclude the Lomita City Council from awarding a contract or approving an application or any subsequent action.
It does, however, preclude the identified Council Member(s) from participating in any actions related to your proposal or application.
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8/25/2025 Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *61 Construction Management Services for
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PROPOSAL
for
City of Lomita
Public Works Department
24300 Narbonne Ave.
Lomita, CA 90717
Submitted by:
FCG Consultants, Inc.
22885 Savi Ranch Pkwy
Suite G
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
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CITY OF LOMITA
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT ZONE G – PHASE 2
Cover Letter ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Firm Profile ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Relevant Project Experience ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Organizational Chart .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Approach to Managing Projects ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Resumes ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Scope of Work ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Technical Understanding / Specific Issues ......................................................................................................................................... 15 Typical Issues ................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Signed Addendum #1 ...................................................................................................................................................................
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August 12, 2025
Mr. Andrés Gonzalez
Director of Public Works
City of Lomita
24300 Narbonne Ave,
Lomita, CA 90717
Subject: Construction Management Services for Street Reconstruction Project Zone G – Phase 2 Mr. Gonzalez,
FCG Consultants, Inc. (FCG) is pleased to commit our services to the City of Lomita (City) to provide Construction Management Services for the Street Reconstruction Project Zone G – Phase 2. FCG is a firm with extensive Greenbook and Caltrans experience committed to providing the highest level of service in the most cost-effective manner possible. We will provide the City with the most experienced and motivated team that will produce the highest quality work and will become part of the City team in every aspect.
FCG is a firm with extensive roadway, electrical, and traffic signal improvement projects experience, committed to providing the highest level of service in the most cost-effective manner possible. FCG will provide the City with the most experienced and motivated team that will produce the highest quality work and will become part of the City team in every aspect. FCG is committed to quality work, efficiency in staffing and budgeting, and successfully delivering this project. FCG has been selected based on availability and relevant experience, full understanding of the scope of services, and knowledge of the needs of the stakeholders. The key staff proposed for this project have managed numerous projects like this and will apply this knowledge and experience to hit the ground running. These individuals proposed have the availability, the qualifications, and in many cases the cross-training for both office and field positions to cost-effectively solve problems at any level.
Mr. Raymond Velasco, PE, is our proposed Project Manager and will be assigned for the duration of the project. He is a former employee for public agencies with more than 25 years of Project Management, Design, and Construction Management experience on roadway infrastructure and public works projects; local, State, and Federally Funded. He gained his experience working for local cities in both Los Angeles and Orange County. He is highly experienced in ensuring conformance with the Greenbook, Caltrans and various City standards.
Availability & Commitment
FCG understands the importance of this project to the City. The City can be assured that FCG is dedicated to proposing professional team members that have the qualifications, experience, and skills necessary to successfully complete the scope of work on schedule and within budget. Having completed numerous roadway and traffic signal improvement projects in Los Angeles County, our public works experienced staff is available, ready to assist on this assignment, and able to handle several active projects concurrently should the need arise. All information contained in the proposal is true and correct. FCG acknowledges addendum #1 dated August 4, 2025.
This proposal remains valid for a period of 90 days. The project will be managed through our office in the City of Norwalk located at 12440 Firestone Blvd. #208, Norwalk, CA 90650.
Subconsultants
FCG intends to perform materials testing services on this project utilizing the services of G3 Quality Inc., and staff.
We appreciate the opportunity to be considered for this contract. If you have any questions, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I may be reached at 22885 Savi Ranch Parkway, Suite G, Yorba Linda, CA 92887, Office: 714.312.0317, Fax: 714.312.0793, Cell: 714.883.8068 or [email protected] with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Maha Fakhouri
President & CEO
Abdallah Fakhouri, PE
VP/ Secretary / Sr. Project Manager
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FIRM PROFILE
FCG Consultants, Inc. (FCG) a woman-owned California Corporation and Certified Small Business (SBE) and Disadvantaged business Enterprise (DBE), is focused on providing clientdriven solutions to assist clients in navigating through a very challenging economy. FCG, founded in 2009, is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California with a staff of twenty-three fully dedicated personnel providing Construction Engineering, Construction Management, and Construction Inspection to clients throughout California. The firm specializes in Project and Construction Management and Inspection for various types of public works clients utilizing assorted standards such as Caltrans, Local Assistance Procedures Manual, FHWA, Greenbook, and AWWA. FCG staff are highly experienced with inspection of roadway improvements, drainage systems, utilities, ADA ramps, retaining walls, MSE walls, soil nail walls, Structural Steel/Bolting/Welding, pedestrian/bikeways, wet CIDH pile, stainless steel, electrical, landscape, SWPPP, and Safety.
FCG serves its clients from three (3) locations, Yorba Linda, Norwalk, and Lake Elsinore. With twenty-three employees, we can cover a larger geographic market to better serve our clients.
FCG’s construction engineering and inspection team provides a full scope of services, from project development through project closeout, by providing cost-effective and functional solutions. The FCG Team carefully plans and tailors the scope for each assignment, specific to the client and project needs. We are fully dedicated to achieving every project and client goal and standard.
Financial Condition: FCG is financially sound and has no bankruptcy, pending litigation, planned office closures, or impending mergers. FCG is not prohibited from professional practice or working with any Federal, State, local or public agency.
We firmly believe that with each passing year and the completion of each job for our various clients, the satisfaction of our clients will begin to further reflect the condition of our company as well as our ability to provide our clients with the professionalism and superior customer service they deserve.
SUB-CONSULTANT
G3 Quality, Inc. – SBE Address:
Contact: Qiang Li, PE, PhD, 13850 Cerritos Corporate Drive Project Manager Suite E, Cerritos,
(562)321-9840 California 90703
[email protected] www.g3quality.com
G3 is a California Certified Small Business with over 24 years of extensive experience successfully implementing quality assurance programs throughout California. Our team of experts are leaders in materials innovation and sustainable design. G3 maintains multiple Caltrans, AMRL, and CCRL certified laboratories in California and maintains fully integrated mobile laboratories. We are signatory to the Operating Engineers Local 12 Union and continually train, support, and employ highly experienced field inspectors and technicians. G3 has assembled a strong team consisting of experienced materials and soils engineers and materials testing field and laboratory technicians. Our team will be led by project manager, Jordan Roper, PE, a leader in municipality and agency developments.
Firm Information
Firm Location:
Main Office: 22885 Savi Ranch
Pkwy, Suite G, Yorba Linda,
California 92887
Norwalk: 12440 Firestone Blvd.
#208, Norwalk, CA 90650
Form of Organization:
California S Corporation
Number of Employees:
30 Full-time employees
3 Part-time employees
Registration
DIR # 1000018164
DBE # 46140
Federal ID # 27-3911217
Firm Officers:
President / CEO: Maha Alfakhouri
V.P: Abdallah Fakhouri, PE
CFO: Talal Alfakhouri
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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
FCG offers the City a team of qualified professionals experienced in all aspects of public works construction. Projects that showcase our construction management and inspection experience and knowledge of various standards are highlighted below:
City of South Gate Construction Management and Inspection Services On the Firestone Boulevard Regional Corridor Capacity Enhancements Project (The Boulevard Project), Phase II
Client City of South Gate Contact Kenneth Tang – Senior Civil Engineer 8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 91340
(323) 563-9574
[email protected]
Project Description
This Federally Funded Project in compliance with LAPM requirements consists of implementing roadways, median landscaping, and pedestrian improvements for the Long Beach Boulevard Green Street Project. The project is from Tweedy Boulevard to Santa Ana Street and is separated into (4) sub-projects. This project includes pedestrian improvements, median improvements, landscape and irrigation improvements, and pavement rehabilitation.
Contractor Sequel Contractors, Inc. Cost $5 Million
City of Irwindale Construction Management, Inspection, and Labor Compliance for 2022-2023 Resurfacing Project, Residential Resurfacing Phase II Client City of Irwindale Contact Sarah Rocha – Engineering Technician 16102 Arrow Highway
Irwindale, CA 91706
(626) 430-2296
[email protected]
Project Description
This Project consisted of resurfacing eight residential streets, improving the striping at an arterial intersection, minor concrete removal and restorations. Work consists of cold mill, removals, hauling, utility adjustments, AC paving, PCC, striping, detection s traffic control and storm water BMPs.
Contractor Onyx Paving Company, Inc. Cost $400 Thousand City of Signal Hill Construction Management, Inspection and Labor Compliance for
Spring Street Gap Closure Project
Client City of Signal Hill Contact Patrick Kelley – Contract Manager 2175 Cherry Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 989-7355
[email protected]
Project Description
This Federally Funded Project in compliance with LAPM requirements consisted of enhancing safety along Spring Street from Atlantic Boulevard to Junipero Avenue. This project provides Class 2 bike lanes, countdown ped heads, ADA curb ramps, and sidewalk lights along the corridor to enhance safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. A total of seven signalized intersections and two miles of roadway are affected by this project.
Contractor Sequel Contractors, Inc. Cost $3 Million
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City of Downey Construction Management and Inspection for Telegraph Road Traffic Throughput & Safety Enhancement Project Client City of Downey Contact Desi Gutierrez – Principal Civil Engineer 11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-7110
[email protected]
Project Description
This Federally Funded Project in compliance with LAPM requirements consisted of construction of raised median islands with landscaping and irrigation, reconstruction of the existing asphalt pavement, traffic signal modifications and signage and striping.
Contractor Gentry Brothers, Inc. Cost $7 Million
City of Pico Rivera Construction Management, Inspection, and Labor Compliance forTraffic Signal Improvements Project Client City of Pico Rivera Reference Kenner Guerrero – Associate Engineer 6615 Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-4351
[email protected]
Project Description
This Federally Funded Project in compliance with LAPM requirements, consisted of traffic signal modifications and upgrades at 11 intersections, replacement of existing traffic signal equipments, replacements of poles and mast ars, vehicle and pedestrian indications, pushbuttons, conduits, pull boxes, conductors, controller cabinets, battery back-up sustems, LED safety lighting, curb ramps and pavement markings, and signage.
Contractor Baker Electric Cost $1.2 Million
City of Moorpark Construction Management & Inspection for Princeton Avenue Improvement Project
Client City of Moorpark Contact Daniel Kim – City Engineer/ Public Works Director 799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorkpark, CA 93021
(808) 517-6255
[email protected]
Project Description
This Federally Funded Project in compliance with LAPM requirements consisted of enhancing safety along Spring Street from Atlantic Boulevard to Junipero Avenue. This project provides Class 2 bike lanes, countdown ped heads, ADA curb ramps, and sidewalk lights along the corridor to enhance safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. A total of seven signalized intersections and two miles of roadway are affected by this project.
Contractor Security Paving, Inc. Cost $9 Million
City of Whittier Construction Management and Inspection for Greenway Trail East Extension & Lambert Rd. Signal Synchronization Project Client City of Whittier Contact Michelle Chapman, PE – Senior Civil Engineer 13230 Penn Street
Whittier, CA 90602
(562)567-9518
[email protected]
Project Description
This Federally Funded Project in compliance with LAPM requirements consists of a
2.7mile long easement into a 15-foot-wide walking trail along Union Pacific Railroad. Work includes the construction of bicycle and pedestrian paths, installation of fencing along the corridor, pedestrian crossings and walking paths, wayfinding signage, and storm drain modifications. The Lambert Road Traffic Signal Synchronization will include coordination of traffic signal timing and detection, upgrading traffic signals and grade signal crossings.
Contractor ECI, Inc. Cost $9 Million
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
FCG has assembled an in-house team of experienced construction management and inspection professionals that will successfully deliver this project on time and within budget. The organizational chart below shows our project team as follows The key personnel proposed for this project will be available to the extent proposed for the duration of the required services. No person designated as “key” will be removed or replaced without the prior written concurrence of the City of Lomita.
Name Role Availability
Raymond Velasco, PE Construction Manager/Resident Engineer 100% Jasmine Fakhouri, EIT Public Outreach Specialist/Office Engineer/Labor Compliance 100% Gary Foster Construction Inspector 100%
Ish Medrado Backup Construction Inspector 100%
Chris Ortiz Backup Construction Inspector 100%
Anthony Moussa Backup Construction Inspector 100%
Don Lewis Backup Construction Inspector 100%
Client Testimonials
“I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Fakhouri and FCG this year on the Telegraph Road Traffic Safety Enhancements Project. His willingness and ability to work with Caltrans and his adaptation to changes as needed were vital to a very successful project. He is an individual who is willing to go the extra mile.”
Desi Gutierrez, PE, City of Downey
“Mr. Fakhouri and the FCG Team have been a key partner in delivering successful construction projects for the City of Moorpark. Their understanding and expertise in construction management is key to projects starting and finishing on time and within budget. Mr. Fakhouri works well with contractors, consultants’, and city staff to build a strong team rapport for all disciplines and trades working on the project.” Daniel Kim, PE, City of Moorpark
City of Lomita
Andrés Gonzalez,
Director of Public Works
Construction Manager
Raymond Velasco, PE
Construction Inspector
Gary Foster
Office Engineer / Labor Compliance
Jasmine Fakhouri, EIT
Material Testing
G3 Inc.
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APPROACH TO MANAGING PROJECTS
Successful Project Delivery
Our team staff works diligently to perform the contractual work, as well as the individual task orders, and to deliver the final product at or above the City’s expectations, every time. In addition to hiring the best and the brightest in the industry, we provide internal training for each employee. From inspection, safety, SWPPP, office engineering, labor compliance, to materials testing and more, we provide continued training and support in every area of a team member’s career. From senior level staff to office engineers, and everything between, all our staff provides top notch service to our clients at every level. Our CM, Mr. Raymond Velasco, continuously meets with clients to assess our service and to ensure complete satisfaction with the work provided.
Partnering
Staff augmentation is very important to many public agencies for various reasons, including lack of funding for procurement of agency staff, and/or the immediate need based on the number of projects or the funding. In many instances there may be a combination of reasons why public agencies refer to procuring on-call contracts that produce a level of comfort through hiring outside agencies. FCG fully understands the on-call business and will implement this knowledge to meet the needs of the City.
Management
On-call contracts can be very dynamic in nature. As projects surface for construction so does the need for additional staff. FCG understands that a well-defined communication plan with the agencies can achieve better results. As the need for additional staff increases, our responsiveness to meet the need is imperative for the success of the project. Responsiveness to immediate and/or planned need for staffing is key since the need may not always be planned. FCG is always ready to provide staff for agencies, planned or otherwise.
Effective Communication
FCG has equipped our field staff with laptops, air cards, and smart phones to perform the work and stay connected. These tools provide access to necessary online resources and allow our field staff to work efficiently and communicate with all project staff. In addition, we utilize Dropbox to supplement our SharePoint electronic files. Our CM will provide a daily status, to include issues and photos, to the City of Pico Rivera. This service will efficiently keep the City staff (including public outreach staff), up to date on progress and provide the public with accurate information at all times.
Quality
FCG understands the need, as well as the procurement process, for agencies to always staff projects and at many levels. FCG will not undermine quality at any price; in fact, our work is completed with high regard to safety, quality, time, budget, and with little to no impact on the environment. From federal to state to local agencies, FCG is familiar with their procedures and can design and implement the various required quality control and quality assurance programs at every level, no matter the funding source.
Contractor
CM
Designer Project
Manager
Site Visit Photo at 240th Street and Eshelman Ave
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RÉSUMÉS
RAYMOND VELASCO, PE
Construction Manager / Resident Engineer
Mr. Velasco has over 25 years of diverse experience in both the public and private sectors, specializing in the design, construction, and management of civil engineering and Public Works projects. CIP Program Manager: His most senior role in the public sector was serving as Principal Civil Engineer and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager, where he held primary responsibility for overseeing the planning, design, and execution of major municipal infrastructure projects. Mr. Velasco has managed Capital Improvement Programs for municipal agencies, leading teams of professional civil engineering staff to deliver complex infrastructure projects from concept through completion. He has successfully retained and managed consultants across multiple disciplines, including engineering, architectural, construction, and construction management firms—to ensure high-quality outcomes aligned with agency standards and community needs.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
405 / Wilmington Widening, City of Carson
Project Manager/Construction Manager: Funding Sources: MTA, Federal, & Carson Successor Agency. Right-of-way acquisitions. Construction of new northbound on-ramp. Diversion of Dominguez Channel. Underground of overhead utility lines. Widening and retrofit of existing bridge. Street widening and pavement rehabilitation to relieve a heavily congested major intersection abutting a freeway interchange. Cost $42 Million Pavement Rehab, City of Norwalk
Construction Manager: Construction of Local Street Rehabilitation Program (Zones 3, 8, 19) This project will consist of AR Cape Seal, Full Depth Removal and Replacement, and Striping modifications. Concrete sidewalk, curbs/gutters, curb ramps, cross gutters Design of Local Street Rehabilitation Program (Zones 4, 28, 31) - This project will consist of AR Cape Seal, Full Depth Removal and Replacement, and Striping modifications. Concrete sidewalk, curbs/gutters, curb ramps, cross gutters CDBG Cost: $25 Million.
Arterial Pavement Rehab, City of Cypress
Project Manager: Pavement Rehabilitation of 3 arterial streets. The project involves mill and overlay, dig-out, reinstallation of traffic loops, adjustments of utility covers and pavement legends and striping. Traffic control at major intersections which requires multi-jurisdictional approvals. Cost: $1.4M Citywide Roofing Project, City of Signal Hill
Construction Manager: Reroof for 3 different facilities; City Hall, Youth Center and City Maintenance Corporate Yard. Cost: $850,000 Sepulveda Blvd Bridge Widening, City of Carson
Project Manager: Funding Sources: Measure R, Federal, GATX & ICTF (Sept 2019 Est Start of Construction) Right-ofway acquisitions. Relocation of power poles. Bridge Widening over the Dominguez Channel. Street widening and rehabilitation to improve condition of the road that will accommodate the projected increased volume of commercial vehicles due to expansion of the nearby Port of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Cost: $10 Million.
Education
B.S. Civil Engineering,
CSULB
Licensing
CA PE License # C69902
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GARY FOSTER
Construction Inspector
Mr. Foster has 18 years of extensive experience in structural, civil, and construction inspection of a variety of public infrastructure projects. Through his working experience, he has developed a working knowledge of the Caltrans project delivery process and Greenbook Standards Caltrans Special Provision and Standard Plans Caltrans traffic control, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). He has also worked on a large variety of public works projects including but not limited to: street improvements including widening and reconstruction, HMA and concrete pavement, drainage, utilities, and water/wastewater improvements. He has extensive experience with Minor Concrete, Rubberized AC Paving, Traffic Control, ADA Ramps, Sidewalk Replacement, Driveway Construction, Drainage, Water and Sewer Lines, Electrical, Landscape, and Safety. He has also inspected 40,000 tons of asphalt paving in Caltrans right of way using Caltrans testing methods and procedures of structural concrete and asphalt.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Princeton Avenue Improvements Project
Construction Inspector: This project consisted of 10 miles of concrete pavement rehab and replacement. Work included, but not limited to, traffic control; excavation; backfill, shoring; structural; soil nail wall; slope paving; joint seal; rock blanket; fence; MBGR; CHP pullout; waterline; drainage; reinforced concrete; mechanical; electrical; AC paving; flatwork; SWPPP; Safety. Duties included inspection; prepared daily diaries with photos; monitored progress; paid quantities; safety and SWPPP inspections; project documents. Cost: $14 Million
Norwalk Sidewalk Improvements and Alley Way Reconstruction Project, City of Norwalk Construction Inspector: This consisted of geographic zones bounded by Excelsior Drive to the north, Pioneer Boulevard to the east, Gridley Road to the west and Alondra Boulevard to the south. Work included, but not limited to, traffic control; excavation; backfill; drainage; reinforced concrete; electrical; AC paving; flatwork; SWPPP; Safety. Duties included inspection; prepared daily diaries with photos; monitored progress; paid quantities; safety and SWPPP inspections; project documents. Cost $1.2 Million Arroyo Seco Pedestrian and Bicycle Pathway Project, City of South Pasadena Construction Inspector: This project consisted of bike and pedestrian path consisted of both concrete and asphalt flatwork and paving and the removal of unsuitable material for off-site haul-off. Work included, but not limited to, traffic control; excavation; backfill; shoring; structural; retaining wall; slope paving; rock blanket; fence; waterline; drainage; reinforced concrete; electrical; AC paving; flatwork; SWPPP; Safety. Duties included inspection; prepared daily diaries with photos; monitored progress; paid quantities; safety and SWPPP inspections; project documents. Cost: $1 Million Verdugo Avenue Intersection Improvement Project, City of Burbank Construction Inspector: Served as the onsite inspector at various location throughout the City of Burbank for the construction of two Bulb-outs, of serval pedestrian Signal Heads, Traffic Heads, Push Buttons, and Traffic Head Mass-arms. Work included, but not limited to, traffic control; excavation; backfill; shoring; structural; retaining wall; utilities; drainage; reinforced concrete; mechanical; electrical; AC paving; flatwork; SWPPP; Safety. Duties included inspection; prepared daily diaries with photos; monitored progress; paid quantities; safety and SWPPP inspections; project documents.
Street Improvement Project, City of Montebello
Construction Inspector: Inspected asphalt paving operations on Montebello Blvd (Beverly Blvd to Paramount Blvd) West Harding Ave (Montebello Blvd to Wilcox Ave) Beverly Blvd (Via Val Verde). Verified compliance with city specifications, material requirements, and traffic control standards. Monitored paving temperatures, compaction results, and material quantities; documented daily reports.
Cost $2.5M
Paving Project, City of South Gate
Construction Inspector: Conducted inspection of paving work across multiple city streets, totaling 300 tons placed using the ARAM (Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane) method. Confirmed contractor adherence to approved plans, specifications, and environmental requirements. Recorded field measurements and verified pay quantities for city approval. Cost: 1.8M Education
Associate degree in Drafting
Licensing
ACI Concrete Field
Certification # 0093574
USACE / NAVAFAC Training
Years of Experience 18+
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JASMINE FAKHOURI
Office Engineer / Labor Compliance Officer
Ms. Fakhouri has more than 7 years of experience as an Public Relations Coordinator, Office Engineer, and Labor compliance on public works projects for public works agencies and construction contractors. Her responsibilities include, but are not limited to, as a Public Relations Coordinator managing the project notifications, overseeing the distribution of information, and communicating with the project team regarding project related items. As and Office Engineer reviewing certified payroll, employee interviews, maintaining accurate and complete project records and files; maintaining contract records; assisting the Project Manager with change orders, submittals, and RFIs; assisting in preparing quantity calculations and cost estimates; coordinating with various agencies; reviewing and preparing correspondence; preparing and updating spreadsheets; converting working files to PDF; and preparing various reports. Ms. Fakhouri has extensive experience working on federally funded projects that utilize CALTRANS and Local Assistance Procedures Manual requirements for documentation and filing, verifying certified payroll of contractors, and producing documentation and reports accordingly.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Princeton Avenue Improvements Project, City of Moorpark Office Engineer/Labor Compliance: This Federally Funded project consisted of widening and rehabilitation of Princeton Avenue in the City of Moorpark. Duties included, but were not limited to, coordinating meetings, creating outreach materials for the community, preparing, and maintaining project files; performing document control; creating and updating correspondence logs; preparing and updating submittal logs, RFI logs, CCO logs, and materials testing report logs; preparing progress reports; assisting the Resident Engineer with reviewing CCO and pay estimate requests; collecting inspector reports and quantities; and verifying the contractor’s certified payroll. Cost: $ 14 Million
I-15 / Main Street Improvement Project - City of Lake Elsinore / Caltrans District Office Engineer: This Federally Funded project consisted of widening and improvements to Main Street at I-15 from 2 lanes to 4 lanes, ramp metering, improvements to both NB on and off ramps, SB off ramp widening at the intersection and installation of traffic signals. Duties included, but were not limited to, verifying the contractor’s certified payroll; prepared and maintained project files; performed document control; created and updated correspondence logs; prepared and updated submittal logs; RFI logs; CCO logs; materials testing report logs; prepared progress reports; assisted the Resident Engineer with reviewing CCO and pay estimate requests; collected inspector reports and quantities. Cost: $10 Million
Santa Gertrudes Avenue Improvements, City of Whittier
Office Engineer/Labor Compliance: This Federally Funded Project consisted of full-depth AC reconstruction, improved striping, and ADA ramps. Work included removals, grading, drainage, curb, gutter, ADA ramps, paving, striping, signage, SWPPP and safety.
Duties included, but were not limited to, handled outreach documentation and offered PR team support, verifying the contractor’s certified payroll, preparing, and maintaining project files; performing document control; creating and updating correspondence logs; preparing and updating submittal logs; maintaining logs; preparing progress reports; assisting the Resident Engineer with reviewing CCO and pay estimate requests; and collecting inspector reports and quantities. Project Cost: $3.7 Million Telegraph Road Traffic Safety Enhancements Project, City of Downey Office Engineer/Labor Compliance: This Federally Funded project consisted of various improvements on Telegraph Road. Duties included, but were not limited to, developing and distributing project information and updates to adjacent businesses, coordinating meetings, communicating with the project team, preparing, and maintaining project files; performing document control; creating and updating correspondence logs; preparing and updating submittal logs, RFI logs, CCO logs, and materials testing report logs; preparing progress reports; assisting the Resident Engineer with reviewing CCO and pay estimate requests; collecting inspector reports and quantities; and verifying the contractor’s certified payroll. Cost: $ 7 Million.
Education
BS Civil Engineering,
California State University
Fullerton;
MS Environmental
Engineering, University of
California Los Angeles
Licensing
EIT No. 183093
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QIANG LI, PE, PHD
Materials Testing Project Manager (Subconsultant)
Dr. Qiang Li, a licensed Professional Engineer, brings more than 16 years of extensive expertise in material testing, complemented by a robust 11-year track record in successful project management. His diverse background includes specialized roles in inspection and material testing for government agency projects.
Holding a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Dr. Li has excelled across various domains such as project management, geotechnical engineering, material testing, pavement engineering, and nondestructive testing. He adeptly defines technical requirements, manages project budgets, and implements quality programs, underscoring his proficiency in delivering high-quality projects.
His notable contributions encompass a wide array of projects showcasing a well-rounded and accomplished professional. Dr. Li's wealth of experience, technical leadership, effective communication, and adept project oversight enable him to provide and manage the ideal inspection and testing staff for construction projects.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
3rd Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project CIP 22-04, Downey, CA:
Project Manager: The project is located on 3rd Street between Paramount Boulevard and Civic Center Drive in the City of Downey. It primarily involves pavement rehabilitation, reconstruction of failed pavement areas, cold milling of asphalt pavement, construction of asphalt concrete base course, and asphalt rubber hot mix (ARHM) overlay. Additionally, the scope of work includes the construction of curbs, gutters, alley intersections, sidewalks, driveways, and curb ramps. Other tasks involve adjustments of manhole and utility valve covers, traffic striping, pavement markings, and implementation of traffic control measures. Qiang serves as Project Manager responsible for Quality Assurance, providing as-needed technical consulting, and overseeing inspection, materials sampling, and testing services for subgrade, aggregate base, HMA compaction, and minor concrete testing. His knowledge in pavement engineering and material testing plays a pivotal role in maintaining the project's stringent standards and ensuring comprehensive quality control throughout the entire process.
On-Call Materials Testing, Pavement Mix Design, and Inspection Services, Los Angeles, CA Project Manager: G3 is under contract to provide as-needed materials testing, pavement mix design, and inspection services at various locations in Los Angeles County for Federal and Non-Federal Projects. The general objective of this on-call contract is to evaluate pavement assets and provide the best, cost effective geotechnical and materials design and quality assurance inspection and testing services on a variety of projects under this contract. Our overall services capabilities have included mix design consultation and specialty field and laboratory services. As the Materials Testing Engineer and Project Manager for this contract, Qiang effectively manages both field and laboratory testing activities and ensures the quality assurance of testing procedures and results across various projects.
As-Needed Materials Testing & Geotechnical Consulting for Non-Federally Funded Projects, San Diego County, CA Project Manager: This contract consisted of comprehensive construction inspection and material testing services for roadway resurfacing projects at various locations within San Diego County’s jurisdiction. The construction activities encompassed several tasks, including milling existing Asphalt Concrete (AC) and replacing it with new AC, overlaying existing AC with new AC, chip sealing, and constructing new concrete sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. The scope of the services included submittal review (Type A and Minor HMA JMF, aggregates, binder, fiber reinforcement, RAP, etc.), sampling AC materials, aggregates, and concrete, AC batch plant inspection, JMF verification laboratory testing (Hamburg wheel track and moisture susceptibility, and stabilometer), PSU verification laboratory testing, quality assurance laboratory testing (binder content, maximum specific gravity, stabilometer, and core density) and providing material testing results. Qiang served as the Civil Engineer for the San Diego County materials laboratory and was responsible for performing Capital Improvements Program (CIP) submittal reviews, Planning & Development Services (DPS) plan reviews, lab testing results reviews for the County laboratory and third-party labs, attendance at pre-construction meetings for CIP projects and performing pavement design for rigid and flexible pavements. Additionally, Qiang served as the Materials Testing Engineer and Project Manager.
He coordinated field and laboratory testing activities, provided supervision and quality assurance of testing procedures and test results for slurry seal, chip seal, and AC overlay projects.
Education
• PH.D. (Civil Engineering)
University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida, 2011
• M.S. (Civil Engineering)
University of Florida,
Gainesville, Florida, 2010
• B.S. (Civil Engineering) Dalian
University of Technology,
China, 2005
Licensing
Professional Engineer, CA
91989, TX 113045, NJ
24GE05414400
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SCOPE OF WORK
FCG has successfully worked with many federally funded public works projects in Southern California implementing the LAPM and FHWA guidelines. FCG will administer the construction contract per LAPM, Chapter 16, and will use all applicable forms including some from the Caltrans Construction Manual for the project documentation. In addition, FCG has worked with many contractors and has developed strong working relationships based on trust and respect. The FCG team has the experience and capability of communicating and partnering with the Contractor and their subcontractors. The FCG team will maintain a professional and a respectful relationship with the Contractor staff continuously. FCG specializes in construction management and coordination of various specialty projects. Following is the technical approach we will take to complete this effort on time and on-budget.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
a. NTP and Move-In Period - Once the construction contract is approved, we will discuss the Project move-in period and start of construction with the Contractor. Once this discussion is complete, we will recommend to the City issuance of the NTP and establish the date of the first chargeable working day. This is recommended to maintain the Project schedule and provide the Contractor ample time to obtain permits and submit all necessary submittals prior to the start of construction. A 20-day move-in period is recommended because it allows sufficient time to review submittals, especially for long lead items. Additionally, FCG will direct the contractor to prepare public notification flyers as required by the project specifications. b. Project Records & Filing System – FCG’s RE and Office Engineer will establish and maintain a filing system in hard copy as well as electronically, using the Caltrans Construction Manual as a guideline to ensure compliance with FHWA requirements.
FCG utilizes the Caltrans filing system on all projects. All hard copy files will be scanned as PDF files and stored digitally on a server with a filing structure duplicating the hard copies. Additionally, FCG’s Office Engineer will upload the electronic data documentation to the City’s on-line file directory. Submittal and RFI logs will be kept and tracked according to when they are received from and returned to the Contractor together with their approval or response status. Materials releases and certificates of compliance will be kept in the appropriate Caltrans filing categories and materials summary sheets will be developed to keep a running total of materials implemented for the Project. c. Pre-Construction Meeting - Once the NTP is issued, the FCG team will coordinate the pre-construction meeting by preparing a list of attendees, including, but not limited to, the Contractor, Designer, City, and utility companies. This project will have a slight impact LA County’s Maintenance Yard. Prior to the meeting, the RE will prepare for the City’s review an agenda that identifies the following: documents required from the Contractor for supervision and safety, certified payroll requirements, materials sampling and testing criteria, and certificates of compliance for all materials. Following the meeting, attendees will receive meeting minutes, including a sign-in sheet, for their records.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
1. Coordination
a. Utility Coordination – Coordination with third-party utilities holds a high risk of potential schedule delay. As a first order of business, our Resident Engineer will work closely with Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, and the Engineer of Record to develop a comprehensive list of utilities and elements that will require relocation, abandonment, adjustment, and/or protection prior to construction. Utility requirements and durations will then be incorporated into the Special Provisions. Special attention will be given to SCE utility vaults that must be adjusted within the project limits. SCE’s current backlog of work is causing delays throughout the industry, and FCG will establish communication with SCE during the pre-construction phase to ensure the contractor submits all required documents to schedule their crews accordingly.
b. Project Coordination – Our RE, Raymond Velasco, and Construction Inspector, Gary Foster, are highly qualified to effectively manage this Project as they have on numerous similar Projects in the past. They will act as the prime point of contact between the Contractor, the City, and the utility companies. FCG’s RE will ensure coordination with property owners adjacent to the Project right-of-way to develop timely communication regarding the pre-condition survey, during construction, and post construction activities.
c. Emergency Responders– The FCG team will coordinate with the Los Angeles County Public Works Maintenance and Operations, regularly through weekly and monthly meetings as needed. We will contact Operations Managers and explain to them the nature of closures and detours Contractor submits a comprehensive Traffic Handling Plan addressing all possible issues with performing work along the various routes. The team will continuously inspect the work to ensure traffic flow is not obstructed and traffic signs and devices are always secured and functional.
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2. Submittals – The FCG team will provide the Contractor a list of submittals as per the Special Provisions, then perform a thorough, comprehensive review and approval of the Contractor’s submittals. We will work closely with the City to determine which submittals the design consultant will review, and which will be reviewed by the FCG team. A Submittal Log will be developed, maintained, and tracked according to when they are received and returned to the Contractor, and a copy will be included with each transmittal and at the weekly meetings. Materials releases and certificates of compliance will be kept in the appropriate filing categories, and materials summary sheets will have a running total of materials used on the Project. Anticipated submittals include, but are not limited to, baseline schedule, SWPPP, erosion and sediment control plan, operations and maintenance plan, traffic handling plan, PCC mix designs, asphalt mix designs, sand cement slurry mix design, CMB mix design, bridge soils report, surcharge calculations, modular block wall design calculations, and signal verification data.
3. Requests for Information – Our RE will coordinate with the Contractor to submit all questions as Requests for Information (RFI).
All RFIs will be reviewed and responded to in coordination with the City and the Design Team to ensure proper protocol is followed and sufficient information is relayed to the Contractor in response to each RFI. The Office Engineer will maintain a log and will provide it to all weekly progress meeting attendees.
4. Safety Enforcement – The FCG team is thoroughly familiar with California Construction Safety Orders (Cal-OSHA) and traffic control practices as specified in the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH Manual), as well as the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD). The Contractor will be required to prepare and submit a Safety Plan for its operations. The Safety Plan will be reviewed by the CM/RE and the FCG team. Deficiencies will be noted, and upon correction, the plan will be approved.
5. Project Progress and Payment
The FCG team will work with the City to review the baseline schedule, look for issues, and make recommendations to the City as appropriate. Such recommendations will be based on logic and a realistic schedule. Our RE will propose enhancements based on sequence, number of working days, milestones, and key dates to ensure the development of an efficient and well managed Project. The team will prepare independent monthly estimates for the Project duration, monitoring both the Project and contingency budgets. Our report to the City will include amount paid to Contractor to date, amount previously paid to Contractor, percentage complete of each bid item, executed change orders, and retention withheld from each pay estimate. Our intent is to keep the City fully informed of the financial status of the Project. a. Pay item quantities will be measured daily and documented in the daily reports. b. Quantity Sheets will be prepared with each pay estimate, with backup calculations. c. Change orders will be prepared and monitored, costs independently estimated and verified, and work documented daily on a separate daily diary with tentative agreements (if force account (T&M)). d. Our tracking system includes costs, including supplemental work and furnished materials. e. The FCG team will produce and analyze schedules from the perspective of the owner and contractor to ensure timely or early completion of the Project. We will ensure Contractor compliance with the requirements of the monthly schedule updates as required in the special provisions and will closely monitor the critical path to avoid delays and subsequent consequences.
Our analysis of the Contractor’s schedules will be done on a weekly basis in conjunction with Inspector’s daily diaries, meeting minutes, submittal logs, and other Project records. This schedule analysis approach will provide the City with notice of any potential delays prior to issuance by the Contractor to allow time for an appropriate response. FCG will enforce the scheduling requirements in the Special Provisions, which will be key to placing the City in a positive position in case of claims. It is recommended that the Special Provisions require the Contractor to submit Time Impact Analysis (TIAs), together with costs for any change orders, to include time requirements of when cost proposals are due. f. Our RE will prepare and submit a monthly budget report to the City’s management with an accurate status of the Project budget and schedule. This report will contain, but not be limited to, schedule status updates, work operations, submittals, RFI and change order logs, and Project issues.
6. Contract Change Orders and Claims
The FCG team will assist the City in controlling the costs of the Project and the factors that may escalate Project costs. Upon submittal, Contractor’s change requests will be reviewed for merit. We will hold the Contractor to provide the items in the scope of work bid, without generating unnecessary charges to increase the Project cost. The FCG team’s RE will work with the City’s Project Manager to establish levels of financial authority from the Project Manager up the chain of command to provide guidelines for change authorization. FCG will approve CCO’s as agreed upon by the City. a. Cost Estimating and Scheduling - All change orders will be estimated independently of the Contractor’s proposed cost prior to approval by our RE and submitted for approval to the City. We will comply with the Caltrans Construction Manual and LAPM. The FCG team is comprised of highly qualified scheduling and claims avoidance experts that will analyze and
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produce schedules from the perspective of an owner and a Contractor. Our experts will ensure the Contractor is complying with the requirements. Our approach includes, but is not limited to, weekly analysis of schedules, Inspector’s daily diaries, meeting minutes, and Project files to provide the City notice of any potential delays. b. Claims Avoidance and Mitigation - The FCG team’s renowned claims division and our claims experts have a proven track record with Caltrans and other public agencies on similar projects. We will monitor all site records of events, labor, materials, and equipment for potential claims or delay issues. This data will be essential when analyzing a Contractor’s claim. Our team will address every issue that will contain all relevant RFIs, change orders, correspondence, pictures, Inspector’s dairies, cost analysis, and schedule analysis. Our objective will be to minimize misunderstandings by providing clear and concise analysis of all major Project issues.
c. Project Records and Filing System - FCG’s RE and Office Engineer (OE) will establish and maintain a filing system in hard copy as well as electronically, using the Caltrans Construction Manual as a guideline to ensure compliance with FHWA requirements. FCG typically utilizes the Caltrans filing system on all projects. All hard copy files will be scanned as PDF files and stored digitally on a server with a filing structure duplicating the hard copies. Additionally, FCG’s OE will upload the electronic data documentation to the City’s on-line file directory. Submittal and RFI logs will be kept and tracked according to when they are received from and returned to the Contractor together with their approval or response status. Materials releases and certificates of compliance will be kept in the appropriate Caltrans filing categories, and materials summary sheets will be developed to keep a running total of materials implemented. d. Partnering - The FCG team is a firm believer in partnering and has actively participated in partnering sessions on numerous past projects. We will again accept responsibility for coordinating partnering sessions for the Project team, including planning with the City’s preferred Partnering Facilitator.
e. Quality Assurance Program - The FCG team’s extensive Caltrans experience, beginning with the RE, Design Review team, and carrying through our field personnel, will ensure the requirements of the Caltrans Quality Assurance Program Manual are met. Each of our proposed staff for the Project possess years of recent Caltrans construction experience. f. Labor Compliance and Certified Payroll - FCG’s OE will verify Contractor and subcontractor labor compliance during the Project, including non-working days. This includes reviewing certified payroll records for compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage and overtime requirements. Our field personnel will perform employee interviews to ensure the actual wages meet the stated wages on the certified payroll. If necessary, we will notify the Contractor of any issues, and follow through until the issues are resolved.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
We have provided a knowledgeable, experienced, and proactive construction management team with dedicated individuals in each discipline. Moreover, the construction management team will act in a coordinated fashion alongside the City on this Project.
The Contractor will be required to provide detailed Traffic Control Plans, which will be reviewed and approved by the FCG team in coordination with the City and Caltrans, as necessary. We will also monitor this and if public safety is threatened, we will direct the Contractor to remedy the situation immediately.
a. Field Staff Roles & Responsibilities – The FCG team field personnel proposed for the Project can perform more than one role on any project and can assist each other when needed. This provides efficiency for the City, as the FCG team possesses the versatility and technical knowledge of multiple aspects of heavy civil and structures construction. Examples of this include our RE, design review team, and the Inspectors who are well-versed in assisting with inspection as necessary. Our proposed team members are cross-trained and well diversified in the work and can all cover each other’s work and duties as well. b. Field Inspection – The FCG team will provide personnel to perform quality assurance inspection of the following Project elements that require specific skill sets:
• Civil Inspection: Our work plan is to partner with the Contractor to resolve problems as quickly as possible and at the lowest level possible. Key to our success has been our ability to create a responsive relationship with the Contractor and our client, resulting in a successful, more efficiently run project. Our Inspectors utilize the CPM and look-ahead schedules to properly advance the construction effort. All phases of construction and all work will be inspected for conformance with contract plans, specifications, and current specified and pertinent standards. Inspection services, testing, and Project-wide quality assurance will be performed in full conformance with the City requirements. Our goal is to stay on track by doing it right the first time and eliminating time-delaying corrective work. Proactive approaches with the Contractor’s personnel have been instrumental in achieving this goal.
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• Electrical Inspection: Mr. Gary Foster, an experienced Construction Inspector, will provide field inspection for the loop detector and pull box installation affected at Eshelman Ave and Lomita Blvd. • Materials testing - The scope of work defined for the Project requires the FCG team to provide professional services for materials sampling and testing. The FCG team has met the City’s needs with the addition of G3, who gives the FCG team the professional capability of carrying out the scope of work with confidence. FCG team member G3 will provide a Materials Testing Project Manager as well as experienced personnel, equipment, and facilities to perform quality assurance (QA) geotechnical and materials testing services. G3’s lab is located within the City of Chino, which makes it easier to obtain samples, perform timely tests, and provide the Contractor with faster test results. G3’s materials technicians will sample and test all materials in accordance with the most current and appropriate California Test Methods (CTM’s), or ASTM test methods when specified. G3’s Caltrans-certified laboratory, which is only minutes from the Project site, and field technicians will be used to ensure structure and roadway construction work conforms to Caltrans standards, specifications, and special provisions for material quality and workmanship. The test results will be transmitted immediately to the RE and Office Engineer to expedite work on the Project. The FCG team RE will ensure testing logs and summary sheets are developed and maintained for the various materials tests, and that these logs also include resolution of any failed tests, to include re-tests. Turn-around times for testing will also be controlled by proactive coordination between the RE and inspectors, and G3’s field testers and lab personnel.
POST CONSTRUCTION
The FCG team will provide the appropriate level of inspections to ensure all punch-list work is completed, safety issues are resolved, final acceptance of the contract is granted, and all necessary paperwork and reports are completed to the standards of the City. The FCG team will assist the City with completing all close-out forms per Chapter 17 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual, provide the City with hard and electronic copies of the project files, and all materials records after acceptance. a. Punch List – The punch list will be a living document throughout the life of the Project and the Contractor will always be informed as to the progress to avoid dealing with a long list at the end of the Project. The inspection team will work to eliminate deficiencies and minor problems cleaned up as the Project progresses. Our RE will arrange a walkthrough with the Contractor and the City, including, but not limited to, construction, maintenance, traffic, landscape, and safety. Once the field walkthrough is complete and work is approved, Project acceptance and sign off on the project will be completed. b. Project Files & As-Builts – As each of the Project elements are completed, we will perform complete contract close-out activities, including a final walkthrough with City staff, followed by a punch list per Caltrans LAPM Chapter 17. These activities will include, but are not limited to, verification of work completion for each respective contract, final payment processing, and resolution of all open change orders. The FCG team will deliver a set of Project records that will be complete and accurate. We will work with the Contractor to maintain current redline mark-ups to the dedicated set of Project plans as the work is completed. c. Final Reports – The FCG team will certify completion of the Project and recommend to the City final acceptance be issued to the Contractor when all punch-list work is completed, and all issues and Project walks are signed off by the City. Finally, all asbuilts will be inventoried and verified completely prior to final acceptance and recommendation of final payment to the Contractor.
Per the Chapter 17 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual, some of the final reports to be completed are as follows:
• Proposed Final Pay Estimate: This pay estimate is presented to the Contractor to reconcile payments for final work items and change orders and does not include retention.
• Final Pay Estimate: This pay estimate includes retention release to zero out the account. • Final DBE Report: This report acknowledges receipt of all documents pertaining to the DBE goal. • Final Labor Compliance Report: This report acknowledges receipt of all certified payroll with no issues. • Final SWPPP Report: This report certifies final completion and acceptance of SWPPP and measures. • Permit Closing: This report can be in the form of an email or a specific City document saying that all permits are closed, and no work can be done on the project.
• Notice of Completion: This report acknowledges completion and acceptance of the project. • Release from Maintenance: If needed, this report relieves the Contractor from maintenance on specific facilities exposed to the public as the project is completed and accepted
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TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING
The City is requesting proposals for Construction Management, construction inspection services, material testing services, and geotechnical services to implement roadway and pedestrian improvements in Zone G of the City of Lomita. The project is designed to rehabilitate the aging pavement to extend the life of the roadway, replace, and install ADA compliant curb ramps. The project consists of removal and replacement of existing asphalt pavement, at full depth repair and a 2-inch mill & overlay, access ramps, concrete curb and gutter, cross gutters, spandrels, adjusting of manholes and valve covers, and restriping.
Prior to any construction operation are inventory of survey/monument markers, protection of drainage openings (catch basins, drainage inlets) and other stormwater pollution prevention BMPs. Placement of traffic control devices per the approved Traffic Control Plan, and Changeable Message Signs (CMS) shall be in placed on affected areas. The majority of the work activity includes reconstruction of the full asphalt section. Seven of the eight street segments are proposed for full depth removal ranging from 8” to 12” in depth. These roadways will have a new section comprised of 4” Asphaltic Concrete (AC) over pavement fabric on top of aggregate base material (4” to 7.5” thick), with a leveling course in between. Only 240th Street (Eshelman Ave to Wanut St) is proposed to have a 2” grind and overlay treatment. The project also involves concrete improvements to 10 curb ramps at four intersections along Eshelman Ave. The concrete improvements will also include adjustments to sidewalks, retaining curbs, cross-gutters and curbs/gutters due to the limits of the primary improvements. The paving operation will require various utility covers to be adjusted to grade after the final layer of asphalt has been placed.
Lastly the project involves reapplication of striping and street legends.
The construction phase has been allotted 100 working days (approximately 5 months) to complete the scope in its entirety with a Liquidated Damage amount of $1,000 per calendar day until the work is deemed complete
SPECIFIC ISSUES
The FCG Team has worked on several Pavement Rehabilitation Projects with very similar components and features and fully understand how such projects will be constructed by most contractors. Primarily, contractors will schedule the work based on various reasons but mainly on, but not limited to: availability of materials, duration of activities, allowable work hours, allowable closures of facilities such as lanes and driveways, availability of workers, and schedule of subcontractors. • Site Visit
FCG’s protocol is to visit the site as part of the proposal preparation. We go above and beyond to get a good sense of the area, observing and assessing with different sets of lens. The CM and Inspector visited the site to identify preliminary concerns, noted existing conditions and observed pedestrian and vehicle traffic. We will also be attending the pre-bid meeting scheduled for Thursday August 14th. This will help start network connections with potential contractors for paving project at Zone G phase 2. • Staging Area
The specifications have provisions that prohibit the contractor from using the public right-of-way as a staging area and that staging area shall be one of the submittal items that require the City’s approval prior to implementation. Payment for associated for this work shall be included in Bid Item No. 1 Mobilization. The CM & Inspector will take lead on the review of the details of the submittal as well as site verification to ensure that it’s a viable and safe option that would not impose any disruption/disturbance to adjacent surroundings and provide recommendations to the city. The existing condition of the approved location will be documented for future reference to place it back-in-kind. Should the location not be within the City of Lomita, the CM will facilitate a meeting with the owner and obtain proof of approval from the contractor.
The Inspector will constantly verify that it is well kept during the construction and most importantly after construction, prior to acceptance of the project.
Construction Area Zone G
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It is noted that though the bid schedule includes an Alternate Additive bid item 27-29 for Staging Area (approximately 4,900 square feet of paved staging area), which includes grading, placement of aggregate base, asphalt and gravel, which is dedicated for another project.
• Wet Season
Construction is expected to occur within the wet season of 2025/2026 (October – April). Contractor must provide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The CM will review the SWPPP submittal and provide recommendations to the City of Lomita for approval prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed. The Inspector will verify implementation of Best Management Practice (BMPs) devices such as sandbags and filter fabrics to cover catch basin openings. • Los Angeles County Public Works Maintenance Yard
Road Maintenance Division 432
LA County’s maintenance yard is located near the construction zone.
There are no work along its frontage or on the roadway abutting this site and it is anticipated that the maintenance yard will have continued ingress/egress access to their site at all times. However, their logistics may be impacted due to close proximity of the construction site. Since this property has a 24-hour operation, it is important that they are informed of dates of construction for LA County Public Works crews to continue their services with minimal disruptions.
• Tree Removals
The approved plans does not have any construction call-out notes for removal of trees, nor does it have a bid item for it as well. It was discovered that there a few trees that is lifting the existing curb/gutter and damaged the sidewalks. The CM will discuss and provide recommendations to the City’s project manager to resolve this concern. It would be ideal to include this in the bid package as an addendum to secure a reasonable unit cost rather through change order approach.
• Sidewalks, Curbs, & Curbs Ramps
The plans call for construction of sidewalks, curbs, and curb ramps at several locations. This work will be constructed at locations that will enhance public safety and ensure compliance with ADA requirements. The FCG team will coordinate with the Contractor to mark out locations of each ramp prior to saw cutting and construction of ramps to ensure proper construction methods, procedures and compliance with ADA requirements. The FCG team has many years of experience with construction of ramps in terms of proper slopes of components of each ramp.
Curb Ramp Improvements at Lomita Ave and Eshelman Ave
Los Angeles County Maintenance Corporate Yard
Site Visit Photo: Lifted Curb/Gutter & Sidewalk at 1745 248th Site Visit Photo at Missing Gutter at 1900 Block Callison Street
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• Traffic Control Permits (City of Torrance and City of Los Angeles) The work zone is adjacent to two neighboring cities. It is anticipated that traffic control devices will be placed within Harbor City and Torrance for motorists to navigate in and out of the construction site. The Contractor must submit and obtain permits from the City of Torrance and City of Los Angeles for encroachment within their rights-of-way. Our CM will review the submittal and require proof of permits from said cities and will provide it to the City of Lomita prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed. The streets affected on the adjacent cities are as follows:
It is imperative that the contractor provides this submittal and secures these encroachment permits soon after Notice of Award, to avoid delays to the start of construction
• Staged Construction & Traffic Handling The proposed curb ramp improvements at the intersection of Lomita Ave and Eshelman Ave have several turn movements. The work area as well as the contractor’s trucks and equipment parked in these corners may compromise the bike lanes alongside the thru-lanes on Eshelman Ave. Motorist coming out the driveways may have sight-distance issues. Motorists would also have to make wider right-turns to/from Lomita Ave and Eshelman Ave. Contractor must provide a robust traffic control plan, reviewed and stamped by a licensed civil engineer as may be required by the City. A discussion with the contractor to work on each corner in phases must be done to avoid collusions at this busy intersection.
City of Torrance
Stanhurst Ave
Eshelman Ave
Walnut Street
April Court
Falena Ave
City of Los Angeles Harbor City
246th St
248th St
Adjacent Cities: Torrance and Harbor City (Los Angeles)
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Construction Management Services for
Street Reconstruction Project Zone G – Phase 2
TYPICAL ISSUES
The FCG Team understands and have extensive experience in paving construction on local residential and collector streets as we have previously worked on the same roads with neighboring cities such as Norwalk, Downey, Cypress, Whittier, and Irwindale. Such projects with similar features have similar challenges, specific and typical. Based on the team’s construction experience, here are some of the typical and general issues for this project and FCG team’s approach are discussed below:
• Maintain Traffic Flow
The FCG Team understands that the construction will require lane closures that may cause traffic delays. These closures will need several signs in advance of closure for residents to pre plan for daily trips to minimize inconvenience and complaints. The FCG Team recommends the installation of project information signs two-weeks in advance of work; the distribution flyers with potential detour routes to schools, businesses and residents two-weeks in advance of work; and the installation CMS boards in advance of work. Additionally, as discussed above, FCG will invite administration from both adjacent schools to the pre-construction meeting, learn their schedule for typical school hours and special events, and have the contractor perform work to allow access during critical times to parents, students, staff, and school buses. • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
FCG inspectors understand the importance of managing the SWPPP. While this project does not meet the requirements to enforce a SWPPP and will likely only require a WPCP, if the City permits, FCG inspection staff has completed their Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and/or Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) training and are QSP/D certified. The inspectors are trained in the preparation of SWPPP diaries including the on-line reporting, review of Best Management Practices (BMP’s), and erosion control measures both during the rainy season and throughout the year. They will immediately notify the Resident Engineer of any problems during the implementation of the SWPPP. Proper implementation is especially important on all inlets and discharge points.
• Safety
Safety has the highest priority on any jobsite and the FCG team takes it very seriously. The contractors usually submit an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) at the start of the project. This will be combined with City’s Safety procedures and the Cal-OSHA Construction Safety Orders to be the Project Safety Program. This then serves as the basis for our evaluation of the contractor’s safety practices. The inspectors will attend Contractor’s safety meetings and the CM team will also hold its own safety meetings regularly. Safety is the job of everybody. • Cleanliness
Roadway construction easily generates dust and debris that affects the community’s environment. Demolition phase will invite several dump trucks for hauling of spoils along with the grinding equipment and dry weather conditions will create dust and scatter loose aggregates. A robust street sweeping routine shall be implemented to minimize the dust and debris from spreading. The paving operation may cause tracking of wet asphalt mixtures by daily commuters. Sand spreading will prevent tracking of these mixtures and affecting existing improvements. The CM will ensure to enforce strict cleaning guidelines for the contractor to comply to at the end of each working day. • Public Outreach
FCG’s staff have visited the Project location at different times of the day to better understand the area conditions and traffic patterns. Understanding existing conditions before construction begins is critical to the public outreach plan to save money and assist with potential early completion of the Project.
There are several residents near the Project that will need to be constantly communicated, as well as emergency responders LA County Public Works. It is critical for us to keep stakeholders aware of what is going on. Our team understands a community who feels their concerns are being heard and who feels they are adequately communicated with will ultimately trust the agency building the Project. The FCG team is experienced with providing public outreach to clients that requires various methods of outreach including but not limited to a Facebook page, City website link, flyers, and bilingual staff.
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FCG Consultants, Inc.
22885 Savi Ranch Pkwy, Suite G, Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Maha Alfakhouri
President / CEO
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FCG Consultants Inc. - DBE City of Lomita
Construction Management/Inspection Services
Cost Proposal - August 12, 2025
Classification Hours Hourly Rate Cost
Pre-construction Phase (20wd)
Construction Manager 24 $250.73 $ 6,017.52
Construction Inspector 4 $150.93 $ 603.72
Office Engineer 16 $102.24 $ 1,635.84
Subtotal (FCG Only) 44 $ 8,257.08
Construction Phase (80wd)
Construction Manager 160 $250.73 $ 40,116.80
Construction Inspector 600 $150.93 $ 90,558.00
Office Engineer 160 $102.24 $ 16,358.40
Subtotal (FCG Only) 920 $ 147,033.20
Post-Construction Phase (20wd)
Construction Manager 24 $250.73 $ 6,017.52
Construction Inspector 4 $150.93 $ 603.72
Office Engineer 16 $102.24 $ 1,635.84
Subtotal (FCG Only) 44 $ 8,257.08
FCG TOTAL $ 163,547.36
Subconsultants
G3 Quality Inc, Material Testing $ 54,307.00
$ 217,854.36
All costs are subject to negotiations.
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
ZONE G - PHASE 2
Total Cost (NOT TO EXCEED) Based on 80 working days
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22885 Savi Ranch Parkway, Suite G
Yorba Linda, California 92887
Tele | 714.312.0317
Fax | 714.312.0793
www.fcgconsultants.com
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Adrian Fernandez, Community and Economic Development Director
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
SUBJECT: First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc. for Economic Development Consulting Services
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
BACKGROUND
On August 18, 2024, the City Manager approved an agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc dba Kosmont Companies for economic development consulting services, including assisting with business attraction services at conferences and a retail void analysis. The original compensation amount of $19,999 has been used and the agreement is due to expire on August 18, 2026.
Prior to the current contract agreement, the City hired Kosmont Companies and Studio One Eleven in 2018 to prepare a Downtown Lomita Vision and Downtown Design Standards. On October 1, 2019, Kosmont Companies presented these documents to the City Council, which resulted in the adoption of Ordinance No. 805 formally adopting the 2019 Downtown Desing Manual and added a new Downtown Design Standards section to the Zoning and Planning Code.
DISCUSSION
The attached amendment, if approved by the City Council, will extend the agreement with Kosmont Companies until August 18, 2027, for economic development consulting services. Kosmont Companies will serve as an extension of staff as they provide vast
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2 experience in economic development and have extensive connections with investors, developers, retailers, and other government agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT
The amount of the contract $20,000 per year for economic development and incentive programs and is appropriated in the FY 25-26 Adopted Budget.
OPTIONS
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment.
3. Provide staff with further direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft First Amendment to the Agreement with Kosmont Companies Approved by:
______________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
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__________________________
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOMITA AND KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA
KOSMONT COMPANIES
This First Amendment to the Contract for Professional Services Agreement is made and entered between the City of Lomita (“City”) and Kosmont & Associates, Inc. dba Kosmont Companies (“Consultant”). The City and Consultant mutually agree to amend the existing Agreement entered into on August 19, 2024 as follows:
Section 1. Recitals:
A. On August 19, 2024, the City entered into an Agreement with the Consultant for economic development services.
B. The Consultant completed assistance with promoting sites for the last two ICSC conferences, prepared a void analysis and continues to assist the City with general economic development advisory services.
C. The Parties now wish to enter into this First Amendment to the Agreement to increase the total compensation, amend the Scope of Services, and extend the term of the Agreement by one additional year.
Section 2. Consideration and Compensation. Section 1(C) of the Agreement, entitled Consideration and Compensation, is amended in its entirety to read:
As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT an amount not to exceed $59,999, for CONSULTANT’s services, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement.
Section 3. Scope of Services. Exhibit A to the Agreement, entitled Scope of Services, is hereby replaced with the attached Exhibit A-1, entitled Revised Scope of Services.
Section 4. Term of Agreement. Section 7 of the Agreement, entitled Term of Agreement, is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution by both parties and shall expire on August 19, 2027, unless earlier termination occurs under Section 12 of this Agreement, or extended in writing in advance by both parties. CITY shall have the option to, at its sole discretion, extend this Agreement, up to three additional one-year terms by giving CONSULTANT at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to the expiration of the Agreement.
Section 5. Acceptance of Facsimile or Electronic Signatures. The Parties agree that this First Amendment to the Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission, scanned, and delivered via electronic mail, or delivered using digital signature technology approved by the City. Such facsimile or electronic signatures will be treated Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *87
in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
Section 6. No other changes. All terms, conditions, obligations, and other provisions of the Agreement, including all Exhibits thereto, not affected by this First Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this First Amendment on the 2 nd day of September 2025, at Lomita, California.
CONSULTANT
By:
Ken K. Hira
President
CITY
By:
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Attest:
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Kosmont Companies
Mailing Address: 1601 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #382 (424) 297-1070 Physical Address: 2301 Rosecrans Ave, Ste. 4140 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 www.kosmont.com El Segundo, CA 90245 June 20, 2025
Mr. Adrian Fernandez
Community & Economic Development Director
City of Lomita
24300 Narbonne Ave.
Lomita, CA 90717
Re: Proposal for Continued Economic Development Advisory Services Dear Mr. Fernandez:
Kosmont & Associates, Inc. doing business as Kosmont Companies (“Consultant” or “Kosmont”) is pleased to present this proposal to the City of Lomita (“Client” or “City”) for continued economic development advisory services.
This proposal serves as an Agreement when executed and returned by Client to Kosmont.
I. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
Kosmont has assisted City with initial business attraction services (attendance at ICSC Las Vegas conferences and meetings) and retailer void analysis. The City is seeking Kosmont’s expertise with continuing to evaluate commercial market demand and identifying ways to address tenant vacancies in key commercial corridors in the City, as well as economic development incentives to promote business attraction/retention, redevelopment, and sustainable growth. Kosmont proposes to assist the City in analyzing these opportunities, offering strategic approaches, and identify actionable solutions to ensure the City can position itself with desirable use(s) and projects for public benefit(s).
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Approach to Scope of Services: The prospective assignment and consulting services that Kosmont will provide will be of a relatively limited scope and duration, and advisory in nature.
Kosmont will be making recommendations only, which advise the Client and jurisdictions, including their elected officials, appointed officials, and staff, which they can accept or reject. None of Kosmont's staff will act as an elected official, appointed official, or as staff, nor as serving in a "designated" position.
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Task 1: Council Presentation
In collaboration with City staff, Kosmont will provide City Council with an update on ICSCrelated/business attraction outreach and proposed follow-on economic development advisory services.
Task 2: Kickoff Meeting and Existing Conditions
Kosmont will participate in a kick-off meeting (potentially coordinated at same time as Council meeting) with City staff to re-establish objectives related to business attraction and redevelopment goals for targeted areas in the City. Work with City to identify potential site opportunities for future redevelopment. Kosmont will tour the City to observe existing conditions of relevant opportunity sites and commercial corridors with ongoing vacancy challenges.
Task 3: Analyze, Strategize and Implement
• High-level real estate market demand assessments of retail, hotel, or other commercial uses, as appropriate;
• Assess the development/redevelopment potential of up to three (3) opportunity sites within the City;
• Identify potential tenanting strategies for vacant properties and opportunity sites based on market research;
• Perform Business Expansion, Attraction, & Retention (“BEAR”) outreach with key stakeholders, such as business owners, brokers, developers, and prospective users (e.g., ICSC Western conference attendance in Palm Springs and meetings); and • Other economic development advisory services, as needed.
III. SCHEDULE AND REQUIRED DATA
Kosmont is prepared to commence work upon receipt of executed Agreement. Client will provide Consultant with relevant and available sales tax data, market data, and/or other relevant data deemed appropriate by Kosmont.
IV. COMPENSATION
Total budget for Task 1 through Task 3 is estimated at $40,000 for professional services (hourly) fees at Consultant’s billing rates as shown on Attachment A.
Any future increases in budget will require approval by Client in advance. Budget may be increased by Client at any time. Consultant anticipates one (1) consolidated round of Client comments and revisions on draft work product before Kosmont provides a final version of work product. If necessary, additional rounds of comments and revisions can be accommodated on an hourly fee basis.
Consultant’s attendance or participation at any publicly noticed meeting other than as provided for in Task 1, whether such participation is in person, digital, video and/or telephonic (e.g., City Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *90
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Council, Planning Commission, Public Agency Board, other), as requested by Client is in addition to compensation for Task 1 through Task 3 and will be billed on a time and material basis at the professional services (hourly) fees as shown on Attachment A.
Services will be invoiced monthly at Consultant’s standard billing rates, as shown on Attachment A. In addition to professional services (hourly) fees, invoices will include reimbursement for outof-pocket expenses such as travel and mileage (provided that there shall be no overnight travel without the Client’s prior approval and that mileage shall be reimbursed at the current IRS mileage reimbursement rate), professional printing, conference calls, and delivery charges for messenger and overnight packages at actual cost. Unless otherwise agreed to in advance, out-of-area travel, if any, requires advance funding of flights and hotel accommodation.
Consultant will also include in each invoice an administrative services fee to cover in-house copy, fax, telephone, and postage costs equal to four percent (4.0%) of Consultant’s monthly professional service fees incurred. Any unpaid invoices after 30 days shall accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum.
For the convenience of Kosmont’s clients, we offer a secure credit card payment service. The credit card payment link is: https://kosmont.paidyet.com and there are two ways to make a secure credit card payment:
1. Fill in the “Make a Payment” form when you go to the link (https://kosmont.paidyet.com), or
2. Call Kosmont Companies’ accounting desk at (424) 297-1072) to make a credit card payment.
Consultant is prepared to commence work upon receipt of executed Agreement.
DISCLOSURE: Compensation for possible transaction-based services The following is being provided solely as an advance disclosure of possible real estate brokerage and finance services and potential compensation for such services. This disclosure is not intended to commit the Client.
When assignments involve real estate/property brokerage services, such transaction-based services are typically provided by Kosmont Real Estate Services, Inc. dba Kosmont Realty (“KR”) is licensed by the State of California Department of Real Estate (License# 02058445).
Compensation to KR is typically paid through commissions for property sale transactions, lease transactions and success/broker fees. KR also provides Broker Opinions of Value (“BOV”) services on a fixed fee basis.
When assignments involve public finance services on behalf of a public agency, such municipal advisory services are provided by Kosmont Financial Services (KFS). KFS is an independent Registered Municipal Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
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SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission or state securities regulators.
V. OTHER PROVISIONS
A. Termination. Client or Consultant shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notification to the other party. Payment for fees accrued through the date of termination shall be remitted in full.
B. Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or in relation to this Agreement, or the making, performance, interpretation or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration at JAMS in Los Angeles, California. Each of the parties to such arbitration proceeding, shall be entitled to take up to five depositions with document requests. The provisions of Section 1283.05 (except subdivision (e) thereof) of the California Code of Civil Procedure are incorporated by reference herein, except to the extent they conflict with this Agreement, in which case this Agreement is controlling. If the matter is heard by only one arbitrator, such arbitrator shall be a member of the State Bar of California or a retired judge. If the matter is heard by an arbitration panel, at least one member of such panel shall be a member of the State Bar of California or a retired judge.
The arbitrator or arbitrators shall decide all questions of law, and all mixed questions of law and fact, in accordance with the substantive law of the State of California to the end that all rights and defenses which either party may have asserted in a court of competent jurisdiction shall be fully available to such party in the arbitration proceeding contemplated hereby. The arbitrator and arbitrators shall set forth and deliver their findings of fact and conclusions of law with the delivery of the arbitration award. Judgment upon the award rendered shall be final and non-appealable and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
C. Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any legal action, arbitration, or proceeding arising out of an alleged breach of this Agreement, the party prevailing in such legal action, arbitration, or proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses and costs, as well as all actual attorneys' fees, expenses and cost incurred in enforcing any judgment entered.
D. Authority. Each of the parties executing this Agreement warrants that persons duly authorized to bind each such party to its terms execute this Agreement.
E. Further Actions. The parties agree to execute such additional documents and take such further actions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions and intent of this Agreement.
F. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or obligations hereunder may be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party.
G. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
H. Entire Agreement; Amendments and Waivers. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties relating to the transactions contemplated hereby and any and all prior discussions, negotiations, commitments and understanding, whether written or oral, related Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *92
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hereto, are superseded hereby. No addition or modification of any term or provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in writing signed by both parties. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (whether or not similar), nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver of such provisions unless otherwise expressly provided. Each party to this Agreement has participated in its drafting and, therefore, ambiguities in this Agreement will not be construed against any party to this Agreement.
I. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each remaining term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and in force to the fullest extent permitted by law.
J. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications which may be required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been received when transmitted; if personally delivered, if transmitted by telecopier, electronic or digital transmission method, upon transmission; if sent by next day delivery to a domestic address by a recognized overnight delivery service (e.g., Federal Express), the day after it is sent; and if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, upon receipt. In each case, notice shall be sent to the principal place of business of the respective party. Either party may change its address by giving written notice thereof to the other, in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.
K. Titles and Captions. Titles and captions contained in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way define, limit, extend or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any provision herein.
L. Governing Law. The statutory, administrative and judicial law of the State of California (without reference to choice of law provisions of California law) shall govern the execution and performance of this Agreement.
M. Confidentiality. Each of the parties agrees not to disclose this Agreement or any information concerning this Agreement to any persons or entities, other than to their attorneys and accountants, or as otherwise may be required by law.
N. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which constitutes an original, and all of which together constitute one and the same instrument. The signature of any person on a telecopy of this Agreement, or any notice, action or consent taken pursuant to this Agreement shall have the same full force and effect as such person's original signature.
O. Disclaimer. Consultant’s financial analysis activities and work product, which may include but is not limited to pro forma analysis and tax projections, are projections only. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the analysis performed by Consultant due to the integrity of data received, market conditions, economic events and conditions, and a variety of factors that could materially affect the data and conclusions. Client’s reliance on Consultant’s analysis must consider the foregoing.
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Consultant services outlined and described herein are advisory services only. Any decisions or actions taken or not taken by Client and affiliates, are deemed to be based on Client’s understanding and by execution of this Agreement, acknowledgement that Consultant’s services are advisory only and as such, cannot be relied on as to the results, performance and conclusions of any investment or project that Client may or may not undertake as related to the services provided including any verbal or written communications between the Client and Consultant.
Client acknowledges that Consultant's use of work product is limited to the purposes contemplated within this Agreement. Consultant makes no representation of the work product's application to, or suitability for use in, circumstances not contemplated by the scope of work under this Agreement.
P. Limitation of Damages. In the event Consultant is found liable for any violation of duty, whether in tort or in contract, damages shall be limited to the amount Consultant has received from Client.
Q. Force Majeure. Consultant shall not be liable for failure or delay in performance of its obligations under this Agreement arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly, by significant circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation: epidemic; acts of God; earthquakes; fires; floods; wars; civil or military disturbances; acts of terrorism; sabotage; strikes; riots; wide-spread power failures and wide-spread internet failure. Contractual performance and deadline(s) shall be extended for a period equal to the time lost by reason of the delay.
R. Expiration of Proposal for Services. If this Agreement is not fully executed by the parties within thirty (30) days from the date of this letter, this proposal shall expire.
S. Not an agreement for Legal Services or Legal Advice. This Agreement does not constitute an agreement for the performance of legal services or the provision of legal advice, or legal opinion. Client should seek independent legal counsel on matters for which Client is seeking legal advice.
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VI. ACCEPTANCE AND AUTHORIZATION
If this Agreement is acceptable to Client, please execute two copies of the Agreement and return both originals to Kosmont Companies. Upon receipt of both signed contracts, we will return one fully executed original for your files. Kosmont will commence work upon receipt of executed Agreement.
Read, understood, and agreed to this ____ Day of _______________ 2025 City of Lomita Kosmont & Associates, Inc.
doing business as “Kosmont Companies”
By: _________________________ By: _________________________ (Signature) (Signature)
Name: _______________________ Name: Ken K. Hira
(Print Name)
Its: Its: President
(Title)
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ATTACHMENT A
Kosmont Companies
2025 Public Agency Fee Schedule
Professional Services
Chairman & CEO $525.00/hour
President $425.00/hour
Sr. Vice President/Sr. Advisor/Sr. Managing Director $395.00/hour Vice President/Project Advisor $295.00/hour
Senior Project Analyst $205.00/hour
Project Analyst/Project Research $195.00/hour
Assistant Project Analyst/Assistant Project Manager $165.00/hour Project Promotion/Graphics/GIS Mapping Services $ 95.00/hour Clerical Support $ 80.00/hour
Additional Expenses
In addition to professional services (labor fees):
1) An administrative fee for in-house copy, fax, phone, postage costs, digital/technological support and related administrative expenses will be charged, which will be computed at four percent (4.0 %) of monthly Kosmont Companies professional service fees incurred; plus
2) Out-of-pocket expenditures, such as travel and mileage, professional printing, and delivery charges for messenger and overnight packages will be charged at cost. 3) Project/Market data sources for support of evaluation and analysis e.g., ESRI, Placer.ai, CoStar/STR, IMPLAN, ParcelQuest and other based on quoted project cost. 4) If Kosmont retains Third Party Vendor(s) for Client (with Client’s advance approval), fees and cost will be billed to Client at 1.1X (times) fees and costs. 5) Consultant’s attendance or participation at any public meeting, whether such participation is in person, digital, video and/or telephonic (e.g., City Council, Planning Commission, Public Agency Board, other) requested by Client and are beyond those specifically identified in the Scope of Work will be billed at the professional services (hourly) fees as shown on this Attachment A.
• Charges for Court/Deposition/Expert Witness-Related Appearances Court-related (non-preparation) activities, such as court appearances, depositions, mediation, arbitration, dispute resolution and other expert witness activities, will be charged at a court rate of
1.5 times scheduled rates, with a 4-hour minimum.
Rates Effective until December 31, 2025. For and during the term of the subject Agreement, the above referenced rates in each category will be increased, effective January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, to reflect the adjustment in the CPI (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics) All Cities Average Consumer Price Index for the prior year. As an example, the US City Average Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for January 2025 was 317.671, representing a change of
3.0 percent over the index for January 2024.
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Susan Kamada, Administrative Services Director MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Executive and Non-Represented/Confidential Compensation Plans
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-33 amending the City’s compensation plan for NonRepresented/Confidential employees as described; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-32 amending the City’s compensation plan for Executive employees as described.
BACKGROUND
At its meeting on July 1, 2025, the City Council approved the compensation plans for the Executive and Non-Represented/Confidential employees. An amendment to the Executive Compensation Plan includes an update to the Retirement Health Savings benefit. The City will contribute one (1) percent of base salary for each employee, and each employee’s contribution will be $2,500 annually.
DISCUSSION
The compensation plan for the Non-Represented/Confidential employees was updated to include the Community Safety Manager position. No other amendments were needed.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the attached resolutions as recommended
2. Provide staff alternative direction.
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2 ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 2025-32 Approving a Revised Compensation Plan for Executive Employees
2. Resolution No. 2025-33 Approving a Revised Compensation Plan for NonRepresented/Confidential Employees Prepared by: Approved by:
Susan Kamada Andrew Vialpando
Administrative Services Director City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 THROUGH
2027-28 AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-25
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE,
DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1. Recitals:
A. Section 36506 of the Government Code requires the City Council to prescribe the time and method of payment of salaries and wages of officers and employees of the City.
B. 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.
SECTION 2. Resolution No. 2025-25 is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 3. The Compensation Plan for Executive Management Employees, attached hereto as Attachment “A” is approved in its entirety shall be effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
SECTION 4. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
SECTION 5. 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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of September 2025.
Mark Waronek, Mayor
ATTEST
_____________________________________
Kathleen Horn, Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE MANGEMENT EMPLOYEES
This compensation plan is entered into between the City of Lomita (City) and the FullTime Executive Management Employees. This plan shall not apply to Lomita City Employees Association represented employees.
ARTICLE 1. APPLICABLE EMPLOYEES
Section 1.1. The following City employees shall constitute the full-time executive management classifications:
Assistant City Manager
City Clerk
Community and Economic Development Director
Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services Director
Parks and Recreation Director
Public Works Director
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2 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 executive management 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 executive management 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 executive management employees as listed in Article I shall be entitled to a 3% base salary increase. (Exhibit 3)
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
52 City Clerk
66 Parks and Recreation Director
68 Community & Economic Development Director
70 Public Works Director
72 Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services Director 74 Assistant City Manager
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3 ARTICLE 3. BENEFITS
INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION (CAFETERIA PLAN)
(Does not apply to part-time employees.)
Section 3.1. 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 Human Resources Office.
CAFETERIA PLAN SUMMARY
Section 3.2. Following the first full pay period starting on 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 3.3. Effective the first full pay period starting on July 1, 2027, the City shall increase its contribution to the employee cafeteria plan for benefits including insurance as follows:
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4 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.
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 $1,843 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 3.4a. Employee Retirement Contributions.
Effective the first full pay period starting 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 the full 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 contributions shall continue to be collected on a pre-tax basis.
RETIREMENT COST SHARING
Section 3.4b. Effective the first full pay period starting after July 1, 2018, 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 .5% cost sharing shall be in addition to the retirement contribution in Section 3.4a. No cost sharing for Tier 2 and 3 employees.
Effective the first full pay period starting after July 1, 2019, 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 3.4a. No cost sharing for Tier 2 and 3 employees.
RETIREMENT FORMULA SUMMARY
Section 3.5. The following table lists the City’s 3 retirement tiers and corresponding retirement formula.
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5 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 3.6. 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 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.
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.
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6 DISABILITY INSURANCE (Does not apply to part-time employees.) Section 3.7. 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 3.8. 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 DEFERRED
COMPENSATION LOAN PROGRAM
Section 3.9. 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 3.10. 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.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS
Section 3.11. Executive Management employees will be enrolled in the City’s Retirement Health Savings (RHS) at the first of the month following date of hire. The City will contribute one (1) percent of base salary for each employee. Employees will contribute $2,500 (or $104.17 per pay period based on 24 pay periods per year) annually.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
Section 3.12. The City will provide employees a voluntary “Flexible Spending Account”.
The Flexible Spending Account is offered pursuant to 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 child care 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 Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *105
7 participate in the Plan shall be irrevocable for the remainder of the Plan year. Once a 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 3.13. Employees will be provided an annual stipend of $150 towards wellness related programs. These include a health club membership, 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 3.14. (Tuition reimbursement does not apply to part-time employees.) 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. 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 Officer· with evidence of satisfactory completion of a course within thirty (30) days (a "C" grade 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.
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8 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 3.15. 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.
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9 ARTICLE 4. VACATION AND LEAVE
ANNUAL VACATION ACCRUAL RATE
Section 4.1. Vacation Leave Accrual. Paid vacation leave for the positions listed below shall accrue based on combined years of full-time employment with the City and with other public agencies (e.g., cities, counties, public utilities, special districts, etc.). The following positions shall be eligible for vacation leave per this section: Administrative Services Director, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Community and Economic Development Director, Parks and Recreation Director, and Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director. Paid vacation shall accrue for department directors, on a bi-weekly basis, at the rates shown below:
Service Years 1-5:
During the first five years of service, eligible positions as listed above shall earn vacation leave with pay from the first date of employment at the rate often (10) days 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 service, such employee is entitled to eighty (80) paid vacation hours annually.
Service Years 6-20:
Beginning with the sixth year, eligible positions as listed above shall earn vacation at the rates, in days per year, shown below:
Years of Service Annual Vacation Hours
0-5 80
5+-9 120
10-14 160
15-20 200
20+ 240
Service Years 20 and thereafter:
Beginning with the twentieth year of service such employees shall earn vacation at the rate of 240 hours each year.
VACATION LEAVE BALANCE, ACCRUAL AND CESSATION OF ACCRUAL Section 4.2. 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 Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *108
10 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.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
Section 4.3. The positions of Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services Director, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Community and Economic Development Director, Parks and Recreation Director, and Public Works Director, will receive seventy-two (72) hours of management leave each calendar year. The full seventy-two (72) hours shall be credited to the employees in January of each year.
Management leave may be taken as time off with pay during the year. Any unused management leave will be paid off on the last payday in December of each year. New employees, who are eligible for this leave, shall accrue management 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 (DOES NOT APPLY TO PART-TIME EMPLOYEES)
Section 4.4. 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)
• 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)
PERSONAL HOLIDAY LEAVE BANK
Section 4.45. No employee may accumulate more than 80 hours of personal holiday 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.
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11 HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Section 4.5. Starting in 2016, the City will be closed between December 25 and January
1. Starting in 2016, Columbus Day will no longer be a recognized city holiday and starting in 2017, Lincoln’s Birthday will no longer be a recognized city holiday. 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.
SICK LEAVE
Section 4.6. 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, sibling or grandparent.
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.
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12 obligation to keep his/her supervisor informed as to his/her condition and whereabouts at all times.
f) Any employee who misses work due to illness or injury, shall, upon return to work, fill out an absence report indicating his/her illness or injury and the reason he or she felt they could not report for work.
g) 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 4.7. Per the Personnel Rules (currently Section 5.3, paragraph 2) FAMILY CARE LEAVE (Does not apply to part-time employees.) Section 4.8. Per page 67 of the Personnel Rules (Family and Medical Care Leave Policy).
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE (Does not apply to part-time employees) Section 4.9. 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-inlaw, 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 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
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13 Section 4.10. 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.
JURY DUTY LEAVE (Does not apply to part-time employees) Section 4.11. Employees 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.
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.
CERTIFICATION POLICY
Section 4.12. For certifications required by a particular Classification Specification as a condition of employment, the employee shall be required to possess and maintain the certification upon entering the classification or for existing employees shall be allowed up to 12 months to acquire and maintain the certification from adoption/approval of this policy, promotion or change to any approved job classification. If the certification is not acquired within the specified time the employee may be demoted to 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., to those employees who need to obtain any outstanding certifications.
TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE
Section 4.13. The City shall provide Executive Management staff with a monthly transportation allowance of $250 to cover the costs associated with the use of transportation for official business.
The allowance can be utilized for various types of transportation utilized by the Executive Management staff, including personal vehicle, public transportation, bicycle, scooters, or micro-mobility options.
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14 The monthly allowance shall be provided in lieu of the Executive Management staff claiming individual expenses for routine local business travel.
The monthly allowance is considered a taxable benefit reported as income by the City.
Executive Management staff using personal vehicles must maintain a valid driver’s license and minimum liability insurance coverage as required by state law and organizational standards. Such employees are responsible for any personal fines or violations incurred during travel.
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
Section 4.14. The City shall provide all executive management employees with a cell phone allowance in the amount of $50 per month. The City cannot pay excess of the approved allowance.
The employee agrees to the following terms and conditions for receipt of the City’s cell phone allowance:
1. The employee must maintain cell phone service to remain eligible for the monthly allowance provided by the City. Employees may be required to provide documentation, upon request, to verify continued ownership and business use of a cell phone to maintain the monthly allowance. Failure to supply such documentation upon request may result in termination of the cell phone allowance.
2. Employees receiving an allowance are expected to be available via cell phone during normal business hours, as the workload requires, per schedule, while oncall duty, in emergency situations, or as agreed upon with their supervisor.
3. Employees receiving a cell phone allowance shall provide their cell number and any subsequent changes to the number to their department director or supervisor within three days of such change.
4. Employees receiving an allowance are responsible for purchase, replacement, and/or repair of their cell phones, accessories and equipment.
5. Cell phone allowances are considered taxable income by the IRS and the City will include such as taxable compensation on the employee’s W-2.
ARTICLE 5. SAVINGS CLAUSE
Section 5.1. 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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2028, AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals:
A. Section 36506 of the Government Code requires the City Council to prescribe the time and method of payment of salaries and wages of officers and employees of the City.
B. It is necessary from time to time to establish a comprehensive wage and salary schedule and to fix the rates and compensation to be paid to officers and employees of the City as well as other regulations.
SECTION 2. Resolution No. 2025-30 is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 3. The Compensation Plan for Non-Represented Employees attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved in its entirety shall be effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
SECTION 4. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of September 2025. ______________________________
Mark A. Waronek, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON-REPRESENTED AND CONFIDENTIAL
EMPLOYEES
This compensation plan is entered into between the City of Lomita (City) and the FullTime Non-Represented and Confidential Employees. This plan shall not apply to Lomita City Employees Association represented employees.
ARTICLE 1. APPLICABLE EMPLOYEES
Section 1.1. The following City employees shall constitute the full-time non-represented and confidential classifications:
Accountant
Community Safety Manager
Deputy City Clerk
Executive Assistant
Human Resources Analyst
Human Resources Manager
Management Analyst
Public Works Operations Manager
Senior Accountant
Senior Management Analyst
Water Systems Superintendent
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2 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.
Section 2.2b. 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.
Section 2.2c. 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.
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
42 Accountant
37 Deputy City Clerk
37 Executive Assistant
53 Community Safety Manager
42 Human Resources Analyst
57 Human Resources Manager
39 Management Analyst
54 Public Works Operations Manager
52 Public Works Superintendent
48 Senior Accountant
45 Senior Management Analyst
56 Water Systems Superintendent
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3 ARTICLE 3. BENEFITS
INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION (CAFETERIA PLAN)
(Does not apply to part-time employees.)
Section 3.1. 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 Human Resources Office.
CAFETERIA PLAN SUMMARY
Section 3.2. Following the first full pay period starting on 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 3.3. Effective the first full pay period starting on July 1, 2027, the City shall increase its contribution to the employee cafeteria plan for benefits including insurance as follows:
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4 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.
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 $1,843 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 3.4a. Employee Retirement Contributions.
Effective the first full pay period starting 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 the full 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 contributions shall continue to be collected on a pre-tax basis.
RETIREMENT COST SHARING
Section 3.4b. Effective the first full pay period starting after July 1, 2018, 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 .5% cost sharing shall be in addition to the retirement contribution in Section 3.4a. No cost sharing for Tier 2 and 3 employees.
Effective the first full pay period starting after July 1, 2019, 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 3.4a. No cost sharing for Tier 2 and 3 employees.
RETIREMENT FORMULA SUMMARY
Section 3.5. The following table lists the City’s 3 retirement tiers and corresponding retirement formula.
Tier Formula
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5 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 3.6. 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 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.
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.
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6 DISABILITY INSURANCE (Does not apply to part-time employees.) Section 3.7. 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 3.8. 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 3.9. 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 3.10. 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 3.11. The City will provide employees a voluntary “Flexible Spending Account”.
The Flexible Spending Account is offered pursuant to 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 child care 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 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 Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *120
7 Expense Reimbursement Plan Document and the IRC regulations.
WELLNESS STIPEND
Section 3.12. Employees will be provided an annual stipend of $150 towards wellness related programs. These include a health club membership, 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 3.13. (Tuition reimbursement does not apply to part-time employees.) 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. 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 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.
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8 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 3.14. 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.
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9 ARTICLE 4. VACATION AND LEAVE
ANNUAL VACATION ACCRUAL RATE
Section 4.1. Vacation Leave Accrual. Paid vacation leave for the positions listed below shall accrue based on combined years of full-time employment with the City and with other public agencies (e.g., cities, counties, public utilities, special districts, etc.). The following positions shall be eligible for vacation leave per this section: Accountant, Deputy City Clerk, Executive Assistant, Facilities Supervisor, Human Resources Manager, Management Analyst, Public Works Operations Manager, Senior Accountant, Senior Management Analyst, and Water Systems Superintendent. Paid vacation shall accrue on a bi-weekly basis, at the rates shown below:
Service Years 1-5:
During the first five years of service, eligible positions shall 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 service an employee is entitled to eighty hours paid vacation annually.
Service Years 6-20:
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
0-5 80
5+-9 120
10-15 160
16 168
17 176
18 184
19 192
20+ 200
VACATION LEAVE BALANCE, ACCRUAL AND CESSATION OF ACCRUAL Section 4.2. 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 Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *123
10 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Section 4.3. The positions of Deputy City Clerk, Executive Assistant, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Manager, Management Analyst, Public Works Operations Manager, Recreation Manager, Senior Accountant, Senior Management Analyst, and Water Systems Superintendent 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 (DOES NOT APPLY TO PART-TIME EMPLOYEES)
Section 4.4. 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)
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)
PERSONAL HOLIDAY LEAVE BANK
Section 4.45. No employee may accumulate more than 80 hours of personal holiday 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.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE
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11 Section 4.5. Starting in 2016, the City will be closed between December 25 and January
1. Starting in 2016, Columbus Day will no longer be a recognized city holiday and starting in 2017, Lincoln’s Birthday will no longer be a recognized city holiday. 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.
SICK LEAVE
Section 4.6. 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, sibling or grandparent.
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.
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12 obligation to keep his/her supervisor informed as to his/her condition and whereabouts at all times.
f) Any employee who misses work due to illness or injury, shall, upon return to work, fill out an absence report indicating his/her illness or injury and the reason he or she felt they could not report for work.
g) 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 4.7. Per the Personnel Rules (currently Section 5.3, paragraph 2)
FAMILY CARE LEAVE (Does not apply to part-time employees.) Section 4.8. Per page 67 of the Personnel Rules (Family and Medical Care Leave Policy).
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE (Does not apply to part-time employees) Section 4.9. 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-inlaw, 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 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
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13 Section 4.10. 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.
JURY DUTY LEAVE (Does not apply to part-time employees) Section 4.11. Employees 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.
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.
CERTIFICATION POLICY
Section 4.12 For certifications required by a particular Classification Specification as a condition of employment, the employee shall be required to possess and maintain the certification upon entering the classification or for existing employees shall be allowed up to 12 months to acquire and maintain the certification from adoption/approval of this policy, promotion or change to any approved job classification. If the certification is not acquired within the specified time the employee may be demoted to 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., to those employees who need to obtain any outstanding certifications.
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
Section 4.13 The City shall provide all non-represented and confidential employees with a cell phone allowance in the amount of $50 per month. The City cannot pay excess of the approved allowance.
The employee agrees to the following terms and conditions for receipt of the City’s cell phone allowance:
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14 documentation, upon request, to verify continued ownership and business use of a cell phone to maintain the monthly allowance. Failure to supply such documentation upon request may result in termination of the cell phone allowance.
2. Employees receiving an allowance are expected to be available via cell phone during normal business hours, as the workload requires, per schedule, while oncall duty, in emergency situations, or as agreed upon with their supervisor.
3. Employees receiving a cell phone allowance shall provide their cell number and any subsequent changes to the number to their department director or supervisor within three days of such change.
4. Employees receiving an allowance are responsible for purchase, replacement, and/or repair of their cell phones, accessories and equipment.
5. Cell phone allowances are considered taxable income by the IRS and the City will include such as taxable compensation on the employee’s W-2.
ARTICLE 5. SAVINGS CLAUSE
Section 5.1. 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.
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lina Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc. for Communications and Public Information Consulting Services
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates for Communications and Public Information Consulting Services for a three-year term of $147,710 for the first year, plus a one-time fee of $2,970 for redesign services, plus a 10% contingency of $15,068 for unexpected costs, for a total amount not to exceed $165,748 in year one; $179,220 plus a 10% contingency of $17,922 for unexpected costs for year two; and $184,597 plus a 10% contingency of $18,459 for unexpected costs in year three, for an amount not to exceed $197,142 and $203,056 for years two and three, respectively; and, appropriate an additional $80,000 from available General and Water Fund balances.
BACKGROUND
Tripepi Smith & Associates has been providing comprehensive communications and public information consulting services to the City of Lomita since 2016.
At its meeting August 15, 2023, the City Council approved a three-year renewal of the City’s agreement with Tripepi Smith that included consolidating various communication support services under a single agreement (Attachment 1). The scope of the initial Agreement for public information and communications services included some social media support, website content management and technical assistance, audio/visual broadcasting for City Council and Commission meetings, video production, and Citywide outreach. This agreement is for $130,000 per year and is set to expire on August 15, 2026.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. SCH 8c
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2 At its meeting on July 1, 2025, the City Council approved the first amendment to the Agreement with Tripepi Smith, appropriating additional funds to maintain communications and public information services for three months while a communications assessment was completed (Attachment 2). In recent months, the City’s communication needs grew significantly with the promotion of the 60th Anniversary celebrations, major capital improvement projects, and enhanced community outreach through production of promotional videos, photography services, social media posting and monitoring, and audiovisual support, resulting in increased activity and costs that exceed the original budget.
A comprehensive communications assessment was presented to the City Council on August 19, 2025, with recommendations to guide and strengthen the City’s efforts to ensure the community is informed about the numerous programs and services underway and upcoming initiatives.
DISCUSSION
Key Communications Strategy Enhancements
The Communications Assessment provided a path for the City to establish a stronger position to communicate its story and ongoing City business to residents and visitors, thereby increasing public trust and encouraging civic involvement and participation in special events. Key strategies include:
• Social Media: Create a structured social media schedule with increased video and reels content, investing in digital advertising, verifying all social media platforms, among other platform specific recommendations.
• Websites: 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. • Digital Newsletter Campaigns: Expand notifications and conduct regular opt-in campaigns to increase e-newsletter subscriptions and reach a wider audience. • Newsletter Design and Integration: Optimize formatting the e-newsletter, increase accessibility in printed newsletters, and rebrand the newsletters to ensure these integrate with the City’s current branding and marketing materials.
Full-Service Consultation
The strategies outlined above provide a roadmap to deliver a heightened level of quality communications. Coupled with the constantly evolving need for rapid and accurate information on all City services and programs, the City’s demand for content creation and public outreach have outgrown the organization’s ability to keep pace with in-house Tuesday, September 02, 2025 Reg CC MTG, Page *130
3 resources. Partnering with a highly qualified full-service firm to assist the City deliver a high-level and comprehensive communications program is critical to ensure the City’s strategic outcomes.
Staff estimates that delivering comparable communications and public information services utilizing City resources would require two full-time employees costing approximately $242,870, not including additional contract services.
Scope of Work
The proposed agreement (Attachment 3), includes:
• Social media, newsletter, press releases and news articles, content creation, communications strategy and support;
• Website and cable channel content management and technical support; • Audio/visual broadcasting support for City Council and Commission meetings; • Newsletter redesign, including bi-weekly digital and quarterly print templates with improved layout, content structure, branding, and accessibility; and, • Strategic planning guidance and content development to ensure consistent messaging and stronger integration of outreach efforts
Contingency amounts will be built into the Agreement for unexpected work such as community outreach, video production, photography services, a wide array of graphic design and branding services, boosted posts and other targeted advertisements and other content creation projects.
The existing agreement with Tripepi Smith is set to expire on August 15, 2026. The attached agreement, if approved by the City Council, will supersede the existing agreement, establish a new three-year term, and provide the option to extend for two additional one-year periods at the City’s discretion.
FISCAL IMPACT
A breakdown of the proposed terms is as follows:
• Year 1: Not to Exceed $165,451
o $14,771 per month for 10 months or $147,710 (September 2025 to June 2026)
o $2,970 one-time fee to redesign the City’s bi-weekly digital newsletter and the quarterly hardcopy
o 10% contingency of $15,068 for unexpected costs
• Year 2: Not to Exceed $197,142
o $14,935 per month or $179,000 annually (July 2026 to June 2027) o 10% contingency of $17,922 for unexpected costs
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4 • Year 3: Not to Exceed $203,056
o $15,383 per month or $184,497 annually (June 2027 to June 2028) o 10% contingency of $18,459 for unexpected costs
If approved, an additional $80,000 will need to be appropriated from the General and Water Funds available balance.
OPTIONS
1. Approve recommended action.
2. Provide alternative direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Initial Agreement 2023-36 with Tripepi Smith
2. First Amendment 2025-30 with Tripepi Smith
3. Proposed Agreement with Proposal from Tripepi Smith
Approved by:
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_______________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
__________________________
Lina Hernandez
Assistant City Manager
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 347F6214- 800E- 4AA6- 8276- OEBBED580EBC Agree No 2023- 36 ,
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LOMITA AND TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC.
This AGREEMENT for General Communications Support is entered into this 15th day of August 2023, by and between the CITY OF LOMITA, a general law city and municipal corporation (" CITY") and TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC., a California corporation CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
A. CITY does not have the personnel able and/ or available to perform the services required under this agreement.
B. Therefore, CITY desires to contract out for General Communications Support.
C. CONSULTANT warrants to CITY that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities to perform properly and timely the services under this Agreement.
D. CITY desires to contract with CONSULTANT to perform the services as described in Exhibit A of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing recitals, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows:
1. CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, attached as Exhibit A;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT an amount not to exceed $ 130, 00 on an annual basis, for CONSULTANT' sservices, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement.
D. No additional compensation shall be paid for any other expenses incurred, unless first approved by the City Manager or his designee.
E. CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, by not later than the 10th day of each month, its bill for services itemizing the fees and costs incurred during the previous