MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Segawa at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
The salute to the flag was led by Elizabeth Kelley:
c. Invocation
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, and Mayor Pro Tem Segawa ABSENT: Mayor Waronek
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Vialpando, City Attorney Rusin, Assistant City Manager Hernandez, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services Director Kamada, Public Works Director Gonzalez, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, and Mayor Pro Tem Segawa NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Waronek
3. PRESENTATIONS
The City Council honored the Lomita Park youth sports baseball champions. Each child and coach in attendance received a certificate of recognition.
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4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa announced the time for oral communications.
Lomita resident George Kivett made comments regarding the Planning Commission meeting.
As there were no further requests to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa closed oral communications:
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL
Councilmember Waite reported on the following:
• September 9 - L.A. County Local Governmental Services Commission Meeting Councilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
• September 4 - Southern California Association of Governments Transportation Committee Meeting
• September 5-7 - California Contract Cities Association Fall Educational Summit • September 8 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Transportation Committee Meeting
• September 8 - SBCCOG Steering Committee Meeting
• September 15 - L.A. County Economic Development Corporation Wildfire Update • September 16 - National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Services Meeting
Councilmember Gazeley reported on the following:
• September 11 - L.A. County West Vector Control District Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Segawa reported on the following:
• September 3 - State of the City Committee Meeting
• September 9 - Lomita Boulevard Medians Committee Meeting
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando reported on the following:
• Annual State of the City to be held November 13
• Coffee with a Cop to take place October 1 at Corridor Flow • The City's cornhole tournament has been rescheduled to February 2026 • All staff reports now indicate strategic outcomes as identified by the Council in March 2025 • A typo was made in Resolution No. 2025-34 included in item 7h. On page 2, Section 1, Recital 2 should state "Fiscal Year 2025-2026" instead of "Fiscal Year 2024-2025."
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-7h be approved.
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Waite, to approve consent items 7a-7h, noting the correction to be made to Resolution No. 2025-34 included in
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item 7h: On page 2, Section 1, Recital 2 should state "Fiscal Year 2025-2026" instead of "Fiscal Year 2024-2025."
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, and Mayor Pro Tem Segawa NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Waronek
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 19, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. August 2025 Treasury and Investment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Treasury and Investment Report. e. City Manager's Monthly Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the monthly report.
1. Coumober Uphol as the Alerate Delegate forth a lies General Assemoint Meeting at its Annual Conference
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Confirm Councilmember Waite as the City's Cal Cities Delegate and appoint an Alternative voting delegate for the Cal Cities' General Assembly at the Annual Conference.
g. Purchase Order with Trane U.S. Inc. for City Hall HVAC Improvement Project - Design RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of a Purchase Order with Trane U.S. Inc. for engineering design services for the City Hall Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) Capital Improvement Project in the amount of $74,500; and appropriate $74,500 from the City's Facility improvement fund.
h. Approval of a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Project List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Resolution No. 2025-34 for the submission of all required documentation for receipt of Road and Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and authorize the City Manager to complete, sign and submit all required documentation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-34 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
Vi a. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR
AM THE NARBONNE SOUTH WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 374
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a Construction Services Agreement to All American Rt. Asphalt for the Narbonne South Water Main Replacement and Street Reconstruction Project in the amount of $1,979,394.00, with an additional 15% contingency of $296,909.10, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,303.10, pending approval fer from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); appropriate an additional $538,000.00 from the available Water Capital Fund balance; and authorize the City the :: Manager to negotiate final terms and execute the agreement. *: City Manager Vialpando stated that items 8a and 8b would be presented together but require separate Council action.
355. Public Works Director Gonzalez introduced Associate Engineer Julio Gonzalez, who outlined the following for both projects:
• Background, including funding sources
• Scope of work
• Project coordination items
• Objectives
"e fr:.... Assistant City Manager Hernandez outlined the following:
• Public outreach
• Parking options for impacted residents
to. Brief Council discussion took place relative to public outreach, parking options for impacted residents, and staff's diligence in pursuing funding sources.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa invited public comment. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa invited a motion.
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, and Mayor Pro Tem Segawa NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Waronek
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b. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARDY AND HARPER, INC. FOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT ZONE G PHASE 2
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a Construction Services Agreement to Hardy and Harper, Inc., for the Street Reconstruction Project Zone G Phase 2 in the amount of $1,627,460.00, with an additional 15% contingency of $244,119.00, for a total construction budget not to exceed $1,871,579.00; appropriate an additional $234,032.00 from the Gas Tax Fund; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
After Council: action was taken on item 8a, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa invited public comment specifically for item 8b.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, expressed concerns about the lack of gutters within some areas of the project, and hoped the work could be performed in sections so as to preserve access for at least half of the residents at any given time.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa invited a motion.
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, and Mayor Pro Tem Segawa NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Waronek
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. SUBMITTAL OF THE UPDATED LOMITA LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN RECOMMENDED ACTION: After conducting a public hearing to allow for public input on the Final Draft of the Lomita Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), authorize the submittal of the City of Lomita LHMP to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review.
Assistant City Manager Hernandez introduced the item. It is a five-year living document to assist the City with management of potential hazards, both natural and manmade.
Having the LHMP in place allows the City to apply for federal hazard mitigation grants.
She introduced Shireen Kulkarni, Technical Consultant with Risk Management Professionals, Inc. who gave the presentation, in which she outlined the following:
• Background, including passage of The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 • Public process
• Climate change and equity
Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC)
• Public outreach
• Risk ranking
Updated plan goals
• Proposed mitigation actions
Next steps
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(During the presentation, Councilmember Uphoff left the dais and the Council Chambers at 6:41 p.m., and returned to the dais at 6:43 p.m.)
Brief Council discussion took place relative to consideration of scheduling a future City Council meeting focusing solely on mitigation measures.
As there was no further Council discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
George Kivett, Lomita resident, spoke of the importance of disaster preparedness for both the City and its residents, and encouraged participation in the CERT program.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. and brought the item back to the Council for a motion.
Councilmember Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, and Mayor Pro Tem Segawa NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Waronek
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa adjourned the meeting, in memory of Edward "Eddie" Palos II, at 6:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted;
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Adopted: October 21, 2025