MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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, October 21, 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 Waite 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, 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
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
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The City Council presented a proclamation recognizing Boys and Girls Club Day in the City of Lomita to representatives from the Boys and Girls Club of the L.A. Harbor. Mayor Waronek announced the Lomita Chamber of Commerce Mixer will take place there on October 30. He introduced Site Coordinator Alexis Burrell, who spoke of her pride in the organization.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Waronek announced the time for oral communications.
Rebecca Komathy, Children's Services Librarian at Lomita Library, announced upcoming programs and events.
Paul Mendez, Lomita resident, spoke of speeding cars on 262nd Street between Eshelman and Western Avenues, and he presented a petition with over 40 signatures asking the City to look into the problem.
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:
• October 8-10 - Cal Cities Conference
Councilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
• October 8-10 - Cal Cities Conference
• October 13 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Transportation Committee Meeting
• October 13 - SBCCOG Steering Committee Meeting
• October 15 - National League of Cities Transportation Infrastructure Services Meeting • October 16 - SBCCOG Legislative Briefing
Councilmember Gazeley had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Segawa reported on the following:
• October 8-10 - Cal Cities Conference
• October 13 - Buddy Bench Unveiling at Lomita Park
Mayor Waronek reported on the following:
• October 8-10 - Cal Cities Conference
• October 13 - Buddy Bench Unveiling at Lomita Park
• October 13 - Zone G Street Reconstruction Project Phase 2 Groundbreaking and Photo Op with New City Trucks
• Recent Liability Trust Fund Meeting
• October 15 - L.A. County Sanitation District Meeting
• October 15 - California Contract Cities Board of Directors Meeting • Announced the State of the City Event on November 13
• Announced the Lomita Sheriff's Station 50th Anniversary Gala has been postponed from
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Announced the City's Cornhole Tournament on December 13
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Vialpando announced upcoming Halloween events in Lomita. He also commented on his participation today on a panel for the Municipal Information Systems Association of California which discussed how small cities are innovating, utilizing technology and Al, during which he spoke about the Ask Lomita Al search engine.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-7l be approved.
Councilmember Waite requested to pull items Te and 7f and Councilmember Uphoff requested to pull item 7i for discussion. Councilmember Waite made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, to approve consent agenda items 7a-7d, 7g-7h, and 7k and 7l.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES:
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 Meeting of September 16, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register d. September 2025 Treasury and Investment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Treasury and Investment Report. g. Cost-Share Agreement with West Basin Municipal Water District for Preparation of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a formal cost-share agreement with West Basin Municipal Water District in an amount not to exceed $37,500 for the development of the City's 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). h. Notice of Completion for the Street Reconstruction Project Zone G - Phase 1
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Notice of Completion accepting the work performed by Palp Inc. dba Excel Paving Company for the Street Reconstruction Project Zone G - Phase 1 project; 2) Appropriate additional funds in the amount of $8, 104.41 to the City's contract with Palp Inc. dba Excel Paving Company for additional work performed during the Street Reconstruction Project Zone G - Phase 1; 3) Authorize the Public Works Director to sign the Notice of Completion (NOC) and release the 5% retention payment in the amount of $62,772.62 to Palp Inc. dba Excel Paving Company 35 calendar days after recordation of the NOC by the County Recorder's Office contingent upon no claims being filed on the project, and, 4) Authorize the City Clerk to file the NOC with the County Recorder's Office.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 876 - An Ordinance Relating to the Establishment of Oversized Vehicle Regulations
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 876.
ORDINANCE NO. 876 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE VIII (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), ADDING CHAPTER 10 (OVERSIZED VEHICLE PERMITS), SECTIONS 8-10.01 THROUGH 8-10.04, TO ESTABLISH RESTRICTIONS
FOR OVERSIZED VEHICLES
k. Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Torrance for the Installation of Ten Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Cameras at Crenshaw Boulevard and Lomita Boulevard
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Torrance for the Installation of Ten Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Cameras at Crenshaw Boulevard and Lomita Boulevard.
Resolution of Intent to Renew an Existing Franchise to Construct and Use an Oil Pipeline
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution of intent to renew a franchise with Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC and Phillips 66 Company to access and maintain underground oil and fuel lines in Lomita; and set a date for the required public hearing on November 18, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-36 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY PIPELINE, L CAND PRIL 56 COMPAGRANT FRANCHISE TO PHILLIPS 66
PULLED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
e. Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Quarterly Financial Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Quarterly Financial Report for the Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2025 f. Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Year-End Budget Amendments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the recommendations contained in Attachment 1
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and direct staff to make necessary expenditure and revenue budget amendments to implement the recommendations.
City Manager Vialpando stated that items 7e and 7f are ministerial in nature and are presented annually for fiscal transparency. He outlined how a $2.2 million surplus will be reallocated.
Councilmember Waite made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segawa to approve consent agenda items 7e and 7f.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
i. Consideration of Authorization to Release a Notice Inviting Bids (NIB) for the Lomita Park Playground Replacement Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the release of a Notice Inviting Bids (NIB) for the Lomita Park Playground Replacement Project.
City Manager Vialpando stated that this item is ministerial in nature, and its purpose is to request authorization to publish the notice inviting bids for upgraded equipment. The City has engaged with vendors and is ready to publish.
It was the consensus of the Council to discuss and consider options and upgrades for Irene Lewis Park at the next Council meeting on November 4.
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, to approve consent agenda item 7i.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waite, Mayor Pro Tem Segawa, and Mayor Waronek
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. LOMITA COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES FOR ELDERS (LOMITA CARES)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
Director Kelley presented the staff report. She outlined Senior Services enhancements, including the addition of several more Dial-A-Ride satellite points. Based on residents' feedback new programs will be offered in free of cost to participants Winter 2026 and day trips will be scheduled. Staff is compiling additional resources to share with Lomita
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seniors.
Brief Council discussion took place relative to sharing this information with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Senior Services Working Group, as well as local non-profits and churches that already provide food and other services to those in need.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Waronek invited public comment. There being none, he brought the item back for further discussion or a motion.
It was the consensus of the Council to receive and file this item.
Mayor Waronek invited those in attendance to sing "Happy Birthday" to Councilmember Gazeley and to stay for dessert after the meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Waronek adjourned the meeting 6:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathiden Horn Gregory, NIMC, City/Clerk