CITY COUNCIL
MARK A. W ARONEK
CINDY SEGAWA
JAMES GAZELEY
BILL UPHOFF
BARRY WAITE
June 11, 2025
Michael J. Galvin
CITY OF LOMITA
Director of Waterfront & Commercial Real Estate
Port of Los Angeles
425 S. Palos Verdes Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
Dear Mr. Galvin,
ADMINISTRATION
CITY MANAGER
ANDREW VIALPANDO
Via email [email protected]
On behalf of the City of Lomita, thank you for the opportunity to partner with the Port of Los Angeles to preserve and display one of the three Pacific Electric Red Cars at the Lomita Railroad Museum. We are excited about the prospect of establishing a suitable site to safely and securely showcase the Red Car to the public.
City staff is currently reviewing the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) provided by the Port. As we consider the necessary preparations for the site to ensure the Red Car's long-term preservation, the City is exploring funding sources to help pay for the construction required. Improvements include construction of a small section of rail lines, a modular structure enclosure, signage, and accessibility upgrades to align with the quality of the exhibit and ensure a safe and engaging visitor experience.
As the City considers the financial feasibility of moving this project forward, we kindly request any financial assistance from the Port to offset costs associated with the preparation of the site.
A partnership would help ensure the Red Car is preserved in a meaningful and accessible way.
As a small City with a $15 Million operational General Fund, any financial support would serve as a boon to our community and bring this project closer to fruition.
We value our continued relationship with the Port of Los Angeles and lbok forward to exploring funding assistance. If you would like to schedule a meeting with me and City staff to discuss, please contact our City Manager ndrew Vialpando at (310) 325-7110.
Mark Waronek
Mayor
c. Lomita City Council
Melissa Knight, [email protected]
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