Cindy Segawa, Mayor
Barry Waite, Mayor Pro Tem
James Gazeley Councilmember
Bill Uphoff, Councilmember
Mark A. Waronek, Councilmember
LOMITA CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
24300 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
Phone: (310) 325-7110
Fax: (310) 325-4024
Next Resolution No. 2026-9
Next Ordinance No. 885
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
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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1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
b. Flag Salute – Mayor Segawa
c. Invocation
d. Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PRESENTATIONS
None scheduled.
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-7f 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 January 20, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
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c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register d. Agreement with CommLine, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Handheld Radios and Related Communication Equipment to Support Field Operations Across Multiple City Departments
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve an Agreement with CommLine, Inc. for the purchase and implementation of handheld radios and related communication equipment to support Community Safety field operations, in an amount not to exceed $37,750, including contingency for unexpected work; and, appropriate the $37,750 from the General Fund available balance.
e. Appraisal and Administrative Fees for the Defense Fuel Support Point San Pedro Facility (Lomita Sports Complex and Community Center)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve payment for the real estate property appraisal and associated administrative fees to the Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Real Estate Division in an amount of $35,750 for the Defense Fuel Support Point San Pedro Facility (Lomita Sports Complex and Community Center).
f. Approval of the 2026-2028 Legislative Platform
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 approving the 2026-2028 Legislative Platform.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-09 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING A FISCAL EMERGENCY PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XIIIC, §2(B) AND
PLACEMENT OF A CITY OF LOMITA LOCAL CONTROL AND SERVICES MEASURE, A 0.25% (1/4 CENT) TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX ON THE JUNE 2, 2026, SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT
Presented by Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolutions No. 2026-10, 2026-11 and 2026-12 declaring a fiscal emergency pursuant to Article XIIIC Section 2(b) of the California Constitution and placing a City of Lomita Local Control and Services Measure 0.25% (1/4 cent) transactions and use (sales) tax on the June 2, 2026, Special Municipal Election ballot.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-10 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE JUNE 2, 2026, SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
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ORDINANCE TO ENACT A SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE RATE OF ONE-QUARTER CENT (1/4¢)
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-11 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 2, 2026, WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF DIRECT AND
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING RULES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE JUNE 2, 2026, SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
b. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
HARBOR DEPARTMENT FOR THE WATERFRONT RED TROLLEY CAR
Presented by Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Los Angeles, Harbor Department for the Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Red Trolley Car; and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU. c. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF ADJOURNING THE MEETING TO TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026, AND CANCELING THE MARCH 17, 2026, REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM (NO STAFF REPORT) Presented by Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council consider a motion to adjourn tonight’s meeting to Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and cancel the regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None scheduled.
10. ADJOURNMENT
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/agendas-minutes.
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Date Posted: February 26, 2026
_______________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Lomita City Council was called to order by Mayor Segawa at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
Councilmember Waronek led the salute to the flag.
c. Invocation
Councilmember Uphoff gave the invocation.
d. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Vialpando, City Attorney Rusin (arrived at 6:07 p.m.), Assistant City Manager Hernandez, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, Interim Public Works Director Ansari, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Waronek, to approve the agenda.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
The City Council presented Councilmember Gazeley with a certificate recognizing his appointment as Mayor Emeritus, and they also presented him with City of Lomita branded clothing items embroidered with his name and “Mayor Emeritus” on them.
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4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Segawa announced the time for oral communications.
Rebecca Komathy, Children’s Services Librarian at Lomita Library, announced upcoming programs and events.
As there were no further requests to speak, Mayor Segawa closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL
Councilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
• January 4-7 – California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Legislative Tour • January 8 – Los Angeles County District Attorney Homelessness Advisory Board Meeting • January 8 – Cal Cities L.A. County Division Meeting
• January 12 – South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Steering Committee Meeting
• January 13 – Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting • January 14 – Cal Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Department Meeting Councilmember Gazeley reported on the following:
• January 8 – L.A. County West Vector Control District Meeting • He commented on some e-bike riders creating hazards. City Manager Vialpando stated that a draft ordinance will be presented to Council at a future meeting.
Councilmember Waronek reported on the following:
• January 4-7 – CCCA Legislative Tour
• January 8 – Cal Cities L.A. County Division Meeting
• January 13 – Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting Mayor Pro Tem Waite reported on the following:
• December 21 – Chabad of South Bay Menorah Lighting at City Hall • January 4-7 – CCCA Legislative Tour
• January 8 – Cal Cities L.A. County Division Meeting
• January 12 – SBCCOG Steering Committee Meeting
Mayor Segawa reported on the following:
• December 18 – City Hall Open House
• January 8 – Cal Cities L.A. County Division Meeting
• January 13 – Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando commented on the January 13 joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting. He also introduced Interim Public Works Director Ahmad Ansari.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-7j be approved.
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Waronek, to approve consent agenda items 7a-7i, with item 7j pulled by City Manager Vialpando for separate discussion.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
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 Meeting of December 2, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. d. December 2025 Treasury and Investment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Treasury and Investment Report. e. Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Quarterly Financial Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 Quarterly Financial Report Second Quarter ending December 31, 2025. f. Amendment to Compensation Plan for Executive Management, NonRepresented/Confidential, and Part-time Employees RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 amending the City’s compensation plan for executive management employees; adopt Resolution No. 2026- 02 amending the City’s compensation plan for non-represented/confidential employees; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 amending the City’s compensation plan for part-time employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01 - 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. 2026-02 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NONREPRESENTED/CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *8
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COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-26
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY
EMPLOYMENT POLICY AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO ESTABLISH
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AND A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
g. Resolution No. 2026-04 Establishing Parking Penalties for California Vehicle Code Sections 22500(m) and 22500(n)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-04 establishing parking penalties for violations of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Sections 22500(m) (Parking in a Bus Lane) and 22500(n) (Daylighting / Parking Near a Crosswalk); and updating the City’s Parking Fine and Penalty Schedule accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 22500(M) AND 22500(N)
RELATED TO BUS LANES AND DAYLIGHTING REQUIREMENTS AND FINDING
THE ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO CEQA
h. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Cashel Corporation DBA Integrated Media Systems for Maintenance and Remote Monitoring for Council Chambers Audio/Visual and Broadcast Systems
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Cashel Corporation DBA Integrated Media Systems for Maintenance and Remote Monitoring for Council Chambers Audio/Visual and Broadcast Systems. i. Appointment of Councilmember Mark Waronek as the 2026 City Council Delegate to the Lomita Chamber of Commerce
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Amend the Councilmember Organization and Appointments List adding the Lomita Chamber of Commerce and City Council Delegate position; and appoint Councilmember Waronek to serve as the City’s Delegate to the Chamber of Commerce.
PULLED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
j. Resolution No. 2026-05 Establishing the Role of Mayor Emeritus and Appointing Councilmember James (Jim) Gazeley to Mayor Emeritus
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-05 establishing the role of Mayor Emeritus and appointing Councilmember James (Jim) Gazeley to Mayor Emeritus. (This item was heard prior to presentations.)
City Manager Vialpando presented the staff report per the agenda material. Councilmember Gazeley has served as a member of the City Council since 2009. As he does not plan to seek reelection in November 2026, Mayor Segawa requested and obtained consensus from the City Council to create the role of Mayor Emeritus and to Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *9
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appoint Councilmember Gazeley for the remainder of his term and beyond as a lifelong designation for distinguished service.
As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa invited City Council discussion or a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Waite made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE ROLE OF MAYOR EMERITUS, AND
APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER JAMES (JIM) GAZELEY TO MAYOR EMERITUS
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED SOUTH BAY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only.
Jacki Bacharach, Executive Director of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), introduced Ronson Chu, Homeless and Senior Programs Manager, who gave the presentation. Outlined were such topics as reasons for establishment of the trust, LACAHSA funding, housing trust structure, and the strong correlation between housing costs and homelessness.
Ms. Bacharach expanded on the presentation by outlining such elements as strategic plan overview, executive summary including mission and vision statements, makeup of the governance board, implementation goals, and terms of the Joint Powers Authority.
City Council discussion included the success of the San Gabriel Valley Trust, the regional approach of the trust, and RHNA numbers.
As there was no further City Council discussion, Mayor Segawa invited public comment.
Noelle (no last name given) had questions regarding how Lomita’s portion of trust funding would be determined.
Ms. Bacharach explained that as projects come up, the trust would call for projects, with geographic equity taken into consideration.
There were no further requests to speak on this item, and it was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the presentation.
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b. POTENTIAL CITY POLICY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and consider a potential City policy for the installation of speed humps; and, provide staff with direction.
City Manager Vialpando introduced Water Quality and Environmental Specialist Bucklew, who gave the presentation. Among the topics outlined were adopted regulations and criteria, regional policy changes, types of vertical roadway deflections, implementation process and costs, and City Council options this evening.
Brief City Council discussion included Eshelman Avenue’s classification as an arterial road, future improvements by way of the Local Travel Network and the School Loading Zone Study, implementation of the Traffic Calming Toolkit, and opposition by some residents to having a speed hump in front of their homes, which reduces street parking.
Interim Public Works Director Ansari stated that some cities charge residents for processing the applications and performing the traffic studies as well, but construction and installation are normally paid for by the city.
As there was no further City Council discussion, Mayor Segawa invited public comment.
As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa invited further discussion or a motion.
Ms. Bucklew clarified that option one would allow for the opportunity to study the current criteria and potentially make changes to better fit Lomita’s needs. Currently staff employs L.A. County’s criteria, but there is some leniency which would allow for creation of a more customized policy.
Councilmember Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to select option one: to create a pilot speed hump program to change the current speed hump policy.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, and Mayor Segawa NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Waite
ABSENT: None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 881 RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF REVISED
COUNTY BUILDING CODES
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 881 by reference only to include the 2026 Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Existing Building, and Green Building Codes with certain amendments necessitated by local conditions.
Director Fernandez presented the staff report per the agenda material.
City Attorney Rusin clarified that two public hearings are required for this item. The first one was held on December 16, 2025.
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As there was no Council discussion, Mayor Segawa opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. and invited a motion.
Councilmember Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waite, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 881 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 10-1 (BUILDING CODE), 10-2 (ELECTRICAL CODE), 10-3 (PLUMBING CODE), 10-4 (MECHANICAL CODE), 10-7 (RESIDENTIAL CODE), 10-8 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS), AND 10-9 (EXISTING BUILDING CODES) INCORPORATING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; TITLE 31 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND TITLE 33 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE 2025
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE WITH CERTAIN CHANGES AND
MODIFICATIONS, AND MAKING OTHER REVISIONS THERETO
b. EXTENSION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 879 AMENDING THE LOMITA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an urgency ordinance extending urgency Ordinance No. 879 amending Lomita Municipal Code Section 11-1.30.06 relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units for an additional 10 months and 15 days, declaring the urgency thereof, and finding the action to be statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resource Code Section 21080.17.
Director Fernandez presented the staff report per the agenda material. The urgency ordinance will expire on January 30, 2026, unless this extension is adopted, which will allow the urgency ordinance to remain in effect until the regular ordinance goes into effect on March 17, 2026.
As there was no City Council discussion, Mayor Segawa opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. and brought the item back for a motion.
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Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Waronek, to approve the recommended action.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Adopted the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 882 – AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 879 AMENDING SECTION 11-1.30.06 OF LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS, DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE § 21080.17
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Segawa adjourned the meeting, in memory of Nancy Borland, at 7:31 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, CMC, City Clerk
Adopted:
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CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA NO. 7.C.
March 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Administrative Services Department
DATE: March 3, 2026
SUBJECT: WARRANT REGISTER
PAYROLL REGISTER
March 3, 2026 TOTAL WARRANTS ISSUED: $773,019.57
Wires Transfers: 11505-11513
Prepay: 536502
Check Numbers: 536503-536569
Total Pages of Register: 13
February 20, 2026 TOTAL PAYROLL ISSUED: $155,791.39
I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the checks listed on pages 1 to 13 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 2/18/2026 - 3/3/2026
Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Amount Vendor: 0180 - Administrative Services Co-op, Inc.
536503 03/03/2026 Administrative Services Co-op,…260106 DAR January 26 -705.00 536503 03/03/2026 Administrative Services Co-op,…260106 DAR January 26 9,786.06 Vendor 0180 - Administrative Services Co-op, Inc. Total: 9,081.06 Vendor: 13633 - Advantage Mailing, LLC DBA Advantage ColorGraphics 536504 03/03/2026 Advantage Mailing, LLC DBA A…250065 ACFR Books FY 2024-25 160.37 Vendor 13633 - Advantage Mailing, LLC DBA Advantage ColorGraphics Total: 160.37 Vendor: 7445 - All City Management Services, Inc.
536505 03/03/2026 All City Management Services, …PS-INV103538 Crossing Guard Services 5,350.86 Vendor 7445 - All City Management Services, Inc. Total: 5,350.86 Vendor: 0545 - Allied Waste Transfer Services (BFI Falcon TS) 536506 03/03/2026 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000024133 PW-PK-Dump Fee 122.15 536506 03/03/2026 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000024133 PW-PK-Dump Fee 234.77 536506 03/03/2026 Allied Waste Transfer Services …4404-000024133 PW-PK-Dump Fee 132.64 Vendor 0545 - Allied Waste Transfer Services (BFI Falcon TS) Total: 489.56 Vendor: 12155 - Amazon Capital Services
536507 03/03/2026 Amazon Capital Services 14WC-CT16-G76D Community Safety-Office Supp… 7.94 536507 03/03/2026 Amazon Capital Services 17JT-MDYC-T3XW IT-Samsung 50" TV 302.13 536507 03/03/2026 Amazon Capital Services 17MN-LJ6Y-P1G4 Recreation-Pickleball Nets 331.47 536507 03/03/2026 Amazon Capital Services 1GGC-P6NJ-FFN4 HR-Returning Office Supplies -39.72 536507 03/03/2026 Amazon Capital Services 1GGR-DKLK-JW1N Community Safety-Office Supp… 132.58 Vendor 12155 - Amazon Capital Services Total: 734.40
Vendor: 4010 - Ameritas Life Insurance
536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 2,646.40 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 58.84 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 239.62 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 41.19 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 91.19 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 29.42 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 117.68 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 176.52 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 70.61 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 111.80 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 217.71 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 200.06 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 88.26 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 5.88 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 17.65 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 60.26 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 11.77 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 26.48 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 29.42 536508 03/03/2026 Ameritas Life Insurance 020126 Employee Dental Insurance-F… 464.28 Vendor 4010 - Ameritas Life Insurance Total: 4,705.04
Vendor: 13634 - Andrew Vialpando
536509 03/03/2026 Andrew Vialpando 021926 Reimb.-Airfare for Cal Cities … 296.60 Vendor 13634 - Andrew Vialpando Total: 296.60
Vendor: 12257 - Aramsco Inc.
536510 03/03/2026 Aramsco Inc. S7545329.001 FAC-Maintenance Supplies 255.55 536510 03/03/2026 Aramsco Inc. S7545329.001 FAC-Maintenance Supplies 215.14 536510 03/03/2026 Aramsco Inc. S7545329.001 FAC-Maintenance Supplies 163.86 Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *15
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Amount 536510 03/03/2026 Aramsco Inc. S7545329.001 FAC-Maintenance Supplies 115.27 Vendor 12257 - Aramsco Inc. Total: 749.82
Vendor: 6609 - AT&T
536511 03/03/2026 AT&T 24776808 CH-Fax Services 31.87
Vendor 6609 - AT&T Total: 31.87
Vendor: 3334 - Autozone, Inc.
536512 03/03/2026 Autozone, Inc. 02859682226 PW-Returning Small Tools -33.14 536512 03/03/2026 Autozone, Inc. 02859736393 PW-PK-Equipment Maintenan… 9.64 536512 03/03/2026 Autozone, Inc. 02859736393 PW-PK-Equipment Maintenan… 30.00 Vendor 3334 - Autozone, Inc. Total: 6.50
Vendor: 0415 - B.D. White Top Soil Co.
536513 03/03/2026 B.D. White Top Soil Co. 94027 PW-PK-Landscape Supplies 44.20 Vendor 0415 - B.D. White Top Soil Co. Total: 44.20
Vendor: 4105 - Banc of California
11506 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326A State Tax Withholdings Pay En… 7,919.67 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 19,332.33 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 3,049.52 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 34.03 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 310.38 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 92.51 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 186.13 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 82.52 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 141.43 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 286.06 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 137.34 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 134.50 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 148.86 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 367.27 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 156.19 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 15.69 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 73.86 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 8.82 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 12.12 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 3.78 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 76.30 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 25.33 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 145.74 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 69.85 11507 02/19/2026 Banc of California PE021326 Federal & Medicare Taxes-Pay… 540.81 Vendor 4105 - Banc of California Total: 33,351.04
Vendor: 13386 - Blais & Associates, LLC
536514 03/03/2026 Blais & Associates, LLC BA_9511_2026 Grant Research and Support 1,740.00 Vendor 13386 - Blais & Associates, LLC Total: 1,740.00
Vendor: 12234 - Bob Murray & Associates
536515 03/03/2026 Bob Murray & Associates 11401 Executive Search-Public Works… 10,250.00 Vendor 12234 - Bob Murray & Associates Total: 10,250.00 Vendor: 6687 - Canon Financial Services, Inc.
536516 03/03/2026 Canon Financial Services, Inc. 42693968 PW & Recreation Copiers Leas… 353.25 Vendor 6687 - Canon Financial Services, Inc. Total: 353.25 Vendor: 12822 - City of Lomita - Petty Cash
536517 03/03/2026 City of Lomita - Petty Cash 013126 Petty Cash January 26 1.40 536517 03/03/2026 City of Lomita - Petty Cash 013126 Petty Cash January 26 20.88 Vendor 12822 - City of Lomita - Petty Cash Total: 22.28 Vendor: 6495 - Cla-Val
536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937597 WTR-Valve Maintenance 38.90 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937597 WTR-Valve Maintenance 144.98 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937597 WTR-Valve Maintenance 434.92 Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *16
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Amount 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937597 WTR-Valve Maintenance 470.29 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937597 WTR-Valve Maintenance 840.86 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937597 WTR-Valve Maintenance 1,312.50 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937597 WTR-Valve Maintenance 111.38 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937598 WTR-Valve Maintenance 19.45 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937598 WTR-Valve Maintenance 55.25 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937598 WTR-Valve Maintenance 656.83 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937598 WTR-Valve Maintenance 2,062.50 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937598 WTR-Valve Maintenance 117.57 536518 03/03/2026 Cla-Val 937598 WTR-Valve Maintenance 217.46 Vendor 6495 - Cla-Val Total: 6,482.89
Vendor: 6934 - Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. 536519 03/03/2026 Clinical Laboratory of San Ber… 2600252 Water Quality Report January … 2,070.00 Vendor 6934 - Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. Total: 2,070.00 Vendor: 4040 - Colonial Insurance Co.
11505 02/20/2026 Colonial Insurance Co. 0220877 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 1,082.90 11505 02/20/2026 Colonial Insurance Co. 0220877 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 57.56 11505 02/20/2026 Colonial Insurance Co. 0220877 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 299.55 11505 02/20/2026 Colonial Insurance Co. 0220877 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 21.80 11505 02/20/2026 Colonial Insurance Co. 0220877 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 57.21 11505 02/20/2026 Colonial Insurance Co. 0220877 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 93.30 11505 02/20/2026 Colonial Insurance Co. 0220877 Employee Life/Accident Insur… 107.14 Vendor 4040 - Colonial Insurance Co. Total: 1,719.46
Vendor: 13544 - Confidence Consulting
536520 03/03/2026 Confidence Consulting 221826 Leadership Profiles 2,500.00 Vendor 13544 - Confidence Consulting Total: 2,500.00
Vendor: 0915 - Copy Rite Printing
536521 03/03/2026 Copy Rite Printing 40049 CH-Regular Envelopes 125.63 Vendor 0915 - Copy Rite Printing Total: 125.63
Vendor: 13629 - CSG Consultants, Inc.
536522 03/03/2026 CSG Consultants, Inc. 64599 Code Enforcement Services Ja… 9,310.00 Vendor 13629 - CSG Consultants, Inc. Total: 9,310.00
Vendor: 4694 - Deborah Dixon
536523 03/03/2026 Deborah Dixon 021126 Mileage Reimbursement 114.55 Vendor 4694 - Deborah Dixon Total: 114.55
Vendor: 6993 - Department of Industrial Relations
536524 03/03/2026 Department of Industrial Relat…E 2251329 SN CH-Elevator Permit Fee 225.00 Vendor 6993 - Department of Industrial Relations Total: 225.00 Vendor: 1075 - Department of Justice
536525 03/03/2026 Department of Justice 023262 Employee Live Scan January 26 32.00 Vendor 1075 - Department of Justice Total: 32.00
Vendor: 12290 - Duncan's Soo Bahk Do, LLC
536526 03/03/2026 Duncan's Soo Bahk Do, LLC 021726 Recreation-Karate Class Instru… 2,209.20 Vendor 12290 - Duncan's Soo Bahk Do, LLC Total: 2,209.20 Vendor: 2085 - Employment Development Department
536527 03/03/2026 Employment Development De…L1034976304 Benefit Charges October-Dec… 1,967.57 Vendor 2085 - Employment Development Department Total: 1,967.57 Vendor: 13374 - Enterprise FM Trust
11513 02/20/2026 Enterprise FM Trust 252108A-020426 Vehicle Fleets & Lease 388.00 11513 02/20/2026 Enterprise FM Trust 252108A-020426 Vehicle Fleets & Lease 4,359.57 11513 02/20/2026 Enterprise FM Trust 252108A-020426 Vehicle Fleets & Lease 3,489.53 11513 02/20/2026 Enterprise FM Trust 252108A-020426 Vehicle Fleets & Lease 26,213.24 Vendor 13374 - Enterprise FM Trust Total: 34,450.34
Vendor: 12001 - Evangelina Hernandez
536528 03/03/2026 Evangelina Hernandez 022026 Reimbursement for Airfare for… 272.96 Vendor 12001 - Evangelina Hernandez Total: 272.96
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Amount Vendor: 2095 - Ewing Irrigation Products
536529 03/03/2026 Ewing Irrigation Products 28960992 PW-PK-Landscape Supplies 49.10 Vendor 2095 - Ewing Irrigation Products Total: 49.10
Vendor: 13577 - FCG Consultants Inc
536530 03/03/2026 FCG Consultants Inc 1148-1005 Engineering Services-Street Re… 16,566.35 536530 03/03/2026 FCG Consultants Inc 1148-1005 Engineering Services-Street Re… 38,654.80 Vendor 13577 - FCG Consultants Inc Total: 55,221.15
Vendor: 12760 - Gladwell Governmental Services, Inc.
536531 03/03/2026 Gladwell Governmental Servic…6142 Public Records Act Training 450.00 Vendor 12760 - Gladwell Governmental Services, Inc. Total: 450.00 Vendor: 6946 - Hach Company
536532 03/03/2026 Hach Company 14853605 CWPF-Chemical Supplies 77.96 536532 03/03/2026 Hach Company 14857834 CWPF-Chemical Supplies 256.09 Vendor 6946 - Hach Company Total: 334.05
Vendor: 13632 - Hailey Macias
536533 03/03/2026 Hailey Macias 2005146.001 Refund-Picnic Shelter Deposit 40.00 Vendor 13632 - Hailey Macias Total: 40.00
Vendor: 3036 - Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
536534 03/03/2026 Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. 62806d09 WTR-Maintenance Supplies 77.34 536534 03/03/2026 Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. 62806d09 WTR-Maintenance Supplies 27.61 536534 03/03/2026 Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. 62806d09 WTR-Maintenance Supplies 11.03 536534 03/03/2026 Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. 62806d09 WTR-Maintenance Supplies 9.93 536534 03/03/2026 Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. 62806d09 WTR-Maintenance Supplies 6.62 Vendor 3036 - Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. Total: 132.53 Vendor: 13625 - Interflex Payment, LLC DBA Ameriflex
11511 02/19/2026 Interflex Payment, LLC DBA A… PE021326 Employee FSA & DCFSA-Pay D… 1,043.74 Vendor 13625 - Interflex Payment, LLC DBA Ameriflex Total: 1,043.74 Vendor: 13230 - iWater, Inc.
536535 03/03/2026 iWater, Inc. 10296 WTR-Off-Site Professional GIS … 1,200.00 Vendor 13230 - iWater, Inc. Total: 1,200.00
Vendor: 4684 - Janpier Adamzadeh
536536 03/03/2026 Janpier Adamzadeh 021626 Wellness Reimbursement 150.00 Vendor 4684 - Janpier Adamzadeh Total: 150.00
Vendor: 7420 - JFS Care
536537 03/03/2026 JFS Care January 26 Services-Lifeline January 26 234.00 Vendor 7420 - JFS Care Total: 234.00
Vendor: 13624 - John H Hernandez DBA Plena Vista Music Entertainment 536538 03/03/2026 John H Hernandez DBA Plena … Estimate #22 Audio System at the Marc Fos… 7,196.50 Vendor 13624 - John H Hernandez DBA Plena Vista Music Entertainment Total: 7,196.50 Vendor: 7498 - Johnson Controls Security Solutions
536539 03/03/2026 Johnson Controls Security Solu…42160859 Museum Security March-May … 325.16 Vendor 7498 - Johnson Controls Security Solutions Total: 325.16 Vendor: 7416 - Kosmont Companies
536540 03/03/2026 Kosmont Companies 2409.4-010 Economic Development Advis… 3,665.30 Vendor 7416 - Kosmont Companies Total: 3,665.30
Vendor: 3187 - L.A. County Department of Public Works
536541 03/03/2026 L.A. County Department of Pu… RE-PW-26020904392 Industrial Waste January 26 498.66 536541 03/03/2026 L.A. County Department of Pu… RE-PW-26020904451 Traffic Engineering Advisory J… 244.12 Vendor 3187 - L.A. County Department of Public Works Total: 742.78 Vendor: 6105 - L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk 536542 03/03/2026 L.A. County Registrar-Recorde… 022026 Notice to Exemption for Plann… 75.00 Vendor 6105 - L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Total: 75.00 Vendor: 3048 - L.A. County Sheriff's Department
536543 03/03/2026 L.A. County Sheriff's Departm… 261836TZ January 26 338,168.56 536543 03/03/2026 L.A. County Sheriff's Departm… 261836TZ January 26 20,152.33 Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *18
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Amount 536543 03/03/2026 L.A. County Sheriff's Departm… 261836TZ January 26 46,473.38 Vendor 3048 - L.A. County Sheriff's Department Total: 404,794.27 Vendor: 12247 - LegalShield
536544 03/03/2026 LegalShield February 26 Employee Legal Insurance Be… 53.70 Vendor 12247 - LegalShield Total: 53.70
Vendor: 6349 - Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
536545 03/03/2026 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 315911 HR Attorney 254.62 536545 03/03/2026 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 315911 HR Attorney 84.88 536545 03/03/2026 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 315912 HR Attorney 654.75 536545 03/03/2026 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 315912 HR Attorney 218.25 Vendor 6349 - Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Total: 1,212.50
Vendor: 3095 - Lomita Railroad Museum Foundation
11508 02/18/2026 Lomita Railroad Museum Fou… 013126 Museum Foundation Revenue… 1,021.50 Vendor 3095 - Lomita Railroad Museum Foundation Total: 1,021.50 Vendor: 6110 - Loprest, Division of WRT
536546 03/03/2026 Loprest, Division of WRT 0226-02 WTR-Bray Seal/Bearing Kit for… 359.15 536546 03/03/2026 Loprest, Division of WRT 0226-02 WTR-Bray Seal/Bearing Kit for… 302.67 Vendor 6110 - Loprest, Division of WRT Total: 661.82
Vendor: 3085 - Mark's Lock & Safe, Inc.
536547 03/03/2026 Mark's Lock & Safe, Inc. 0000038433 CH-Replace DVR & Hard Drive 285.09 536547 03/03/2026 Mark's Lock & Safe, Inc. 0000038433 CH-Replace DVR & Hard Drive 630.00 536547 03/03/2026 Mark's Lock & Safe, Inc. 0000038433 CH-Replace DVR & Hard Drive 917.15 Vendor 3085 - Mark's Lock & Safe, Inc. Total: 1,832.24
Vendor: 12440 - Mid-City Mailing Services Corp.
536548 03/03/2026 Mid-City Mailing Services Corp. 32010 Mailing Newsletters 570.00 Vendor 12440 - Mid-City Mailing Services Corp. Total: 570.00 Vendor: 3217 - MissionSquare Retirement
11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 13,931.07 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 990.10 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 416.33 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 353.71 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 400.52 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 303.41 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 468.38 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 431.26 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 412.59 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 177.16 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 354.14 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 515.14 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 450.01 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 36.33 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 39.35 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 285.48 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 113.17 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 256.27 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 400.52 11509 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326 Deferred Compensation Pay D… 1,567.63 11510 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326A Retirement Health Savings-Pay… 833.32 11510 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326A Retirement Health Savings-Pay… 65.54 11510 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326A Retirement Health Savings-Pay… 42.47 11510 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326A Retirement Health Savings-Pay… 76.97 11510 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326A Retirement Health Savings-Pay… 66.45 11510 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326A Retirement Health Savings-Pay… 11.57 11510 02/19/2026 MissionSquare Retirement PE021326A Retirement Health Savings-Pay… 42.48 Vendor 3217 - MissionSquare Retirement Total: 23,041.37 Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *19
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Amount Vendor: 6828 - MJ Management Services, LLC
536549 03/03/2026 MJ Management Services, LLC CINV-103133 DAR December 25 493.33 Vendor 6828 - MJ Management Services, LLC Total: 493.33 Vendor: 6096 - Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc.
536550 03/03/2026 Ocean Blue Environmental Ser…42520 Remove Contaminated Soil 393.00 536550 03/03/2026 Ocean Blue Environmental Ser…42520 Remove Contaminated Soil 1,269.50 536550 03/03/2026 Ocean Blue Environmental Ser…42520 Remove Contaminated Soil 2,328.25 Vendor 6096 - Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. Total: 3,990.75 Vendor: 6594 - Office Depot Business Solutions, LLC
536551 03/03/2026 Office Depot Business Solutio… 442762763001 CH-Office Supplies 55.24 536551 03/03/2026 Office Depot Business Solutio… 442762763001 CH-Office Supplies 72.45 536551 03/03/2026 Office Depot Business Solutio… 457448576001 CH-Office Supplies 1.37 536551 03/03/2026 Office Depot Business Solutio… 457448576001 CH-Office Supplies 6.29 536551 03/03/2026 Office Depot Business Solutio… 457448576001 CH-Office Supplies 184.76 536551 03/03/2026 Office Depot Business Solutio… 457448576001 CH-Office Supplies 3.36 536551 03/03/2026 Office Depot Business Solutio… 45745140001 CH-Office Supplies 21.43 Vendor 6594 - Office Depot Business Solutions, LLC Total: 344.90 Vendor: 13096 - Peter-Paul Bassily
536552 03/03/2026 Peter-Paul Bassily 021826 Adult Basketball Scorekeeping 270.00 Vendor 13096 - Peter-Paul Bassily Total: 270.00
Vendor: 7223 - Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC. 536553 03/03/2026 Pitney Bowes Global Financial …3107652236 January-March 26 Postage Ma… 428.60 Vendor 7223 - Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC. Total: 428.60 Vendor: 12907 - Psomas
536554 03/03/2026 Psomas 231494 Engineering Services-Sewer M… 720.00 Vendor 12907 - Psomas Total: 720.00
Vendor: 4090 - Public Employee Retirement System
11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 15,368.92 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 68.73 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 311.66 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 1,404.17 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 490.15 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 256.01 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 310.23 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 286.81 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 701.16 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 405.30 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 380.61 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 589.90 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 785.22 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 1,056.32 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 406.15 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 200.66 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 361.20 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 417.00 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 433.32 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 354.75 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 241.08 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 876.71 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 820.11 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 296.99 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 389.72 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 304.78 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 392.53 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 36.57 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 20.68 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 69.15 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 7.64 Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *20
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Amount 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 102.13 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 363.17 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 82.90 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 73.14 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 82.73 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 95.60 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 649.13 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 321.15 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 380.61 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 875.34 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 457.11 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326 Retirement Contributions-Pay… 2,161.00 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 15,368.92 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 68.73 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 311.66 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 1,404.17 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 490.15 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 256.01 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 310.23 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 286.81 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 701.16 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 405.30 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 380.61 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 589.90 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 785.22 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 1,056.32 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 406.15 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 200.66 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 361.20 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 417.00 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 433.32 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 354.75 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 241.08 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 876.71 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 820.11 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 296.99 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 389.72 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 304.78 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 392.53 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 36.57 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 20.68 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 69.15 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 7.64 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 102.13 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 363.17 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 82.90 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 73.14 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 82.73 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 95.60 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 649.13 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 321.15 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 380.61 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 875.34 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 457.11 11512 02/25/2026 Public Employee Retirement S…PE021326. Retirement Contributions-Pay… 2,161.00 Vendor 4090 - Public Employee Retirement System Total: 67,376.48 Vendor: 12285 - Roadline Products Inc. USA
536555 03/03/2026 Roadline Products Inc. USA 22427 PW-Street Signs 940.63 536555 03/03/2026 Roadline Products Inc. USA 22427 PW-Street Signs 503.88 Vendor 12285 - Roadline Products Inc. USA Total: 1,444.51 Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *21
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Amount Vendor: 5050 - Southern California Edison Co.
536502 02/23/2026 Southern California Edison Co. 700007178650-021026 Narbonne Pedestrian Crosswa… 71.24 536502 02/23/2026 Southern California Edison Co. 700037130331-021826 City Hall 6,266.76 536502 02/23/2026 Southern California Edison Co. 700315053620-021826 Lomita Park 22.34 536502 02/23/2026 Southern California Edison Co. 700492524416-021026 Hathaway Park 63.14 536556 03/03/2026 Southern California Edison Co. 7590692912 Line Extension for Downtown … 5,000.00 Vendor 5050 - Southern California Edison Co. Total: 11,423.48 Vendor: 13598 - Studio Effects Promotions, Inc
536557 03/03/2026 Studio Effects Promotions, Inc 29730 Spring 2026 Newsletters Print… 5,094.05 536557 03/03/2026 Studio Effects Promotions, Inc 29734 Spring 2026 Newsletters Desi… 1,650.00 Vendor 13598 - Studio Effects Promotions, Inc Total: 6,744.05 Vendor: 6393 - Sully-Miller Contracting Co.
536558 03/03/2026 Sully-Miller Contracting Co. 4465687 Landscape Maintenance Dist. … 1,003.28 Vendor 6393 - Sully-Miller Contracting Co. Total: 1,003.28 Vendor: 13050 - TDG Engineering, Inc.
536559 03/03/2026 TDG Engineering, Inc. 2LAX00250_18 Citywide School Loading Zone… 15,065.93 Vendor 13050 - TDG Engineering, Inc. Total: 15,065.93
Vendor: 6085 - Thompson Building Materials
536560 03/03/2026 Thompson Building Materials IV-I93801 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 35.17 536560 03/03/2026 Thompson Building Materials IV-I94061 WTR-Maintenance Supplies 127.49 536560 03/03/2026 Thompson Building Materials IV-I94061 WTR-Maintenance Supplies 75.95 536560 03/03/2026 Thompson Building Materials IV-I94061 WTR-Maintenance Supplies 48.62 Vendor 6085 - Thompson Building Materials Total: 287.23 Vendor: 7353 - Torrance Industrial Hardware
536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12696 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 10.86 536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12696 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 7.18 536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12696 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 4.42 536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12696 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 4.86 536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12696 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 49.73 536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12703 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 27.61 536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12703 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 26.32 536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12703 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 34.24 536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12707 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 12.14 536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12707 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 56.95 536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12707 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 21.85 536561 03/03/2026 Torrance Industrial Hardware 12707 PW-PK-Maintenance Supplies 16.53 Vendor 7353 - Torrance Industrial Hardware Total: 272.69 Vendor: 12974 - Transtech Engineers, Inc.
536562 03/03/2026 Transtech Engineers, Inc. 20261702 240613 Lomita Oak Street Fina… 362.00 536562 03/03/2026 Transtech Engineers, Inc. 20261703 Engineering & Land Developm… 362.00 536562 03/03/2026 Transtech Engineers, Inc. 20261708 Lomita 26275 Appian Way PW… 722.00 Vendor 12974 - Transtech Engineers, Inc. Total: 1,446.00 Vendor: 9100 - Tripepi Smith and Associates
536563 03/03/2026 Tripepi Smith and Associates 16546 General Communications Sup… 925.00 536563 03/03/2026 Tripepi Smith and Associates 16546 General Communications Sup… 925.00 536563 03/03/2026 Tripepi Smith and Associates 16547 General Communications Sup… 541.88 536563 03/03/2026 Tripepi Smith and Associates 16547 General Communications Sup… 541.87 536563 03/03/2026 Tripepi Smith and Associates 16572 General Communications Sup… 6,572.50 536563 03/03/2026 Tripepi Smith and Associates 16572 General Communications Sup… 6,572.50 Vendor 9100 - Tripepi Smith and Associates Total: 16,078.75 Vendor: 3037 - TS3 Fulfillment
536564 03/03/2026 TS3 Fulfillment 59021 FAC-Uniforms 85.74 536564 03/03/2026 TS3 Fulfillment 59021 FAC-Uniforms 101.64 Vendor 3037 - TS3 Fulfillment Total: 187.38
Vendor: 12279 - United Pacific Services, Inc.
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Payment Number Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Amount 536565 03/03/2026 United Pacific Services, Inc. 26-0207-3 Tree Trimming Services 5,758.82 Vendor 12279 - United Pacific Services, Inc. Total: 9,929.00 Vendor: 4130 - Vision Service Plan (CA)
536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624008 Cobra-February 26 22.95 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 448.35 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 84.11 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 16.07 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 60.75 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 22.95 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 22.95 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 38.24 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 43.61 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 64.26 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 78.03 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 34.43 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 2.30 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 4.59 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 20.39 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 4.59 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 41.68 536566 03/03/2026 Vision Service Plan (CA) 824624048 Employee Vision Insurance-Fe… 116.76 Vendor 4130 - Vision Service Plan (CA) Total: 1,127.01
Vendor: 7373 - Wells Fargo Vendor Financial Services
536567 03/03/2026 Wells Fargo Vendor Financial … 5037645799 CH-Copier Lease February 26 348.04 Vendor 7373 - Wells Fargo Vendor Financial Services Total: 348.04 Vendor: 13406 - Wen Hsin Chang
536568 03/03/2026 Wen Hsin Chang 021226 Recreation-Zumba Class Instru… 196.00 Vendor 13406 - Wen Hsin Chang Total: 196.00
Vendor: 12211 - Willdan Financial Services
536569 03/03/2026 Willdan Financial Services 010-64921 Consulting Services-Parks & S… 949.00 Vendor 12211 - Willdan Financial Services Total: 949.00 Grand Total: 773,019.57
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Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - General Fund 594,924.69
205 - State Gas Tax 40,305.33
211 - Measure W 5,000.00
215 - Community Development Block Grant 234.00
220 - Proposition A Local Return 9,742.22
245 - Landscape Maintenance District #1 1,003.28
250 - Park Facilities Fee 7,196.50
255 - Park Athletic 482.01
311 - Street Improvement 42,645.55
510 - Water Operations 35,682.15
520 - Water Capital 4,359.57
610 - Equipment Replacement 29,702.77
612 - Sewer Replacement 720.00
720 - Railroad Museum Foundation 1,021.50
Grand Total: 773,019.57
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-000-2405.000 Deposits Held in Trust 1,084.00
100-000-2510.000 PERS 30,737.84
100-000-2524.000 Other Employee Deducti… 53.70
100-000-2535.000 Accident Insurance 1,082.90
100-000-2540.000 Dental Insurance 2,705.24
100-000-2545.000 Vision Insurance 471.30
100-000-2550.000 Federal Withholding 22,381.85
100-000-2555.000 State Withholding 7,919.67
100-000-2560.000 Deferred Compensation 14,764.39
100-000-2563.000 Flex 125 Reimbursement 1,043.74
100-000-4420.000 Planning and Zoning Fees 75.00
100-000-4510.000 Park Rentals 40.00
100-110-5207.000 Medicare 34.03
100-110-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 137.46
100-125-5205.000 Health Insurance 1,436.93
100-125-5207.000 Medicare 310.38
100-125-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 623.32
100-125-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 2,808.34
100-125-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 980.30
100-125-5345.000 Contractual Services 13,228.38
100-125-5430.000 Conferences and Meetin… 569.56
100-130-5205.000 Health Insurance 473.59
100-130-5207.000 Medicare 92.51
100-130-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 512.02
100-130-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 620.46
100-130-5435.000 Training and Education 450.00
100-130-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 470.53
100-130-5710.000 Equipment Maintenance 428.60
100-210-5205.000 Health Insurance 847.67
100-210-5207.000 Medicare 186.13
100-210-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 573.62
100-210-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 1,402.32
100-210-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 810.60
100-210-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 160.37
100-230-5205.000 Health Insurance 429.94
100-230-5207.000 Medicare 82.52
100-230-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 761.22
100-230-5220.000 State Unemployment In… 1,967.57
100-230-5305.000 Legal Services 909.37
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-230-5340.000 Professional Services 10,250.00
100-230-5345.000 Contractual Services 32.00
100-230-5430.000 Conferences and Meetin… 114.55
100-230-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 110.28
100-330-5320.000 Sheriff Contract 338,168.56
100-330-5321.000 Core Deputy 20,152.33
100-330-5323.000 Liability Trust Fund 46,473.38
100-335-5205.000 Health Insurance 444.04
100-335-5207.000 Medicare 141.43
100-335-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 1,179.80
100-335-5345.000 Contractual Services 5,350.86
100-335-5505.000 Office Supplies and Expe… 140.52
100-410-5205.000 Health Insurance 744.82
100-410-5207.000 Medicare 286.06
100-410-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 1,570.44
100-410-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 2,112.64
100-410-5340.000 Professional Services 9,310.00
100-410-5420.000 Mileage Reimbursement 1.40
100-430-5345.000 Contractual Services 3,665.30
100-440-5415.000 Communications 31.87
100-440-5525.000 Equipment Under $5k 302.13
100-440-5605.000 Rents and Leases 701.29
100-605-5205.000 Health Insurance 540.11
100-605-5207.000 Medicare 137.34
100-605-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 812.30
100-605-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 401.32
100-605-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 722.40
100-605-5340.000 Professional Services 362.00
100-605-5345.000 Contractual Services 742.78
100-610-5205.000 Health Insurance 589.80
100-610-5207.000 Medicare 134.50
100-610-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 834.00
100-610-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 866.64
100-710-5205.000 Health Insurance 177.16
100-710-5207.000 Medicare 148.86
100-710-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 709.50
100-710-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 482.16
100-710-5340.000 Professional Services 225.00
100-710-5405.000 Utilities 6,266.76
100-710-5510.000 Small Tools 20.88
100-710-5515.000 Uniform Expense 187.38
100-710-5705.000 General Maintenance 2,582.06
100-730-5205.000 Health Insurance 702.56
100-730-5207.000 Medicare 367.27
100-730-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 1,753.42
100-730-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 1,640.22
100-730-5345.000 Contractual Services 2,405.20
100-730-5410.000 Advertising 7,314.05
100-730-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 331.47
100-740-5205.000 Health Insurance 850.44
100-740-5207.000 Medicare 156.19
100-740-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 593.98
100-740-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 779.44
100-740-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 609.56
100-740-5350.000 Tree Trimming Contract 4,170.18
100-740-5405.000 Utilities 85.48
100-740-5705.000 General Maintenance 890.72
100-740-5710.000 Equipment Maintenance 39.64
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-750-5207.000 Medicare 15.69
100-750-5345.000 Contractual Services 325.16
205-610-5205.000 Health Insurance 572.70
205-610-5207.000 Medicare 73.86
205-610-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 785.06
205-610-5405.000 Utilities 71.24
205-610-5510.000 Small Tools -33.14
205-610-5705.000 General Maintenance 1,444.51
205-620-5350.000 Tree Trimming Contract 5,758.82
205-810-5806.352 School Traffic Circulation 15,065.93
205-810-5806.368 Street Reconstruction - … 16,566.35
211-810-5806.359 Downtown Lomita Stor… 5,000.00
215-550-5345.000 Contractual Services 234.00
220-000-4705.000 Dial-A-Ride Fares -705.00
220-340-5205.000 Health Insurance 44.51
220-340-5207.000 Medicare 8.82
220-340-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 73.14
220-340-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 41.36
220-340-5345.000 Contractual Services 10,279.39
245-720-5755.000 Special Department Supp… 1,003.28
250-830-5835.211 Lomita Park Upgrades 7,196.50
255-760-5205.000 Health Insurance 61.59
255-760-5207.000 Medicare 12.12
255-760-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 138.30
255-760-5335.163 Adult Soccer Official/Sco… 270.00
311-810-5806.368 Street Reconstruction - … 42,645.55
510-110-5207.000 Medicare 3.78
510-110-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 15.28
510-125-5205.000 Health Insurance 377.70
510-125-5207.000 Medicare 76.30
510-125-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 204.26
510-125-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 726.34
510-125-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 165.80
510-130-5205.000 Health Insurance 129.53
510-130-5207.000 Medicare 25.33
510-130-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 146.28
510-130-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 165.46
510-220-5205.000 Health Insurance 460.21
510-220-5207.000 Medicare 145.74
510-220-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 191.20
510-220-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 1,298.26
510-220-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 642.30
510-230-5205.000 Health Insurance 429.94
510-230-5207.000 Medicare 69.85
510-230-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 761.22
510-230-5305.000 Legal Services 303.13
510-630-5205.000 Health Insurance 2,255.81
510-630-5207.000 Medicare 540.81
510-630-5215.000 PERS Tier 1 (2.5%@55) 1,750.68
510-630-5216.000 PERS Tier 2 (2%@60) 914.22
510-630-5217.000 PERS Tier 3 (2%@62) 4,322.00
510-630-5339.000 Water Quality - Clinical L… 2,070.00
510-630-5340.000 Professional Services 8,039.37
510-630-5345.000 Contractual Services 1,588.00
510-630-5443.000 Water Production Supply… 334.05
510-630-5510.000 Small Tools 127.49
510-630-5705.000 General Maintenance 257.10
510-630-5709.000 Equipment Maintenance… 661.82
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
510-630-5710.000 Equipment Maintenance 6,482.89
520-840-5825.000 Equipment Over $5k 4,359.57
610-910-5345.000 Contractual Services 3,489.53
610-910-5825.000 Equipment Over $5k 26,213.24
612-910-5345.000 Contractual Services 720.00
720-990-5998.000 Transfer to Railroad Mus… 1,021.50
Grand Total: 773,019.57
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 686,545.24
205-810-5806.352 15,065.93
205-Street Reconstruction-Zone G 16,566.35
211-810 5,000.00
311-Street Reconstruction-Zone G 42,645.55
Lomita Park Upgrades 7,196.50
Grand Total: 773,019.57
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lina Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Agreement with CommLine, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Handheld Radios and Related Communication Equipment to Support Field Operations Across Multiple City Departments
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve an Agreement with CommLine, Inc. for the purchase and implementation of handheld radios and related communication equipment to support Community Safety field operations, in an amount not to exceed $37,750, including contingency for unexpected work; and, appropriate the $37,750 from the General Fund available balance.
BACKGROUND
The City of Lomita maintains a workforce that delivers core municipal services to its residents. Day-to-day functions of City employees invovle operating autonomously in the field and in coordination with one another within their respective departments and interdepartmentally. As part of this integrated service delivery model, field staff from multiple departments perform a range of field-based, non-emergency public safety, infrastructure, and quality-of-life functions throughout the City.
Reliable, consistent, and interoperable radio communication is a critical component of daily field operations. Handheld radios provide field staff with the ability to communicate in real time with one another, coordinate responses, relay information, and maintain situational awareness while working in the field. These communication capabilities directly support officer safety, operational efficiency, and coordinated response to issues that impact Lomita stakeholders.
Staff has identified the need to procure handheld radios and related communication equipment to ensure that City personnel are equipped with reliable and properly configured devices that meet current operational requirements and integrate with existing communication infrastructure.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 7d
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2 DISCUSSION
Staff is recommends the purchase and installation of a comprehensive Citywide radio system that will be deployed across multiple City departments to support reliable, direct communication among field staff throughout the City. The proposed scope of work includes the procurement of handheld radio equipment, system programming and configuration, coordination related to system requirements, and associated labor necessary to place the equipment into service.
In addition to supporting routine operations, the proposed radio equipment enhances the City’s operational readiness during emergencies or disaster events, when cellular networks may be disrupted or unavailable, by providing a reliable and independent means of communication among field personnel. Reliable radio communications are particularly important for staff working independently in the field, responding to service requests, addressing quality-of-life concerns, maintaining City facilities and infrastructure, and preserving consistent visibility and coordination throughout the community.
CommLine, Inc. was selected based on its experience providing public safety communication equipment and services, familiarity with applicable communication system requirements, and ability to deliver the proposed equipment and services within the City’s operational needs and timeline. CommLine, Inc. is an authorized dealer of Motorola devices and equipment. The proposed agreement is based on a detailed vendor quote that outlines the equipment, services, and associated costs.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed agreement is based on a vendor quote totaling $32,797.30. Staff recommends including a 15 % contingency to address unforeseen costs related to equipment configuration, installation, or coordination, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $37,750. If approved, $37,750 would need to be appropriated from the General Fund available balance.
VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values establish priorities and provide a framework for policy decision making. This item supports Strategic Outcome No. 1: Safety & Security – Keeping Lomita safe, prepared, and resilient, by equipping City field personnel with reliable communication tools that enhance operational effectiveness and officer safety.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the recommended action.
2. Provide staff with alternate direction.
ATTACHMENTS
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3 1. Draft Professional Services Agreement
2. CommLine, Inc. Proposal.
Reviewed by: Approved by:
_______________________ ______________________
Lina Hernandez Andrew Vialpando
Assistant City Manager City Manager
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CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LOMITA AND COMMLINE, INC.
This AGREEMENT for purchase and implementation of handheld radios and related communication equipment is entered into this __ day of ___ 20__, by and between the CITY OF LOMITA, a general law city and municipal corporation (“CITY”) and CommLine, Inc., a California corporation (“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 purchase and implementation of handheld radios and related communication equipment.
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. If any term or condition of an attachment is inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONTRACTOR for its services satisfactorily and reasonably rendered in an amount not to exceed $32,797.30, computed at a rate pursuant to the rate schedule set forth in the SCOPE OF SERVICES and attached as Exhibit A, 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 $4,952.70, for unexpected contingencies, Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *31
or a total, not-to-exceed amount of $37,750.00. If CONTRACTOR incurs expenses exceeding its estimated costs of $32,797.30, 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 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.
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6. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution by both parties and shall expire on April 1, 2027, unless earlier termination occurs under Section 13 of this Agreement or extended in writing in advance by both parties. This contract may be extended for additional terms of one-year, at the City’s sole discretion, upon Contractor’s successful demonstration of exemplary contract performance. Any extensions shall be approved in writing in advanced by both parties.
7. KEY PERSONNEL. CONTRACTOR’s key person assigned to perform work under this Agreement is Jon Nagel, Sales Manager for CommLine, Inc. CONTRACTOR shall not assign another person to be in charge of the work contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written authorization of CITY..
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. TERMINATION.
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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.
2. 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.
CONTRACTOR shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against CITY (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 19, 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.
3. 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.
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4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 CONTRACTOR to implement required corrective measures shall result in immediate termination of this Agreement.
7. 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.
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2. General Liability Coverage. CONTRACTOR shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) 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 two million dollars ($2,000,000) 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *37
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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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 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.
11. 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.
12. 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:
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CITY CONTRACTOR
City of Lomita
24300 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
ATTN: City Manager
13700 Cimarron Ave., Gardena, CA
90249
ATTN: Jon Nagel
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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *39
construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence to comply with dates and schedules to be provided.
34. 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.
35. 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.
CONTRACTOR represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, 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.
36. 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 Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *40
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 ______
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: Jon Nagel, Sales Manager ATTEST:
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xx-xxxxxx
Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk Taxpayer ID No.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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COMPANY: COMPANY:
ATTENTION: ATTENTION:
ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
CITY/ST/ZIP: CITY/ST/ZIP:
PHONE: PHONE:
EMAIL: EMAIL:
QTY UNIT COST EXT COST
1 $ 3,951.00 $ 3,951.00
1 $ 629.00 $ 629.00
1 $ 64.00 $ 64.00
1 $ 64.00 $ 64.00
150 $ 1.77 $ 265.50
4 $ 22.34 $ 89.36
1 $ 110.66 $ 110.66
1 $ 151.00 $ 151.00
25 $ 2.20 $ 55.00
2 $ 4.35 $ 8.70
1 $ 237.18 $ 237.18
1 $ 50.00 $ 50.00
1 $ 35.00 $ 35.00
1 $ 19.26 $ 19.26
1 $ 600.00 $ 600.00
1 $ 350.00 $ 350.00
7 $ 745.00 $ 5,215.00
3 $ 745.00 $ 2,235.00
6 $ 745.00 $ 4,470.00
3 $ 745.00 $ 2,235.00
Repeater Infrastructure
RG142NMNM3
AAR10TCGANQ1AN
3' N-Male to N-Male RG-142
AAH07RDC9SA1AN
RG142NMBM3
AAH07RDC9SA1AN
AAH07RDC9SA1AN
LMR400
INF62-38U-1
City of Lomita Same
Will Lawson
24300 Narbonne Ave.
BILL TO: SHIP TO:
13700 Cimarron Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
(Main) 310.390.8003 (Fax) 310.390.4393
www.CommlineInc.com
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
Daysy.Romero DATE: SALES REP:
[email protected]
2/2/2026
MODEL # DESCRIPTION
RFQ Part 1 - 1 Repeater System/Portables
65316-0/MC(5G)
Lomita CA, 90717
(310) 325-7110 Ext. 118
[email protected]
440-470 MHz 4.6-6 MHz Duplexer 50 Watt N-Fem
Motorola SLR5700 450-470 MHz 50W Digital Repeater
BS450U-C
Mount/Mast
BSMNT2
221213
SMART1500LCD
MISC HARDWARE
Hand Helds
EZ-400-NMH-X
3' N-Male to BNC-Male RG-142
LMR400 Cable
#6 AWG Lug, Two 3/8" Holes, Universal Spacing Long Barrel 450-470 MHz 0dB Omni Fbrglas Base Ant. Clamps not Included Antenna Mast
BS Base Station Series Mounting Brackets, 1-Pair
Weather Seal
Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD 1500VA Rack Mount UPS 900W
Miscellaneous Hardware
Connectors, cable management, misc.
Connector, N-Male Crimp/Hex Knurled Nut for LMR400
IS-50NX-C2 Polyphaser 125-1k MHz Flg Mnt Coax Protect w/N Females INFMT-586-G-Line #2 AWG THHN Green Jacket Stranded Ground Wire 10' CBRX141.5191KB 19" Rack Mt Buss Bar 1/4" Holes 1" & 5/8" OC Horz MOTOTRBO R5 400-512 MHz 4W NKP WIFI/BT Parks and Rec
MOTOTRBO R5 400-512 MHz 4W NKP WIFI/BT - Community
Safety
MOTOTRBO R5 400-512 MHz 4W NKP WIFI/BT Public Works
MOTOTRBO R5 400-512 MHz 4W NKP WIFI/BT - Water
Division
AAH07RDC9SA1AN
Includes:
Standard Charger
Standard Battery
UHF Antenna
2.5" Belt Clip
5 Year Essential Repair and Software
Includes:
Standard Charger
Standard Battery
UHF Antenna
2.5" Belt Clip
5 Year Essential Repair and Software
Includes:
Standard Charger
Standard Battery
UHF Antenna
UHF Antenna
2.5" Belt Clip
5 Year Essential Repair and Software
2.5" Belt Clip
5 Year Essential Repair and Software
Includes:
Standard Charger
Standard Battery
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COMPANY: COMPANY:
ATTENTION: ATTENTION:
ADDRESS: ADDRESS:
CITY/ST/ZIP: CITY/ST/ZIP:
PHONE: PHONE:
EMAIL: EMAIL:
QTY UNIT COST EXT COST
City of Lomita Same
Will Lawson
24300 Narbonne Ave.
BILL TO: SHIP TO:
13700 Cimarron Ave, Gardena, CA 90249
(Main) 310.390.8003 (Fax) 310.390.4393
www.CommlineInc.com
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
Daysy.Romero DATE: SALES REP:
[email protected]
2/2/2026
MODEL # DESCRIPTION
RFQ Part 1 - 1 Repeater System/Portables
Lomita CA, 90717
(310) 325-7110 Ext. 118
[email protected]
19 $ 75.00 $ 1,425.00
1 $ 6,925.00 See Below
1 $ 2,600.00 See Below
SUB-TOTAL $ 20,834.66
TAX (10.5%) $ 2,187.64
LABOR/SERVICES $ 6,925.00
FCC $ 2,600.00
FREIGHT $ 250.00
GRAND TOTAL $ 32,797.30
PO # DATE
FCC LICENSE
PMMN4076
25% restocking fee will apply to returns and/or canceled purchase orders.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: CUSTOMER APPROVAL SIGNATURE
FCC LICENSE
NOTES:
Customer will install conduit for antenna line and a mast to mount antenna
Quote good for 30 days.
Labor
Programming and installation of repeaters and portables Channel line up and code plug creation
Running of antenna line, installation of grounding equipment, mounting antenna
Remote Speaker Microphone 3.5 Jack
Labor SD
Frequency scan
FCC coordination and filing
Good for 10 Years
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Appraisal and Administrative Fees for the Defense Fuel Support Point San Pedro Facility (Lomita Sports Complex and Community Center)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve payment for the real estate property appraisal and associated administrative fees to the Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Real Estate Division in an amount of $35,750 for the Defense Fuel Support Point San Pedro Facility (Lomita Sports Complex and Community Center).
BACKGROUND
The United States Department of Navy owns approximately 19 acres of land serving as a Defense Fuel Support Point facility operated by the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach (NWSSB) that encompasses a large area within San Pedro (City of Los Angeles), with approximately two of the 19 acres of land situated within the City of Lomita’s southeastern boundary at 26800 S. Western Ave. The approximately six acres located within Lomita operate as youth baseball fields built over 50 years ago and have since been used by the Lomita Little League under a license agreement with the Navy (Navy Fields).
In 2021, the NWSSB was instructed by the Department of Defense (collectively “Navy”) to begin exploring relinquishing portions of the Defense Fuel Support facility in response to a directive from the Secretary of Defense. With support from Congressman Ted Lieu and Congresswoman Nanette Barragan, Congress authorized the Navy to begin negotiations to transfer the Navy Fields to the City through the adoption of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill in December 2024. The City consequently began working with the Navy to begin the necessary real estate transactions associated with conveying the land to the City.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 7e
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2 At its meeting on May 6, 2025, the City Council authorized staff to begin the process of entering into an interim lease agreement and eventual conveyance of land with the Navy.
DISCUSSION
As part of the authorization to proceed by the City Council in May 2025, the City paid the Navy’s Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Division of Real Estate an administrative fee of $35,350 to begin the process of entering into an Interim Lease Agreement. The City took the lead in surveying the land boundaries in order to establish a legal description of the property to be conveyed.
Over this time, substantial progress has been achieved. The City’s long-term funding and development framework is coming into focus, a Phase II soil analysis has been completed, and the legal and boundary description is finalized, with only minor easement issues remaining.
Given the level of progress and readiness on both sides, City staff requested from the Navy that both parties move into a new phase initiating and prioritizing the land conveyance process. Moreover, the City Attorney has advised that focusing efforts on completing the conveyance at this stage will be the most efficient approach and will help avoid duplicative legal work and unnecessary costs associated with interim arrangements.
Pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) congressional bill authorizing conveyance of the land, the Navy is responsible for appraising the land value at the City’s cost. As a result, the Navy has provided the City with a proposal for the appraisal and associated administrative fees (Attachment A).
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has spent $80,520 on the lease and conveyance process so far, which includes land surveying and the Navy’s imposed real estate administrative fees. The additional costs for the appraisal and associated administrative fees is $35,750. The funds are appropriated in the current Adopted Budget.
VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 4: Quality of Life & Livability – Creating vibrant spaces and services for all ages.
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3 OPTIONS
Approve recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Appraisal
Approved by:
______________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND SOUTHWEST
750 PACIFIC HIGHWAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92132-5190
IN REPLY REFER TO
11011
Ser GRRQ11.JT/119
February 18, 2026
City of Lomita
Attention: Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
24300 Narbonne Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
Dear Mr. Vialpando:
This letter is in regard to the proposed land conveyance to City of Lomita of Navy owned ball fields located at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, 26800 S Western Ave.
The Government is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2695 to recover its administrative fees incurred for this type of real estate agreement. The Government requires $35,750 as identified in the enclosed Invoice, Enclosure 1. Please remit payment for administrative expenses via pay.gov, per the instructions enclosed with this letter, Enclosure 2. Please include the Work Order Number (1919425) on your payment.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Ms. Jennifer Toups, Senior Realty Specialist, at (619) 705-4481 or via email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
ERIN L. GRANDGIRARD
Real Estate Contracting Officer
Enclosures: 1. Invoice
2. Pay.gov Instructions
GRANDGIRARD.ERIN
.LINDA.1508439802
Digitally signed by
GRANDGIRARD.ERIN.LINDA.1508
439802
Date: 2026.02.18 10:53:22 -08'00'
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INVOICE
Date: February 18, 2026
Work Order No. 1919425
Instrument No. N6247326RP00129
Billing Address: Bill To:
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest City of Lomita Real Estate Department Attention: Andrew Vialpando
750 Pacific Highway City Manager
San Diego, CA 92132 24300 Narbonne Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
NAVFAC SW Point of Contact
Jennifer Toups, Realty Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (619) 705-4481
Project: For the proposed land conveyance to City of Lomita of Navy owned ball fieldslocated at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach at 26800 S Western Ave.
DATE DESCRIPTION BALANCE AMOUNT
February 18, 2026
NAVFAC SW Real Estate Conveyance Execution
• Appraisal Contract and Review
• Navy Counsel Review of
conveyance documents
$35,750.00 $35,750.00
CURRENT 1-30 DAYS PAST
DUE 31-60 DAYS PAST DUE 61-90 DAYS PAST DUE OVER 90 DAYS PAST DUE AMOUNT DUE $35,750.00
Please remit payment via the website www.pay.gov using the step-by-step instructions.
Please contact Jennifer Toups at (619) 705-4481 for any pay.gov support.
REMITTANCE
Work Order No. 1919425
Date February 18, 2026
Amount Due $35,750.00
Amount Enclosed
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Pay.gov Instructions for Rent Payment and Admin Fees Payment
1. Go to www.pay.gov
2. Create an Account (Choose the Account that best fits your needs: Personal or Company.)
3. Once an account has been created, Log in
4. Click Find an Agency
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5. Go to N, Select NAVFAC Engineering Command (Do NOT select Naval Facilities Engineering Command)
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6. Scroll to NAVFAC SOUTHWEST Financial Management General Fund and select Continue
7. Select Continue to the Form (to fill out form)
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8. Complete all required fields (with *) on Agency Form using the information provided in the samples included as enclosures.
1-Admin Fees and 2-Rent to this document)
Payment Choices Dropdown:
Choose “Advances-Project and/or Labor” for all in-house admin fees Choose “Agriculture Lease (Navy)” for Navy Ag Lease rent Choose “Agricultural Lease (Marine)” for Marine Corps Ag Lease rent Choose “General Purpose Lease” for non-Ag Lease rent
Type of Payment Dropdown: Choose full.
Please mirror the language in the Notes/Comments section to the attached sample when submitting your payment. Please refer to the Fund Request (FR) email for your FR#.
Payment Limits
These are the limits set in Pay.gov. Your bank or the agency being paid may have a lower limit.
Credit Cards
Up to a total of $24,999.99 for all transactions with one or more U.S. Government agencies conducted on the same day using the same credit card. The total could combine payments made on Pay.gov and payments made any other way, such as presenting or swiping the card directly at an agency office. Example: On a Thursday, the same credit card is used for three separate payments of $10,000 each. Two payments were made on Pay.gov. The third payment, made directly to an agency, will be rejected because the total of all payments made with the credit card is over the daily limit. You could, however, use a different credit card for the third payment.
You may not split payments using the same card if the total will be over the limit, even if partial payments are made on different days.
Example: You must pay a fee of $35,000. You decide to make two partial payments using the same credit card. On Thursday, you pay $20,000. On Friday, you pay the remaining $15,000. Because both payments are for the same fee, the same card was used and the total of both payments is over the limit, Friday's payment will be rejected. You could use a different credit card for each partial payment.
Debit Cards
No limit except for the funds available in your account.
Bank Accounts for ACH Debit or Credit
Up to $99,999,999.99 per transaction, limited by the funds available in the account.
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9. Review & Submit: please add Realty Specialist’s email, [email protected] and Program Analyst’s collective email, [email protected], and
[email protected] as an additional receipt email.
10. Confirmation Receipt: please ensure a copy of the confirmation receipt is received by Realty Specialist and Program Analysts.
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NAVFAC SOUTHWEST
This form is for General Fund.
*Required Field
Billing Information
Do not use this payment method for any bill if you have received a notice from the Debt Management Office. * I understand by checking this box: this payment is not intended to pay a delinquent bill.
Account Information
(maximum 1024 characters)
* Company Name:
* Street Address:
Street Address 2:
* City:
* Country:
* State/Province:
* Zip/Postal Code:
* Point of Contact Name: First: Last:
* POC Phone Number: Ext:
POC Email Address:
* Payment Choices: Advances-Project and/or Labor
* Program/Contract Specialist Name: First: Jennifer Last: Toups * Type of Payment: FULL
N6247326RP00129
* Payment Amount:
Notes/Comments: City of Lomita is paying Administrative Fees (contract labor) totaling $35,000.00 to NAVFAC SW Real Estate located at Naval Base San Diego for US Government Contract No. N6247326RP00129.
Ref: FR# 522633/N62473.
* Invoice/Doc/Contract #:
Delivery Order #:
Please include work location, Phone #,
and Purchase Order #, etc.
Enclosure 1 - Admin Fees
YOUR INFO HERE
$35,000.00
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NAVFAC SOUTHWEST
This form is for General Fund.
*Required Field
Billing Information
Do not use this payment method for any bill if you have received a notice from the Debt Management Office. * I understand by checking this box: this payment is not intended to pay a delinquent bill.
Account Information
(maximum 1024 characters)
* Company Name:
* Street Address:
Street Address 2:
* City:
* Country:
* State/Province:
* Zip/Postal Code:
* Point of Contact Name: First: Last:
* POC Phone Number: Ext:
POC Email Address:
* Payment Choices: Advances-Project and/or Labor
* Program/Contract Specialist Name: First: Jennifer Last: Toups * Type of Payment: FULL
N6247326RP00129
* Payment Amount:
Notes/Comments: City of Lomita is paying Administrative Fees (in-house labor) totaling $750.00 to NAVFAC SW Real Estate located at Naval Base San Diego for US Government Contract No. N6247326RP00129
Ref: FR# 522634/N62473.
* Invoice/Doc/Contract #:
Delivery Order #:
Please include work location, Phone #,
and Purchase Order #, etc.
Enclosure 1 - Admin Fees
YOUR INFO HERE
$750.00
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lina Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of the 2026-2028 Legislative Platform
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 approving the 2026-2028 Legislative Platform.
BACKGROUND
Every legislative session, numerous State and Federal bills are proposed that have the potential to impact the City’s ability to operate effectively and provide quality services to its residents. To create a more efficient means of communicating the City’s position to legislators, the City Council first adopted a Legislative Platform in April 2015 and has subsequently updated it to reflect evolving priorities.
The current Legislative Platform covers the 2026 to 2028 legislative cycle. The updated Platform reflects recent discussions with legislative partners, including the California Contract Cities Association, the League of California Cities, the South Bay Cities Council of Government, and the City’s state and federal advisors. It continues to focus on protecting local decision-making authority, promoting fiscal stability, supporting public safety, advancing infrastructure investment, and encouraging sustainable community and economic development.
DISCUSSION
The proposed Legislative Platform largely maintains the City’s existing policy priorities, including protection of local decision-making authority, fiscal stability, public safety, infrastructure investment, environmental sustainability, and community and economic development. The overall framework and core positions remain consistent.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 7f
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2 Additions to the updated Legislative Platform include trending issues impacting Lomita, including cybersecurity protections for local government, addressing rising insurance costs for residents and businesses, expanding efforts to combat the fentanyl and opioid crisis, and supporting traffic calming and roadway safety measures. The Legislative Platform also adds a position opposing prevailing wage mandates on public works projects and includes language supporting flexibility for future planning and use of the Lomita Sport and Community Center.
Additionally, environmental policies have been strengthened to emphasize protections for communities impacted by pollution and to reinforce accountability measures, while teleconferencing language has been clarified to further support local discretion in conducting hybrid public meetings.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial implications resulting from this recommendation.
VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 6: High Performing Organization – Strengthening City services through innovation and excellence.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the attached resolution as recommended.
2. Provide Staff with further direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 2026-09 adopting the 2026-2028 City of Lomita Legislative Platform Reviewed by: Approved by:
_______________________ ______________________
Lina Hernandez Andrew Vialpando
Assistant City Manager City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2026-2028 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals.
A. A Legislative Platform is a summary of Council approved policy statements that provide a framework for the City’s responses to proposed State and Federal legislation.
B. The purpose of the 2026 to 2028 Legislative Platform is to clearly outline the position of the City on priority issues that impact the City’s ability to operate effectively, and to provide a vehicle whereby its interests can be protected throughout the 2026 to 2028 legislative cycle.
C. Active legislative engagement at the local, state, and federal levels is important to protect and enhance the interests of the City and its residents.
D. The Legislative Platform allows the City to respond quickly in support of or opposition to issues that could directly impact the City.
Section 2. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lomita approves the Legislative Platform attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 3. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 3rd day of March 2026 ________________________________
Cindy Segawa, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk
APPOVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________________
Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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CITY OF LOMITA
2026-28 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
This Legislative Platform, adopted by the City Council, clearly outlines the position of the City of Lomita on priority issues that impact the City’s ability to operate effectively. The Legislative Platform allows City elected officials and staff to act quickly in reaching out to legislators, executive branch elected officials, and their staff to communicate the City’s interests at the federal, state, and regional levels.
For legislative or regulatory issues for which the City Council has established a policy within this Legislative Platform, the Legislative Affairs Ad-Hoc Committee may approve a position letter to be communicated by the Mayor, City Manager or designated staff to legislators, administration officials, legislative or administration staff, and other entities.
When timeliness of action is required, position letters on legislative or regulatory issues covered within the Platform may be communicated by the Mayor or City Manager without prior approval of the Legislative Affairs Ad-Hoc Committee.
In instances where this Legislative Platform does not provide specific policy guidance on a legislative or regulatory matter, the issue will be brought to the Legislative Affairs AdHoc Committee for a recommendation to the full City Council. These matters may also be brought directly to the full City Council if timeliness of action by the Council is required or upon the request of the City Council.
PLATFORM OVERVIEW
The city values its ability and authority to exercise local control and to protect and enhance the overall welfare of Lomita residents. To that end, the City’s primary legislative focus is to protect local government control and promote stable revenue for local governments to plan for future growth and public facilities and services needed.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Support legislation and advocacy aimed at limiting state intervention in local decision making and allows cities to address the needs of local constituents within a framework of regional cooperation. Oppose preemption of local authority whether by state or federal legislation or ballot propositions. Support legislation that streamlines and simplifies the job of running a city and opposes efforts that erode the City’s authority to control its own affairs.
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Legislative Platform
2. Support reforms related to pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEB) that would allow cities to better manage the long-term growth of unfunded pension and OPEB liabilities and reduce the risk of fiscal and service level insolvency by cities.
3. Oppose legislation that mandates cities provide specific benefits or that results in additional labor related costs which can be more properly determined through labor negotiations.
4. Oppose legislation that would diminish or eliminate local governments’ ability to contract out for the provision of services.
5. Support legislation that allows cities to determine when and how to use teleconferencing for hybrid public meetings in order to broaden participation and improve transparency.
6. Support legislation and funding that strengthen cybersecurity protections for local governments, safeguard sensitive city data and systems, and improve resilience against cyber threats, while opposing unfunded or overly burdensome mandates.
FISCAL STABILITY
7. Support legislation that maintains or enhances ongoing revenues to the city, including state efforts to standardize sales tax collection requirements from cash-based businesses. Oppose legislation that undermines and preempts local authority over local taxes and fees. Monitor the State and Federal budget deliberations and oppose attempts to balance the State and/or Federal budget by shifting funds from local government. Encourage additional resources to local agencies to support State goals.
8. Support legislation which updates the tax structure to enhance local government revenues that have declined due to the expansion of e-commerce, increased consumption of services rather than durable goods, and innovations in technology.
9. Support legislation that makes the distribution of property taxes more equitable for cities and counties throughout the state.
10.Oppose the imposition of unfunded or inadequately funded federal and state mandates on local governments. Support legislative reform that would remove unnecessary state-imposed mandates, and strengthen requirements for state funding of those mandates. Encourage the use of incentives for local government action rather than mandates (funded or unfunded).
11.Support legislation and regulatory actions that ensure timely distribution of mandated reimbursements owed to the city. Oppose actions that defer reimbursements for state mandated programs.
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Legislative Platform
Oppose measures that eliminate or discourage fees to address impacts of development or limit the ability of cities to levy fees to provide for infrastructure or services.
PUBLIC WORKS
12.Support legislation that will provide local governments with new and innovative revenue options and resources to finance critical infrastructure maintenance and construction needs to transportation, water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and other critical infrastructure systems.
13.Support efforts to ensure the city receives its fair share of transportation funding.
Support regional efforts to expand transportation options.
14.Support legislation that enhances the safety of city streets for car, bicycle, electric micro-mobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters, and pedestrian traffic, reduces traffic congestion, or supports regional transportation improvements.
15.Support legislation that enhances transparency in the decision-making process of the State Water Resources Control Board and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
16.Support legislation that encourages the optimum and sustainable utilization of local groundwater basins. Support legislation that provides funding for the cost-effective development of local water resources to reduce dependence on imported water sources.
17.Support legislation that creates flexibility in the implementation of mandatory stormwater programs and provides funding for those programs.
18.Oppose legislation that would infringe upon the ability of local governments to effectively administer and modify state and local construction provisions and standards.
19.Support legislation that explores additional sources of water to reduce costs and the preservation, protection, and access of clean water as the State’s drought deepens.
20. Oppose prevailing wage mandate on public works projects to reduce cost, increase competition and stretch tax-payer dollars.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
21.Support legislation that maintains and strengthens cities’ authority over land use decisions. Oppose legislation that would interfere with the decision-making authority of local government in the area of local land use and zoning, including regarding housing options and parking minimums.
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Legislative Platform
22.Oppose legislation that erodes the ability of cities to condition and/or deny projects that inadequately mitigate impacts to the neighborhood and community.
23.Oppose legislation and regulatory efforts that would diminish or eliminate the authority of cities to zone and plan for the development of telecommunications infrastructure, including the siting of cellular communications towers or transmission sites.
24.Support legislation that preserves or increases funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Support legislation that expands the eligibility and allowable uses of CDBG funds. Oppose legislation that would reduce funds dedicated to the CDBG program.
25.Oppose legislation that would diminish or eliminate cities’ authority to regulate condominium conversions.
26.Support legislation that would create a more equitable Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process. Support legislation that creates more flexibility for local jurisdictions to work together to provide housing that counts toward RHNA requirements. Support legislation that encourages regional and cooperative efforts to meet housing mandates.
27.Support legislation that enhances the City’s ability to retain existing businesses and attract new businesses.
28.Support legislation that provides tangible and productive tools and incentives to support job creation and retention, increase workforce development, small business assistance and address supply chain issues.
29.Support legislation or public health orders that consider local and regional factors when determining public health needs and socio-economic impacts within Los Angeles County.
30.Support efforts that provide dedicated funding sources for cities to provide affordable housing.
31.Support legislation to address and mitigate rising insurance costs for California residents and businesses.
PUBLIC SAFETY
32.Support legislation and grant opportunities that increase funding for local law enforcement, fire suppression and prevention, hazardous materials mitigation, and emergency medical services. Support legislation, regulations, or administrative Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *63
Legislative Platform
actions ensuring all cities, including contract cities, have equal access to public safety funding.
33.Support legislation that provides funding to local agencies for training, disaster preparedness, and emergency planning.
34.Support legislation that creates incentives for recruitment and retention of peace officers in local law enforcement agencies while also strengthening community relations. Oppose legislation to reprioritize or redirect public safety funding and programs away from Law Enforcement without proper procedural or stakeholder engagement, and efforts that would decrease public safety services or increase crime.
35.Support legislation that addresses criminal reform efforts related to violence and recurring criminal offenses such as looting and smash and grab thefts to protect local businesses.
36.Support public safety legislation that reduces traffic speeds and strengthens trafficcalming measures to protect motorists, bicyclists, micromobility users, and pedestrians alike.
PARKS / QUALITY OF LIFE
37.Support legislation that creates new funding opportunities for parks and community facilities. Support funding for ADA facility and park upgrades.
38.Support legislation that provides local funding to provide services for individuals experiencing homelessness and encourages them to find permanent housing.
Support legislation that enhances the local authority to address impacts of homelessness.
39.Support legislation that addresses preventive and punitive measures to combat the fentanyl and opioid crisis.
40.Support legislation that provides flexibility for future planning, maintenance, and community-serving uses for the future Lomita Sport and Community Center (Former Navy Fields).
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
41.Support legislation that provides flexibility and incentives to pursue cost-effective environmental policy programs in the areas of energy and water efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction, solid waste, and storm- and wastewater, among others.
Support legislation that lessens the financial impact of state and federal unfunded mandates related to compliance with environmental programs and regulations.
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Legislative Platform
42.Support legislation that maintains local authority and flexibility to regulate solid waste and recyclables. Oppose waste and resource recovery measures imposing state mandated costs when there is no guarantee of local cost recovery or offsetting benefit.
43.Support legislation and regulatory actions that reduces dependances on nonrecyclable materials and expand the markets for recyclable materials by providing economic incentives to innovative in-state businesses that utilize recyclable materials to create new products. Support incentives for the development of alternatives to recycling and composting, such as conversion technologies which convert postrecycled residual solid waste into renewable energy, biofuels and useful products.
44.Support legislation requiring manufacturers to be responsible for safe disposal or reuse of their products and by-products
45.Support legislation that strengthens protections for communities impacted by environmental or industrial pollution. Support efforts to investigate and hold responsible parties that may pollute or contaminate local resources.
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Susan Kamada, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services Director
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution Declaring a Fiscal Emergency Pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIIC, §2(b) and Placement of a City of Lomita Local Control and Services Measure, a 0.25% (1/4 cent) Transactions and Use (sales) Tax on the June 2, 2026, Special Municipal Election Ballot
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolutions No. 2026-10, 2026-11 and 2026-12 declaring a fiscal emergency pursuant to Article XIIIC Section 2(b) of the California Constitution and placing a City of Lomita Local Control and Services Measure 0.25% (1/4 cent) transactions and use (sales) tax on the June 2, 2026, Special Municipal Election ballot.
BACKGROUND
City staff is in the process of developing the City’s FY 2026-27 Budget. For years, the City Council has remained fiscally prudent and responsible by adopting balanced budgets and steadily growing the City’s reserves, or rainy-day funds. The City’s current Adopted FY 2025-26 Budget General Fund expenditures match its revenues, at just over $16 million.
The City’s reserves reflect about 50% of the City’s General Fund expenses, at just over $8 Million.
At its meeting on October 15, 2024, the City Council approved to receive and file the Lomita Sewer Master Plan, which identified nearly 3,000 linear feet of 90-year-old Cityowned sewer infrastructure that is at risk for failure, per water engineers. The report indicated that the sewer infrastructure is in need of replacement or upgrades to meet capacity needs and the City must be able to address these needs before there are major pipe breaks and flooding. Moreover, the infrastructure identified runs underneath private property, elevating the need to address this issue in a timely manner. Combined, the City’s engineering consultants estimated the work to cost at least $10 million.
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Item No. 8a
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2 Currently, the City has less than $500,000 appropriated toward sewer repair and replacement.
DISCUSSION
The recent passage of Los Angeles County’s 2024 Measure A for Countywide homeless services included the repeal of Measure H, which was implemented in 2017 as a 0.25% (1/4 cent) transaction and use tax. The repeal of Measure H has created a situation where any city within the County may access this newly available 0.25% (1/4 cent) sales tax portion with voter approval.
On February 10, 2026, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved placing a new sales tax measure on the County June 2, 2026 ballot, resulting in the possibility of local sales tax revenue being redirected for purposes outside of Lomita.
If Lomita does not act to place its own measure on the ballot so taxpayer dollars stay local in Lomita to serve residents, Los Angeles County could seize this money and use it for County purposes. Placing a City of Lomita Local Control and Services measure on the June ballot is an opportunity to generate tax dollars that are spent in Lomita, not controlled by County bureaucrats. Lomita residents have indicated that they want their taxpayer dollars spent and used in Lomita, not controlled or spent by County bureaucrats.
It is estimated that the proposed transaction and use (sales) tax, if approved by voters, could generate annual revenues of $650,000 for the City’s general fund. The additional revenue for the City will reduce the risk of depleting City reserves for significant sewer repairs and could help avoid reduction of City services provided for the benefit of its residents. Furthermore, the Lomita Local Control and Services measure will require that all revenue is collected and spent only to benefit Lomita residents and businesses to maintain City services and address local issues.
The City Council commissioned a community survey in 2025 to gauge residents’ priorities in order to guide the City Council’s future budgetary goals and strategic outcomes. Some 73% of respondents said there is a need for additional funding for Lomita City services, and that public safety services and investment in infrastructure are top priorities per respondents to the survey.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost to run the election from the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk on the June 2026 Ballot is between $40,000 to $50,000.
VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
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3 The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 1: Safety & Security - Keeping Lomita safe, prepared and resilient.
OPTIONS
Approve recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Calling Special Municipal Election for June 2, 2026, for Ballot Measure
2. Resolution Requesting Consolidation of Special Municipal Election with June 2, 2026, Statewide Primary Election
3. Resolution Setting Rules and Deadlines for Arguments/Rebuttals for and against Ballot Measure
Approved by:
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Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL TAX
MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE JUNE 2, 2026 SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT A TRANSACTIONS AND USE
TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE RATE OF ONE-QUARTER CENT (1/4¢)
WHEREAS, the City of Lomita (“City”) is authorized to levy a Transactions and Use Tax (“TUT”) for general purposes pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 7285.9, subject to approval by a majority vote of the electorate pursuant to Article XIIIC, section 2 of the California Constitution (“Proposition 218”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code section 9222, the City Council has authority to place local measures on the ballot to be considered at “any succeeding regular or special city election” which “shall be held not less than 88 days after the date of the order of election”; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like to submit to the voters at the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election a measure establishing a supplemental TUT of one-quarter cent (1/4¢) on the sale and/or use of all tangible personal property sold at retail in the City until ended by voters, as more specifically set forth in the attached proposed ordinance adding Chapter 7 to Title VII of the City’s Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the one-quarter cent (1/4¢) TUT is a general tax, the revenue of which will be placed in the City’s general fund and will be used to pay for general City services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Proposition 218 (California Constitution, Article XIIIC, Section 2(b)) any measure proposing to impose a new general tax, or increase or extend an existing general tax must be consolidated with a “regularly scheduled general election” for members of the City Council, unless the City Council makes certain fiscal emergency findings by unanimous vote to place the measure on a special election at another date; and
WHEREAS, the next “regularly scheduled general election” at which City Council members are to be elected which is at least 88 days later is not until the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; and
WHEREAS, for the following reasons, the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City would be endangered if the City were unable to place this Measure before its voters until November 3, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to ensure Lomita’s taxpayer dollars stay local in Lomita to serve City needs; and
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WHEREAS, Lomita residents have indicated that they want their taxpayer dollars spent and used in Lomita, not controlled or spent by Los Angeles County bureaucrats; and
WHEREAS, if this Lomita Local Control and Services Measure is enacted, it will require that all revenue is collected and spent only to benefit Lomita residents and businesses to maintain City services and address local issues; and WHEREAS, water engineers have identified city water and sewer pipes, some of which are 90 years old, as at risk of failure if not upgraded, and the City is responsible for upgrading those pipes before there are major pipe breaks and flooding; and WHEREAS, the cost of upgrading these aging pipes could drain City financial reserves; and
WHEREAS, absent prompt action to seek voter approval for additional City revenue sources, the City’s General Fund reserves could be depleted, necessitating substantial reductions in important City services; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2026, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to place a ½% general transactions and use tax measure on the June 2, 2026 ballot; and WHEREAS, absent special legislation, if the County transactions and use tax measure were to pass with majority County voter approval, this could impact the City of Lomita’s ability to enact a ¼% City transactions and use tax measure with City voter approval due to the combined 2% statutory cap on county and city transactions and use taxes under California Revenue and Taxation Code section 7251.1; and WHEREAS, this action by Los Angeles County threatens to seize the limited funds available to city governments for the County’s sole use; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary to place this ¼% City transactions and use tax measure on the June 2, 2026 ballot to best guard against the projected financial impacts identified above as well as to give the City the best opportunity to utilize ¼% of transactions and use taxation authority under the Revenue and Taxation Code section 7251.1 statutory cap, given the County’s recent actions in attempting to enact its own transactions and use tax measure; and
WHEREAS, all of the circumstances described above create an emergency situation warranting the placement of this Measure on a special municipal election to be held on the next available election ballot date to permit the voters to decide pursuant to Proposition 218; and
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WHEREAS, the ordinance to be considered by the qualified voters and the terms of approval, collection and use of the general TUT are described and provided for in the ordinance/measure attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (the “Measure”) and by this reference made an operative part hereof, in accordance with all applicable laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and made an operative part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. Declaration of Emergency. Pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIIIC, Section 2(b), the City Council, by a unanimous vote, hereby declares the existence of an emergency in that there are imminent financial risks and dangers, as described above, to the public welfare and the City’s financial ability to provide necessary municipal services without disruption, so that a special municipal election prior to the General Municipal Election on November, 3, 2026 is necessary to address such risks and dangers.
SECTION 3. Submission of Ballot Measure. The City Council of the City, pursuant to its right and authority as contained in California Constitution, Article XIIIC, Section 2(b), California Elections Code Section 9222 and California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9, by unanimous vote, hereby orders the Measure attached hereto as Exhibit “A” to be submitted to the qualified voters of the City at a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The proposed Measure shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” to this Resolution and is incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 4. The City Council, pursuant to its right and authority, does hereby order that the ballot question for the Measure shall be presented and printed upon the ballot submitted to the qualified voters in the manner and form set forth in this Section 3.
On the ballot to be submitted to the qualified voters at the election to be held at a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in addition to any other matters required by law, there shall be printed substantially the following:
YES “City of Lomita Local Control/Services Measure. To maintain Lomita’s long-term financial stability and general city services, including sheriff/emergency response; theft/burglary/property crime prevention; keep public parks/public areas safe/clean; repair streets/potholes, old stormwater/sewer pipes; maintain parks and gang prevention efforts; address homelessness, shall a measure be adopted establishing a ¼¢ local sales tax, providing approximately $650,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits/public spending disclosure, all funds locally controlled?”
NO
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SECTION 5. Conduct of Election. The City Clerk is authorized, instructed, and directed to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections.
SECTION 6. Pursuant to Elections Code section 9280, the City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the Measure to the City Attorney. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the Measure, not to exceed 500 words in length, showing the effect of the Measure on the existing law and the operation of the Measure, and transmit such impartial analysis to the City Clerk not later than the deadline for submittal of primary arguments for or against the Measure.
The impartial analysis shall include a statement indicating whether the Measure was placed on the ballot by a petition signed by the requisite number of voters or by the City Council. In the event the entire text of the Measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in the voter information guide, there shall be printed immediately below the impartial analysis, in no less than 10-font bold type, the following: “The above statement is an impartial analysis of Ordinance or Measure _____. If you desire a copy of the ordinance or measure, please call the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 325-7110 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.”
SECTION 7. Notice of the election is hereby given and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.
SECTION 8. Placement on the Ballot. The full text of the Measure shall not be printed in the voter information guide, and a statement shall be printed on the ballot pursuant to Elections Code section 9223 advising voters that they may obtain a copy of this Resolution and the Measure, at no cost, upon request made to the City Clerk.
SECTION 9. Filing with County. The City Clerk shall, not later than the 88th day prior to the Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, file with the Board of Supervisors and the Registrar of Voters of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, a certified copy of this Resolution.
SECTION 10. Public Examination. Pursuant to Elections Code section 9295, this Measure will be available for public examination for no fewer than ten (10) calendar days prior to being submitted for printing in the voter information guide. The City Clerk shall post notice in the Clerk’s office of the specific dates that the examination period will run.
SECTION 11. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the Measure relates to organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines, section 15378(b)(5).
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SECTION 12. Severability. The provisions of this Resolution are severable and if any provision of this Resolution is held invalid, that provision shall be severed from the Resolution and the remainder of this Resolution shall continue in full force and effect, and not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 13. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
SECTION 14. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of March 2026.
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Cindy Segawa, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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I, Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk of the City of Lomita, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council is five (5); that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the unanimous vote of all members at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lomita on the 3rd day of March, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member:
NOES: Council Member:
ABSENT: Council Member:
ABSTAIN: Council Member:
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk
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Exhibit “A”
Supplemental Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance
[attached behind this page]
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ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO TITLE VII (FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION) OF THE
LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENACT A SUPPLEMENTAL ONE-QUARTER PERCENT (1/4%) TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE
ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 7285.9 the City of Lomita (“City”) is authorized to levy a Transactions and Use Tax for general purposes, subject to majority voter approval; and
WHEREAS, the People of the City desire add Chapter 7 to Title VII of the Lomita Municipal Code establishing a Supplemental Transactions and Use Tax (“TUT”) on the sale and/or use of all tangible personal property sold at retail in the City, at a rate of one-quarter percent (1/4%).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOMITA DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Title and Text. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Lomita Supplemental Transactions and Use Tax”, the full text of which is set forth in Attachment “1”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. Approval by the City Council. Pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 7285.9, this Ordinance was duly approved for placement on the ballot by a minimum two-thirds (2/3) supermajority of all members of the City Council on March 3, 2026.
Section 3. Approval by the Voters. Pursuant to California Elections Code section 9217, this Ordinance shall be deemed adopted and take effect only if approved by a majority of the eligible voters of the City of Lomita voting at the Special Municipal Election of June 2, 2026. It shall be deemed adopted when the City Council has certified the results of that election by resolution and shall take effect ten (10) days thereafter.
Section 4. Operative Date. “Operative Date” for the Transactions and Use Tax means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the date this Ordinance is adopted, as set forth in Section 3 above.
Section 5. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
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Ordinance was PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the People of the City of Lomita on the 2nd day of June 2026.
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Cindy Segawa, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT “1”
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“CHAPTER 7 – SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
Sections:
7-7.01 - Title.
7-7.02 - Purpose.
7-7.03 - Contract With State.
7-7.04 - Transactions Tax Rate.
7-7.05 - Place of Sale.
7-7.06 - Use Tax Rate.
7-7.07 - Adoption of Provisions of State Law.
7-7.08 - Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes. 7-7.09 - Permit Not Required.
7-7.10 - Exemptions and Exclusions.
7-7.11 - Amendments/Repeal.
7-7.12 - Enjoining Collection Forbidden.
7-7.13 - Use of Proceeds.
7-7.14 - Duration of Tax.
Sections:
7-7.01 – Title.
This chapter shall be known as the “Lomita Supplemental Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance”. The City of Lomita hereinafter shall be called "City." This chapter shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City.
7-7.02 – Purpose.
This chapter is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:
A. To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part
1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7285.9 of Part 1.7 of Division 2 which authorizes the City to adopt this tax ordinance which shall be operative if a majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose.
B. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
C. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *84
and administrative procedures followed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.
D. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of record-keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.
7-7.03 - Contract With State.
Prior to the operative date, the City shall contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax ordinance; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract.
7-7.04 - Transactions Tax Rate.
For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of one-quarter percent (1/4%) of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this ordinance. 7-7.05 - Place of Sale.
For the purposes of this chapter, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an out-of-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
7-7.06 - Use Tax Rate.
An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this chapter for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of onequarter percent (1/4%) of the sales price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *85
the place to which delivery is made.
7-7.07 - Adoption of Provisions of State Law.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth herein.
7-7.08 - Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes.
In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:
A. Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted therefor. However, the substitution shall not be made when:
1. The word “State” is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, California Victim Compensation Board, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California;
2. The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this chapter.
3. In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:
a. Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or; b. Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not be subject to tax by the state under the said provision of that code.
4. In reference to Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
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engaged in business in this state” in Section 6203 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203.
1. “A retailer engaged in business in the City” shall also include any retailer that, in the preceding calendar year or the current calendar year, has total combined sales of tangible personal property in this state or for delivery in the State by the retailer and all persons related to the retailer that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). For purposes of this section, a person is related to another person if both persons are related to each other pursuant to Section 267(b) of Title 26 of the United States Code and the regulations thereunder. 7-7.09 - Permit not Required.
If a seller’s permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional transactor’s permit shall not be required by this chapter. 7-7.10 - Exemptions and Exclusions.
A. There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any state-administered transactions or use tax.
B. There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from:
1. Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government.
2. Sales of property to be used outside the City which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point. For the purposes of this paragraph, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied:
a. With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by registration to an out-of-City address and by a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and
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b. With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out-of-City and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.
3. The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this chapter.
4. A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this chapter.
5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
C. There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this chapter, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:
1. The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any state-administered transactions and use tax ordinance.
2. Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.
3. If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this chapter.
4. If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this chapter.
5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
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City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer.
7. “A retailer engaged in business in the City” shall also include any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City.
D. Any person subject to use tax under this chapter may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for, a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax. 7-7.11 – Amendments.
All amendments subsequent to the effective date of this chapter to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this chapter, provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this chapter. 7-7.12 - Enjoining Collection Forbidden.
No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the State or the City, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this chapter, or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected.
7-7.13 – Use of Proceeds.
The proceeds from the transactions and use tax imposed by this chapter shall be deposited in the general fund of the City and available for any lawful governmental purpose.
7-7.14 – Duration of Tax.
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The authority to levy the tax imposed by this chapter shall continue until it is repealed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JUNE 2, 2026 WITH THE
STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE
PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10403
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026, the City Council of the City of Lomita (“City Council”) adopted Resolution No. 2026-10 calling a Special Municipal Election to be held on June 2, 2026, for voters to consider a general transactions and use tax measure; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore desirable that the Special Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on the same date and that within the City of Lomita (“City”) the precincts, voting centers, ballot drop box locations, and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the election department of the County of Los Angeles (“County”) canvass the returns of the Special Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Request for Consolidation. Pursuant to the requirements of Elections Code section 10403, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles (“Board of Supervisors”) is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a Special Municipal Election with the Statewide Primary Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the voters the following general transactions and use measure:
Section 2. Measure Language. The measure is to appear on the ballot as follows:
YES “City of Lomita Local Control/Services Measure. To maintain Lomita’s long-term financial stability and general city services, including sheriff/emergency response; theft/burglary/property crime prevention; keep public parks/public areas safe/clean; repair streets/potholes, old stormwater/sewer pipes; maintain parks and gang prevention efforts; address homelessness, shall a measure be adopted establishing a ¼¢ local sales tax, providing approximately $650,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring audits/public spending disclosure, all funds locally controlled?”
NO
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2 Section 3. Canvass of Returns. The County election department is authorized to canvass the returns and perform all other proceedings incidental to and connected with the Special Municipal Election. The Election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. Pursuant to Elections Code sections 10403 and 10418, the election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the Statewide Primary Election.
Section 4. Necessary Steps. The Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the County election department to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.
Section 5. Costs. The City Council determines and declares that the City will pay to the County the reasonable and actual expenses incurred by the County by the consolidation of the Special Municipal Election with the Statewide Primary Election.
The City shall reimburse the County for services performed when the work is completed and upon presentation to the City of a properly approved bill. The City Administrator of the City of Lomita is authorized and directed to pay for the expenses incurred after receiving a statement from the County of Los Angeles.
Section 6. Filing of Resolution. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the election department of the County of Los Angeles.
Section 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of March 2026.
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Cindy Segawa, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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3 I, Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk of the City of Lomita, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council is five (5); that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the unanimous vote of all members at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lomita on the 3rd day of March, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member:
NOES: Council Member:
ABSENT: Council Member:
ABSTAIN: Council Member:
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF DIRECT AND
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING RULES FOR THE FILING OF
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE
SUBMITTED AT THE JUNE 2, 2026, SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHEREAS, a Special Municipal Election is to be held in the City of Lomita, California on June 2, 2026, at which there will be submitted to the voters the following measure:
Yes
“City of Lomita Local Control/Services Measure. To
maintain Lomita’s long-term financial stability and general city services, including sheriff/emergency response;
theft/burglary/property crime prevention; keep public
parks/public areas safe/clean; repair streets/potholes, old stormwater/sewer pipes; maintain parks and gang prevention efforts; address homelessness, shall a measure be adopted establishing a ¼¢ local sales tax, providing approximately $650,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring
audits/public spending disclosure, all funds locally controlled?” No
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Direct Arguments. That the City Council authorizes (i) the City Council or any member(s) of the City Council, (ii) any individual voter eligible to vote on the above measure, (iii) a bona fide association of such citizens or (iv) any combination of voters and associations, to file a written argument in favor of or against the City measure, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, in accordance with Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California, and to change the argument until and including the date fixed below by the City Clerk, after which no arguments for or against the City measure may be submitted to the City Clerk.
The deadline to submit direct arguments for or against the City Measure pursuant to this Resolution is Friday, March 13, 2026. Each argument shall not exceed 300 words and shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed, and include the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument.
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2 for and against the City Measure which will be printed and distributed to the voters, the Clerk shall send copies of the primary argument in favor of the Measure to the authors of the primary argument against, and copies of the primary argument against to the authors of the primary argument in favor. The authors or persons designated by them may prepare and submit rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words. The rebuttal arguments shall be filed with the City Clerk not later than Monday, March 23, 2026.
Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut.
Section 3. June 2, 2026, Election. That the provisions of Sections 1 and 2 shall apply only to the election to be held on June 2, 2026, and shall then be repealed.
Section 4. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of March 2026.
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Cindy Segawa, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
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3 I, Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk of the City of Lomita, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council is five (5); that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the unanimous vote of all members at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lomita on the 3rd day of March, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member:
NOES: Council Member:
ABSENT: Council Member:
ABSTAIN: Council Member:
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk
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1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department for the Waterfront Red Trolley Car
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Los Angeles, Harbor Department for the Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Red Trolley Car; and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU.
BACKGROUND
In 2023, the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) informed the City of Lomita of its interest to loan one of its replica Waterfront Red Trolley Railcar (Red Car) built in 2003 to be displayed at the Lomita Railroad Museum. Numerous updates and progress reports have been presented to the City Council since 2023 regarding the Red Car.
The last action on the Red Car by the City Council was taken during its meeting on February 17, 2026, when the City Council authorized staff to pursue design and cost estimates for constructing a suitable area to house the Red Car at the Railroad Museum Annex Pocket Park. The City Council also directed the City Manager to return to the City Council meeting on March 3, 2026 to present the proposed MOU with the POLA for approval.
DISCUSSION
Staff and the POLA have maintained active discussions and open negotiations regarding the terms and conditions for the lease of the Red Car to the City since May 2024. The POLA indicates that an estimated timeframe for delivery of the Red Car is summer 2026.
Approving the MOU will effectively commit the City to the Red Car Project. Agreeing to terms with the POLA would demonstrate the City’s commitment to the project and provide
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2 a clearer path for securing POLA Grant funding towards construction of the site.
The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed MOU and provided feedback and legal counsel throughout the negotiation process.
Below are some of the key provisions included in the final draft of the proposed MOU:
• 20-year Lease to the City with option to extend for an additional five-year period • Preparation and construction of the Red Car site is entirely the City’s responsibility • POLA will provide City with 60 feet of rail line
• Termination of lease by either party may occur only if there is a breach in terms or failure to comply with laws
• Public access is required and no admission may be charged • POLA will pay for delivering and placement of the Red Car, as well as removing the Red Car if the MOU is terminated
• No Early Termination Repayment Terms
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of this MOU, however approving the terms of the MOU commits the City to the Red Car project. As discussed at the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting, the currently adopted budget does not include funding for the project. Execution of the MOU provides the City with a more competitive grant application for project funding. If awarded the POLA grant to augment the Railroad Foundation’s contribution, $150,000 would be available on July 1, 2026. If the City does not receive POLA grant, the only funding available is the $50,000 pledged by the Railroad Foundation.
Final cost estimates for constriction of the new site at the Annex Park are still being determined. Preliminary estimates range from $200,000 to $300,000.
The City Council may appropriate an amount to fund the project in the FY 26-28 Biennial Budget in June 2026.
VISION, MISSION, VALUES, AND STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
The City’s Vision, Mission, and Values set the standard for the organization, establish priorities, uniformity and guidelines; and provide the framework for policy decision making. The Strategic Outcomes were implemented to provide a pathway to achieving the City’s Vision. This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 4: Quality of Life & Livability – Creating vibrant spaces and services for all ages.
OPTIONS
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3 Approve recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Los Angeles, Harbor Department for the Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Red Trolley Car
Approved by:
______________________
Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
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1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LOMITA
AND
THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, HARBOR DEPARTMENT
FOR
PORT OF LOS ANGELES WATERFRONT RED CAR
This Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU”) is effective this ___ day of _________, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF LOMITA (“Lomita”) and the CITY OF LOS ANGELES, HARBOR DEPARTMENT, acting by and through its Board of Harbor Commissioners (the “Department”), each individually a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Port of Los Angeles Waterfront Red Car (“Red Car”) is an authentic replica of the famous 1908 Electric “Red Car” built in 2003 that served Los Angeles until 1961;
WHEREAS, the Red Car was operating at the Port of Los Angeles until 2015, after which it was sent to storage;
WHEREAS, the Department would like to provide the Red Car and up to 60 feet of rail to the City of Lomita to display at the Lomita Railroad Museum (“Museum”), a museum dedicated to California’s railroad history, and Lomita would like to accept the Red Car to display in its Lomita Railroad Museum, offering free access to the public to view the Red Car and learn about its history;
WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge that the Red Car is intended to remain on public display at the Lomita Railroad Museum as a permanent exhibit, subject only to the terms of this MOU; and
WHEREAS, City of Lomita is investing substantial public funds into preparing, constructing, and maintaining a permanent home for the Red Car, and that such investment is being made in reliance on the long-term commitment of the Department to maintain the Red Car at the Museum site for public benefit.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed by Lomita and the Department as follows:
ARTICLE 1. COMPLETE MOU
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2 Car and supersedes all prior representations, understandings, and communications between the parties. The above-referenced Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein.
ARTICLE 2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM
Subject to the provisions of Los Angeles City Charter Section 373 and Administrative Code 10.5, the effective date of this MOU shall be the date of its execution by the Executive Director of the Harbor Department (“Executive Director”) upon authorization of the Board of Harbor Commissioners (“Board”) and the Los Angeles City Council (“Effective Date”).
The term of this MOU shall be for twenty (20) years commencing on the Effective Date unless sooner terminated in accordance with this MOU. If written intent to terminate is not provided by either Party 180 days prior to the expiration of the 20 year period, the MOU shall extend for another five (5) years (“First Option Period”) . If intent to terminate is not provided by either Party 180 days prior to the expiration of the First Option Period, the MOU shall extend for another five (5) years (Second Option Period), for a total term not to exceed thirty (30) years. The same terms and conditions contained in this MOU shall apply to the First and Second Option Periods unless a modification is mutually agreed to by the Parties and approved by the governing bodies.
ARTICLE 3. TERMINATION
Either party shall have the right to terminate this MOU upon written notice to the other Party if (a) there is a breach of its obligations under this MOU and the breaching party fails to cure such breach within 30 days after receiving written notice thereof, or (b) failure to comply with all applicable laws. Parties may agree, in writing, to extend the 30- day cure period for up to 180 days. In the event of termination, Article 5 shall govern the transport and return of the Red Car and rail (if applicable) to the Department.
ARTICLE 4. CONSIDERATION
In exchange for making the Red Car available for display at the Lomita Railroad Museum, Lomita shall provide free public access and support educational initiatives surrounding the Red Car and its history at the Port of Los Angeles.
ARTICLE 5. DELIVERY AND REMOVAL
The Department shall be responsible for relocating the Red Car and up to 60 feet of rail from its current location to the Museum, including all costs, and necessary permitting for the transportation of the Red Car to its final resting site in Lomita. If either party provides notice of its intent to terminate this MOU, or if neither Party has initiated discussions to renew or extend this MOU within twelve (12) months prior to the expiration of the final extension period, the Department shall be responsible for relocating the Red Car and any associated rail (if applicable) from the Museum back to the Department. The Tuesday, March 03, 2026 Reg CC MTG, Page *103
3 Department shall bear all costs and obtain all necessary permits required for the transportation and relocation of the Red Car and rail. The Red Car shall be returned in a condition comparable to its state upon arrival at the Museum, with allowance for ordinary wear and tear. Should Department fail to remove Red Car within twelve (12) months of the notice to terminate or expiration of this MOU, Lomita may remove the Red Car and Department shall be responsible for such costs.
ARTICLE 6. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
At its sole cost, Lomita shall be responsible for any and all operation of the exhibit and maintenance of the Red Car and any rail provided by the Department. The Red Car must be maintained in good condition. Lomita shall not make any structural alterations or modifications, nor take any action that may compromise the physical integrity or condition of the Red Car, without written permission from Department. Notwithstanding the above, Lomita may install screens or other minor modifications to facilitate the display/operation of the Red Car in a manner that does not compromise the physical integrity or condition of the Red Car.
ARTICLE 7. INDEMNIFICATION
Except for the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Department, or any of its Boards, Officers, Agents, Employees, Assigns and Successors in Interest, Lomita undertakes and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Department and any of its Boards, Officers, Agents, Employees, Assigns, and Successors in Interest from and against all suits and causes of action, claims, losses, demands and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees (both in house and outside counsel) and cost of litigation (including all actual litigation costs incurred by the Department, including but not limited to, costs of experts), damages or liability of any nature whatsoever, for death or injury to any person, including Lomita’s employees and agents, or damage or destruction of any property of either party hereto or of third parties, arising in any manner by reason of the negligent acts, errors, omissions or willful misconduct incident to the performance of this MOU by Lomita or its subcontractors of any tier. Rights and remedies available to the Department under this provision are cumulative of those provided for elsewhere in this MOU and those allowed under the laws of the United States, the State of California, and the City.
The Department agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Lomita from all suits, expenses, claims, losses, and liabilities arising from the Department’s sole negligence, or willful misconduct arising directly out of or relating solely to the transportation, delivery, or removal of the Red Car and rail (if applicable) pursuant to Article 5, above. The Department’s indemnity obligations do not extend to matters unrelated to Article 5 of this MOU. Rights and remedies available to Lomita under this provision are cumulative of those provided for elsewhere in this MOU and those allowed under the laws of the United States, the State of California, and the City.
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4 The indemnification and defense obligations of this MOU shall survive its expiration or termination.
ARTICLE 8. NOTICES
All parties’ notices hereunder and communications regarding the interpretation of the terms of this MOU, or changes thereto, shall be effected by delivery of said notices in person or depositing said notices in the U.S. mail, postage pre-paid, as either registered or certified mail, and addressed as follows:
To The Department: To Lomita:
City of Los Angeles, Harbor Department City of Lomita
425 South Palos Verdes Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
24300 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
Attention: Director of Waterfront &
Commercial Real Estate Division
CC: Office of the City Attorney
Attention: City Manager
Phone: (310) 732-3860 Phone: (310) 325-7110
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 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 or via email.
ARTICLE 9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The Parties agree to make reasonable, good faith efforts to resolve any disputes arising out of this MOU through direct discussions between the Parties. If disputes cannot be resolved through staff consultation within 90 days, the Parties agree to escalate the dispute to the governing bodies. If the governing bodies cannot resolve the dispute within 60 days, the Parties agree to submit to non-binding mediation before a mutually agreed mediator, with costs split 50-50. If the dispute is not resolved through mediation, or the Parties fail to reach agreement on a mediator within 90 days of a request for mediation, either Party may pursue any remedies available at law or in equity.
ARTICLE 10. STATE TIDELANDS ACT, GRANTS AND TRUSTS
This MOU is entered into in furtherance of and as a benefit to the State Tidelands Grant and the trust created thereby. Therefore, this MOU is at all times subject to the limitations, conditions, restrictions and reservations contained in and prescribed by the Act of the Legislature of the State of California entitled “An Act Granting to the City of Los Angeles the Tidelands and Submerged Lands of the State Within the Boundaries of Said City,” approved June 3, 1929 (Stats. 1929, Ch. 651), as amended, and provisions of Article VI of the Charter of the City of Los Angeles relating to such lands. Lomita agrees that any interpretation of this MOU and the terms contained herein must be consistent with such limitations, conditions, restrictions and reservations.
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5 ARTICLE 11. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Lomita and/or its contractors, during the performance of this MOU, shall not discriminate in its employment practices against any employee or applicant for employment because of employee’s or applicant’s race, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition. The provisions of Section 10.8.4 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code shall be incorporated and made a part of this MOU. All subcontracts awarded shall contain a like nondiscrimination provision.
ARTICLE 12. CONSTRUCTION OF MOU
This MOU shall not be construed against the party preparing the same, shall be construed without regard to the identity of the person who drafted such and shall be construed as if all parties had jointly prepared this MOU and it shall be deemed their joint work product; each and every provision of this MOU shall be construed as though all of the parties hereto participated equally in the drafting hereof; and any uncertainty or ambiguity shall not be interpreted against any one party. As a result of the foregoing, any rule of construction that a document is to be construed against the drafting party shall not be applicable.
ARTICLE 13. TITLES AND CAPTIONS
The parties have inserted the Article titles in this MOU only as a matter of convenience and for reference, and the Article titles in no way define, limit, extend, or describe the scope of this MOU or the intent of the parties in including any particular provision in this MOU.
ARTICLE 14. WAIVER
A failure of any party to this MOU to enforce the MOU upon a breach or default shall not waive the breach or default or any other breach or default. All waivers shall be in writing.
ARTICLE 15. COUNTERPARTS
This MOU may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute together one and the same instrument.
ARTICLE 16. ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
The parties agree that this MOU will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered scanned and sent via electronic mail. Such electronic mail copies will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
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6 ARTICLE 17. MISCELLANEOUS:
A. California law shall govern this MOU. If any provision of this MOU is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way, unless any of the stated purposes of the MOU would be defeated.
B. No Amendment, modification, alteration, or variation of the terms of this MOU shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by authorized representatives for the Parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on the Parties.
C. The covenants and agreements of this MOU shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, each of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assignees. Neither Party will assign this MOU, or any part thereof, without the written consent of the other Party. Any assignment without such written consent shall be void and unenforceable.
D. Both parties shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
E. This MOU and every provision herein is generally for the exclusive benefit of the Parties and not for the benefit of any other party, person or entity. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of the Parties’ obligations under this MOU.
F. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this MOU and to engage in the actions described herein. This MOU may be modified by written amendment with signatures of all Parties to this MOU, subject to necessary approvals. Lomita’s city manager, or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of Lomita.
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7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this MOU to be executed on the date first above written.
THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, by its
Board of Harbor Commissioners
By signing below, I attest that I have no
personal, financial, beneficial, or familial interest
in this MOU.
Dated: , 2026 By:
EUGENE D. SEROKA
Executive Director
Attest:
AMBER M. KLESGES
Board Secretary
Dated: , 2026 CITY OF LOMITA
By:
Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
Attest:
Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
, 2026
HYDEE FELDSTEIN SOTO, City Attorney
STEVEN Y. OTERA, General Counsel
By:
MINAH PARK, Deputy
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