MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 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 6:08 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
The flag salute was led by Mia Palines.
c. Invocation
Mayor Pro Tem Waite 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, Assistant City Manager Hernandez, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services Director Kamada, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, and City Clerk Gregory
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Councilmember 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 certificates of recognition to the Lomita Park youth sports basketball champions.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Segawa announced the time for oral communications.
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Sebastian Boegner, Prevention Outreach Specialist with Behavioral Services, announced the DEA National Rx Takeback event to take place at Sam's Club in Torrance on April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
As there were no further requests from the public to speak, Mayor Segawa closed oral communications.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS FROM THE CITY
COUNCIL
Councilmember Gazeley reported on the following:
• He recognized Commissioner Cozzolino of the Public Safety and Traffic Commission, who was in the audience, for 37 years of service on various City boards and commissions.
Councilmember Waronek reported on the following:
• March 25 - California JPIA Executive Committee Meeting • March 26 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) General Assembly March 27 - Cal Cities Policy Committee Meeting, Housing Policy Committee Meeting March 30 - Special Lomita Housing Authority Meeting
April 1 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Meeting • April 1 - California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Executive Board Meeting • April 4 - Eggstravaganza at Lomita Park
Councilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
• March 25 - CCCA Legislative Committee Meeting
• March 25 - Cal Cities L.A. County Division Meeting
• March 25 - D'Luxe Spa Five Year Anniversary Event
• March 25 - L.A. County District Attorney Homelessness Advisory Board meeting • March 26 - SBCCOG General Assembly
Mayor Pro Tem Waite reported on the following:
• April 7 - South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce Meeting • Announced the March 30 Meeting of the South Bay Economic Roundtable Mayor Segawa reported on the following:
• March 24 - Ribbon Cutting for Zone G, Phase II Project Completion • March 24 - Mayor's Cup Meeting
March 26 → SBCCOG General Assembly
• March 30 - Special Lomita Housing Authority Meeting
• April 4 - Eggstravaganza at Lomita Park
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando announced a catalytic converter etching event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 in the City Hall parking lot, and a "Sound the Alarm" event, in partnership with the Red Cross, also on April 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with City Hall as the meeting point.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a - 7g be approved.
Councilmember Gazeley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve consent agenda items 7a-7g.
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. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register. c. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 885 Relating to Fireworks Enforcement RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 885.
ORDINANCE NO. 885 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 4-16.04 AND ADDING SECTIONS 4-
16.05 AND 4-16.06 TO TITLE IV OF THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
FIREWORKS USE WITHIN THE CITY AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
d. Appropriate Additional Funds for the Street Reconstruction Project Zone G - Phase 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 1 to Public Works Agreement 2025-45 with Hardy and Harper, Inc. for additional construction services for the Zone G - Phase 2 Street Reconstruction Project; and, appropriate additional funds in the amount $13,731.78.
e. Notice of Completion for the Appian Way Pump Station Emergency Generator and Transfer Switch Installation Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Appian Way Pump Station Emergency Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch Installation Project to AEPC Group, Inc. and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the NOC. f. Public Works Agreement with Custom View Windows for Marc Fosnaugh Gymnasium and Tom Rico Center Window Removal and Replacement Project RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a Public Works Agreement to Custom View Windows, for the Marc Fosnaugh Gymnasium and Tom Rico Center Window Removal and Replacement Project in the amount of $46,922.00, with an additional 15% contingency of $7,038.30 for unexpected costs, for a total amount not to exceed
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g. Resolution Directing the Public Works Director to Prepare the Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-14 directing the Public Works Director to prepare the Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO
PREPARE AND FILE THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LOMITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. LAUSD BIANNUAL PRESENTATION (NO STAFF REPORT)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
City Manager Vialpando introduced Julissa Hernandez, Legislative Liaison I, Office of Government Relations, Los Angeles Unified School District, who gave the presentation.
She discussed the Education Compact, $7 million in improvements for Fleming Middle School and Lomita Magnet, immigration enforcement concerns, and project partnerships with the City, such as the Walk to School Program.
Ms. Hernandez responded to questions regarding how the potential strike will affect students.
It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the presentation. b. SCHEDULE A DATE AND TIME FOR THE FY 2026-2027 BUDGET WORKSHOP AND
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Schedule a date and time for the FY 2026-2027 Budget Workshop and set the Public Hearing for the FY 2026-2027 Budget on June 16, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services Director Kamada introduced the item.
After brief discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Waite made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to schedule the FY 2026-2027 Budget Workshop for Monday, May 11, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., and to set the public hearing date for potential adoption of the FY 2026-2027 Budget as Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the City Council's regular meeting.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACANCIES TO COMPLY WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file this report.
Human Resources Manager Dixon presented the staff report per the agenda material.
This law went into effect on January 1, 2025, with the intention of increasing transparency and accountability in the public sector. She outlined the Required Public Hearing on Vacancies; Recruitment, and Retention for Calendar Year 2025; Status of full time Vacancies as of December 31, 2025; Recruitment Activity; Employee Retention Efforts; and Hiring Issues and Solutions. This report and the public hearing fulfill the requirements of AB 2561 and confirm that the City's bargaining unit is below the 20% vacancy As there was no City Council discussion, Mayor Segawa opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed the public hearing and invited a motion.
It was the consensus of the City Council to receive and file the report.
10. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to discuss, Mayor Segawa adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Adopted: May 5, 2026