MINUTES OF THE
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 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 6:06 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the Council Chambers at Lomita City Hall, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
b. Flag Salute
The flag salute was led by Deputy Demetrius Sanchez.
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, Public Works Director Fraley, Community and Economic Development Director Fernandez, Parks and Recreation Director Kelley, and City Clerk Gregory
e. Closed Session Report
City Attorney Rusin announced that the City Council met in open session at 5:15 p.m. and recessed to closed session at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the following items:
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957
Title: City Manager
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City representative: City Attorney Trevor Rusin
Unrepresented employee: City Manager Andrew Vialpando
All members of the City Council were present and there was no reportable action taken.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Waronek made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve the agenda.
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MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. PRESENTATIONS
Deputy Sanchez, Lomita's new Community Resource (CORE) Deputy, was introduced.
The City Council recognized winners of the "Follow Me, I'm Gang and Drug Free" Walk poster contest, and retiring LAUSD staff.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Segawa announced the time for oral communications.
Becca Komathy, Children's Library Manager, Lomita Library, announced upcoming events and programs.
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 Gazeley reported on the following:
• May 14 - L.A. County West Vector Control Meeting
• May 20 - L.A. County Sanitation District No. 5 Meeting Councilmember Uphoff reported on the following:
May 21 - South Bay Regional Housing Trust Meeting
May 25 - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Senior Services Working Group Meeting
• May 27 - California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Legislative Committee Meeting • May 27 - Cal Cities L.A. County Division Meeting
• May 28 - SBCCOG Board of Directors Meeting
Mayor Pro Tem Waite reported on the following:
• May 27 - Cal Cities L.A. County Division Meeting
• May 28 - SBCCOG Board of Directors Meeting
• May 29 - Eagle Tree Planting at Dominguez Adobe
• May 31 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Health Fair
• June 2 - South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce Meeting Councilmember Waronek reported on the following:
• May 20 - Liability Trust Fund Meeting
• May 21 - "Follow Me, I'm Gang and Drug Free" Walk
..May 21 - CA Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) Executive Committee Interview. • May 25 - City of Lomita Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
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• May 25 - Green Hills Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony May 26 - Southern California Association of Governments Legislative Committee Meeting May 27 - CA JPIA Executive Committee Meeting
• June 1 - Founders Day Committee Meeting
June 2 - Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament Committee Meeting
June 2- Founders Day Committee Meeting
• He announced that the South Coast Botanic Garden's Thursday Night Concert Series starts on June 4
Mayor Segawa reported on the following:
• May 21 - "Follow Me, I'm Gang and Drug Free" Walk
• May 25 - City of Lomita Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony • May 25 - Green Hills Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony • May 29 - Eagle Tree Planting at Dominguez Adobe
• May 31 - Lomita Chamber of Commerce Health Fair Walk with the Mayor • June 1 - Founders Day Committee Meeting
June 2 - Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament Committee Meeting
• June 2 - Founders Day Committee Meeting
6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (information only)
City Manager Vialpando had nothing to report.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Consent Agenda Items 7a-7j be approved.
Councilmember Waronek made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Uphoff, to approve consent agenda items 7a-7j.
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 and Special City Council Minutes of May 5, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Adoption of Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026, to Fill Three City Council District Seats, and Requesting Consolidation with the County of Los Angeles
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-19, 2026-20, and 2026-21 calling and providing for an election requesting consolidation of the City's General
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Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 3, 2026; requesting that the County Registrar of Voters provide election services; and establishing candidate regulations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-19 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS REQUIRED BY
THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO
GENERAL LAW CITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-20 - 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 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-21 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 d. Professional Services Agreement with LAN WAN Enterprise IT Solutions and SOFFA Electric Inc. for on-call SCADA technology services for the City's Water System RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve two separate Professional Services Agreements with LAN WAN Enterprise IT Solutions and SOFFA Electric Inc. for on-call SCADA technology services, each for three-year terms, with two additional optional one-year term extensions, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for three years. e. Approval of a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Project List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Resolution No. 2026-22 for the submission of all required documentation for receipt of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and authorize the City Manager to complete, sign and submit all required documentation.
f. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Public Works Oversight Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Public Works Oversight Services, in an Amount Not to Exceed $9,900 Additional, for a Total Agreement Cost Not to Exceed $29,400. g. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, inc. for Environmental Impact Report Services Related to the U.S. Navy Property Conveyance Project at 26800 S. Western Avenue
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for Environmental Impact Report Services related to the U.S. Navy property conveyance project at 26800 S. Western Avenue, in an
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Amount Not to Exceed $6,400 Plus $2000 Contingency, for a Total Agreement Cost Not to Exceed $28,300.
h. Purchase and Installation of Cisco Firewall Equipment at Multiple City-owned Locations RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the purchase and installation of Cisco Firewall equipment at multiple City-owned locations in an amount not to exceed $32,678. i. Employee Service/Recognition and Commissioner Awards Policy RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve proposed amendments to the Employee Service/Recognition and Commissioner Awards Policy: Approve Resolution No. 2026-23 amending to the Employee Service/Recognition and Commissioner Awards Policy; and approve Resolution No. 2026-24 amending the Compensation Plan for Executive Management Employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA ESTABLISHING A SERVICE AWARDS POLICY TO RECOGNIZE AND
SHOW APPRECIATION TO ITS EMPLOYEES AND COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-24 - 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
j. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO FILL ONE VACANCY
AND ONE EXPIRING TERM ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss, take nominations, and by majority vote, appoint one candidate to fill one of two seats on the Planning Commission.
After City Manager Vialpando introduced the item, Mayor Segawa invited public comment. As there were no requests to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed public comment and invited nominations.
Councilmember Waronek made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gazeley, to nominate Mike Graf for reappointment to the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Uphoff made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waite, to appoint Jeff Keys to the other vacant Planning Commission seat.
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The motion was withdrawn.
Mayor Segawa made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waite, to continue appointment of the other vacant Planning Commission seat to the June 16, 2026, City Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gazeley, Uphoff, Waronek, Mayor Pro Tem Waite, and Mayor Segawa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
b. ADOPTION OF A CITY COUNCIL POLICY ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR
DISRUPTION OF REMOTE PARTICIPATION DURING A PUBLIC MEETING AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 707
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution approving a Disruption of Remote Services Policy to incorporate new Brown Act amendments regarding City Council meeting disruption procedures for two-way remote access pursuant to Senate Bill 707.
City Clerk Gregory presented the staff report per the agenda material. She outlined "eligible legislative bodies," and SB707 requirements, including hybrid meetings and establishment of a meeting disruption policy.
City Attorney Rusin stated that if a City Council meeting is disrupted, the policy provides stipulations including the minimum amount of time required to attempt to remedy the disruption as well as the circumstances required to continue the meeting.
Brief City Council discussion took place regarding remote attendance and why the disruption policy must be discussed during open session.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Segawa invited public comment. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed public comment and invited a motion.
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 resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MEETING DISRUPTION POLICY AND
ESTABLISHING TELECONFERENCING GUIDELINES PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT, AS AMENDED BY SENATE BILL 707
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF LOMITA'S LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-26 approving Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 fees for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Water Quality and Environmental Specialist Bucklew presented the staff report per the agenda material. The current assessment on the 211 properties is $55.63 per parcel, for a total of $11,737.93. The $34,385.25 shortfall is proposed to be funded from the City's general fund.
City Attorney Rusin announced that no protests were received.
Brief City Council discussion took place regarding at what point it might become financially appropriate for the City to consider adjusting the rate.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Segawa opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. and invited a motion.
Councilmember Uphoff 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 resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF LOMITA'S LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 b. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE VIII (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) SECTION 8-
10.04(A) TO ESTABLISH AN APPLICATION FEE FOR OVERSIZED VEHICLE
PERMITS
RECOMMENDED ACTION: After conducting a public hearing, and after the City Attorney reads the title, introduce on first reading an ordinance amending Title VIII (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) Section 8-10.04(a) to the Lomita Municipal Code to establish an application fee for Oversized Vehicle Parking Permits.
Assistant City Manager Hernandez presented the staff report per the agenda material.
The ordinance is a code cleanup to establish an application fee for oversized vehicle permits, in conjunction with ordinance 876 which was adopted in October 2025.
Ordinance 876 erroneously stated that there would be no fees for the permitting program; however, the City is required to apply administrative fees to recover the costs of operating
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and administering the program. Should the City Council adopt this ordinance upon second reading, a resolution establishing the fees will be presented at a future meeting.
As there was no City Council discussion, Mayor Segawa opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. As there were no requests from the public to speak on this item, Mayor Segawa closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. and invited a motion.
City Attorney Rusin read the title of the ordinance to be introduced.
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
Introduced the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 893 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE VIII (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TREAFFIC) SECTION 8-10.04A TO ESTABLISH
AN APPLICATION FEE FOR OVERSIZED VEHICLE PERMITS
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Segawa adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Taller
athleen Horn Gregory: MC, City Cler
Adopted: July 7, 2026