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. 2026-27
Next Ordinance No. 894
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LOMITA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 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.
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No meeting of the Lomita Public Financing Authority will be held on this date.
Lomita City Council Meeting Agenda June 16, 2026
1. OPENING CEREMONIES
a. Call Meeting to Order
b. Flag Salute
c. Invocation – Councilmember Waronek
d. Roll Call
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PRESENTATIONS
• CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO FLEMING MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR BEING NAMED A 2026 CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL
• CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO FLEMING MIDDLE SCHOOL
GROUNDS WORKER HECTOR MAYA UPON HIS RETIREMENT
• CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO LASD LT. DOUGLAS KIMURA
UPON HIS RETIREMENT
• CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO AMBER SALAZAR FOR SPEAKING AT THE FOLLOW ME, I’M GANG AND DRUG FREE WALK
• CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO JOAQUIN SANTOS FOR 12
YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND TO CECILIA TORRENTE FOR 5 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE ON THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
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 Lomita City Council Meeting Agenda June 16, 2026
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-7l 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 May 19, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
c. Warrants/Payroll Register
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and file Warrants/Payroll Register d. May 2026 Treasury and Investment Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Treasury and Investment Report. e. Amendments to Professional Services Agreements for Legislative Advocacy Services RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the following amendments to the City’s legislative advocacy agreements and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments: 1) First Amendment to the Agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves and Son for State Legislative Advocacy Services for an amount not to exceed $42,000, and 2) Second Amendment to the Agreement with Kiley and Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for an amount not to exceed $42,000.
f. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Zoning Map Amendment No. 2026-01 to Change the Commercial Zoning Designations of Various Multi-Family Lots in the City
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 889, approving Zoning Map Amendment No. 2026-01 to change the commercial zoning designations of several multifamily lots throughout the City and finding the action to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ORDINANCE NO. 889 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. 2026-01 TO
CHANGE THE ZONING OF SEVERAL LOTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND
FINDING THE ACTION TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
g. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 2026-01 to Update the Lomita Municipal Code Correcting Language Regarding NonConforming Uses Impacting Residential Properties RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 890, approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 2026-01 to update the Lomita Municipal Code correcting language regarding non-conforming uses impacting residential properties and finding the action to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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ORDINANCE NO. 890 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2026-01 TO AMEND SECTION 11-1.70.17 (NONCONFORMING USES), TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING), CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING
THE ACTION TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
h. Second reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-05 to Amend Article 30 (Residential Zones), Delete Article 34 (P-Parking), and Replace Article 58 (Mixed-Use Overlay District) for Purposes of Correcting Errors and Updating Parking Standards in Commercial Areas
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 891, approving Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-05 to amend Article 30 (Residential Zones), delete Article 34 (PParking) and replace Article 58 (Mixed-Use Overlay District) of Lomita Municipal Code (LMC) Title XI (Planning and Zoning) Chapter 1 (Zoning) and finding the action to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ORDINANCE NO. 891 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 2024-05 TO AMEND ARTICLE 30 (RESIDENTIAL ZONES), DELETE ARTICLE 34 (P-PARKING), DELETE AND REPLACE PART 5.8 (MIXED-USE OVERLAY DISTRICT) WITH PART
5.8 (RESERVED), AND DELETE ARTICLE 58 (MIXED-USE OVERLAY DISTRICT) OF LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE XI (PLANNING AND ZONING), CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTALLY QUALITY ACT
i. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title III, Chapter 9 of the Lomita Municipal Code Relating to Bicycle Registration and Electric Bicycle Safety RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt on second reading, by title only and waive further reading, Ordinance No. 892, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lomita amending Title III, Chapter 9 of the Lomita Municipal Code relating to bicycle registration and electric bicycle safety, and find the action to be Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ORDINANCE NO. 892 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA AMENDING TITLE III, CHAPTER 9 OF THE LOMITA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO BICYCLE REGISTRATION AND ELECTRIC BICYCLE SAFETY AND
FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
j. Amendments to City Employee Position Classifications for the Public Works Department and the Community and Economic Development Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Approve revisions to the certification requirements of the Public Works Lead and Maintenance Worker I/II Position Classifications;
2. Reclassify the Facilities Supervisor Position to a Public Works Field Supervisor in the Public Works Department;
3. Reclassify the Management Analyst Position to a Senior Management Analyst in the Public Works Department;
Lomita City Council Meeting Agenda June 16, 2026
4. Eliminate the Management Assistant and one (1) P/T Planning Intern Position and Classification and Replace with an Associate Planner position in the Community and Economic Development Department;
5. Eliminate the Water Quality & Conservation Specialist Classification and Replace with an Administrative Analyst position in the Public Works Department;
6. Adopt a resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Lomita City Employees Association (LCEA) to reflect the Classification amendments; and,
7. Make the necessary budget adjustment in the Proposed FY 2026-27 Annual Budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-27 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 81-56, AND
ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES FOR LCEA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2028 k. Resolution Establishing the Lomita Park Digital Marquee Policy, Standards, and Procedures
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution establishing the Lomita Park Digital Marquee Policy, Standards, and Procedures for the operation and administration of the digital marquee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LOMITA PARK DIGITAL MARQUEE
POLICY, STANDARDS, AND PROCEDURES
l. Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, and Rolling Hills for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drone Program for the Lomita Sheriff’s Station
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lomita and the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, and Rolling Hills (Collectively “Lomita Sheriff’s Station Cities”) the for the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Drone Program for the Lomita Sheriff’s Station.
8. SCHEDULED ITEMS
a. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO FILL CURRENT
VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION, AND PUBLIC SAFETY TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Presented by Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss, take nominations, and by majority vote, appoint one candidate to fill one seat on the Planning Commission, two seats on the Parks and Recreation Commission, and two seats on the Public Safety Traffic Commission, with terms ending June 2030.
b. MOU BETWEEN CITY OF LOMITA AND THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE LOS
ANGELES HARBOR
Presented by Emma Kelley, Parks and Recreation Director Lomita City Council Meeting Agenda June 16, 2026
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Professional Services Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor for programmatic services in an amount not to exceed $45,000. c. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Presented by Trevor Rusin, City Attorney
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the May 1, 2024, City Manager Employment Agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-29 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE CITY MANAGER’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
d. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (RPOSD) FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN OF THE FUTURE
LOMITA SPORTS AND COMMUNITY CENTER
Presented by Lina Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) in the amount of $500,000 for planning and design related to the future Lomita Sports and Community Center project.
e. LOMITA CARES UPDATE (NO STAFF REPORT)
Presented by Emma Kelley, Parks and Recreation Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information only.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET Presented by Susan Kamada, Deputy City Manager/Administrative Services Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and after discussion, adopt resolutions for the complete implementation of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-30 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-31 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A FINANCIAL INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEARS COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Lomita City Council Meeting Agenda June 16, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-32 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE FACTORS USED FOR CALCULATING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-33 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 81-56, AND
ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY
EMPLOYMENT POLICY AND COMPENSATION PLAN, ADOPTED IN RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03, AND ESTABLISHING AUTHORIZED POSITIONS AND A SALARY
SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
b. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Presented by Rachel Bucklew, Administrative Analyst
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing and receive comments on the Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan; Adopt Resolution 2026-35 approving the Water Shortage Contingency Plan; Adopt Resolution 2026-36 approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; Authorize staff to make non-substantive revisions, as necessary, in response to public comments and final Department of Water Resources review; and, Direct staff to submit the adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan to the California Department of Water Resources.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-35 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY
PLAN AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-35 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOMITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California.
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.
Lomita City Council Meeting Agenda June 16, 2026
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/agendasminutes.
Date Posted: June 12, 2026
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Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC, City Clerk