Lomita public meetings in 2023

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a professional services agreement for the Downtown Lomita Multi-Benefit Stormwater Project. The agenda also includes a public hearing on an ordinance regarding vehicle movement after 72 hours of non-movement and a request to extend a residential lot subdivision at 25307 Oak Street.

• $939,155 agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for stormwater engineering design services
• Ordinance regarding vehicle movement after 72 hours of non-movement
• One-year extension for subdividing a lot at 25307 Oak Street
• Approval of 2024-2025 community events and 60th anniversary celebrations
• Contract with Administrative Services Co-Op for Dial-A-Ride services

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The Council will vote on a resolution to appoint Joe Hoefgen as Interim City Manager. The meeting also includes discussions on 2024 council member assignments and the acceptance of FEMA grant funds for a hazard mitigation plan update.

• Resolution 2023-30 approving an employment agreement with Joe Hoefgen as Interim City Manager
• Acceptance of FEMA grant funds up to $72,680.85 for the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Professional Services Agreement with Risk Management Professionals for $55,272
• Designation of 2024 council member assignments to various organizations
• Presentation of plaque to outgoing Mayor Barry Waite

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct closed session items. The agenda includes discussions regarding appointments for the Interim City Manager and City Manager positions, as well as a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation.

• Public employee appointment for Interim City Manager and City Manager
• Legal conference regarding City of Camden, et al., v. E.I.DuPont de Nemours and Company, et al.
• Legal conference regarding City of Lomita v. 3M Company, et al.

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The Lomita City Council held a special meeting to consider public employee appointments. The closed session item specifically concerns the titles of Interim City Manager and City Manager.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for Interim City Manager and City Manager

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider adjusting solid waste collection rates for the years 2024-2028. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a preferred land use plan for the General Plan Update and a potential loan of a replica Red Car from the Ports of Los Angeles.

• Public hearing for solid waste rate adjustments (2024-2028)
• Professional Services Agreement with BOA for Tom Rico Center roof and museum improvements ($46,700 plus $9,340 contingency)
• Professional Services Agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group Inc. for pavement management update ($25,655 plus $3,848.25 contingency)
• As-Needed Engineering and Land Development Services agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. ($125,000 per year for up to four years)
• Resolution to accept funds from the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The Lomita City Council will hold a study session regarding the city's General Plan update. The session focuses on discussing and considering various land use alternatives.

• Study session on land use alternatives for the General Plan update

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The Lomita City Council will discuss authorizing demolition and site clean-up for a declared nuisance property. The Council will also review updates to the city salary schedule and authorized employee positions.

• Authorization of $32,400.00 for demolition and clean-up at 2253-2257 Pacific Coast Highway
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 858 to align administrative citation appeals with parking citation methods
• Resolution 2023-21 regarding financial assistance applications for water infrastructure improvements
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-22 establishing a revised salary schedule and full-time positions
• Review of the FY 2023/24 First Quarter Financial Report ending September 30, 2023

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a new traffic calming toolkit and a resolution to implement an updated fee schedule effective December 4, 2023. The agenda also includes a presentation by Congressman Ted Lieu and a proposal to align administrative citation appeals with parking citation methods.

• Implementation of a new citywide comprehensive user fees and charges schedule
• Review of Traffic Calming Toolkit for 262nd Street, Walnut Street, and Pennsylvania Avenue
• Proposed Capital Improvement Project for traffic calming on Eshelman Avenue
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 858 regarding administrative citation appeal methods
• Authorization of a Caltrans contract for a Citywide School Loading Zone Study

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session conference with legal counsel. The discussion concerns the case Original Thai Massage v. The City of Lomita et al.

• Closed session regarding Original Thai Massage. v. The City of Lomita et al. (Case Number: 2:23-cv-06884-DMG-AS)

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review ordinances for mixed-use development in the Downtown Commercial Zone and updates to solid waste rate collections. The agenda also includes authorization for a water main replacement project bid package.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 856 to create Mixed-Use Overlay District regulations
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 857 regarding delinquent solid waste rates on property tax rolls
• Professional Services Agreement with FM3 for a community survey up to $40,000
• Authorization of bid package release for the 247th Street Area Water Main Replacement Project

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including new city-wide regulations for murals and a proposal to collect delinquent solid waste rates through property tax rolls. The meeting also includes discussions on amending the solid waste services agreement with Athens Services and updating zoning for mixed-use developments.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 855 to regulate murals city-wide
• $50,728 agreement with Blue Ridge Mechanical Inc. for a standby generator at Appian Way
• Purchase of two CASE construction tractor loader backhoes for approximately $264,952.24
• Amendment to solid waste agreement with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (Athens Services)
• Public hearing on ordinance to permit collection of delinquent solid waste rates on property tax rolls

The City Council approved an amendment to the solid waste agreement with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (DBA Athens Services), extending the contract through June 2038 to implement organics recycling. The Council also adopted an ordinance to regulate murals city-wide and introduced a zoning amendment for mixed-use developments.

• Approved Amendment No. 1 to solid waste agreement with Athens Services (5-0)
• Set Prop 218 Rate Adjustment Hearing for November 7, 2023 (5-0)
• Rescinded Agreement No. 2023-06 for street sweeping services (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 855 to regulate murals city-wide (5-0)
• Approved $50,728 agreement with Blue Ridge Mechanical Inc. for Appian Way generator (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of two CASE loader backhoes for approximately $264,952.24 (5-0)
• Confirmed Planning Commissioner Robert Steinbach's appointment (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to remove minimum lot size for small residential developments in D-C Zone (4-0, 1 recused)

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The discussion will take place in a closed session to protect the City's position in court.

• Closed session conference regarding Original Thai Massage v. The City of Lomita et al. (Case Number: 2:23-cv-06884-DMG-AS)

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The Lomita City Council has called a special meeting to conduct a closed session conference. The session involves negotiations between the city's designated representative and the Lomita City Employees Association.

• Closed session conference with Lomita City Employees Association

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of an ordinance to regulate murals throughout the city. The agenda also includes several routine consent items and a discussion regarding delegates for the League of California Cities conference.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 855 to amend zoning text for citywide mural regulation
• Resolution for beer, wine, and distilled spirits sale at Grocery Outlet at 2155 Pacific Coast Highway
• Amendment to Project Partners agreement for public works staffing up to $529,000
• Facility use agreement with American Red Cross for the Tom Rico Center
• Agreement with Tripepi Smith for general communications support

The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 855 on first reading to regulate murals citywide, requiring Planning Commission approval for all murals. The Council also approved several consent items, including a liquor license for Grocery Outlet and a facility agreement with the American Red Cross.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 855 to regulate citywide murals on first reading (4-0)
• Approved ABC license for beer, wine, and distilled spirits for Grocery Outlet at 2155 Pacific Coast Highway (4-0)
• Approved facility use agreement with American Red Cross for Tom Rico Center emergency shelter (4-0)
• Approved $529,000 amendment for Project Partners public works staffing support (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement for Council Member Waronek's late travel expenditures (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-16 confirming FY 2023-2024 Annual Appropriations Limit (4-0)
• Designated Mayor Pro Tem Uphoff as voting delegate for League of California Cities conference (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Tripepi Smith for general communications support (4-0)

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review a proposal for nine condominium units at 26016 Oak Street. The meeting also includes discussions on establishing a 60th anniversary committee and several engineering service agreements.

• Approval of Final Tract Map No. 78233 for nine residential condo units at 26016 Oak Street
• Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan ($125,040 plus $12,504 contingency)
• Professional Services Agreement with Onward Engineering for Zone G water main replacements ($175,755 plus $26,363 contingency)
• Payment of approximately $320,000 for Los Angeles City Permit Fee for 247th Area Project
• Establishment of a new bus loading zone on Eshelmuan Avenue

The City Council approved a tract map for nine condominium units at 26016 Oak Street. The Council also approved several professional services agreements for sewer and water infrastructure and established a new bus loading zone on Eshelman Avenue.

• Approved Final Tract Map No. 78233 for nine condominium units at 26016 Oak Street
• Approved $125,040 agreement with Psomas for Sanitary Sewer System Master Plan
• Approved $175,755 agreement with Onward Engineering for water main replacements in Zone G
• Authorized approximately $320,000 for Los Angeles City Permit Fee for 247th Area Project
• Established bus loading zone on Eshelman Avenue during specific school day hours
• Confirmed Nayeem Khan as business representative to South Bay Workforce Investment Board
• Approved First Amendment to agreement with Kiley & Associates for legislative advocacy

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The Lomita City Council will hold a special meeting to go into closed session for legal consultation regarding one case of significant exposure to litigation.

• Closed session item: Conference with Legal Counsel on Anticipated Litigation

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider amending Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations to comply with state legislation. The agenda also includes a proposal for an emergency standby generator at the Appian Way project.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 854 to modify Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations
• Purchase of an emergency standby generator and load bank for $219,476.40 at Appian Way
• Lease agreement with Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles for groundwater pumping rights for $15,000
• Budget amendment for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department contract totaling $4,504,560
• Authorization of generator rental for up to $47,537.79

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 854 to modify Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations to comply with state legislation. The Council also approved several infrastructure purchases and service contracts via the consent agenda.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 854 modifying Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $219,476.40 purchase of standby generator and load bank for Appian Way project
• Approved $15,000 lease agreement with Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles for groundwater pumping rights
• Authorized budget amendment adding $165,000 to LA County Sheriffs Department annual contract for a total of $4,504,560
• Authorized amendment to professional services agreement with Westfield Electric, Inc.
• Approved warrants/payroll register

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider amending municipal code regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on mid-cycle budget amendments and the adoption of landscape maintenance district charges.

• Public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 charges for FY 2023-2024
• First reading of Ordinance No. 854 to revise Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations
• Amendment to Hazen and Sawyer agreement for Cypress Water Production Facility upgrades up to $233,313
• Purchase of a zero-emission vehicle for parking enforcement not to exceed $50,000
• Discussion of FY 2022-2024 mid-cycle budget amendments

The City Council approved mid-cycle budget amendments for FY 2022-2024 and introduced an ordinance to revise Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations. The Council also adopted a project list for road repairs and approved several service agreements.

• Approved FY 2022-2024 mid-cycle budget amendments (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 854 to revise Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-14 for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 charges for FY 2023-24 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-12 for FY 2023-2024 road repair projects funded by SB 1 (5-0)
• Approved expenditure up to $50,000 for a zero-emission parking enforcement vehicle (5-0)
• Approved engineering services amendment for Cypress Water Production Facility upgrades up to $233,313 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-13 for participation in the County of Los Angeles CDBG Program (5-0)
• Cancelled the July 4, 2023, City Council meeting (5-0)

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The Lomita City Council will meet to review applications and discuss the qualifications of applicants for the General Plan Advisory Committee. The council will then consider making appointments to this committee.

• Discussion and consideration of appointments to the General Plan Advisory Committee

The City Council held a special meeting to review applications and qualifications for the General Plan Advisory Committee. The Council appointed 12 residents to the committee.

• Appointed 12 applicants to the General Plan Advisory Committee

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss ending Drought Response Level 2 to adopt a Level 1 Shortage Alert. The agenda includes several zoning text amendments regarding hen chickens, residential developments, and outdoor dining.

• Ordinance No. 851: Hen chicken regulations in A-1 and R-1 zones
• Ordinance No. 852: Planned Residential Development regulations
• Ordinance No. 853: Outdoor dining regulation updates
• Lease of 25 acre-feet of groundwater from Hillside Memorial Park for $2,750
• Memorandum of Agreement for Dominguez Channel Watershed Management ($269,802 over three years)

The City Council adopted Resolution 2023-11 to end Drought Response Level 2 and move to a Level 1 Shortage Alert. The council also approved several zoning amendments and appointed new members to the Planning and Public Safety Traffic commissions.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 declaring Drought Response Level 1 Shortage Alert (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 851 updating hen chicken regulations in A-1 and R-1 zones (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 852 regulating planned residential developments (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 853 updating outdoor dining regulations (5-0)
• Approved $2,750 lease with Hillside Memorial Park for groundwater pumping rights (5-0)
• Approved $58,200 agreement with BOA Architecture for Stephenson Center maintenance (5-0)
• Appointed Jay Mattingly and reappointed Monica Dever to the Planning Commission
• Appointed Jessiqa Pace to the Public Safety and Traffic Commission

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will conduct interviews for potential appointees. The goal is to fill one seat on the Public Safety and Traffic Commission and two seats on the Planning Commission.

• Interviewing applicants for one Public Safety and Traffic Commission seat
• Interviewing applicants for two Planning Commission seats

The City Council held interviews for applicants seeking seats on the Public Safety and Traffic Commission and the Planning Commission. No reportable action was taken following the interviews.

• Conducted interviews for Public Safety and Traffic Commission and Planning Commission candidates (no reportable action taken)

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The Lomita City Council is holding a special meeting to address a single agenda item regarding harassment prevention training for City Council members and management staff. The meeting also includes standard procedures for call to order and public comments.

• Harassment Prevention Training for City Council and Management Staff

The Lomita City Council held a special meeting for the purpose of conducting mandatory training. Attorney Shauna Amon of BBK led a two-hour session on harassment prevention for council members and management staff.

• Completed two-hour harassment prevention training conducted by BBK Attorney Shauna Amon

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The Lomita City Council has called a special meeting to conduct opening ceremonies and address one case of anticipated litigation. The council will meet in closed session with legal counsel regarding the initiation of litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several ordinance amendments regarding residential development, outdoor dining, and hen chicken regulations. The Council will also consider a professional services agreement for a General Plan and Zoning Code update.

• Professional Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group for $1,324,482 plus $132,448 contingency
• Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Traffic Calming Toolkit for $77,040 plus $7,704 contingency
• Ordinance 851 regarding hen chicken regulations in A-1 and R-1 zones
• Ordinance 852 regulating planned residential developments
• Ordinance 853 updating outdoor dining regulations

The Council approved a $1,324,482 contract with De Novo Planning Group for a General Plan and zoning code update, plus a 10% contingency. They also adopted ordinances establishing by-district elections, adjusting council member compensation, and clarifying massage business regulations. A $77,040 traffic calming toolkit contract and a $28,500 landscape maintenance assessment were approved, and Ken Blackwood was nominated for the Circle of Honor Award.

• Approved $1,324,482 contract with De Novo Planning Group for General Plan and zoning update (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 848 establishing by-district elections and district boundaries (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 849 amending council member compensation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 850 clarifying massage business regulations (5-0)
• Approved $77,040 traffic calming toolkit contract with Kimley-Horn (5-0)
• Approved $28,500 landscape maintenance assessment for FY 2023-24, set public hearing for June 6 (5-0)
• Approved nomination of Ken Blackwood for Circle of Honor Award (5-0)
• Approved replacement of ALPR camera system on sheriff's vehicles (5-0)

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a transition to district-based elections and updates to massage business regulations. The agenda also includes a vote on zoning text amendments regarding off-street parking and sign types.

• Ordinance No. 847: Zoning text amendment for off-street parking and signs
• Ordinance No. 848: Transition to district-based elections and boundary definitions
• Ordinance No. 849: Adjustment of City Council member compensation
• Ordinance No. 850: Regulations for massage businesses and practitioners
• Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Appian Way Pump Station roof design ($86,395.00 plus $17,279.00 contingency)

The City Council introduced an ordinance to establish by-district elections using draft map number 2. The Council also adopted a resolution for a landscape maintenance report and approved several consent items, including zoning amendments and vehicle purchases.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 848 to establish by-district elections using draft map 2 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-07 directing the Public Works Director to prepare the Engineer’s report for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 847 for Zoning Text Amendment No. 2023-02 regarding parking and signs (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Appian Way Pump Station roof design for $86,395 plus a 20% contingency (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of a new Ford F-350 for approximately $61,408.79 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of a new Ford F-350 with a Rugby Dump Bed for approximately $85,646.11 (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of internet services at City Hall with Race Communications (5-0)
• Appropriated $63,674 to the Water Capital Fund for the Appian Way Pump Station project (5-0)

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The Lomita City Council will discuss several items including opting into national opioid settlement agreements with pharmacy chains and manufacturers. The meeting also includes discussions on safe and sane fireworks and proposed changes to municipal code regarding off-street parking and signs.

• Opting into opioid settlement agreements with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Allergan, and Teva
• First Amendment to AKM agreement for Cypress Facility upgrades up to $513,826
• Agreement with Calgon Carbon Corporation for water production up to $520,000
• Release of $104,910.14 retention payment to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for street reconstruction
• Resolution for alcohol sales at Target located at 2130 Pacific Coast Highway

The Council introduced an ordinance to modify off-street parking and sign regulations to accommodate contemporary retail needs, such as online order pickups. The Council also approved several contracts and settlement agreements via its consent agenda. A discussion on 'safe and sane' fireworks resulted in a directive to survey residents.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 847 to modify off-street parking and sign regulations (4-0)
• Approved $513,826 contract amendment with AKM for Cypress Facility upgrades (4-0)
• Approved $520,000 agreement with Calgon Carbon Corporation for the Cypress Water Production Facility (4-0)
• Approved $104,910.14 retention payment to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for Street Reconstruction Project Zones C & F (4-0)
• Opted into settlement agreements with pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens, Walmart and manufacturers Allergan and Teva (4-0)
• Adopted resolution for ABC license for beer, wine, and distilled spirits at Target (2130 Pacific Coast Highway) (4-0)
• Directed staff to include 'safe and sane' fireworks questions in the next community survey
• Continued public hearing on massage business regulations to April 18, 2023 (4-0)

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting on March 21, 2023. The agenda includes a closed session for the City Council to confer with labor negotiators.

• Conference with Lomita City Employees Association and Non-Represented Employees

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a discussion on allowing murals on private property. They will also hold a public hearing regarding draft maps for the transition to district-based elections.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 845 regarding zoning text amendments
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 846 regarding administrative citations and penalties
• Purchase of a Chevy Bolt EV for Public Works Water Division
• Appropriation of $30,337 for GIS-related services
• Public hearing on draft maps for district-based elections

The City Council approved three draft maps for public circulation as part of the transition to district-based elections, with a fourth map to be added. The Council also adopted ordinances updating zoning laws for consistency with state law and administrative citation procedures.

• Approved draft maps for district-based elections and directed staff to add a fourth map (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 845 to amend zoning text for consistency with state law on housing and shelters (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 846 to alter administrative citation provisions and procedures (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of a Chevy Bolt EV for Public Works Water Division (5-0)
• Appropriated $30,337 for GIS-related services and authorized participation in LARIAC (5-0)
• Directed staff to return with a draft ordinance regarding murals on private property
• Requested staff to bring back items regarding Council compensation and encouraging community candidates

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session. The closed session contains a conference with legal counsel and a study session.

• Conference with legal counsel
• Study session

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss two proposed ordinances regarding municipal code updates. One ordinance addresses zoning consistency with state law, while the other modifies procedures for administrative citations.

• Zoning Text Amendment 2023-01 regarding supportive, transitional, and employee housing
• Ordinance No. 846 to amend Chapter 5 of Title I regarding administrative citations and penalties
• Service order with Spectrum Enterprise for a City PEG channel service
• Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Single Audit Report

The City Council introduced two ordinances on first reading: one to align zoning laws with state housing requirements and another to update administrative citation procedures. The Council also approved several consent items, including a service order for a PEG channel.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 845 to amend zoning text for consistency with state law on housing (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 846 to alter administrative citation provisions and procedures (3-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign service order with Spectrum Enterprise for a City PEG channel (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2022, and February 7, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved Warrants/Payroll Register (3-0)
• Received and filed the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Single Audit Report (3-0)

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The Lomita City Council will vote on several consent agenda items including a $214,655 contract amendment for Cypress Facility upgrades and a $162,000/year street sweeping agreement. Scheduled items include a $63,135 groundwater well feasibility study, discussion of the General Plan update, and a proposal for LASD fireworks suppression enforcement.

• First Amendment to Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for Cypress Facility Upgrades, not to exceed $214,655
• Professional Services Agreement with Athens Services for street sweeping, $162,000/year for 7 years
• Professional Services Agreement with Stetson Engineers for groundwater well feasibility study, $54,900 plus $8,235 contingency
• Discussion of General Plan Update process
• Discussion of LASD proposal for 2023 illegal fireworks suppression enforcement

The City Council approved several professional service agreements, including a seven-year street sweeping contract and a groundwater well feasibility study. The Council also appointed a new Planning Commissioner and approved fireworks enforcement for 2023.

• Approved 7-year street sweeping contract with Athens Services, Inc. not to exceed $162,000 per year (5-0)
• Approved $54,900 agreement with Stetson Engineers, Inc. for groundwater well feasibility study plus $8,235 contingency (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Hazen and Sawyer agreement for Cypress Facility Upgrades not to exceed $214,655 (5-0)
• Appointed Henry Sanchez Jr. to the Planning Commission for a term ending June 2023
• Approved 2023 LASD Fireworks Suppression Enforcement proposal (5-0)
• Approved continuing the Anti-Gang and Drug-Free Event for 2023 with minor judging amendments (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The Lomita City Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for one vacant seat on the Planning Commission, with a term ending June 2023. The meeting includes public oral communications and will be conducted via Zoom.

• Conduct interviews for one vacant Planning Commission seat (term ending June 2023)

The City Council conducted interviews for one vacant seat on the Planning Commission with a term ending June 2023. Eight of the nine scheduled candidates were interviewed.

• Interviewed 8 candidates for Planning Commission vacancy

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The Lomita City Council will vote on terminating the local COVID-19 emergency proclamation and on reducing the allotted public speaking time from five to three minutes for all boards, commissions, and committees. The consent agenda also includes accepting a sidewalk easement at 2002 242nd Street and approving an access agreement with the Metropolitan Water District. A discussion is scheduled on the 2023 special events calendar.

• Resolution terminating the City of Lomita's local COVID-19 emergency
• Resolution reducing public speaking time from 5 to 3 minutes for all boards, commissions, and committees
• Agreement with Metropolitan Water District for temporary lane use access and permitting
• Acceptance of a sidewalk easement at 2002 242nd Street from property owners Steve Zhu and Chunxia Liao
• Discussion and approval of the 2023 City of Lomita special events calendar

The City Council approved several resolutions, including the termination of the local COVID-19 emergency and a reduction in public comment time. Council also accepted a sidewalk easement and discussed the 2023 special events calendar.

• Terminated local emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic (Resolution No. 2023-03)
• Reduced public meeting speaker time from five minutes to three minutes (Resolution No. 2023-04)
• Accepted sidewalk easement deed at 2002 242nd Street (Resolution No. 2023-05)
• Approved agreement with Metropolitan Water District for temporary lane use
• Approved warrants/payroll register
• Approved minutes from Nov 1, Nov 15, and Dec 6, 2022

Lomita City Council Special Meeting

The Lomita City Council and Planning Commission are holding a special joint meeting solely for the purpose of conducting the mandatory AB1234 Ethics Training session. No other business items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• AB1234 Ethics Training Session for members of the Council and Planning Commission

The meeting consisted of a two-hour ethics training session conducted by City Attorney Rusin for members of the City Council and Planning Commission. No other substantive business was discussed or decided.

• Completed AB1234 Ethics training session

Lomita City Council Regular Meeting

The Lomita City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting a citywide fee schedule with a CPI adjustment, and a second hearing on adopting the 2022 Los Angeles County building codes. The consent agenda includes approving a $53,910 maintenance contract for audio/visual equipment, participating in a housing grant program, and adopting ordinances on low-impact development and sign regulations.

• Public hearing on resolution to amend citywide comprehensive user fees and charges including CPI adjustment
• Second reading of ordinance adopting 2022 Los Angeles County building codes
• Agreement with Cashel Corporation for audio/visual system maintenance, not to exceed $53,910 over three years
• Resolution to participate in the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Program for Year 3
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 844 modifying sign regulations for the 24000 Crenshaw Boulevard Specific Plan Zone

The City Council approved a new schedule for citywide user fees and charges effective March 19, 2023. The council also adopted the 2022 Los Angeles County Building Codes and authorized virtual meetings for city legislative bodies. Several municipal code amendments regarding low impact development and sign regulations were approved.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023.02 establishing citywide user fees and charges (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 843 adopting 2022 Los Angeles County Building Codes (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Cashel Corporation for Council Chambers A/V maintenance not to exceed $53,910 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023.01 to participate in the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant Program (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 841 amending Low Impact Development Implementation code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 844 modifying sign regulations for 24000 Crenshaw Boulevard Specific Plan Zone (5-0)
• Authorized virtual meetings for City Council, commissions, and committees pursuant to AB 361 (5-0)