On March 15, 2022 the City Council approved a resolution extending the City's existing emergency measures until further notice to correspond with the State and County reopening guidelines. These emergency measures can be changed at any time to coincide with further revisions to the State or Los Angeles County Health Officer's Order.

Visit the City of Lomita's standalone website dedicated to COVID19 https://lomitacoronavirus.info/ to stay up to date on Lomita programs and services.

July is National Parks and Recreation Month

As part of Parks and Recreation Month, the City of Lomita joins other organizations nationwide in recognizing Parks and Recreation Professionals Day today, July 15, and the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining the quality of life for, and contributing to the physical, economic and environmental well-being of communities. 

In our City, the division is responsible for overseeing youth and adult sports programming, management of City facilities including the Lomita Railroad Museum, and a variety of special events throughout the year including Founders' Day, the Mayor's Golf Tournament, Movies Under the Stars in the summer, Halloween Carnival and the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Thank you!

City Council Nomination Period starts Monday

The City of Lomita's nomination period for City Council candidates will begin on Monday, July 18. The deadline for filing nomination papers is Friday, August 12 at 5:00 pm. pursuant to the State Elections Code. Residents interested in running for City Council should contact the City Clerk's office at 310-325-7110 to schedule an appointment to receive nomination papers and to review the requirements and deadlines for becoming an official candidate. 

Three City Council seats will be decided in the upcoming General Municipal Election taking place on Tuesday, November 8. Lomita Council Members each serve for a term of four years and are elected at large. For more information, visit the City of Lomita's Elections Page by clicking here. 

Public Tours Resume at Cypress Water Production Facility

As part of our commitment to open and transparent operations of our municipal water system, the City of Lomita is hosting a series of one-hour tours of the Cypress Water Production Facility (CWPF) open to residents and business owners. The tours are an opportunity for residents to get answers to some common water questions and discuss the City's water supply and upcoming projects and programs. Join us this summer for one of our tours. For more information, visit https://lomitawater.com/water-tours.

Lomita Deputies Provide Lemonade Stand for Young Entreprenuer

When our Community Resource Deputies learned of a young entrepreneur who wanted to participate in Lemonade Day Lomita but couldn't afford to make their own stand, our deputies took it upon themselves, bringing tools and recycled wood from home, to construct a lemonade stand for the young aspiring business leader! It was dropped off at City Hall for use during the Lemonade Event.

Thank you Deputies Redenbaugh and Kellogg for donating your time to support our community!

CalMet Services is now part of Athens Services

Effective April 1, 2022, Athens Services acquired CalMet Services. Over the course of the next few months, you will start to see trucks changing from CalMet to Athens, but the great drivers and employees will not change nor will the great service that you have come to expect.

If you previously enrolled in autopay and would like to continue that service, you will need to sign up with Athens. Once you receive your invoice, go to https://athensservices.com/billing or call 833-791-2376 during regular business hours and use your new account number and access code to sign up.

To learn more, visit https://athensservices.com/calmet or contact customer support at 562-259-1239.

Street Sweeping Changes Coming in the Fall

The City's Public Works team manages Lomita's contract to provide street sweeping services throughout Lomita.  The current contract with R.F. Dickson is set to expire in September and in preparation for a new contract for this service, the City Council has approved new street sweeping routes after undertaking a comprehensive review of the current street sweeping services provided to the community. 

The anticipated installation and replacement of signs reflecting the new street sweeping parking restrictions will be taking place in the fall. The City will allow time for residents to adjust to the new routes and schedules by providing a grace period before issuing street sweeping citations. 

With these new routes, sweeping frequency in some areas will be reduced, conflicts with other services (such as trash collection) will be minimized and additional parking will be available in the City's most impacted areas during sweeping times. To learn more, view the proposed street sweeping schedules, and determine the priority category for your area, visit our website at https://lomitacity.com/street-sweeping-changes/. 

Street Improvement Project Update

The street reconstruction project is in progress. Water main breaks caused unforeseen delays, however major paving efforts were completed by July 1. This week, the contractor has been striping, adjusting valves and manholes and cleaning up the site with the expectation that all work will be completed by the end of July.

This project, approved by the City Council earlier this year, represents more than $3 million in investment to continue to push toward the City Council’s goal of improving the overall condition of the City’s street infrastructure. Many of the areas covered in this project require in-depth pavement rehabilitation or full reconstruction of the roadway surface. The current work is partially funded through the City's local revenue measure approved by voters in 2020 (Measure L) and is focused on high-priority areas in the northern portion of the City (zones C and F). 

For updated information on this project or for questions or concerns related to the construction, visit our website www.LomitaCity.com or contact the City's Public Works Department at [email protected] or 310-325-7110.

South Bay Pet Adoption Fair

Animal shelters across the South Bay are brimming with lovable furry friends that need your help. Assemblymember Muratsuchi's office, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Carson Animal Shelter have collaborated to host a pet adoption fair at Charles H. Wilson Park in Torrance on Saturday, July 13 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend and learn proper pet care, and animal safety laws, and find their next furry best friend.

To learn more and RSVP, click here. 

City of Lomita Job Openings

The City is currently recruiting for the following positions:

-Associate Engineer

-Engineering Technician

-Maintenance Worker II

-PT Maintenance Worker

The job announcements and details on how to apply can be found on the City's website, Careers Page.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

City facilities are open to the public with safety measures in place. Pursuant to AB 361 the public and City Council may participate in these meetings via teleconference as social distancing measures are recommended by State and County officials. 

-July 16 at 8:30pm: Movie Under the Stars "Encanto", Lomita City Hall front lawn

-July 19 at 6pm: City Council Meeting

-July 20 at 6pm: Public Safety and Traffic Commission Meeting

-July 22: Regularly Scheduled City Hall clsoure

-July 26 at 6pm: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

-July 31, 9am-pm: Pet Wellness Clinic, Lomita City Hall Parking Lot 

-August 2 at 6pm: National Night Out, City Hall front lawn

-August 2: City Council Meeting (cancelled)

-August 5: Regularly Scheduled City Hall closure

-August 8 at 6pm: Planning Commission Meeting