Lomita E-Newsletter - September 9, 2022

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.

We are excited to share that Lomita is a finalist for the Most Business-Friendly City Award! This award recognizes those cities which are doing the most to encourage job creation, facilitate ease-of-doing-business, and cutting through red tape.

The winning cities of the Most Business-Friendly City award will be announced live at @LAEDC’s Eddy Awards on November 9, 2022, at SoFi Stadium. To learn more, visit www.laedc.org/eddyawards2022/. 

Districting Changes Coming to Lomita

The City of Lomita is considering the transition to district-based elections and is seeking your assistance in developing a list of neighborhoods and “communities of interest” (COI) to consider while drawing district lines.

Communities of interest are defined as:

- groups of people that share common social or economic interests,

- groups that live in a geographically defined area, and

- groups that should be included within a single district for purposes of effective and fair representation in future elections

Provide your feedback by emailing [email protected].

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 for one of our tours. To register or for more information, visit https://lomitawater.com/water-tours.

Urgent Call to Action

In case you missed it, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) is calling residents and businesses in portions of the greater Los Angeles County to suspend outdoor water use for 15 days starting on Tuesday, September 6th. During this time, the Upper Feeder, a critical imported water pipeline, will undergo emergency repairs.

Because the shutdown will cause the City’s supply to change from Colorado River to State Water Project, Lomita residents are being asked by MWD to eliminate outdoor water use during this 15-day time period.

For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3dKh0K

Stop the Scammers Seminar

You are invited to learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from fraudsters with Senator Allen at 3:00 p.m. next Wednesday,  September 14 to get lots of tips and tools for stopping the sneaky scams we all dread. You will hear from specialists from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, the California Department of Insurance, and the Contractors State License Board.

RVSP to receive the Zoom link here and submit questions for the expert panelists here. 

U.S. flags to fly at Half-Staff to Honor Queen Elizabeth II

The White House has issued a proclamation that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at all public buildings until sunset on the day of interment.

The City of Lomita joins in nation paying tribute to the late monarch.

West Basin's SUPER-CALI-FRUGALISTIC drought campaign calls on our local communities to save water during this unprecedented drought. They offer a variety of programs to help our residents and businesses save water and money.
- Grass Replacement Rebates
- Grass Replacement Landscape Design
- Grass Removal and Garden Transformation Workshops
Rain Barrels
To learn more, visit https://www.westbasin.org/conservation-3/. 

Coastal Cleanup Day is September 17th! This statewide trash cleanup day hosted by Heal the Bay invites community members to pick up trash and debris in our watersheds, neighborhoods, and coastline.

Choose a cleanup location and participate in fun activities including live performances, giveaways, and more! After the cleanup, participants can tune in to a live broadcast on Heal the Bay's site to learn how we can keep trash off our local beaches, waterways, parks, and neighborhoods.

To learn more and register, visit healthebay.org/coastalcleanupday/

City of Lomita Job Openings
The City is currently recruiting for the following positions:

- Community and Economic Development Director

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. 

September 12 at 6pm: Planning Commission Meeting

September 16: Regularly Scheduled City Hall closure

September 20 at 6pm: City Council Meeting

September 21 at 6pm: Public Safety and Traffic Commission Meeting

September 27 at 6pm: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting 

September 30: Regularly Scheduled City Hall closure

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