The City of Lomita has introduced a new Graffiti Removal Program designed to enhance the appearance, safety and overall quality of public spaces throughout the community.
“Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment is a top priority for our City,” said Mayor Mark Waronek. “This program not only helps us address graffiti quickly and efficiently, but it also empowers residents to play an active role in protecting and beautifying our community.”
To implement the program, the City has partnered with Graffiti Protective Coatings (GPC), a contractor with extensive experience in graffiti abatement. GPC also serves the neighboring cities of Torrance, Carson and Rancho Palos Verdes, and is familiar with Lomita’s needs, having provided graffiti removal services to the City in the past.
Under the program, GPC will provide unlimited graffiti removal services on City-owned properties, in public right-of-ways and in key business areas. In addition to responding to resident reports, GPC will conduct proactive patrols three days per week to identify and remove graffiti quickly.
Residents can report graffiti by calling the GPC’s Graffiti Hotline at 800-300-7891 or by emailing the City at Code@LomitaCity.com.
Service hours are available 24/7. Reports submitted after 2 p.m. will be addressed the following business day, while routine issues will be resolved the same day or within 24 hours. In addition, GPC will maintain a local satellite office in Torrance and remain available to City staff at all times.
The City of Lomita also offers a Graffiti Reward Program in the amount of $500 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of suspects for tagging or graffiti related vandalism. This initiative is made possible through the City’s Graffiti Reward Ordinance.
For more information, please contact the City’s Code Enforcement Division or visit www.LomitaCity.com/Code-Enforcement/Graffiti.
