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Home My WebLink About01-12-2021 - CC Regular Mtg. MinutesHermosa Beach City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Closed Session 5:00 P.M Regular Session 6:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting via Zoom City Council Justin Massey, Mayor Michael Detoy, Mayor Pro Tern Stacy Armato, Councilmember Mary Campbell, Councilmember Hany Fangary, Councilmember I. CALL TO ORDER The City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Hermosa Beach met via a virtual meeting held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom March 17, 2020 on the above date. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Massey at 6:13 p.m. II. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led Mayor Massey III. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey Absent: None IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Michael Jenkins reported that Closed session was called to order at 5 p.m, with no members of the public providing public comment. Attorney Jenkins shared that there was no reportable action from closed session. V.ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Massey provided an update on the results of the Beach Cities Toy Drive and Tree Lot. He shared that a record number of toys were donated by residents and businesses. He also gave special thanks to Hermosa Cyclery for once again donating bicycles, Bay Packing for 24 pallets of toys, and to Peter Tucker and J.R. Reviczky for their leadership. Mayor Massey also provided an update on the Kiwanis Club's Annual Tree Lot. He shared that it was a great success, selling 2,500 trees. He gave special thanks to George Barks for his leadership, and to all the Kiwanis Club volunteers. He added that both events benefit local charities. Mayory Massey closed by providing a reminder of the loth Annual Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation that begins in April. (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Armato motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a. COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT b. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNER OF THE 11T" ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT ART CONTEST (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting Vlll. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager Lowenthal provided a COVID-19 update and gave the latest information regarding vaccinations. She then provided an update regarding McCormick ambulance, and the additional strain being felt related to the COVID-19 holiday surges. She went on to share an update on Hermosa medical point of dispensing site, also know as MPOD. She then provided a report on the Hermosa Police Department and multifaceted progress being made to improve both service to the community. She continued by providing an update on the Strand enforcement given the challenges being faced with increased use in electric bicycles and scooters on the Strand. She then pivoted to the Hermosa Beach Police Departments collaboration with Project 529, aiming to create a national database to register bicycles. She closed her report by updating Council on the summer concert provider 5B Artist + Media, announcing the groups decision not to extend an existing agreement due to difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Jessica Guheen 2. Kent Allen 3. Dean Francois 4. Sara Harper 5. Trent Larson 6. Lindsey Jones 7. Laura Pina 8. Steve Izant 9. Jessica Craig (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting X. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS a. UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Councilmember Campbell and Mayor Pro Tern Detoy gave an update on their attendance at the recent Economic Development Subcommittee meeting. (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting XI. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Armato pulled item 11 g from the consent calendar for separate consideration. MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the balance of the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None a. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b. CHECK REGISTERS C. REVENUE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE TRACKING REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR NOVEMBER 2020 d. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT e. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2020 f. PLANNING COMMISSION TENTAIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS g. ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 2020 h. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2020 XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION g. ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 2020 Councilmember Armato shared the reason for pulling the item. She requested item eight (8) of the Planning Commission Action Sheet be addressed by City Council after receiving feedback from residents. Mayor Pro Tern Detoy supported the request to bring the item back at a Public Hearing of the City Council. MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the balance of the Planning Commission Action Sheet, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. a. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER 5.16 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION AND REPLACING IT WITH NEW CHAPTER 5.16 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES No public comment was provided on this item. MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. RECEIVE VERBAL REPORT ON EMERGENCY ENFORCEMENT MEASURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH PANDEMIC -RELATED HEALTH ORDERS FROM BOTH THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES HEALTH DEPARTMENT Chief LeBaron provided an update on enforcement measures to ensure compliance with pandemic related health orders. (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting b. CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL The following people provided public comment: 1. John David 2. Trent Larson 3. George Barks 4. Dean Francois 5. David Grethen Council had a robust discussion regarding the options available to fill the Council vacancy. After listening to the public comments and reading the various communications provided by the Hermosa Community, the Council elected to hold a special election on May 11, 2021. City Attorney Michael Jenkins suggested the Council vote once to approve all the election related resolutions and take a separate vote on the approval of the special election. MOTION TO APPROVE ELECTION RESOLUTIONS: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None MOTION TO APPROVE SPECIAL ELECTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meetinq c. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE (HBLL) FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE SOUTHEAST FIELD AT CLARK STADIUM The following people participated in public comment: 1. David Grethen 2. Craig Cadwallder 3. Jessica Guheen 4. Barbara Ellman MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried by majority consent. AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, and Mayor Pro Tern Detoy NOES: Mayor Massey (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting d. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON - CALL ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR UNDERGROUNDING UTILITY DISTRICTS MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There was no discussion on this item. (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21_ Regular City Council Meeting ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massey adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:15 p.m. Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk