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Home My WebLink About01-26-2021 - CC Regular Mtg. MinutesHermosa Beach City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 26, 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 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 6:01 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 REPO Closed session was canceled. V.ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Massey announced the Beach Cities Health District's Safe in the South Bay Series is bringing health experts, cities, chambers, schools and community members together around this fast-moving pandemic. The live -streamed series #4 is scheduled for Thursday, February 4th from 5:00-6:30pm and will focus on COVID-19 vaccinations and the psychology and resilience of living during a pandemic. He encouraged everyone to join the esteemed panel of experts who will provide the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccines and the ways residents, organizations, businesses, schools, and the Beach Cities community can support COVID-19 recovery. Interested parties can register at www.bchd.org. Mayor Massey also announced February's Coffee with the Mayor Event The event will take place on Saturday, February 20th from 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM. He shared that this is a casual event with no agenda. He added that this is a great opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and to hear most recent City updates. He added that advance registration is required, so please register by visiting the City's website to. (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-26-20 Re ular 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. AMANDA GORMAN'S RECITAL OF THE HILL WE CLIMB (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-26-20 Regular City Council, Meeting) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager Lowenthal provided a COVID-19 update and gave the latest information regarding vaccinations. She added that hospitalizations are decreasing, and hospital ICU levels projected to be above 15% for the Southern California Region in the coming weeks, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday lifted the temporary Regional Stay at Home Order. This led to the L.A. County Department of Public Health announcing that it plans to issue an amended Health Officer Order that will allow outdoor dining to resume on Friday January 29, 2021. She also announced that the City's Temporary Lane Realignment Project was completed January 15, 2021 and provided additional details on the execution and benefits of the project. City Manager Lowenthal then announced that the West Coast Basin Barrier Project will begin in February along the northern section of the City's Greenbelt. She shared how the important project will replace three existing wells in Hermosa Beach and a number of wells in Manhattan Beach that help form a barrier of water to keep sea water out of fresh groundwater supplies. (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-26-20 Regular City Council Meeting) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Joseph Verbrugge 2. Trent Larson 3. Dean Francois 4. Jonathan Wicks (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1 26-20 Regular City Council Meeting) a. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved file and receive written communications, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None X. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS a. UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Mayor Massey provided clarification about item 14f on the agenda that has been continued to the February 9, 2021 agenda. He also addressed the topic of written communications and explained it will be brought back on a future agenda as part of a broader discussion to update the entire 2015 resolution related to how the agenda is structured. Mayor Pro Tern provided an update on the Los Angeles County Sanitation District meeting he attended. (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-26-20 Regular City Council Meeting) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None a. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b. CHECK REGISTERS C. MEMORANDUM REGARDING REVENUE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE TRACKING REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR DECEMBER 2020 d. MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER'S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2020 e. CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS g. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT AND SALES TAX SHARING IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT FOR THE REDONDO MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP LOCATED JOINTLY IN HERMOSA BEACH AND REDONDO BEACH h. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JANUARY 15, 2021 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2020 LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATION OF HERMOSA BEACH'S SECTION OF THE COASTAL BIKE PATH AS PART OF US BIKE ROUTE 95 k. ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 2021 I. PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS M. ORDINANCE NO. 21-1424 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER 5.16 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISIO AND REPLACING IT WITH NEW CHAPTER 5.16 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION None XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. a. APPROVAL OF 2021 IMPACT LEVEL III EVENTS INCLUDING: CBVA TOURNAMENTS (5/30-5/31, 8/14-8/15 AND 9/4-9/5); BEACH TENNIS TOURNAMENTS (6/5-6/6 AND 8/21-8/22); HERMOSA BEACH TRIATHLON (6/11-6/13); JVA AND BVCA NATIONAL BEACH CHAMPIONSHIP (7/15-7/20); AAU JUNIOR NATIONAL BEACH VOLLYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP (7/21-7/25); AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAME (7/26-7/29); AAU SOUTHERN PACIFIC SERIES (8/6-8/8); AND SKECHERS PIER TO PIER FRIENDSHIP WALK (10/24); AND DESIGNATION OF TWO NOTHING WEEKENDS ON 6/25-6/27 AND 8/27-8/29 Public Hearing was opened by Mayor Massey, and the following members of the public participated: 1. Trent Larson 2. Mark Paaluhi MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Detoy. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None b. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF APPROXIMATELY $97,533 OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION, AUTHORIZING USE OF CDBG FUNDS FOR CONTRACTORS, AND GRANTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A NOTICE OF COMPLETION Item continued to the February 9, 2021 City Council meeting. (Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 1-26-20 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. 1-26-20 Regular City Council Meeting) b. ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDIANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CLARIFYING AND EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUING SUCH URGENCY MOTION: 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 C. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO CONDUCTING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY MAY 11, 2021 MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried by majority 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. 1-26-20 Regular City Council Meeting) d. CONSIDERATION OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER SERVICES WITH LAURA MECOY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Public comment was provided by the following person- 1. Dean Francois 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. 1-26-20 Regular City Council Meeting) e. BROWN ACT DEMAND FILED BY ALASTAIR HAMBLIN, JED SANFORD, AND ANTHONY HIGGINS Public comment was provided by the following person: 1. Dean Francois MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve staffs recommendation, 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. 1-26-20 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. 1-26-20 Regular City Council Meeting) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massey adjourned the City Council meeting to Wednesday February 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. for a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission. The Council meeting concluded at 8:42 p.m. Eduardo Sarmiento, City lerk