HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-2021 - Joint CC & Planning Commission Mtg. MinutesHermosa Beach Joint City Council
And Planning Commission Study Session: Housing Element
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 3, 2021
Regular Session 6:00 P.M.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
City Council
Plannin Commission
Justin Massey, Mayor
Rob Saemann, Chair
Michael Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem
Marie Rice, Vice Chair
Stacey Armato, Councilmember
Peter Hoffman, Commissioner
Mary Campbell, Councilmember
Stephan Izant, Commissioner
David Pedersen, Commissioner
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
6:03 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was Chair Saemann
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Planning Commissioners Hoffman, Izant, Pedersen, Vice Chair Rice, and
Chair Saemann.
Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor
Massey
Absent: None
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
VI. Opening Remarks
Madam City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided opening remarks regarding the Housing
Element 2021-2029 study session. City manager Lowenthal introduced Community
Development Director Ken Robertson. Director Robertson and staff presented a
detailed presentation on the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-3-21 Joint City Council & Planning
,,-'commission Meeting)_
VII. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS AND COMMISSIONERS
Following staff presentation, Planning Commissioners and City Council engaged in a
robust discussion regarding Hermosa Beach housing element plan. The conversation
focused around the various options available to meeting housing goals. Additional ideas
were discussed in order to develop the multipronged approach needed to address
future housing needs and requirements.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-3-21 Joint City Council & Planning
Commission Meeting).
VIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following members of the public provided comment:
1. Dency Nelson
2. Jon David
3. David Grethen
4. Scott Hayes
5. Ed Hart
6. Dean Francois
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-3-21 Joint City Council & Planning
Commission Meeting).
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Massey adjourned the joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting to
Tuesday February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. for the next regular City Council meeting. The
joint study session concluded at 9:18 p.m.
Eduardo armiento, City C erk