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Home My WebLink About02-09-2021 - CC Regular Mtg. MintuesHermosa Beach City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 09, 2021 Closed Session Canceled 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 6:03 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 Closed session was canceled. V.ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Massey announced that from February 4th-25th, McDonald's franchisees will offer COVID-19 responders a free small coffee and Egg McMullin every Thursday in the month of February as part of their new "Thank You Thursdays" program at drive-thru and takeout. Medical workers, firefighters, and police officers are eligible to redeem the offer during breakfast hours from 5:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. A valid ID or badge is required. Mayor Massey then announced the virtual marijuana prevention educational event hosted by Behavioral Health Services, Inc. and the Beach Cities Prevention Community Council. The free educational event is for parents and beach cities community members on Thursday, February 25th from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The workshop for parents will cover: • Current marijuana trends & how the pandemic has impacted teen use; • Prevention Tools: Talking to teens about marijuana, identifying the signs of marijuana use; and • Mental Health: Helping teens to develop coping skills to make healthy choices. Please visit the community events calendar on the City's website for more information and to register. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-9-21 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. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND MCCORMICK AMBULANCE 2020 ANNUAL REVIEW C. RECOGNIZING MAUREEN HUNT FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY AS HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT/CEO (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-9-21 Regular City Council Meeting) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Lowenthal provided a COVID-19 update and gave the latest information regarding vaccinations. She shared that the number of COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Angeles County is declining, and local numbers are also beginning to decrease. She added that Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported the seven-day average number of daily cases peaked on January 8 with more than 15,000 cases and has now dropped by 77% to less than 5,000 a day. City Manager Lowenthal sent Hermosa's heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the people who lost their lives to COVID-19. She then expressed the importance of staying vigilant and not letting our collective guard down. She added that L.A. County Department of Public Health has warned about the spread of more infectious variants of the coronavirus in Southern California, including the West Coast variant, U.K. variant. Health officials added that is safe to assume the South African variant is also present. She closed by sharing how the COVID-19 vaccine holds great hope for slowing the virus spread, but due to limited supplies of the vaccine, Hermosa's distribution plans have been placed on hold. Ms. Lowenthal then provided an update on the temporary lane realignment project. She elaborated on how the project temporarily reconfigured lanes on Hermosa Avenue between 8th Street and 14th Street, and on Pier Avenue between Hermosa Avenue and Valley Drive so that businesses can safely expand their outdoor dining and retail spaces further into public right-of-way. She added that staff continues to monitor the project, including assessing and prioritizing possible adjustments to signage and pavement markings that may help improve flow. She asked the public to join in supporting local businesses as they strive to keep their doors open and their employees working during the pandemic. She also asked drivers to drive safely, watch for pedestrians and people bicycling, and move aside when ambulances and police and fire vehicles are responding to emergencies. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-9-21 Re u)ar City Council Meeting ) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Sarah Harper 2. Bob Atkins (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-9-21 Regular City Council Meeting) a. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved receive and file written communications, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Detoy. 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 Councilmember Armato reported on her first meeting of the Sister City meeting attended at the Council delegate. She announced that a trip to Loreto is still planned for October, and on February 25, 2021 the historical society will be providing a virtual presentation on the history of Loreto. She also reported on the paramedic training program for firefighter in Loreto. Councilmember Campbell reported the meeting of the Economic Development committee. She shared that there has been an overall increase in engagement. She added that the committee discussed the Aviation corridor, and the need for added signage. She also shared the committee is working on tracking the trends in retail. Mayor Pro Tern Detoy also reported on meeting of the Economic Development and added that the Hermosa is also looking at the other corridors like Pacific Coast Hwy for possible improvements. He also shared the message support from local business for the dining expansion during the pandemic. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-9-21 Regular City Council Meeting) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Campbell adding the needed correction to the spelling of one of the speakers who provided comment during the January 26, 2021 Council meeting. 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. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY S, 2021 d. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2020 XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION None XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. a. APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEACH VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION'S (SCVA) BEACH VOLLEYBALL EVENTS TO THE 2021 SPECIAL EVENT CALENDAR ON MARCH 27, APRIL 10 AND MAY 8-9 No public comment was provided. 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 b. CONSIDERATION OF THE ALLOCATION OF APPROXIMATELY $63,073 OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR ADA RELATED SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, AND TO CONSIDER RE- ALLOCATION FROM PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CDBG FUNDED PROJECTS TO A NEW PROGRAM TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE SMALL BUSINESSES TO ASSIST IN THEIR RECOVERY FROM THE PANDEMIC Public comment was provided by the following people: 1. Jessica Accamando 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 are 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. ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING PORTIONS OF AND CLARIFYING THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS TO COMPORT WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY 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 are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-9-21 Regular City Council Meeting) b. APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDED LANGUAGE UPDATES TO THE SPECIAL EVENT FEE WAIVER POLICY TO ALLOW ELIGIBILITY TO RELIGIOUS GROUPS; AND DESIGNATION OF A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FEE WAIVERS TO BE GRANTED FOR SPECIAL EVENTS HELD IN 2021 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 C. A SAFER PROSPECT TRAFFIC SAFETY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Public comment was provided by the following people: 1. Joe Verbrugge 2. Bob Atkins 3. Gila Katz 4. Reed Hetch 5. Dean Francois MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Massey. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-9-21 Regular Citv Council Meeting) d. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON - CALL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem moved to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Massey. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-9-21 Regular City Council Meeting) e. UAS (DRONE) PROGRAM MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy moved to approve staffs recommendation, 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 are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-9-21 Regular City Council Meeting) f. 2020 LOCAL AGENCY BIENNIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staffs recommendation, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-9-21 Re-gular-Gity Council Meeting) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. COUNCILMEMBERS ARMATO AND CAMPBELL REQUEST THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADD TO THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AN ITEM TO CONSIDER SUBMITTING A COMMENT LETTER FOR THE LAX LANDSIDE ACCESS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM DRAFT EIR Councilmember Armato and Campbell received support from Mayor Massey to direct staff to present a full staff report and agenda item. b. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Massey requested an agenda item be added to a future City agenda regarding the evaluations of information, evidence gathering, and management in our law enforcement operations. Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, and Mayor Pro Tern Detoy supported Mayor Massey's request for a full staff report and agenda item. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-9-2.1 Regular City Council Meeting) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massey announced the City Council meeting will be on February 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The Council meeting concluded at 11:08 p.m. 5�� cz�=4� Eduardo 5armiento, City Jerk