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Home My WebLink About02-23-2021 - CC Regular Mtg. MinutesHermosa Beach City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 23, 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 6:01 p.m. Mayor Massey took a moment to mention the grave milestone of 500,000 deaths in the United States due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. He asked all participants of the meeting to acknowledge this somber moment by participating in a moment of silence. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 reminded the community that Behavioral Health Services and the Beach Cities Prevention Community Council are hosting a free virtual marijuana prevention educational event for parents and beach cities community members Thursday, February 25th from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. He encouraged the community to visit the 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. 2-23-21 Regular City Council Meeting). VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Campbell motioned to continue agenda item 14a to Tuesday March 9, 2021, and approve the balance of the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Armato. 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 WORLD AIRPORTS — AIRFIELD AND TERMINAL MODERNIZATION PROJECT PRESENTATION c. INTRODUCTION OF NEW 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. 2-23-21 Regular City Council Meeting) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Lowenthal began by providing an update on COVID-19. She shared the number of new infections, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 are on the decline in Los Angeles County. She added that the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has identified at least 12 cases of the more infectious U.K. variant of the virus in County residents. She closed her COVID-19 update by sharing how the U.K. variant and other more infectious variants are circulating in the state and County and the importance of continuing to follow County health directives. City Manager Lowenthal then provided an update on outdoor dining expansion. She shared that Hermosa Beach restaurants continue to expand their outdoor dining decks into the spaces created by the City's Lane Reconfiguration Project. Most recently, Radici, Zanes and Paisanos restaurants have expanded their dining decks. Three additional restaurants are in the process of expanding their outdoor dining. Ms. Lowenthal moved on to provide a quick reminder that small businesses in Hermosa Beach that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for grants of $10,000 each to meet payroll and other operational expenses. The applications process begins on March 1 and ends March 5. The Los Angeles County Development Authority is overseeing the Small Business Grant Assistance Program. It will hold a lottery to determine which applicants receive a grant, and selected businesses will be asked to complete a comprehensive application form. This program is for Hermosa Beach businesses only. City Manager Lowenthal pivoted to share information about the upcoming May 11, 2021 special election to fill a City Council vacancy. She shared that the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk will begin mailing ballots on April 12. The May 11 election will be conducted through the mail, which will help to ensure safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Official sample ballot booklets will be mailed to registered voters on April 20. Voters may also drop off a ballot at the Vote -By -Mail drop box located behind the Hermosa Beach library across from City Hall or at the County Registrar's office. These ballots must be dropped off before 8 p.m. on May 11 to be counted. Any mailed ballot must arrive no later than May 14 to be counted. This date includes a three- day grace period for mail delivery. City Manager Lowenthal closed her report by sharing an update on the beach mat path. She elaborated that Hermosa Beach has installed a pilot beach path that is made of interlocking plastic tiles near 11th Street at the beginning of the summer in 2020. She added that consideration was given to the mats being used at other South Bay beaches. But through feedback from the community, it was determined that the beach tiles being utilized are a better fit for Hermosa's needs. As continued community feedback was received, adjustments like relocating, widening, and extending the path south of the Pier were implemented. The current location of the path was selected because it is considered a high usage area. Staff continues to monitor the performance of the tiles while also meeting the requirements for Americans with Disability Act. Once the winter sand berm is removed, staff plans on extending the path further towards the water while still allowing safety and operational vehicles a path of travel. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-23-21 Regular City Council Meeting) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Bob Atkins 2. Geoff Hirsch 3. Daniel Rittenhouse 4. Jon David (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-23-21 Regular City Council Meeting) a. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved receive and file written communications, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem 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 Mayor Massey shared his support for the tiled mats on 11t" street leading to the beach, and how it increases accessibility. He also commented on the possibility of implementing the same tiled mats to provide access from the Greenbelt for wheelchair bound individuals. Councilmember Armato provided an update from the Executive Board Contract Cities meeting she attended. She mentioned recently authored Bill SB809 which will serve as a funding mechanism for affordable housing. Councilmember Campbell reminded the community that the next Economic Development Committee meeting is March 1, 2021. She shared the meeting will include an economic market study presentation. Mayor Pro Detoy provided an update from the County Sanitation District meeting. He shared that discussion at the meeting included the new clear water tunnel which runs from the treatment plant and out to the ocean in San Pedro. Ground breaking for this project will occur in 2021. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-23-21 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. REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE TRACKING REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR DECEMBER 2020 d. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT e. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF February 11, 2021 f. PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS g. SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD QUARTERLY SUMMARY h. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MIG INC. TO PREPARE CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE CALTRANS ADAPTATION PLANNING GRANT PROJECT i. CITY MANAGER CONTRACT AMENDMENT j. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE (HBLL) TO ELIMINATE THE CREDIT OPPORTUNITY THAT WOULD OFFSET HBLL'S FIELD USE FEES; AND ELIMINATION OF THE VENDOR REQUIREMENT REGARDING PREVAILING WAGES k. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION (HBEF) FOR ITS ANNUAL HEARTS OF HERMOSA EVENT TO EXTEND IT BY ONE YEAR, EXPIRING IN MARCH 2023; UPDATES TO EVENT DATES FOR 2022 AND 2023; AND ALLOWANCE OF A SUBSTITUTE FUNDRAISING EVENT IN 2021 WITH ADDITIONAL FEE WAIVER CONSIDERATIONS AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT CLAIMS XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION None XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. None XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. MIDYEAR BUDGET REVIEW 2020-21 Item continued to the March 9, 2021 City Council meeting. b. A LETTER REGARDING LAX AIRFIELD AND TERMINAL MODERNIZATION PROJECT AND DRAFT EIR MOTION: Mayor Massey moved to approve the item with the following direction. Staff will draft a letter with a budget for consultant not to exceed $1,000. Staff will reach out to consultant who assisted El Segundo in drafting their LAX Airfield letter. Staff will bring back drafted letter for review by City Council at the March 9, 2021 City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by majority consent. AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, and Mayor Massey NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Detoy (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. 2-23-21 Regular City Council Meeting) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massey adjourned the City Council meeting to March 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. for a joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting. The Council meeting concluded at 9:13 p.m. Eduardo Sarmiento, City Nrk