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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-2021 - CC Regular Mtg. MinutesHermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Closed Session -Canceled, Regular Session 6:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting via Zoom City Council Justin Massey, Mayor Michael Detoy, Mayor Pro Tern Stacey 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 REPORT Close session was canceled. V.ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Massey began his announcements by providing a reminder regarding the upcoming Special Municipal Election. The May 11 election will be conducted through the mail, which will help to ensure safety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The winning candidate will serve 22 months, the remaining term of office for that seat. Official Sample Ballot booklets, which contain the candidates' names, occupations, and statements, were mailed to registered voters on April 20. Voters can return the ballot through the U.S. Post Office or any "bona fide" private mail delivery company. Voters may also drop off a ballot at the Vote -By -Mail drop box located behind the Hermosa Beach library across from City Hall. 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. Five candidates will appear on the May 11 ballot. They are: • Randy Balik • Dean Francois • Raymond Jackson • Daniel Rittenhouse • Tara McNamara Stabile Counting of the ballots will begin May 13, and election results are expected to be certified by the L.A. County Registrar/Recorder's Office on May 24. The candidate with the most votes will be declared the winner. There will be no runoff election. To learn more about the Special Municipal Election and the individual candidates, please visit the Elections page on the City's website. Mayor Massey then provided a reminder regarding the Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, which began April 1, 2021 and ends April 30, 2021. The nonprofit national community service campaign encourages residents to make a series of simple pledges at www.mywaterpled.ge.com to use water more efficiently, reduce pollution and save energy. Mayor Massey requested everyone do their part in advocating for clean water and a healthy ocean. Mayor Massey added that over the past 10 years, the City of Hermosa Beach has used over 300 million gallons of recycled water at parks and public areas to conserve water and protect the environment. He encouraged all Hermosa residents to join him — and the City — in taking the pledge to personally conserve water at www.mvwaterpledge.com Mayor Massey concluded by announcing that community members have organized a rally for the Asian American Pacific Islander community this Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the corner of PCH and Pier Ave, on the Community Center lawn. Participants can design their own poster for South Bay vs. Hate and bring it to the demonstration for a chance to be featured on the L.A. vs. Hate website. The rally will also include a community art installation, taekwondo demo with Quest Taekwondo, and musical guest, Joker's Hand. Masks and social distancing will be required. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. April 27, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting). VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Campbell motioned to approve the agenda with item 11g being pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration, 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. INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS DRAFT EIR (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. April 27 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) Vlll. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Lowenthal began by providing an update on the COVID-19. She shared that the health emergency is not over, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new guidelines for going without masks outdoors for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and — in some cases —for people who are not fully vaccinated. She went on to share that California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded today, saying that the State has made incredible progress in controlling the spread of COVID-19, resulting in the lowest positivity rate in the country. The State also has administered more than 28 million vaccine doses. As a result, he said the State is moving to align California's guidance with the CDC's updates on mask wearing. Los Angeles County will also be reviewing the updated protocols on mask wearing. Once County guidance is provided, the plan is to move forward in aligning Hermosa Beach's protocols in with any changes that the County may make in its mask guidelines. Ms. Lowenthal emphasized that we must remain cognizant that many in our area are still not vaccinated and the threat of COVID-19 variants remain. She encouraged all residents to remain vigilant and continue public health prevention measures —like wearing masks when appropriate and getting vaccinated. City Manager Lowenthal then announced that Hermosa Beach will host its second COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Friday, May 7, 2021. Those who received their first dose at the Hermosa Beach Clinic on April 13, 2021 will be able to receive their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., participants should already have an appointment. First doses of the vaccine will be administered as well from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Community Center at 710 Pier Avenue. Anyone age 16 or older is eligible and must make an appointment. Young people who are ages 16 and 17 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please reach out to our Emergency Management Coordinator at oem(a)-hermosabeach.gov or via phone 310-947-0341. Ms. Lowenthal then briefly shared the communitywide reopening, recovery and resilience plan which will be shared later in tonight's meeting. The plan is titled it Hermosa SHINES. This name represents not only Hermosa's sunny weather and City seal but the SHINES part of the name is also an acronym that represents the six critical elements of the plan: Safety, Health, Infrastructure, New technology, Economic development and Service. By focusing efforts on these six critical elements, Hermosa SHINES serves as a strategic guide to ensure that the community moves forward in a positive, cohesive and forward - thinking way. The Hermosa SHINES Plan is the consolidation of ongoing and planned initiatives and projects from all our City departments. It will serve as a guide for our work over the next 12-18 months. In the plan, we will provide details on how the City will safely restore in -person services at City Hall and City facilities while continuing to offer virtual/online services for the convenience of the community. Hermosa SHINES will also help inform several upcoming City Council decisions. These include the City's 2021-22 budget, as well as proposals to make Downtown a more welcoming retail, dining, and entertainment destination and whether to continue outdoor dining and other pandemic initiatives that supported local businesses and residents. We will also be discussing Hermosa SHINES in greater depth at a May 13 Study Session, so we invite the community to join us then and to provide its input to us. City Manager Lowenthal then transitioned to provide an update on the West Coast Sea Water Barrier Project. The project is continuing along the northern half of our Greenbelt, led by Los Angeles County Public Works in replacing existing three wells that help prevent sea water from intruding our fresh groundwater supply. City staff regularly inspects the project and communicates with County staff to ensure impacts to the community are minimized. More signage will be installed this week and more permanent signage is coming soon. The project is estimated to last through the summer. Community outreach activities for the Hermosa Avenue Green Street Project took place last week. Hosted by the project's consultants, two pop-up events were hosted near Kay Etow Parkette during the week and a virtual meeting was held via Zoom on Saturday, April 24, 2021. These events helped introduce the neighborhood to some of the storm water pollution reduction elements proposed for this project including dry wells, permeable gutters, and rain gardens. The consultants for the project will be finalizing concept designs in the coming months and staff will bring updates to the City Council and Public Works Commission as they become available. Ms. Lowenthal concluded her report by announcing the winner of the 2"d Annual Hermosa Beach Haiku Challenge. Seven great submissions were received this year, and staff challenged participants to create a poem that reminds the community that there is "No Room for Hate" in Hermosa Beach. After much deliberation, the Community Resources team selected the Haiku by Anfissa Pruitt, currently in 8th grade at Valley School, as the winning entry. Her Haiku is currently displayed on the City's theatre marquee. Anfissa Pruitt's Haiku reads: DO NOT WOUND OTHERS WITH YOUR FROZEN ICY HEART JOIN OUR SPRING OF JOY She then congratulated Anfissa on her winning entry, and thanked the community for its participation. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. April 27._ 021 Regular Citv Council Meeting.), IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. John David 2. Gary Clark (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. April 27 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) a. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved receive and file written communications, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. 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 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. April 27, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the balance of the consent calendar with item 11 g being pulled from the consent calendar as requested by Councilmember Campbell during approval of the agenda, 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, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR MARCH 2O21 d. MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER'S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT e. CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS f. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF APRIL 20, 2021 g. ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2021 h. PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS i. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2021 XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION g. ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2021 XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. None XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS AND RELATED REGULATIONS TO ALLOW LIMITED MUSIC AT COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Randy Balik 2. Jessica Accamando 3. Dan Rittenhouse 4. Michael Zislis 5. Ed Hart 6. John David 7. Beth Rohde 8. Trent Larson 9. Laura Pena (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. April 27, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staff recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None b. POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY REVIEW - LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGIES MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve staff recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None c. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.42 TO THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN A RESIDENCE MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staff recommendation, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Detoy. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None d. INTRODUCTION OF THE HERMOSA SHINES PLAN FOR COMMUNITYWIDE REOPENING, RECOVERY, AND RESILIENCE MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staff recommendation, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Detoy. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, 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. April 27, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massey adjourned the City Council meeting to April 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. for the Capital Improvement Project Program study session meeting. The Council meeting concluded at 10:12 p.m. J; Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk