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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-2021 - CC Adj Regular Mtg. MinutesHermosa Beach City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 13, 2021 Hermosa SHINES Study Session 5:00 P.M. Closed Session-6:30 P.M., Regular Session 7:00 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 5:01 p.m. 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS None V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Prior to opening public comment Mayor Massey provided some prefatory remarks. He began by thanking everyone who provided comments to the Councilmembers via the eComment feature or by email. The comments provided by the public allow the Council to provide context related to the Hermosa SHINES plan and more specifically the draft downtown ordinance included in the plan. He added that plans are being discussed on how life without public health orders will look like. Mayor Massey then shared the various ways Council and staff have worked to assist the community and its business sector. From waiving fee's to expanded encroachments, dedicated carryout zones for restaurants, reconfiguration of downtown roads, facilitation of direct grant funding, and outdoor music. Businesses have shared how these efforts allowed them to stay open during the pandemic. He then shared examples of things learned during the pandemic, for example, how the closure of late -night alcohol establishments effectively eliminated nescience and criminal activity downtown. This confirmed the connection that existed between late night alcohol consumption and the nescience and criminal activity experienced. Mayor Massey emphasized that this correlation is known because the City is there every night and every morning to respond to the problems that result from some of the late -night activity. From increased strain on law enforcement efforts, to the increase in trash seen downtown after a weekends or holidays, the effects of this kind of activity are discernable. He added that the data collected tends to understate the magnitude of this activity. When officers return to the police station to book individuals arrested, it decreases resources available for enforcement. Mayor Massey then provided a brief history of the connection between late night alcohol consumption and increased nescience and criminal activity seen downtown, going back to the inception of the downtown reconfiguration, which included a high density of alcohol serving establishments. He shared then results from a study from ICMA, conducted by law enforcement personnel, who concluded that the late -night activity downtown drained Hermosa's public safety resources. As recently as four years ago several officers were injured, and put on medical leave in one instance, for an extended period resulting from underage drinking at a late -night alcohol establishment on Pier Plaza. He went a more recent example that occurred a couple of months ago when a senseless non -injury shooting occurred, involving patrons as they left a late -night alcohol serving establishment in Hermosa Beach. Mayor Massey then provided some of the details in the draft ordinance to provide clarification and elaboration to address concerns expressed by the public. He closed by mentioning constructive letters submitted by the restaurant association and chamber of commerce and encouraged ongoing communication. The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Greg Newman 2. Ron Newman 3. Chad Zani 4. Laura Pena 5. Dan Godwin 6. Brian Dunne 7. Gillian 8. Angelina Giancana 9. Benjamin Reznik 10. Raymond Dassault 11. Brian Haydel 12. Sam Sabra 13.Adi Makita 14. Sheryl Main 15. George Doran 16. Lisa Cassidy (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (May 13, 2021 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting). VI. OPENING REMARKS (Suia Lowenthal) City Manager Lowenthal began her remarks by thanking those who provided feedback via eComments, emails, and during public participation. She then provided overarching remarks related to the Hermosa SHINES plan and the draft ordinance that is included in the SHINES plan. Ms. Lowenthal encouraged all participants to stay engaged during the process and please review the frequently asked questions attachment on the Hermosa SHINES report to help clarify and dispel any misinformation that may be circulating relating to the proposed draft ordinance. City Manager Lowenthal then introduced the first staff presenter for the Hermosa SHINES plan. a. HERMOSA SHINES PLAN FOR COMMUNITYWIDE REOPENING, RECOVERY, AND RESILIENCE Staff provided a thorough and concise presentation on the six pillars of the Hermosa SHINES plan. Followed by a Council questions and comments section. VII. PUBLIC PARTICIAPTION The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Dan Godwin 2. Brian Haydel 3. Megg Sulzinger 4. Kent Allen 5. Ryan Buescher 6. Erica Carter The City Council opted to move closed session to the end of the meeting and move on to regular session after a brief ten-minute break. Mayor Massey recessed for ten-minute break and requested Council reconvene at 8:00 p.m. for regular session. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (May 13, 2021 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting). 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 8:02 p.m. II. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led Mayor Massey. III. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey Absent: None IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Closed Session report moved to end of meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Massey announced that the loth Annual Mark Vasquez Memorial Blood Drive will be held Friday, May 21, 2021 and Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 10am — 4pm at the Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach. To sign-up, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code, "MarkVasquez" in the location search field. Mayor Massey then announced the next Coffee with the Mayor event will be on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. This is a casual event with no agenda and is an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and to hear most recent City updates. Advance registration is required. Please visit the City's website to register. 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. RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK MAY 9-15, 2021 C. RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 16-22, 2021 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (May 13, 2021 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Lowenthal began by requesting the public's input on some of the temporary programs the City established during the pandemic to support local businesses. These include the expanded outdoor dining and retail, the Temporary Lane Reconfiguration Project, limited live music and entertainment and outdoor fitness classes offered in public parks and on the beach. As Hermosa begins to return to indoor operations, the City is asking the community to provide its feedback on whether these temporary programs established during the pandemic should continue or what changes should be made. The Community Survey can be found on the City's website and the survey will be open through May 31, 2021. She then shared information regarding the resumption of City services under updated COVID-19 protocols, including Summer Camp Programs that are opened for registration as of Monday May 10, 2021. Additional information can be found in the 2021 Summer Camp Programs Brochure for camp and class offerings and register on the City's website at hermosabeach.gov/recreation. Ms. Lowenthal also shared she is pleased to see the resumption of in -person services the Hermosa Beach Library on Tuesday May 11, 2021. With the new COVID-19 protocols, Los Angeles County Library System has increased capacity limits at reopened libraries to 75%, while maintaining physical distancing of six feet between all customers and staff. She then shared that the Summer Concert Series won't be returning this Summer. Ms. Lowenthal went on to explain this was a result of the financial devastation their industry has experienced during the pandemic, 5B Artists + Media, the company that hosted Hermosa Beach's Summer Concert Series, informed City staff in December that they have reached the difficult decision not to extend their agreement to produce the concerts this summer. An agreement was in place with 5B Artists + Media to host the concerts for 3 years, and 2021 would have been the third year of that agreement. City Manager Lowenthal closed by asking everyone to continue to take precautions and follow the public health experts' advice to keep you and loved ones safe. She added Los Angeles County has modified its mask wearing requirements, and the Council will be asked later tonight to confirm an executive order that brings Hermosa Beach's mask requirements into alignment with Los Angeles County's new mask wearing guidelines. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (May 13, 2021 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting). IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. George Barks 2. Kent Allen 3. Trent Larson 4. Marina Daniel (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (May 13, 2021 Adjourned 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. (May 13, 2021 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Suja Lowenthal pointed out a correction on Consent Calendar item 11f. She clarified the dollar amounts were less than anticipated for the workshopping that item 11f discusses. The dollar amounts will be reduced from $3200 to $320 and the cost for the management team building workshop will also be reduced from $9600 to $9200. (City Manager Lowenthal clarification of item 11f can be heard at the 3-hour and 41- minute mark of the City Council Meeting video. The complete video can be accessed by clicking the following link. (May 13, 2021_AdLourned Regular City Council Meeting MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the consent, seconded by Councilmember Armato. 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 APRIL 12, 2021 d. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2O21 e. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN AND AMONG THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND JRIC PARTICIPATING AGENCIES FOR PALANTIR DATA SHARING f. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND GLEOW LLC TO PROVIDE EXECUTIVE COACHING SERVICES XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION None XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. a. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY FOR THE SEWER CHARGE AND ENGINEER'S REPORT 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 b. 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 Campbell 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 XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. CONSIDERATION OF CONFIRMING CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2021-13 RELATED TO THE USE OF FACE COVERINGS, 2021-14 TO REOPEN CITY FACILITIES, AND 2021-15 TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO LOCAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PAYMENT OF CITY BUSINESS TAXES The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Trent Larson 2. Marina Daniel 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. (May 13, 2021 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting) b. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE FIESTAS HERMOSA TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT BY ONE YEAR, THROUGH 2O22, AS A RESULT OF THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Jessica Accamando 2. Trent Larson 3. Kent Allen 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 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (May 13, 2021 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No comments were made regarding future agenda items. Mayor Massey opened public comment for closed session and the following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Trent Larson 2. Ryan Buescher Mayor Massey recessed the adjourned regular City Council meeting to closed session at 9:43 p.m. City Attorney Michael Jenkins called the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting back to order at 11:02 p.m. Mr. Jenkins then provided a closed session report. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City attorney Jenkins stated the two items on the closed session agenda were discussed, no additional items were added, and no reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT City Attorney Michael Jenkins adjourned the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting to May 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. for closed session followed by regular session at 6:00 p.m. The Council meeting concluded at 11:02 p.m. Eduardo Sarmiento, City C erk