HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-2021 - Agenda Pkg - CC Regular MeetingTuesday, April 27, 2021
6:00 PM
City of Hermosa Beach
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
City Council
Mayor
Justin Massey
Mayor Pro Tem
Michael Detoy
Councilmembers
Stacey Armato
Mary Campbell
Regular Meeting Agenda
Closed Session - Canceled
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
Duly Posted on April 22, 2021 at 9:40 p.m. by E.S.
Executive Team
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Marnell Gibson, Public Works Director
Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police
Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager
John Jones, Interim Community Resources Manager
City Treasurer
Karen Nowicki
City Attorney
Michael Jenkins
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Agenda Item No. Starting Page Ending Page
Agenda 113
COVID‐19 UPDATE BCHD 14 14
INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON HEALTHY
LIVING CAMPUS DRAFT EIR 15 15
CITY MANAGER REPORT
COVID‐19 Update 16 16
WEST COAST BASIN BARRIER PROJECT
UPDATE 17 17
HERMOSA GREEN STREET PROJECT 18 18
UPDATE FROM CHIEF LEBARON ON
ENFORCEMENT MEASURES 19 19
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 20 37
UPDATES FROM AD HOC COMMITTEES 38 98
Consent Calendar
11a 39 51
11b 52 78
11c 79 79
11d 80 80
11e 81 81
11f 82 87
11g 88 92
11h 93 94
11i 95 98
Municipal Matters
14a 99 108
14b 109 115
14c 116 123
14d 124 146
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15a 147 152
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6:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:This is the time for the City Council to change the order
in which it takes up items on this agenda, remove and/or continue agenda items and
pull items from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a.21-0230 COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM
BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
b.21-0232 INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS DRAFT
EIR
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT - The City Manager and staff may provide brief reports
on pending City business. Longer oral reports to be provided are as follows:
a.21-0234 COVID-19 UPDATE
b.21-0250 WEST COAST BASIN BARRIER PROJECT UPDATE
c.21-0235 HERMOSA AVE GREEN STREET PROJECT UPDATE
d.21-0236 UPDATE FROM CHIEF LEBARON ON
ENFORCEMENT MEASURES
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IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -- ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC: This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on
any items within the Council's jurisdiction not on this agenda, on items on this
agenda as to which public comment will not be taken (City Manager Reports, City
Councilmember Reports Consent Calendar items that are not pulled for separate
consideration and Future Agenda Items), on written communications, and to request
the removal of an item from the consent calendar. Public comments on the agenda
items called City Manager Reports, City Councilmembers Reports, Consent Calendar
items that are not pulled for separate consideration and Future Agenda Items will
only be heard at this time. Further, comments on public hearing items are heard only
during the public hearing. Members of the audience may also speak during
discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration;
during Public Hearings; and, during discussion of items appearing under Municipal
Matters.
a.21-0237 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council receive and file the written communication.
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION from Tony Higgins (Submitted 4-12-21
at 4.29 p.m.)
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION from Matt McCool (Submitted 4-20-21
at 11.50 a.m.)
Attachments:
All comments from the public under this agenda item are limited to three minutes per
speaker, but this time allotment may be reduced due to time constraints. The City
Council acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action
will be taken on matters raised in oral and written communications, except that the
Council may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written
communications for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding City
management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments
directly to the City Manager.
X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Councilmembers may briefly respond to
public comments, may ask a question for clarification or make a brief announcement
or report on his or her own activities or meetings attended.
a.21-0238 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
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XI. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following matters will be acted upon collectively with
a single motion and vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council.
Councilmembers may orally register a negative vote on any consent calendar item
without pulling the item for separate consideration prior to the vote on the consent
calendar. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council
member removes an item from the Consent Calendar, either under Approval of the
Agenda or under this item prior to the vote on the consent calendar. Items removed
will be considered under Agenda Item XII (12), with public comment permitted at that
time. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived of any ordinance
listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
a.REPORT
21-0239
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Eduardo Sarmiento)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council approve the following minutes:
1. April 13, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting
2. May 21, 2020 Special Meeting
1. 04-13-21 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2. 5-21-20 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
b.REPORT
21-0229
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council ratify the following check registers.
1. 3-25-21
2. 4-1-21
3. 4-8-21
Attachments:
c.REPORT
21-0246
MEMORANDUM REGARDING
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT,
AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR MARCH 2021
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
d.REPORT
21-0228
MEMORANDUM REGARDING
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
e.REPORT
21-0247
CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
Recommendation:The City Treasurer recommends City Council approve cancellation of certain checks.
f.REPORT
21-0248
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF APRIL 20, 2021
(Public Works Director Marnell Gibson)
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Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status
Report as of April 20, 2021.
Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of April 20, 2021Attachments:
g.REPORT
21-0243
ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2021
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action sheet of the Planning
Commission meeting of April 20, 2021.
April 20, 2021 Planning Commission Action MinutesAttachments:
h.REPORT
21-0244
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council receive and file the May 18, 2021 Planning Commission
tentative future agenda items.
Planning Commission May 18, 2021 Tentative Future AgendaAttachments:
i.REPORT
21-0227
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2021
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 2, 2021.
Minutes of March 2, 2021Attachments:
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION - Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be handled separately.
Public comment will be taken prior to Council deliberation and action on each item
pulled from the Consent Calendar.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
None
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a.REPORT
21-0256
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF HERMOSA
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS AND RELATED
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW LIMITED MUSIC AT
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
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Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City of Hermosa
Beach to temporarily allow limited live and recorded music outdoors, or indoors with
windows and doors open, at commercial establishments between the hours of 9:00 A.M
and 9:00 P.M. by temporarily suspending the following Hermosa Beach Municipal Code
sections only for that purpose:
1. 8.24.040A regulating the placement of stereo speakers outdoors in windows and
doorways facing outdoors;
2. 8.24.040J regulating commercial establishments on Pier Plaza property prohibiting any
plainly audible sounds within 80 feet;
3. 8.24.045 requiring amplified music on Pier Plaza business establishments to close all
exterior doors and windows while amplified music is being played; and
4. 8.24.060 Use of sound amplification equipment on public property requirement of
permit to allow live music performances.
Further the Urgency Ordinance would allow the City Manager, or designee, to temporarily
waive any existing Conditional Use Permit restriction inconsistent with this ordinance.
The Urgency Ordinance requires four votes of the City Council and, if approved, would
take effect immediately.
Urgency Ordinance Suspending Noise ProvisionsAttachments:
b.REPORT
21-0231
POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY REVIEW -
LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGIES
(Police Chief Paul LeBaron)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council receive and file the police department's policy review for
the use and management of law enforcement technologies.
Policing with 21st century TechnologyAttachments:
c.REPORT
21-0249
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
(City Attorney Patrick Donegan)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council introduce on first reading, an Ordinance of the City of
Hermosa Beach to require safe storage of firearms in a residence (Attachment 1).
Hermosa Beach Safe Gun Storage OrdinanceAttachments:
d.REPORT
21-0245
INTRODUCTION OF THE HERMOSA SHINES PLAN FOR
COMMUNITYWIDE REOPENING, RECOVERY, AND RESILIENCE
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council receive this report and oral presentation introducing the
Hermosa SHINES Plan and provide feedback.
Hermosa Shines Presentation 4.27.2021 FinalAttachments:
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XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Requests from Councilmembers for possible future
agenda items and questions from Councilmembers regarding the status of future
agenda items. No discussion or debate of these requests shall be undertaken; the
sole action is whether to schedule the item for consideration on a future agenda. No
public comment will be taken. Councilmembers should consider the city's work plan
when considering new items. The existing list of future agenda items below is for
information only.
a.21-0251 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Tentative Future Agenda.pdfAttachments:
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
May 11, 2021 - Tuesday - SPECIAL ELECTION
May 13, 2021 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
5:00 PM - Closed Session, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 25, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 26, 2021 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Budget Study Session
June 8, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Budget Adoption)
June 22, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 13, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 22, 2021 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Joint Meeting with all Boards/Commissions
July 27, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 10, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 24, 2021 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
September 14, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 28, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 12, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 23, 2021 - Saturday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
9:00 AM - City Council Retreat
October 26, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 9, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Mayor Transition)
November 23, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 14, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 28, 2020 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
May 3, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
May 4, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
May 19, 2021 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
June 1, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
June 7, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
June 15, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 6, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
July 12, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
July 21, 2021 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
July 20, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
August 2, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
August 3, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
August 17, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 9, 2021 - Thursday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
September 13, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
September 21, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 15, 2021 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
October 4, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
October 5, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
October 19, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 1, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
November 2, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
November 16, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 17, 2021 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
December 6, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
December 7, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
December 13, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY-SUNDAY AND ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
May 31, 2021 - Monday - Memorial Day
July 5, 2021 - Monday - Independence Day Observed
September 6, 2021 - Monday - Labor Day
November 11, 2021 - Thursday - Veteran's Day
November 25, 2021 - Thursday - Thanksgiving Day
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
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Staff Report
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM
BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
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INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS DRAFT EIR
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COVID-19 UPDATE
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WEST COAST BASIN BARRIER PROJECT UPDATE
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HERMOSA AVE GREEN STREET PROJECT UPDATE
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UPDATE FROM CHIEF LEBARON ON
ENFORCEMENT MEASURES
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the written communication.
Attachments:
1.Email from Tony Higgins dated April 12, 2021
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From:tony higgins
To:Eduardo Sarmiento
Subject:Use this please.
Date:Monday, April 12, 2021 4:29:34 PM
OPEN LETTER TO HB CITY COUNCIL
April 12, 2021
To: City Council
City Manager Suja Lowenthal
City Attorney Michael Jenkins
HB Police Chief Paul LeBaron
Subject: Hermosa Beach Covid Response
In the HB City Council candidate forum on March 26th the Easyreader moderator asked:
Face masks, agree required with enforcement?
https://easyreadernews.com/hermosa-beach-city-council-election-forum-five-candidates-14-
questions/?
fbclid=IwAR1sjF7CUPf5Q4WaRKFiX8miMSSjOZPYclVZ3PiHlNWlJyjQAbe6WDI8Fsc
This question belies a much larger issue that none of the candidates spoke to: did city officials
undermine & county Covid safety protocols and if so should they be called to account and to
what end.
Three examples point to a pattern of city behavior that if true can and should not be ignored.
During the 3rd wave of the pandemic (Nov-Jan), while our local hospitals were overwhelmed,
when doctors & nurses were pleading for community help and vulnerable populations were
dying at record rates, the HB the City Manager Suja Lowenthal, the City Attorney Michael
Jenkins and the Police Chief Paul LeBaron ignored county health orders and allocated public
space for restaurant-owned tables, undermining the LA County outdoor dining ban.
These officials knew this would lead to face to face multihousehold dining and that knew it
was violation of county health orders. The city councils own health experts (BCHD) advised
against outdoor dining in 2 city council meetings but the HB council ignored their advice and
allowed this subversion to continue putting at risk populations in danger.
To add insult to injury, the City Council allowed restaurant owners that knowingly
participated in undermining the outdoor dining ban to qualify for a city lottery of ~$135,000 in
federal tax payor covid relief funds. This is not the kind of leadership Hermosa Beach
deserves.
The rules are clear and contained in the health order, cities cannot weaken county health
orders, they can only strengthen them if local conditions warrant.
In the second example, the city allowed organized flag football at Valley Park nearly every
weekend THROUGHOUT the peak of the pandemic.
On several occasions over the course of several weeks I emailed pictures of these regularly
occurring flag football games at Valley Park to HB city officials. I even provide the times
times the games seemed to be scheduled hoping they would do their duty and intercede; but
the games still went on, week after week throughout the peak of the pandemic.
On one occasion captured by a HBPD police body cam video AND reviewed by Chief
LeBaron, the officer tried to justify not enforcing the county ban on multihousehold sporting
events and specifically flag football. Anyone can see that in flag football there is considerable
face to face contact, blocking, physical contact, players sprinting down the field and then
huddling tightly together; breathing heavily.
How can that not be risky.
But apparently our police department thought it was just fine. Think about it, how can you
maintain 6 ft distance and pull a players flag unless you are an orangoutang?
Third, the city of Hermosa entered into a contract with a third party to enforce the emergency
health order (aka mask mandate) they passed in July of 2020.
In justifying the expenditure city officials implied their sworn officers and community service
officers simply did not have the time to enforce a mask mandate to protect Hermosa’s Covid
vulnerable populations; basically saying they didn’t have the resources.
Well no business or government entity ever has the resources it needs to do everything it
wants too. It’s about prioritization and clearly identifying what won’t get done if sworn &
unsworn officers were charged with enforcing the mask mandate. This used to be called an
impact analysis.
But our city manager didn’t think this impact analysis was needed; and our city council
doesn’t have the common sense to demand it before opening the taxpayer checkbook.
Now here is the rub, while the city claimed Valley Park was patrolled by green-vested Covid
safety officers on at least 20 occasions between Nov-mid Feb and claimed that hundreds of
people were verbally warned to mask-up at Valley Park NOT A SINGLE WRITTEN
WARNING OR CITATION WAS EVER ISSUED at the park per a HB public records
search.
Also, anyone that regularly frequented the park between August & December knows the mask
ordinance was largely being ignored except by vulnerable seniors. So if the city was serious
about enforcement why, in the face of rampant mask non-compliance and frequent
multihousehold gatherings and regularly scheduled sporting events did these safety officers
fail to issue not a single written warning or citation at Valley Park.
Remember, this happened at the peak of the pandemic, when LA County was the epicenter of
the Covid crisis, when doctors and nurses were pleading for community support.
There are many other examples I could cite from beach volleyball that was explicitly
prohibited by the county order to the crowds these volleyball games attracted to city sponsored
daycare where the city maintained masks were being worn as required by county safety orders
and were not, to the simple fact that on the beach, during the peak of the pandemic virtually no
one wore a mask. This continues to this day.
If the city were to respond they would probably say there was nothing they could do. That
would be a lie.
On many occasions I recommended the city take some kind of action including using short
term closures of the beach, strand and parks to send the message that mask scofflaws would
not be tolerated.
The city could have issued written warnings at our parks so repeat offenders could be tracked
and citations issued.
They could have put an end to the regularly scheduled flag football games and other large
regularly scheduled FOR-PROFIT exercise activities that were happening every weekday
afternoon during the peak of the pandemic.
The city could have removed the volleyball nets since the county order specifically excluded
volleyball and for good reason; the face to face contact at the net. Most of the nets were
allowed to remain up throughout the peak of the pandemic despite the ongoing violations.
And certainly no one forced the city officials to allocate public space so that restaurant owners
could subvert the outdoor dining ban against the advice of their own medical experts.
According to a Brookings Institute study published this March, ~ 400,000 died unnecessarily
and many more suffered debilitating long term consequences from Covid.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN2BH1DK
Look, there is a chance still more deadly antibody resistant varients will spring up and reinfect
vulnerable populations.
There is a chance that new varients could evolve to attack children. We need to be prepared
for this.
County safety protocols need to work and the city needs to do the work to make sure that can
happen if things go bad again.
And if you think I’m angry, think about how our local health care workers and family
members of those that died must feel. Betrayal might just about cover it.
So now the question the question that remains is will anyone on the city council or any of the
the city council candidates step up and ask for an investigation.
There must be reckoning before there can be a reconciliation.
But this is complicated.
An honest investigation is required, mistakes must be acknowledged and improvements made.
Covid is not over and just like the 100 year storms that seem to be happening every few years
nowadays, a doubling of the worlds population by 2050 can only lead to more frequent
pandemics.
But I also believe that some of the city officials that made poor decisions during the pandemic
are honorable people that put themselves on the line and served, and have done a lot of good
for the community.
That cannot be forgotten either.
Anthony Higgins.
Matt McCool
mccool.matt@gmail.com
(310) 486-9696
April 20, 2021
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Councilwoman Stacey Armarto
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885
RE: Hermosa Beach Police Department Corruption Scandal
Dear Councilwoman Armato:
Since the City of Hermosa Beach continues to cover up this corruption scandal, including the Chief of Police exonerating
officer misconduct and conspiracy, I will continue to submit more evidence into public record. Let us begin with the
irregularities regarding the original police report.
Medical Assessment
As a former firefighter, I completed Emergency Medical Technician training at UCLA. Therefore, I know the difference
between non-emergency medical versus emergency medical. An ambulatory victim with great bodily injury able
to self-transport to a hospital, does not equate to non-medical simple battery with minor body trauma. To my
knowledge, the responding police officer was not qualified to make any medical assessments. Medical professionals
diagnosed; whiplash, a C4-C5 injury, torn and strained ligaments of the neck and back, and injuries to the facet joints
in the spine. The emergency room records from Little Company of Mary, and all additional medical records were
destroyed as part of this corruption scandal. However, there still is the video of the violent attack beginning with a
sucker punch while I was seated. (Video)
Report Approval Time
This violent crime was reported on March 15, 2014. (Exhibit A.) However, the police report was not approved until
March 24, 2014. Over eight days past before the report was approved, which clearly falls outside the standard
deviation. This calculation was based on the police reports submitted into public record for the December 16, 2014
City Council meeting by the current co-chair of the Community Police Advisory Board. (Link) This extended time delay
to approve the report further substantiates the allegation of impropriety in this case.
Doctored Police Report
There are two report versions of this attack; the final approved report, (Exhibit A.), and what appears to be a
preliminary report which was provided by an Assistant City Attorney in a March 13, 2019 letter, (Exhibit B.). The
additional text, which is highlighted, was added to inject alcohol into the matter to change the narrative from an
attack to a bar fight. In my deposition testimony, I stated I was not drinking. (Exhibit C.). As in the transcript, I was
completely blindsided learning the report states an unnamed staffer claimed I wanted to finish my beer. In fact, I
wanted to finish my 9-1-1 call. I submitted my cell phone records to the detective. Further substantiating the report
was doctored, is why the detective failed to follow policy and procedure for me to obtain the report. (Exhibit D.).
This police misconduct extended beyond the criminal prosecution of this case, and carried over into the civil
proceedings, which included the reporting police officer testifying against me during trial. Unfortunately, the HBPD
continues to advance this false narrative, which was also reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Fiat justitia ruat caelum,
Matt McCool
cc: Hermosa Beach City Council (via email)
Hermosa Beach City Manager, Suja Lowenthal (via email)
Hermosa Beach City Attorney, Michael Jenkins (via email)
Hermosa Beach Police Chief, Paul LeBaron (via email)
Hermosa Beach City Clerk, Eduardo Sarmiento (via email)
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
21-0238
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 21-0239
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Eduardo Sarmiento)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the following minutes:
1.April 13, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting
2.May 21, 2020 Special Meeting
Due to staffing shortages in the City Clerk’s office, the following minutes will be provided as soon as
they become available.
1.May 26, 2020 Special Meeting
2.June 9, 2020 Regular Meeting
3.June 23, 2020 Special Meeting
4.October 13, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
5.October 19, 2020 Adjourned Regular Meeting
6.October 27, 2020 Regular Meeting
Respectfully Submitted by: Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Hermosa Beach City Council Adjourned
Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Closed Session 5:30 P.M. Regular Session 6:00 P.M.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
City Council
Justin Massey, Mayor
Michael Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem
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 OF ALLEGIANCE
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
City Attorney Michael Jenkins reported that Closed session was called to order at 5:00
p.m. with no members of the public providing public comment. Attorney Jenkins stated
that three cases were listed on the closed session agenda, and no reportable action
was taken by City Council. Attorney Jenkins added that Councilmember Campbell
recused herself from items B and C of the closed session agenda.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Massey provided a reminder regarding the upcoming May 11, 2021 Special
Municipal Election. He shared that the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder’s Office
began mailing the ballots on April 12, 2021. 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.
The official sample ballot booklet, which contains the candidates’ names, occupations,
and statements, will be mailed to registered voters on April 20. Hermosa residents
interested in voting must register to vote or transfer voter registration by April 26 to be
eligible to vote in the May 11 election. Once they are registered and have received their
ballot, voters can then 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. Mayor Massey also emphasized
that mailed ballots must arrive no later than May 14 to be counted. This date includes a
three-day grace period for mail delivery. Counting of the ballots will begin May 13, and
election results will be certified 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 shared that the next Coffee with the Mayor event is Saturday , April
17th at 10am. He instructed those who would like to attend please visit the City’s online
events calendar for more information and to register.
Mayor Massey then shared that Behavioral Health Services, Inc. in collaboration with
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host an alcohol awareness event called
PowerTalk 21, on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, which will highlight
MADD’s national day for parents to talk about alcohol with their kids. The City will
recognize April 21, 2021 as PowerTalk21 Day in Hermosa Beach. He added that
Hermosa Beach Chief of Police Paul LeBaron will be the keynote speaker for this special
event, and the Beach Cities Health District youth advisory committee will also be taking
part to address the issues around alcohol. Mayor Massed instructed anyone interested in
participating please visit the City’s online events calendar for more information and to
register.
Mayor Massey moved on to announce the celebration of “Earth Day” on April 22, 2021.
He emphasized that every one of us needs a healthy Earth to support our jobs,
livelihoods, health & survival, and happiness. Mayor Massey added that together, we can
prevent the coming disasters of climate change and environmental destruction. He when
on to say how we must remember that this is a year-round effort. He then thanked
resident, Gary Clark for reminding the City Council that we can all do more. He encourage
all Hermosa Beach residents to visit the City’s Environmental Programs webpage to find
out more about energy savings and water conservations programs and to participate in
Earth Day events on April 22nd.
Mayor Massey concluded he announcements with a reminder about the Wyland National
Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation that began on April 1,2021 and continues until
April 30, 2021. The nonprofit national community service campaign encourages residents
to make a series of simple pledges at My Water Pledge.com to use water more efficiently,
reduce pollution and save energy. It also reminds residents that simple individual actions
can add up to big changes in protecting the environment. In addition, it offers physical
hands-on projects or actions that can be done to decrease water consumption in a
neighborhood or backyard at My Volunteer Water Project. Over the past 10 years, the
City of Hermosa Beach has used over 300 million gallons of recycled water at its parks
and public areas to conserve water and protect the environment. Mayor M assey asked
Hermosa residents to join him – and the City – in taking the pledge to personally conserve
water.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. April 13, 2021 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 Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
NOES: None
VII. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2021 AS DONATE LIFE MONTH IN
HERMOSA BEACH
c. PRESENTATION FROM CALRECYCLING ON SB 1383 MANDITORY
ORGANICS RECYCLING REGULATION
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link. April 13, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting)
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Lowenthal began by sharing the many adjustments in City operations
over the last year to ensure Hermosa continues providing services to residents in a safe
manner. She added that additional information will provide in a more detailed report on
our COVID-19 response and our recovery, re-opening, and resilience plan at the April
27, 2021 City Council Meeting.
In response to COVID-19 restrictions on in-person meetings, the Community
Development Department and Public Works Departments modified their operations last
year to allow for electronic submittals and processing of permit applications and plans.
To accommodate large electronic files, Community Development increased its capacity
for data sharing. Both departments also established a drop-off system at City Hall for
large documents. While splitting some staff schedules to allow for social distancing, the
departments maintained in-person staffing to handle phone calls and email and had
staff working from home who also responded to emails and voicemails. In addition,
Community Development and Public Works inspectors continued to provide in-person
field inspections. Public Works staff also continued to provide in -person maintenance of
our buildings, property, vehicles, parks and more.
The Finance Department also arranged to meet residents outside City Hall when they
needed help in person. The Finance Department also kept in-person staffing on a split
schedule to ensure someone was there to respond to these requests and help with
phone calls, and staff workin g from home also responded to emails and phone calls.
The Police Department helped by providing an option for the public to pick up licenses
or parking permits at its front desk. In addition, the Police Department continued its
operations throughout the pandemic and even expanded its crime prevention and
detection programs.
The Community Resources Department continued to find ways to support outdoor
recreation and the overall health of our community. Staff worked with the local business
community to temporarily provide access to open space areas for private health and
wellness classes. They provided monitors to comply with Public Health requirements for
the opening of the tennis courts and skate park. Staff also provided in-person staffing
for public inquiries. At a time when parents and children needed it the most, staff re -
established the STAR Hermosa Program for students.
The Human Resources Department continued to handle risk management, provide
guidance for employee safety and to fill critical vacancies. During this time, the Office of
the City Manager has been leading the City team and coordinating responses to the
pandemic. Staff has provided ongoing communications, including regular COVID-19
Updates, a business resources webpage that is frequently updated, social media
updates and other City communications. Staff led the implementation of the initiatives to
support our businesses and ensured access to public meetings by taking advantage of
tools that made possible remote participation.
Ms. Lowenthal went on to highlight how the pandemic has led to some positive
enhancements to services in the community – including online services and
opportunities for remote public participation during public meetings.
City Manager Lowenthal provided an update on the downtown lane reconfiguration. She
pointed out that with the warmer weather Hermosa has seen an increase in visitors,
triggering questions on social media about the Lane Reconfiguration Project. In
response the City indicated that the lane reconfiguration is a temporary project launched
in January in response to the requests of local businesses in need of more space for
outdoor dining, retail and personal services. This temporary project reconfigured lanes
on Hermosa Avenue between 8th Stree t and 14th Street, and on Pier Avenue between
Hermosa Avenue and Valley Drive to allow businesses to better utilize public right -of-
way for their outdoor operations. The project includes bicycle lanes to provide safer
travel for bicycles and other non-motor vehicles through the lane reconfiguration area.
The bike lanes also divert cyclists from using sidewalks, which are now being utilized
more widely by outdoor dining and associated activities. The bike lanes also provide a
buffer zone between vehicles lanes and the outdoor decks to create a more comfortable
environment for patrons of the deck areas. She closed her comments by stating that
City Council committed to maintaining the project for only six months, at which point it
will be reevaluated. City Manager Lowenthal then introduced Police Chief Paul LeBaron
for an update on enforcement measures.
Chief LeBaron gave an overview of efforts being taken by Hermosa Police to address
increased theft around the City. He requested all residents do their part in locking doors,
vehicles, and avoid leaving valuables in plain sight. He also provided a summary of
Police efforts to increase bike safety and an increase in citations being issued to bikers
for not making proper stops.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link. April 13, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting).
IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following members of the public provided public comment:
1. Kent Allen
2. Sarah Harper
3. 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 13, 2021 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 Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
NOES: None
X. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Mayor Pro Detoy provided an update from the monthly meeting of the Economic
Development Committee. He shared information provided from a presentation given by
the Chamber of Commerce President Jessica Accamando related to a recent business
survey conducted in Hermosa Beach. Approximately 100 people responded to the
survey and indicated areas in need of improvement like dinning decks, streets, way
finding, music in Hermosa, and lighting. In terms of businesses the survey’s revealed
63% of respondents want to see the dinning decks remain permanently, 17% of
respondents reserved their opinion until the temporary measure is fully implemented,
and 20% would like to see all temporary measures removed after the state of
emergency is lifted. He also shared that discussions related to Fiesta Hermosa and the
need to modify the event to make it more local. Lastly, he shared an update on the
small business grant program and announcements of the grant money lottery winners.
Councilmember Campbell unscored a comment made by City Manager Lowenthal
during her report related to the recent initiatives like outdoor dining. She commented
that the initiatives are being studied, which will lead to further discussion by the Council
and community to access impacts.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy quickly shared the site where the Chamber of Commerce survey
results can be accessed hbchamber.net/survey.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link. April 13, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting)
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded
by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
NOES: None
a. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
b. CHECK REGISTERS
c. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY
REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2021
d. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A
REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE
HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
DURING FY 2021-2022
e. APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL EVENT LONG TERM AGREEMENT WITH BEST
DAY FOUNDATION FOR ITS ANNUAL BEACH DAY EVENTS HELD ON THE
BEACH
f. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR
REPLACEMENT OF THREE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS
g. APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE 2018 STATE
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUND
h. RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HERMOSA
BEACH POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION TO MODIFY ARTICLE 29,
SECTION E
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
None
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A TENANT IMPROVEMENT
WITHIN SUITE 103 OF THE BIJOU BUILDING, A HISTORICAL LANDMARK,
LOCATED AT 1227 HERMOSA AVENUE AND DETERMINATION THAT THE
PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved receive and file written
communications, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by
unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor
Massey
NOES: None
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a. UPCOMING VACANCIES: THREE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION TERMS
EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2021
MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded
by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, 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. April 13, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting)
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a. COUNCILMEMBER ARMATO REQUESTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDER ADOPTING A SAFE GUN STORAGE ORDINANCE, AS
PRESENTED BY MOMS DEMAND ACTION
City Council unanimously supported the request to have staff prepare an agenda item
related to adoption of a safe gun storage ordinance proposed by Councilmember
Armato.
b. 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 8:05 p.m.
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
Hermosa Beach City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 21, 2020
Regular Session 6:30 P.M.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
City Council
Mary Campbell, Mayor
Justin Massey, Mayor Pro Tem
Stacey Armato, Councilmember
Michael Detoy, Councilmember
Hany Fangary, Councilmember
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 Campbell at
6:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Pro Tem Massey, and
Mayor Campbell
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Massey thanked City Manager Lowenthal for her work during the
pandemic.
Mayor Campbell echoed Mayor Pro Tem Massey’s message , and gave kudos for the
nimbleness staff has exhibited during the pandemic in addressing the needs of the
community.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link. May 21, 2020 Special City Council Meeting).
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Massey. Motion was approved by unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Pro Tem Massey, and Mayor
Campbell
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 21, 2020 Special City Council Meeting).
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following people provided public comment:
1) Lori Burzminski
2) Bob Jones
3) Carolyn Petty
4) Brian Cooley
5) Naureen Fishman
6) Mark Fishman
7) Ryan Buescher
8) Steve Collins
9) Kathy Knoll
10) Ashley Puida
11) 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: May 21, 2020 Special City Council Meeting).
1. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION OF EMERGENCY ORDER IN
RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC PERTAINING TO THE STRAND AND
CITY OFF-STREET AND ON-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve a resolution modifying Executive
Orders Nos. 2020-01 and 2020-03 pertaining to re-opening the Strand.
Under Section 2A of the Resolution, the Strand is re-open for public use
effective 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2020; Section 2, paragraph 10 of
Executive Order No. 2020-01 and Section 2, paragraph 3 of Executive Order
No. 2020-03 are hereby rescinded., seconded by Councilmember Detoy.
Motion was approved by majority consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Detoy, Fangary, and Mayor Campbell
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Massey
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Massey moved to approve a resolution modifying Executive
Orders Nos. 2020-01 and 2020-03 pertaining to re-opening the Strand.
Under Section 2A of the Resolution, the Strand is re-open for public use
effective 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2020; Section 2, paragraph 10 of
Executive Order No. 2020-01 and Section 2, paragraph 3 of Executive Order
No. 2020-03 are hereby rescinded., seconded by Councilmember Detoy.
Motion was approved by unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Pro Tem Massey, and Mayor
Campbell
NOES: None
Councilmember Armato asked that the City Manager or City Attorney clarify the
misinformation on the Manhattan Beach vote that happened in the morning and what
the implications are.
City Manager Lowenthal stated that based on Manhattan Beach's press release, her
understanding is that Manhattan Beach issued a letter of support for their businesses to
be included among the class of businesses to be reopened. However, that requires the
County to respond and approve that request.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Campbell adjourned the City Council meeting to Tuesday May 26, 2020 at 4:00
p.m. for closed session followed by open session at 5:00 p.m. Meeting concluded at
9:25 p.m.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can
be accessed by clicking on the following link May 21, 2020 Special City Council
Meeting).
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 21-0229
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council ratify the following check registers.
Attachments:
1.Check Register 3/25/2021
2.Check Register 4/1/2021
3.Check Register 4/8/2021
Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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001-3302 28.00
Total : 28.0022235
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Total : 10,000.0001895
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001-4202-4304 209.03
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705-1133-4201 5,883.60
CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES/MUZATKO/FEB21899085
705-1133-4201 3,665.45
CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES/BROIN/FEB21899086
705-1133-4201 1,149.80
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705-1133-4201 87.20
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001-1203-4201 6,070.60
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
97036 3/25/2021 (Continued)BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP20942
ATTORNEY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS/FEB21899089
001-1131-4201 863.60
Total : 56,103.9420942
97037 3/25/2021 CALIFORNIA FENCE AND SUPPLY CO 7654 SKATE PARK WIND SCREEN PANELS (3)03621
001-6101-4309 988.00
Total : 988.0003621
97038 3/25/2021 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE Account 4286211111 WATER USAGE/JAN2100016
105-2601-4303 2,718.24
001-6101-4303 13,292.58
001-4204-4303 1,265.56
001-3304-4303 399.56
Total : 17,675.9400016
97039 3/25/2021 CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 4035560426 RECORDS COPIER/DEC20-FEB2110838
715-2101-4201 100.92
Total : 100.9210838
97040 3/25/2021 CDWG 8851636 MICROSOFT LICENSING AGREEMENT YR 3 OF 309632
715-1206-4201 37,666.96
MAT REQ 791319/PRINTER TONER9116741
001-2101-4305 218.52
Total : 37,885.4809632
97041 3/25/2021 COMMERCIAL BUILDING MANAGEMENT 67910 CITY BLDGS/JANITORIAL/COVID PORTER/FEB2120627
001-4204-4201 6,861.00
157-2702-4201 3,866.69
Total : 10,727.6920627
97042 3/25/2021 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DI21 TRASH MONITORING/REPORTING/JUL20-JUN2100879
161-3109-4201 2,353.00
Total : 2,353.0000879
97043 3/25/2021 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RE-PW-21030805092 ARTESIA BLVD MEDIAN MAINT/FEB2100879
105-2601-4303 109.20
Total : 109.2000879
97044 3/25/2021 DANDOY GLASS COMPANY, INC.19334 PLEXIGLASS SHIELDING/CITY HALL/CSO OFFIC21922
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97044 3/25/2021 (Continued)DANDOY GLASS COMPANY, INC.21922
157-2702-4201 28,998.00
INSTALL 2 ADD'L PLEXIGLASS GUARDS19426
157-2702-4201 325.00
Total : 29,323.0021922
97045 3/25/2021 DEPT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, STATE OF CAE 1779824 SN STATE INSPECTION FEE/CITY HALL ELEVATOR14909
001-4204-4251 225.00
Total : 225.0014909
97046 3/25/2021 DEWEY PEST CONTROL Account 759408 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/PEST CONTROL/MAR2111449
001-4204-4201 849.00
Total : 849.0011449
97047 3/25/2021 DEWEY PEST CONTROL Account 1233239 SEWER RAT ABATEMENT/MAR2111449
160-3102-4201 272.00
Total : 272.0011449
97048 3/25/2021 DUNCAN SOLUTIONS, INC.1003286 CITATION PMT SYS FEES/DEC2020668
001-1204-4201 3,811.53
Total : 3,811.5320668
97049 3/25/2021 EFRAM MOBIL 007977 PROPANE FOR TORCHES01400
001-3104-4309 76.20
001-3104-4309 7.24
Total : 83.4401400
97050 3/25/2021 EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIP 12089 CLEAN & VIDEO INSPECT SEWERS/MAR2107853
160-3102-4201 20,844.51
Total : 20,844.5107853
97051 3/25/2021 EXXON MOBIL BUSINESS FLEET 70152760 VEHICLE FUEL 1/11/21-2/10/2110668
001-1250 143.67
715-2101-4310 4,436.53
715-2601-4310 187.22
715-3104-4310 415.74
715-3302-4310 1,416.95
715-4204-4310 230.80
715-4206-4310 171.47
715-6101-4310 266.69
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(Continued)Total : 7,269.07 97051 3/25/2021 EXXON MOBIL BUSINESS FLEET10668
97052 3/25/2021 GATES, GEORGE H Parcel 4188-012-089 STREET LIGHT PROPERTY TAX REBATE21346
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.6121346
97053 3/25/2021 GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE RBC164-08 PINEDA/POLICE ACADEMY ENROLLMENT09058
001-2101-4317 2,297.00
Total : 2,297.0009058
97054 3/25/2021 GRAINGER 9832588595 REQ 435004/FIRE EXTINGUISHER STICKERS10836
715-2101-4311 11.83
Total : 11.8310836
97055 3/25/2021 HARTZOG & CRABILL, INC.21-0029 ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING/JAN2114204
001-2131 1,039.68
Total : 1,039.6814204
97056 3/25/2021 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS AND ASSC SIN006986 SALES TAX AUDIT/JUL20-SEP2007547
001-1202-4201 2,698.63
Total : 2,698.6307547
97057 3/25/2021 IPS GROUP INC INV57976 PARKING METER WIRELESS/CC FEES/FEB2119314
001-3305-4201 620.49
001-3304-4201 510.10
001-3302-4201 11,185.95
PARKING METER WIRELESS/CC FEES/FEB21INV5976
001-3302-4201 12,316.54
Total : 24,633.0819314
97058 3/25/2021 JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTI 22153578 COMM CTR FIRE ALARM/APR21-MAR2213061
001-4204-4321 853.51
Total : 853.5113061
97059 3/25/2021 LAURA MECOY COMMUNICATIONS LLC 2006 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER/FEB2120347
001-1201-4201 2,132.40
157-2702-4201 3,867.60
Total : 6,000.0020347
97060 3/25/2021 NETRIX LLC 768567 REMOTE SUPPORT LICENSING/FEB2111539
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97060 3/25/2021 (Continued)NETRIX LLC11539
157-2702-4201 268.00
ONSITE TECH/ADD'L DAY PER WEEK/JAN21SIN030003
715-1206-4201 2,184.00
IT SUPPORT SERVICES/JAN21SIN030004
715-1206-4201 16,096.21
REMOTE SUPPORT LICENSING/JAN21SIN030059
157-2702-4201 268.00
Total : 18,816.2111539
97061 3/25/2021 OFFICE DEPOT 159150505001 MAT REQ 791057/OFFICE SUPPLIES13114
001-1202-4305 19.69
001-1208-4305 114.60
157-2702-4305 61.98
MAT REQ 435347/PRINTER INK159627416001
001-4202-4305 40.85
MAT REQ 435347/CHAIR MAT159628394001
001-4202-4305 44.34
YARD/2 OFFICE CHAIRS160233431001
001-4202-4305 279.98
001-4202-4305 26.60
Total : 588.0413114
97062 3/25/2021 PARS 46300 ALT RETIREMENT PLAN ADMIN FEES/JUL2014693
001-1101-4185 15.09
001-1204-4185 1.41
001-3302-4185 6.99
001-4204-4185 13.08
001-4101-4185 14.61
001-4201-4185 14.61
001-4601-4185 234.21
ALT RETIREMENT PLAN ADMIN FEES/JAN2147584
001-1101-4185 6.39
001-1204-4185 0.60
001-3302-4185 2.96
001-4204-4185 5.54
001-4101-4185 6.18
001-4201-4185 6.18
001-4601-4185 99.11
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(Continued)Total : 426.96 97062 3/25/2021 PARS14693
97063 3/25/2021 REDONDO BEACH, CITY OF 572336 CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES/FEB2103282
001-1132-4201 16,667.00
Total : 16,667.0003282
97064 3/25/2021 ROUND STAR WEST LLC PO 35986 INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT16921
001-4601-4221 3,942.40
Total : 3,942.4016921
97065 3/25/2021 SBCU VISA 01B0034513168 CC DRINKING WATER 1/13/21-2/12/2103353
001-2101-4305 442.56
ORAL BOARD LUNCH11 CC
001-1203-4201 6.00
CONFERENCE LINE/JAN21IC30411-0121 CC
001-1201-4304 16.71
VIDEOCONFERENCING/CLOUD OVERAGE FEEINV67529498 CC
715-1206-4201 9.50
BAGNARA/RETIREMENT GIFT/VASEOrder 639523164 CC
001-1203-4201 75.07
SENIOR CENTER MUSIC SUBSCRIP/FEB21Order ML08MGVZ24 CC
001-4601-4328 9.99
SCHEID/CELL PHONE DATA STORAGE/FEB21Order MSLZDTQXG0 CC
001-2101-4305 0.99
K9 OFFICER/DOG FOOD/FEB21PO 35418 CC
170-2105-4309 117.22
HP PRINTER MAINT CARTRIDGEPO 35847 CC
001-4202-4305 7.52
001-4202-4305 79.16
VIDEOSCRIBE SOFTWARE MEMBERSHIPPO 35861 CC
715-4202-4201 800.00
RECORDS/TV W/PROTECTION PLANPO 35873 CC
001-2101-4305 1,129.98
001-2101-4305 101.00
SOUTH PARK PLAYGROUND/CLOSED SIGNPO 35882 CC
001-4601-4201 283.76
001-4601-4201 26.96
COMM CTR ROOM 12 BLINDS (5)PO 35887 CC
001-4204-4309 481.47
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97065 3/25/2021 (Continued)SBCU VISA03353
001-4204-4309 51.69
YARD CAMERA SYSTEM CABLESPO 35888 CC
001-4204-4321 225.85
001-4204-4321 21.46
GUN SAFE FOR TESLAPO 35889 CC
715-2101-4311 69.99
715-2101-4311 6.65
PINEDA/ACADEMY GEAR & MATERIALSPO 35907 CC
001-2101-4314 405.03
WALK YOUR WHEELS SIGNS FOR STRANDPO 35908 CC
001-2021 -132.57
001-2022 132.57
001-3302-5401 -132.57
001-3302-5401 1,325.72
001-3302-5401 113.35
ARMATO/WINTER SEMINARPO 35915 CC
001-1101-4317 25.00
LOWENTHAL/WINTER CONFERENCEPO 35916 CC
001-1201-4317 25.00
YARD AED BATTERYPO 35929 CC
001-1201-4201 435.82
PW SUPERINTENDANT OFFICE/SECURITY TVPO 35933 CC
001-4204-4321 259.99
001-4204-4321 26.65
LEBARON/PHILLIPS/TRAINING SYMPOSIUMPO 35958 CC
001-2101-4317 498.00
RUSHTON/SIBBALD/EMT COURSE DEPOSITPO 35984 CC
001-2101-4317 400.00
NEWKIRK/MEMBERSHIPPO 36002 CC
001-1202-4317 110.00
DELEON/INTERNET PRIVACY TRAININGPO 36011 CC
001-2101-4313 100.00
ORAL BOARD BREAKFAST SNACKSReceipt CC
001-1203-4201 13.88
ORAL BOARD LUNCHRef 105630562449 CC
001-1203-4201 223.89
FRANCO/ICI IDENTITY THEFT INVESTIGATIONSTR 846 CC
001-2101-4312 479.00
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97065 3/25/2021 (Continued)SBCU VISA03353
ALKADIS/SHERMAN BLOCK SUPERVISOR #2TR 847 CC
001-2101-4312 422.70
Total : 8,694.9903353
97066 3/25/2021 SBCU VISA PO 35971 CC LOWENTHAL/MEMBERSHIP03353
001-1201-4315 51.80
Total : 51.8003353
97067 3/25/2021 SBCU VISA PO 35861 CC FOREIGN CURRENCY CONVERSION FEE03353
715-4202-4201 8.00
Total : 8.0003353
97068 3/25/2021 SEIBERT, ILONA Parcel 4187-017-009 SEWER TAX REBATE20581
001-6871 75.96
Total : 75.9620581
97069 3/25/2021 SMARTCOVER SYSTEMS 17741 SMARTCOVER BATTERY/35TH ST PUMP20282
160-3102-4309 377.00
160-3102-4309 34.01
Total : 411.0120282
97070 3/25/2021 SOCAL GAS 011 004 5767 8 YARD/CITY BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/FEB2100170
001-4204-4303 31.30
Total : 31.3000170
97071 3/25/2021 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC COMM 03978 '20 FORD INTERCEPTOR/K9 UNIT/OUTFITTING08812
715-2101-5403 12,141.11
715-2101-5403 1,182.96
'20 FORD INTERCEPTOR/PATROL/OUTFITTING03979
715-2101-5403 14,261.00
715-2101-5403 1,400.25
Total : 28,985.3208812
97072 3/25/2021 SPCALA 2021-0228 ANIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES/FEB2118821
001-3302-4201 875.00
Total : 875.0018821
97073 3/25/2021 SPECIALIZED ELEVATOR SERVICES 24887 ELEVATOR MAINT/PARKING GARAGE/MAR2121538
001-3304-4201 160.00
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(Continued)Total : 160.00 97073 3/25/2021 SPECIALIZED ELEVATOR SERVICES21538
97074 3/25/2021 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 0049969031121 PD CABLE/MAR2120236
001-2101-4201 76.15
PW YARD CABLE/MAR218448300300088884
001-4202-4201 145.40
Total : 221.5520236
97075 3/25/2021 THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIO 78498 PD COUNSELING SERVICES/FEB2120121
001-1203-4320 375.00
Total : 375.0020121
97076 3/25/2021 TORFIN, JACQUELINE LEE Parcel 4187-033-010 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE22244
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.6122244
97077 3/25/2021 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 220210315 DIG ALERTS/FEB2108207
161-3109-4201 100.75
DIG ALERTS/STATE FEES/JAN21dsb20200880
161-3109-4201 48.07
Total : 148.8208207
97078 3/25/2021 UPS 000023R146121 SHIP TO AXON (BODY CAM VENDOR)~14148
001-2101-4305 10.27
Total : 10.2714148
97079 3/25/2021 V & V MANUFACTURING, INC.52221 2 RETIRED POLICE OFFICER BADGES W/CASE01938
001-2101-4314 264.80
001-2101-4314 24.30
RENUMBER CSO BADGES W/SERIAL NOS.52256
001-3302-4314 490.00
001-3302-4314 66.55
Total : 845.6501938
97080 3/25/2021 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 92008 MAT REQ 987191/NO PARKING SIGNS (22)01206
001-3104-4309 803.79
Total : 803.7901206
213935252 3/17/2021 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE 3/25/21 Check Run WORK COMP CLAIMS REIMB/FEB2114691
705-1217-4324 21,203.58
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(Continued)Total : 21,203.58 213935252 3/17/2021 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE14691
213936563 3/17/2021 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE 3/25/21 Check Run LIABILITY CLAIMS REIMB/FEB2114691
705-1209-4324 21,240.30
Total : 21,240.3014691
710091887 3/15/2021 EXXON MOBIL BUSINESS FLEET 70677881 VEHICLE FUEL 2/11/21-3/10/2110668
715-2101-4310 4,340.23
001-1250 79.52
715-3104-4310 72.52
715-3302-4310 1,100.56
715-4204-4310 172.03
715-4206-4310 196.83
715-6101-4310 232.24
Total : 6,193.9310668
820199573 3/23/2021 SOCAL GAS 3/25/21 Check Run CITY BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/FEB2100170
001-4204-4303 436.17
Total : 436.1700170
Bank total : 367,654.75 52 Vouchers for bank code :boa
367,654.75Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 52
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"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the
checks listed on pages 1 to 11 inclusive, of the check
register for 3/25/2021 are accurate funds are available for
payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 3/25/2021
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97081 4/1/2021 ARCHITAG LLP 2017-04 CLARK RENOVATION ARCHITECT/DEC20-MAR2122108
301-8689-4201 4,000.00
Total : 4,000.0022108
97082 4/1/2021 AT&T 000016189551 PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS 2/13/21-3/12/2100321
001-2101-4304 139.01
Total : 139.0100321
97083 4/1/2021 AT&T 310 796-6526 991 3 PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS/MAR2100321
001-2101-4304 126.14
Total : 126.1400321
97084 4/1/2021 BARROWS, PATRICK PO 36026 INSTRUCTOR PMT/9196/8/9200/2-3/5-617271
001-4601-4221 2,665.60
Total : 2,665.6017271
97085 4/1/2021 CALIFORNIA MARKING DEVICE 6731 REQ 854009/CORDOVA/NAME PLATE00262
001-4202-4305 33.40
Total : 33.4000262
97086 4/1/2021 CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 4035675097 DETECTIVE COPIER/DEC20-MAR2110838
715-2101-4201 365.91
Total : 365.9110838
97087 4/1/2021 CHARM-TEX, INC.0244363-IN JAIL CELL 6 REPLACEMENT MATTRESS19277
001-2101-4306 126.90
REPLACEMENT MATTRESS FOR JAIL0244363-IN
001-2101-4306 126.90
Total : 253.8019277
97088 4/1/2021 CODE 5 GROUP, LLC 3098 TRACKING DEVICES/APR21-MAR2217333
001-2101-4309 600.00
Total : 600.0017333
97089 4/1/2021 CONTINENTAL MAPPING SERVICE 030421 PUBLIC NOTICE PREP/MAIL SRVCS/MAR2120398
001-4101-4201 1,000.00
Total : 1,000.0020398
97090 4/1/2021 COPELAND, VIKI PO 36015 REIMB/ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES00041
2b (2)
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97090 4/1/2021 (Continued)COPELAND, VIKI00041
001-1202-4315 110.00
Total : 110.0000041
97091 4/1/2021 ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS 204026-3 MARKET ECONOMIC ANALYSIS UPDATE/FEB2122204
001-4101-4201 3,110.00
Total : 3,110.0022204
97092 4/1/2021 ENCODEPLUS, LLC 1893 MUNI CODE WEBSITE UPDATES/FEB21-FEB2222221
001-4105-4201 12,610.00
Total : 12,610.0022221
97093 4/1/2021 FAMILY THEATRE INC PO 36027 INSTRUCTOR PMT/CLASSES 9216/20-2216932
001-4601-4221 3,493.64
Total : 3,493.6416932
97094 4/1/2021 FRONTIER 209-188-4669-0714985 LANDLINES/COMPUTER LINKS/MAR2119884
001-3302-4304 75.95
001-2101-4304 724.18
001-4204-4321 233.64
001-4202-4304 61.09
001-4201-4304 172.21
001-3304-4304 63.06
001-1204-4304 58.92
PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS/MAR21209-190-0013-1206175
001-2101-4304 901.82
JAIL BREATHALYZER/MAR21310-318-9210-0827185
001-2101-4304 73.41
CHAMBERS EOC ANALOG LINES/MAR21310-318-9800-1204155
715-1206-4304 1,513.06
2ND FL CITY HALL CANON FAX/APR21310-372-6186-0831895
001-1121-4304 12.98
001-1141-4304 12.99
001-1201-4304 12.98
001-1202-4304 12.99
001-1203-4304 12.94
PERSONNEL FAX LINE/MAR21310-372-6373-0311045
001-1203-4304 58.92
FIBER OPTIC LINE/APR21323-155-6779-0822065
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97094 4/1/2021 (Continued)FRONTIER19884
715-1206-4201 215.98
Total : 4,217.1219884
97095 4/1/2021 GEROVAC, JOSHUA PO 36023 CITATION DUP PMT REFUNDS22248
001-3302 569.00
Total : 569.0022248
97096 4/1/2021 HONDA MD INC, STEPHAN T 00119897 DETAINEE BLOOD DRAWS/FEB2115141
001-2101-4201 190.80
Total : 190.8015141
97097 4/1/2021 JERAND, ALISON PO 36017 BUSINESS LIC 01136617 REFUND22246
001-3115 246.00
Total : 246.0022246
97098 4/1/2021 JLEE ENGINEERING, INC.4218 PLAN CHECK SERVICES/FEB2121644
001-4101-4201 2,800.00
Total : 2,800.0021644
97099 4/1/2021 JOHN L HUNTER AND ASSOC INC HB1MS412101 STORM WATER PROGRAM ADMIN/JAN2105356
161-3109-4201 3,745.00
Total : 3,745.0005356
97100 4/1/2021 K9 SERVICES LLC HBPD-07 K9 OFFICER MAINT TRAINING/AUG2021552
170-2105-4317 250.00
Total : 250.0021552
97101 4/1/2021 LA SUPERIOR COURT - TORRANCE PO 36030 CITATION PMT SURCHARGES/FEB2100118
001-3302 43,582.90
CITATION PMT SURCHARGES/JAN21PO 36031
001-3302 45,824.20
Total : 89,407.1000118
97102 4/1/2021 MILLER PLANNING ASSOCIATES 20007-0121-02 ORDINANCE UPDATES/JAN2121660
150-4105-4201 7,425.00
ORDINANCE UPDATES/FEB2120007-0221-03
150-4105-4201 8,882.50
ORDINANCE UPDATES/DEC2020007-1220-01
150-4105-4201 1,665.00
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(Continued)Total : 17,972.50 97102 4/1/2021 MILLER PLANNING ASSOCIATES21660
97103 4/1/2021 MOKARRAM, SEDIGHE Parcel 4186-003-011 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE21488
001-6871 126.60
105-3105 24.61
Total : 151.2121488
97104 4/1/2021 NETRIX LLC 463048 DATTO SERVER CLOUD LICENSING/MAR2111539
715-1206-4201 1,957.55
IT SUPPORT SERVICES/MAR21767793-4
715-1206-4201 16,096.21
ONSITE TECH/1 ADD'L DAY PER WK/MAR21768333
715-1206-4201 2,184.00
MOTOR OFFICE ANTENNA INSTALL768454
001-2101-4201 675.00
Total : 20,912.7611539
97105 4/1/2021 PARKS COFFEE CALIFORNIA, INC.70055001 COFFEE SERVICE/MAR2122071
001-2101-4305 77.37
001-2101-4306 77.38
Total : 154.7522071
97106 4/1/2021 PEP BOYS 8141082569 to 3432 AUTO SUPPLIES/JAN21-MAR2100608
715-2101-4311 34.15
715-3102-4310 38.92
Total : 73.0700608
97107 4/1/2021 PH&S PRODUCTS LLC 0014228-IN 1,000 NITRILE EXAM GLOVES (MEDIUM)17130
001-2101-4306 195.00
Total : 195.0017130
97108 4/1/2021 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC COMM 03938 CSO VEHICLE 53 MAINT/DEC2008812
715-3302-4311 670.62
Total : 670.6208812
97109 4/1/2021 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 8448300300402150 1301 HERMOSA/540 PIER CONNECTION/APR2120236
001-2101-4304 798.92
Total : 798.9220236
97110 4/1/2021 SPRINT 269424317-231 CSO TRUNK MODEMS/FEB2110098
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97110 4/1/2021 (Continued)SPRINT10098
001-3302-4304 262.94
COMM RES/CELL PHONES/FEB21551834312-231
001-4601-4304 164.18
Total : 427.1210098
97111 4/1/2021 SWA GROUP INC 184507 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SRVCS/FEB2122203
125-8538-4201 3,139.16
Total : 3,139.1622203
97112 4/1/2021 TRIANGLE HARDWARE 29966 thru 29982 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/MAR2100123
001-3104-4309 2,314.32
001-4204-4309 1,981.65
001-6101-4309 526.80
105-2601-4309 930.82
001-2021 240.82
001-2022 -240.82
Total : 5,753.5900123
97113 4/1/2021 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE PO 36019 BULK MAIL PERMIT 460 REPLENISHMENT20388
001-1204-4305 245.00
Total : 245.0020388
97114 4/1/2021 UPS 000023R146131 REQ 791366/SHIP TO AXON (VENDOR)14148
001-2101-4305 9.79
Total : 9.7914148
97115 4/1/2021 US ARMOR 32040 DEWITT/BULLETPROOF VEST09374
001-3302-4314 708.74
001-3302-4314 103.43
Total : 812.1709374
97116 4/1/2021 VCA COAST ANIMAL HOSPITAL 401456243 K9 OFFICER/VET SERVICES/MAR2109672
170-2105-4201 117.24
Total : 117.2409672
97117 4/1/2021 VERIZON WIRELESS 9875262683 COMM DEV/CELL PHONES/FEB2103209
001-4201-4304 162.02
PD TRUNK MODEMS/FEB219875632485
153-2106-4201 418.11
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(Continued)Total : 580.13 97117 4/1/2021 VERIZON WIRELESS03209
97118 4/1/2021 VERTIGIS NORTH AMERICA LTD INV0014705 MAPPING SOFTWARE MAINT/SEP20-SEP2120750
715-4202-4201 2,334.00
Total : 2,334.0020750
97119 4/1/2021 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 0024030REV CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES/FEB2110703
157-2702-4201 7,280.00
Total : 7,280.0010703
97120 4/1/2021 WITTMAN ENTERPRISES LLC 2101062 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT BILLING/JAN2113359
001-1202-4201 2,422.39
Total : 2,422.3913359
760194119 3/18/2021 PITNEY BOWES INC 4/1/21 Check Run POSTAGE METER REFILL/MAR2113838
001-1208-4305 1,000.00
Total : 1,000.0013838
Bank total : 194,981.94 41 Vouchers for bank code :boa
194,981.94Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 41
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"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the
checks listed on pages 1 to 7 inclusive, of the check
register for 4/1/2021 are accurate funds are available for
payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 4/1/2021
04/08/2021
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97121 4/8/2021 ACCELA INC INV-ACC53678 UPGRADE/PROGRESS PMT/MAR2105817
715-4201-4201 1,813.33
Total : 1,813.3305817
97122 4/8/2021 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CO OP 10888 TAXI VOUCHER PROGRAM/FEB2111437
145-3404-4201 1,611.94
Total : 1,611.9411437
97123 4/8/2021 ALKADIS, CHRISTOPHER TR 851 PER DIEM/SHERMAN SUPERVISORY NO. 411359
001-2101-4312 150.00
Total : 150.0011359
97124 4/8/2021 AMERICAN ARBOR CARE 62360 ARBORIST SERVICES/MAR2120197
001-6101-4201 200.00
Total : 200.0020197
97125 4/8/2021 ATHENS SERVICES 9974317 CITYWIDE SWEEP/CLEAN/FEB2116660
001-3104-4201 16,353.92
001-3301-4201 10,898.50
001-3304-4201 1,501.69
001-6101-4201 1,601.23
CITYWIDE STEAMCLEAN/FEB219974317A
001-3104-4201 2,149.89
001-3301-4201 5,757.18
001-3304-4201 1,481.11
CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING/FEB219974317B
001-3301-4201 6,691.50
001-3304-4201 764.74
Total : 47,199.7616660
97126 4/8/2021 BARROWS, PATRICK PO 36051 INSTRUCTOR PMT/9207-10/1417271
001-4601-4221 2,368.80
Total : 2,368.8017271
97127 4/8/2021 BEAVER, JANET Parcel 1021543.001 CLASS 9258 REFUND22252
001-2111 104.50
Total : 104.5022252
97128 4/8/2021 BENSON, MARY ANN Parcel 4182-019-005 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE20396
2b (3)
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97128 4/8/2021 (Continued)BENSON, MARY ANN20396
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.6120396
97129 4/8/2021 BLOMER, CHARLES Parcel 4188-014-074 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE18452
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.6118452
97130 4/8/2021 COHEN, MARGARET A.Parcel 4184-007-028 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE20479
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.6120479
97131 4/8/2021 CRUZ, JONATHAN PO 35976 PER DIEM/DE-ESCALATION TRAINING16473
001-2101-4312 45.00
Total : 45.0016473
97132 4/8/2021 CSULB FOUNDATION PO 36010 SMYTH/CIVIL LIABILITY TRAINING00349
001-2101-4312 378.00
Total : 378.0000349
97133 4/8/2021 DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY CORP 13585 STREET PAINT FOR CITYWIDE USE13766
001-3104-4309 260.50
001-3104-4309 14.30
Total : 274.8013766
97134 4/8/2021 EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIP 12094 CLEAN & VIDEO INSPECT SEWERS/MAR2107853
160-3102-4201 2,337.50
Total : 2,337.5007853
97135 4/8/2021 FRANCO, MATTHEW PO 36044 PER DIEM/BASIC PEER SUPPORT TRANING20265
001-2101-4312 30.00
Total : 30.0020265
97136 4/8/2021 GLEOW LLC 0233 3/11/21 ALL HANDS MEETING ON TRUST21692
157-2702-4201 1,650.00
GIBSON/COPELAND/EXECUTIVE COACHING0237
001-1201-4201 6,400.00
Total : 8,050.0021692
97137 4/8/2021 GRUBER AND ASSOCIATES 4270 AUDIT SERVICES/STATE CONTROLLER REPORT21478
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97137 4/8/2021 (Continued)GRUBER AND ASSOCIATES21478
001-1202-4201 29,008.80
Total : 29,008.8021478
97138 4/8/2021 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INC 65093 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING/NOV2021849
001-3104-4201 2,080.00
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING/DEC2066227
001-3104-4201 3,520.00
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING/FEB2167664
001-3104-4201 2,720.00
Total : 8,320.0021849
97139 4/8/2021 KELLY, GREGORY Parcel 4181-021-026 STREET LIGHT SEWER TAX REBATE17983
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.6117983
97140 4/8/2021 LEARNED LUMBER B732408 to B734866 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/MAR2100167
001-4204-4309 885.23
001-6101-4309 208.98
Total : 1,094.2100167
97141 4/8/2021 M AND K METAL CO 259079 MAT REQ 586579/BLEACHER TUBES00777
001-6101-4309 130.59
Total : 130.5900777
97142 4/8/2021 M6 CONSULTING INC 1598 LAND USE PLAN CHECKS/FEB2119487
001-4201-4201 10,002.50
Total : 10,002.5019487
97143 4/8/2021 MALU, STEVE PO 36045 PER DIEM/832 PC ARREST TRAINING22250
001-2101-4312 75.00
Total : 75.0022250
97144 4/8/2021 MINUTEMAN PRESS 27782 BUSINESS CARDS/LOWENTHAL/CRESPI/LUIS12055
001-1208-4305 5.00
001-1208-4305 243.00
001-1208-4305 23.56
Total : 271.5612055
97145 4/8/2021 NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP 35618 2021 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID LE18048
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97145 4/8/2021 (Continued)NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP18048
715-3302-5403 30,620.70
Total : 30,620.7018048
97146 4/8/2021 ONWARD ENGINEERING 5611 (Prog Pmt 2)DOWNTOWN LANE RECONFIG/JAN2121596
157-2702-4201 4,790.00
SEWER CONSTRUCT MGR/INSPECT/FEB215664
001-2131 540.00
DOWNTOWN LANE RECONFIG/FEB215665 (Prog Pmt 3)
157-2702-4201 70.00
Total : 5,400.0021596
97147 4/8/2021 PACIFIC COAST CONSTRUCTION 716 13TH & HERMOSA IRRIGATION REPAIR09513
301-8609-4201 3,755.00
Total : 3,755.0009513
97148 4/8/2021 PARTEK SOLUTIONS INC 25220 PARKING METER PAPER ROLLS/MAR2114694
001-3302-4309 699.16
Total : 699.1614694
97149 4/8/2021 PCI Project No. 20011 LANE RECONFIG CONSTRUCT/JAN2122254
157-2702-4201 70,392.53
LANE RECONFIG CONSTRUCT/RETENTIONProject No. 20011
157-2702-4201 3,704.87
Total : 74,097.4022254
97150 4/8/2021 POELSTRA, GERRITT PO 36046 PER DIEM/BASIC PEER SUPPORT TRAINING15701
001-2101-4312 30.00
Total : 30.0015701
97151 4/8/2021 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY 42600667 to 42608704 YARD UNIFORMS, TOWELS, &/OR MATS/MAR2117676
001-2101-4309 66.16
001-3104-4309 48.36
001-3302-4309 59.56
001-4202-4314 340.24
001-4204-4309 159.92
715-4206-4309 39.76
Total : 714.0017676
97152 4/8/2021 PSOMAS 169084/Prog Pmt 1 SEWER ENGINEERING DESIGN/DEC2013608
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97152 4/8/2021 (Continued)PSOMAS13608
160-8421-4201 3,000.00
SEWER ENGINEERING DESIGN/JAN21170074/Prog Pmt 2
160-8421-4201 17,912.50
SEWER ENGINEERING DESIGN/MAR21170829/Prog Pmt 3
160-8421-4201 945.00
Total : 21,857.5013608
97153 4/8/2021 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING ASSOC 525127 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCH EVALS/OCT2019904
001-2101-4201 800.00
Total : 800.0019904
97154 4/8/2021 RAMOS, ALBERT PO 36047 PER DIEM/832 PC ARREST TRAINING22251
001-2101-4312 75.00
Total : 75.0022251
97155 4/8/2021 RED SECURITY GROUP, LLC 69217 PDK LOCK SYS/ANNUAL DOOR LIC FEES13255
001-4204-4309 495.00
001-2101-4309 1,485.00
Total : 1,980.0013255
97156 4/8/2021 RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE PO 36048 RAMOS/MALU/832 PC ARREST TRAINING01070
001-2101-4312 237.10
Total : 237.1001070
97157 4/8/2021 SIBBALD, JONATHAN PO 35983 PER DIEM/DE-ESCALATION TRAINING12581
001-2101-4312 45.00
Total : 45.0012581
97158 4/8/2021 SMYTH, BRIAN PO 36049 PER DIEM/CIVIL LIABILITY TRAINING08968
001-2101-4312 45.00
Total : 45.0008968
97159 4/8/2021 SOLID WASTE ASSOCIATION OF NOR 2022-1804805 CORDOVA/MEMBERSHIP/FEB21-JAN2219306
001-4202-4315 223.00
Total : 223.0019306
97160 4/8/2021 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC COMM 03954 PD/CSO/DISPATCH/APR-JUN21/GST/DAC08812
001-2101-4251 137,853.75
001-3302-4251 20,099.09
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97160 4/8/2021 (Continued)SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC COMM08812
001-2101-4251 1,028.57
Total : 158,981.4108812
97161 4/8/2021 SPARKLETTS 4472788 032521 MAT REQ 435252/DRINKING WATER/MAR2100146
001-4601-4305 77.40
Total : 77.4000146
97162 4/8/2021 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 8448300300350359 1301 HERMOSA/RCC CONNECTION/APR2120236
001-2101-4304 149.99
1301 HERMOSA/540 PIER CONNECTION/APR218448300300352413
001-2101-4304 286.98
Total : 436.9720236
97163 4/8/2021 T-MOBILE Acct 946625962 RECORDS/WATCH COMMAND/CELLS/MAR2119082
001-2101-4304 26.62
PW YARD CELL PHONES/MAR21Acct 954297746
001-4202-4304 290.28
001-4202-4304 31.25
Total : 348.1519082
97164 4/8/2021 UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, PARS #6746019200PO 35414 PARS/OPEB CONTRIBUTIONS/APR2114528
001-1101-4190 141.00
001-1121-4190 607.00
001-1201-4190 2,349.00
001-1202-4190 1,908.00
001-1203-4190 721.00
001-1204-4190 1,062.00
001-2101-4190 14,819.00
001-3104-4190 995.00
001-3301-4190 100.00
001-3302-4190 3,197.00
001-4101-4190 1,378.00
001-4201-4190 1,414.00
001-4202-4190 2,267.00
001-4204-4190 734.00
001-4601-4190 1,095.00
001-6101-4190 944.00
105-2601-4190 199.00
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97164 4/8/2021 (Continued)UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, PARS #674601920014528
160-3102-4190 257.00
161-3109-4190 179.00
715-4206-4190 536.00
Total : 34,902.0014528
97165 4/8/2021 UPS 000023R146141 MAT REQ 791371/SHIP TO V&V (VENDOR)14148
001-2101-4305 9.46
Total : 9.4614148
97166 4/8/2021 VCA COAST ANIMAL HOSPITAL 401456273 K9 OFFICER DENTAL TREATMENT/MAR2109672
170-2105-4201 682.12
Total : 682.1209672
97167 4/8/2021 WEBER, TRAUDL Parcel 4181-020-036 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE05939
001-6871 126.60
105-3105 24.61
Total : 151.2105939
97168 4/8/2021 ZUBER, BRENT PO 36050 PER DIEM/BASIC PEER SUPPORT TRAINING21393
001-2101-4312 30.00
Total : 30.0021393
Bank total : 449,762.31 48 Vouchers for bank code :boa
449,762.31Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 48
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"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the
checks listed on pages 1 to 8 inclusive, of the check
register for 4/8/2021 are accurate funds are available for
payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 4/8/2021
City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 21-0246
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
MEMORANDUM REGARDING
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT,
AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR MARCH 2021
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
The March 2021 Revenue and Expenditure Reports and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Report by Project are not available at this time. The reports will be provided as soon as they are
available.
Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Staff Report
REPORT 21-0228
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
MEMORANDUM REGARDING
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
The March 2021 City Treasurer’s and Cash Balance Report are not available at this time.The reports
will be provided as soon as they are available.
Respectfully Submitted by: Karen Nowicki, City Treasurer
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Noted: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Staff Report
REPORT 21-0247
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
Recommended Action:
The City Treasurer recommends City Council approve cancellation of certain checks.
Summary:
Please ratify the following request for cancellation of the check(s) listed below:
Check #:96698
Date Issued:1/28/2021
Amount:$326.00
Payee:United States Postal Service
Vendor required one check.
Check #:96885
Date Issued:02/25/2021
Amount:$62.00
Payee:United States Postal Service
Vendor required one check.
Respectfully Submitted by: Karen Nowicki, City Treasurer
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Noted: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Staff Report
City Hall
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 21-0248
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF APRIL 20, 2021
(Public Works Director Marnell Gibson)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as
of April 20, 2021.
Number of Projects/Studies by Phase # of Projects/Studies
Study/Conceptual Planning 10
Preliminary Design 11
Final Engineering Design 9
Project Approvals/ Bidding 7
Construction 3
Closeout 4
Total Projects 37
Total Studies 7
Number of Projects/Studies by Completion Timeline # of Projects/Studies
1 - Complete by end of FY 20-21 4
2 - Complete in FY 21-22 14
3 - 3 years to completion 0
4 - 5 years to completion 0
5 - TBD 22
Projects/Studies Complete 4
Total Projects 37
Total Studies 7
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Number of Projects/Studies by Category # of Projects/Studies
Street & Highway Improvements 11
Sewer & Storm Drain Improvements 7
Park Improvements 4
Public Building & Ground Improvements 22
Total Projects 37
Total Studies 7
# of Projects/Studies
Number of Projects/Studies by Manager Lead Support Total
Lucho Rodriguez 9 1 10
Reed Salan 1 0 1
Romany Basilyous 5 0 5
Andrew Nguyen 8 2 10
Michelle Licata 4 1 5
Doug Krauss 6 1 7
Leeanne Singleton 2 0 2
Kelly Orta 2 0 2
TBD 9 0 9
Total Projects/Studies 44
Attachments:
Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of April 20, 2021.
Respectfully Submitted by: Marnell Gibson, Public Works Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Updated 04.20.21 FY 2020-21 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Grey indicates projects on hold.
Light Blue indicates projects milestone updates. Project CategoryCIP No.Project Name Project Budget Project Manager
Study/Conceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutTentative Date to Next
Milestone/ Update
Estimated Project Completion
Date Current Project Status Project Description
SH 102 Bus Stops Improvements 900,000$ Romany
Basilyous X
Complete Preliminary
Design -
6/21
12/21
Preliminary Design.This project will improve bus stops throughout the City. These improvements will include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
accessible curb ramps, concrete bus pads, crosswalk, striping improvements, furnishing, and other general improvements
within direct vicinity of the bus stops.
SH 143 PCH Mobility Improvement Project 411,680$ Lucho
Rodriguez
X TBD TBD
On Hold. Study/Conceptual Planning. Metro Approved funding of $1.8 million for the City for
the project development phases - PA&ED (Project Approval and Environmental Document) as
a result of Public Work's Measure M application in 2020. Metro is procuring the services of
their on-call consultants to assist with this phase. Estimated date of kick-off meeting, July
2021.
This project would retain the existing number of lanes including north and south bound flex lanes and maintain lane widths of
ten (10) feet, and flex lanes of twelve (12) feet with zero (0) feet shoulders. Collectively, the improvements will address existing,
near-term, and long-range future traffic conditions along this corridor by improving intersection operations, reducing instances
of unsafe turning movements, create a safe and more comfortable environment for pedestrians and transit riders, and
improving the efficient movement of vehicles along the corridor.
SH 164 Hermosa Avenue Green Street 140,000$ Doug Krauss
Michelle Licata X
Complete Preliminary
Design -
9/21
TBD
Preliminary Design. Preparation of plans and specifications by consultant (CWE) through
grant managed by City of Torrance. This project is also part of Study 103.
The project will design and implement Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure on Hermosa Ave from 4th
Street to Herondo Avenue, which will include a variety of green street design elements. This project is part of Study 103 Sea
Level Rise Risk Assessment Grant recipient for preliminary design. This project is also part of a multicity green street project
lead by City of Torrance.
SH 186 Street Improvements - Various Locations 1,485,095$ Lucho
Rodriguez
X
Complete Project
Approvals/Bidding -
4/21
12/21
Project Approvals/Bidding. Project out to bid in April.This project provides for pavement rehabilitation of streets at various locations. The project will also repair/replace deteriorated
portions of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and curb ramps. This project also includes the resurfacing of 24th Street between Valley
Drive and Park Avenue. The scope of work includes the construction of curb and gutter as needed to correct street drainage
deficiencies as well as lowering of public utilities (by utility companies) to standard depth to permit the proper street
construction. This work will be performed following the sewer and storm drain repairs identified in the Sewer and Drainage
Master Plans. Project will be bided out together with Project 190.
SH 188 Strand Bikeway and Walkway Improvements at 35th Street 10,000$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Part of Study 103 Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment Grant. Proposals received and under
review.
This project would provide improved accessibility and connectivity for bicyclists travelling between the Cities of Hermosa
Beach and Manhattan Beach via The Strand at 35th Street. The project will also consider the addition of a dedicated ADA path
to provide greater ADA accessibility to The Strand. This project is part of Study 103 Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment Grant
recipient for preliminary design.
SH 190 Annual Street Improvements 200,000$ Romany
Basilyous X
Complete Project
Approvals/Bidding -
5/21
12/21
Project Approvals/Bidding. Project out to bid in April.This project provides for pavement rehabilitation of streets at various locations. The project will also repair/replace deteriorated
portions of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and curb ramps. This work will be performed following the sewer and storm drain repairs
identified in the Sewer and Drainage Master Plans. Project will be combined with Project 186.
SH 191 Annual Street Improvements 45,000$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.This project provides for pavement rehabilitation of streets at various locations. The project will also repair/replace deteriorated
portions of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and curb ramps. This work will be performed following the sewer and storm drain repairs
identified in the Sewer and Drainage Master Plans.
SH 192 Annual Striping Improvements (NEW)100,000$ Michelle Licata X
Complete Final
Engineering Design -
5/21
09/21 Final Engineering Design.This project provides traffic striping, markings, and signage improvements and modifications throughout the City at various
locations to improve safety and visibility. This project will help address needed thermoplastic striping which the City is not
capable of installing directly.
SH 193 Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements (NEW)450,000$ Andrew
Nguyen X
Complete Preliminary
Design -
5/21
TBD
Preliminary Design.This project will implement rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other measures at several uncontrolled pedestrian
crossings on Hermosa Avenue at 4th, 6th, 19th, 24th, 25th Streets, and at Herondo Street and Monterey Blvd. and the crossing
in front of Clark Building on Valley Drive.
SSD 417 Annual Storm Drain Improvements - Various Locations 2,044,966$ Romany
Basilyous
X
Complete Final
Engineering Design -
5/21
12/21
Final Engineering Design. On-call design firm finalizing plans and specifications.Storm drain improvements throughout the City. Locations will be as identified and prioritized per the Storm Drain Master Plan.
Projects will address deficiencies, ponding, and repairs as well as where new storm drains are needed citywide. This project
will also address operational deficiencies at the outfall structures at 18th Street and 19th Street. Improvements include for
design and construction activities on an annual basis. Project to be bided out together with Project 422.
SSD 419 Storm Drain Pipe Screens 117,324$ Doug Krauss
X Complete Construction -
05/21 06/21
Construction. Obtaining permits from LA County. Construction to be completed by May.The City has revised its strategy for addressing the Santa Monica Bay Debris Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) using State
Board-approved full capture devices or systems to achieve 100% reduction of trash from the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4). The City will install approximately 160 screen assemblies inside various storm drain catch basins throughout
the City, in front of the outlet pipe, preventing debris from entering the storm drain system. They City has installed
approximately 120 screens previously.
Categories:
SH = Street/Highway
SSD = Sewer/Storm Drain
PI = Parks
PBG = Public Building and Ground 1 of 4
City of Hermosa Beach
Updated 04.20.21 FY 2020-21 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Grey indicates projects on hold.
Light Blue indicates projects milestone updates. Project CategoryCIP No.Project Name Project Budget Project Manager
Study/Conceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutTentative Date to Next
Milestone/ Update
Estimated Project Completion
Date Current Project Status Project Description
SSD 421 Annual Sewer Improvements 2,022,822$ Andrew
Nguyen X
Complete Project
Approvals/Bidding -
5/21
07/21
Project Approvals/Bidding. Preparing to bid Phase 1 of project in May. Project consists of 2
phases. Phase 1 includes lining work and point repairs. Phase 2 includes point repairs, pipe
replacement, and maintenance access hole rehabilitation. Phase 2 to start after completion of
Phase 1.
This project includes design and construction of sewer improvements and repairs based on the Sewer Master Plan.
SSD 422 Annual Storm Drain Improvements 500,000$ Romany
Basilyous
X
Complete Final
Engineering Design -
5/21
12/21
Final Engineering Design. On-call design firm finalizing plans and specifications.Storm drain improvements throughout the City. Locations will be as identified and prioritized per the Storm Drain Master Plan.
Projects will address deficiencies, ponding, and repairs as well as where new storm drains are needed citywide. This project
will also address operational deficiencies at the outfall structures at 18th Street and 19th Street. Improvements include for
design and construction activities on an annual basis. Project will be bid out together with Project 417.
SSD 423 Annual Sewer Improvements 250,000$ Andrew
Nguyen X TBD TBD Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.This project includes design and construction of sewer improvements and repairs based on the Sewer Master Plan.
SSD 424 Annual Storm Drain Improvements 250,000$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.Storm drain improvements throughout the City. Locations will be as identified and prioritized per the Storm Drain Master Plan.
Projects will address deficiencies, ponding, and repairs as well as where new storm drains are needed citywide. This project
will also address operational deficiencies at the outfall structures at various locations. Improvements include for design and
construction activities on an annual basis.
PBG 601 Prospect Avenue Curb Ramps 63,710$ Andrew
Nguyen X
Complete Project
Approvals/Bidding -
5/21
06/21
Project Approvals/Bidding. Preparing to bid project in May.This project provides improvements and relocation of sidewalks, curb ramps and obstructions along Prospect Avenue in order
to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards. Project to be bided out
together with Project 698.
PBG 602 City Wide ADA Improvements (NEW)72,000$ Lucho
Rodriguez *TBD TBD
Construction/Misc. Ordered additional tiles for the beach access path, hired a CASP
specialist, and analyzed 8 grievances. This is an ongoing program with various components.
The current budget has been expended.
This project provides improvements city wide in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the
latest Federal Standards along with the City’s Transition Plan being developed.
PI 603 South Park slope and Irrigation Repairs (NEW)35,000$ Lucho
Rodriguez X Complete Construction -
06/21 06/21
Construction. Reopening of slope area of South Park.This project will address sloped areas around the playground area at South Park. Funding would be utilized to install interim
measures in order to open up the area to the public while the City pursues more permanent measures for repairs required of
the entire park, including irrigation and landscaping.
PBG 608 Downtown Lighting Improvements 60,000$ TBD X TBD TBD Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.This project will improve safety, security and ambiance in the downtown area through lighting improvements as determined by
the Downtown Security Assessment Report.
PBG 609 Downtown Strategic Plan Implementation 468,161$ Andrew
Nguyen X
Complete Final
Engineering Design -
5/21
09/21 Final Engineering Design. Preparing plans and specifications for Pier Plaza catenary lights
and light dimming units.
The purpose of this project is to mitigate safety concerns with lighting improvements for the City’s downtown area. This project
will install catenary lights and dimming units on Pier Plaza.
PBG 615 New Corporate Yard Facilities 1,340,050$ Doug Krauss
Lucho
Rodriguez X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Environmental consultant preparing studies to respond to County's
comments.
This project is for the design and construction of a new city yard.
Construction will be done in two phases. Phase 1 to include one metal prefabricated building to house a new mechanic,
paint/sign shop and contracted services. New wash down station area. Phase 2 to include demolition of existing buildings.
Construction of new administration building. General yard improvements (fencing, landscaping, drainage).
PBG 629 Municipal Pier Structural Assessment and Repairs 413,075$ Michelle Licata X
Complete Final
Engineering Design -
5/21
12/21 Final Engineering Design. Next steps are to submit to Costal Commission for approval in
conjunction with CIP 660
Repairs of the municipal pier structural elements including the piles, pile caps, deck and the lifeguard storage room.
PBG 660 Municipal Pier Electrical Repairs 520,284$ Michelle Licata
X
Complete Final
Engineering Design -
5/21
12/21
Final Engineering Design. Next steps are to submit to Costal Commission for approval in
conjunction with CIP 629
The pier electrical repairs will involve the replacement of existing conduit, junction boxes, connections and wiring so that the
lights can be functional. The project will also eliminate the service box towards the end of the pier and create a new service
connection point for the foghorn at the end of the pier. This project will also include the replacement of the bollard lighting at the
pier with new LED lighting fixtures.
PBG 669 City Park Restrooms and Renovation 1,545,620$ Lucho
Rodriguez X
Complete Project
Approvals/Bidding -
6/21
06/22
Project Approvals/Bidding. Project out to bid in April.This project consists of construction of new ADA compliant restrooms at Forts Lots-of-Fun, Seaview Parkette, South Park, and
Clark Field. This project also plans to renovate existing restrooms at South Park and Clark Field.
PBG 672 Council Chamber Audiovisual Improvements 284,649$ Romany
Basilyous X Closeout Closeout
Closeout.Project will replace audio visual equipment in the Council Chambers including additional enhancements such as Video Wall
Solution (110” seamless sidewall display) and 55” lobby overflow display.
PBG 682 Parking Lot D Improvements 663,655$ Doug Krauss
X
Complete Final
Engineering Design -
12/21
12/22
Final Engineering Design. Coastal Conservancy Board grant approved in April 2021. Pending
application for construction funds with Measure W grant.
The project will install a rapid electric vehicle charging station, expand bicycle parking and capture and treat storm water run-off
from road and parking surfaces.
Categories:
SH = Street/Highway
SSD = Sewer/Storm Drain
PI = Parks
PBG = Public Building and Ground 2 of 4
City of Hermosa Beach
Updated 04.20.21 FY 2020-21 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Grey indicates projects on hold.
Light Blue indicates projects milestone updates. Project CategoryCIP No.Project Name Project Budget Project Manager
Study/Conceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutTentative Date to Next
Milestone/ Update
Estimated Project Completion
Date Current Project Status Project Description
PBG 684 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Renovations 192,880$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.This project will add restrooms to the EOC and renovate the adjacent room for future EOC uses. The EOC is located within a
building designated as a historical building, which will require a Certificate of Appropriateness to complete the repairs. This
project will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 includes restroom construction including flooring, lighting, wall and ceiling
repairs, painting, new plumbing, and installing fixtures. Phase 2 includes complete room renovation including new flooring,
ceiling, lighting, furnishings, and relocation of Emergency System IT equipment, including a new switch, 2 UPC batteries, and
firewall to support the EOC. Security Improvements to include new key fob locking systems.
PBG 689 Clark Building Renovations 420,072$ Lucho
Rodriguez
X
Complete Final
Engineering Design -
6/21
06/22
Final Engineering Design. On-call design firm finalizing plans and specifications.The project proposes:
1. Design, Operational Review
2. Kitchen Remodel - including new commercial appliances, sinks, countertops, lighting, tile, flooring, doors and ADA upgrades.
3. Restrooms Remodel - including new flooring, fixtures, stalls, sinks, toilets, lighting, and ADA upgrades. Electrical, plumbing,
sewer line upgrades.
4. Install new Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
5. Acoustic panels and new lighting throughout ballroom area.
6. ADA upgrades to entrance building entrance points.
PBG 692 14th Street Beach Restroom Rehabilitation 788,000$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Study/Conceptual Planning.This project proposes to construct a new restroom facility which includes replacement of the entire building; restrooms;
appurtenant plumbing; ADA improvements for compliance. This project will also include the replacement of the existing sewer
lift station components which includes 2 submersible pumps; motor control panel; associated plumbing; addition of telemetry
for condition/outage notifications.
PBG 695 Parking Lot A Improvements 592,260$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Secure design services to prepare plans and specifications. This project will consist of upgrading Parking Lot A to meet ADA standards, with improvements including:
• New layout to maximize parking capacity and improve circulation.
• Consideration of the layout of parking spaces on 11th Street and explore incorporating 11th Street parking spaces into the Lot
A pay station system.
• New surfacing and lighting.
• New trash enclosures adjacent to commercial buildings and removal of the trash enclosure and joint compactor.
• Low impact development elements including permeable pavers and landscaping.
Coastal Commission permits will be required.
PBG 696 Police Station Improvements 33,000$ TBD X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.The Police Station is in need of improvements including increased security measures and improvements to report writing room
and evidence and property room. The restrooms in the basement of the Police Station are in need of improvements.
PBG 698 ADA improvements 71,298$ Andrew
Nguyen X
Complete Project
Approvals/Bidding -
5/21
06/21
Project Approvals/Bidding. Preparing to bid project in May.The project proposes: Improvements and relocation of sidewalks, curb ramps and obstructions along Prospect Avenue in order
to follow the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards. Project to be bided out together with
Project 601.
SH 101 Hermosa Avenue Greenwich Village Street Realignment
(STUDY)
10,000$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Part of Study 103 Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment Grant. Proposals received and under
review.
This study will evaluate potential improvements at the intersections of:
• Hermosa Avenue and Greenwich Village; and
• Manhattan Avenue and Greenwich Village/27th Street
The study will evaluate opportunities improve the flow and visibility for pedestrian, bikes, and vehicles at the two intersections.
This study is part of Study 103 Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment Grant recipient for preliminary design.
PBG 103 Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment (NEW)
(STUDY)
279,058$ Leeanne
Singleton X
Complete
Study/Conceptual
Planning - 6/21
09/21
Study/Conceptual Planning. Consultant selected and preparing report.This study will assess the risk of sea level rise in three areas along Hermosa Avenue, 35th Street, Greenwich Village, and 4th
Street to Herondo Avenue. It incorporates three other projects. Project 164 Hermosa Avenue Green Street, Project 188 Strand
Bikeway and Walkway Improvements at 35th Street, and Study 101 Hermosa Avenue Greenwich Village Street Realignment.
Categories:
SH = Street/Highway
SSD = Sewer/Storm Drain
PI = Parks
PBG = Public Building and Ground 3 of 4
City of Hermosa Beach
Updated 04.20.21 FY 2020-21 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Grey indicates projects on hold.
Light Blue indicates projects milestone updates. Project CategoryCIP No.Project Name Project Budget Project Manager
Study/Conceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutTentative Date to Next
Milestone/ Update
Estimated Project Completion
Date Current Project Status Project Description
PI 538 Citywide Park Master Plan
(STUDY)
215,475$ Leeanne
Singleton
X TBD TBD
Study/Conceptual Planning.The City is seeking to prepare a Parks Master Plan that achieves the following goals:
• Engages the community and local recreational organizations in a dialogue about parks and open space resources in Hermosa
Beach;
• Identifies the current demand/utilization and the future/evolving parks and recreational facility needs for the Hermosa Beach
community;
• Leverages the vision and goals of the recently adopted General Plan and the Community Decision-Making Tool;
• Identifies an appropriate balance between organized and informal recreational activities at the City’s parks and open spaces;
• Serves as a dynamic useful planning and implementation document that enjoys broad community and political support;
• Provides a comprehensive strategy to maintain, rehabilitate and improve the City’s network of parks, facilities, and open
space assets, including current unfunded park and recreational opportunities;
• Evaluates the effective use of the City’s financial and physical resources and opportunities to fund implementation of the
recommendations in the Master Plan.
PI 544 Greenbelt Accessible Path Assessment
(STUDY)
10,000$ Lucho
Rodriguez X TBD TBD Study/Conceptual Planning. Consultant studying feasibility of an accessible path on the
Greenbelt.
Determine the feasibility of installing an ADA surface path on the Greenbelt to provide a firm, natural looking and permeable
path that increases accessibility for the disabled and boosts accessibility for all.
PBG 668 Library Community Needs Assessment
(STUDY)
60,000$ Kelly Orta
X TBD TBD
On Hold. On hold until funding opportunities become available for a new or renovated library
facility.
Phase II consists of preparation of conceptual designs and estimates for:
• Keeping the city’s library at its current location, to include: Renovation and expansion of existing building or adding a second
floor to the existing building (before preparation of renovation schemes for the existing building, the structural condition must be
assessed to make sure that the building is not beyond its useful life); Construction of a two (2) story library building at the
existing location; or
• Construction of a new library at a new site
• Relocation of “Friends of the Library” from Bard Street to a more appropriate location. Funding is reimbursed to the City
through the Library’s Excess Operating Funds through agreement with the LA County Library. Other funding options will be
explored.
PBG 693 Community Theater Needs Assessment
(STUDY)
3,320$ Kelly Orta
X Closeout Closeout
Closeout. Assessment report has been completed. This needs assessment will include an analysis and conceptual cost estimates of two scenarios:
a. A major renovation of the Community Theatre to transform it into a regional performing arts center; and
b. A conservative renovation to upgrade the Community Theatre, taking into consideration its current users and maintaining the
community focus of the facility. Market trends for similar and/or other theaters will also be included.
PBG 694 Parking Structure (Lot C) Structural Assessment
(STUDY)
40,000$ Andrew
Nguyen X Closeout Closeout Closeout. Finalizing assessment report.Prepare a structural assessment report for the parking structure, to analyze cracks in walls and decks.
SH 160 PCH Traffic Improvements
(RECONCILIATION)
160,000$ Reed Salan
X TBD TBD
Project was to be closed out in FY 19-20 but delayed due to modifications requiring Caltrans
approval. Funding approved by Council during Midyear budget. Project to be completed and
closed out by FY 21-22.
The purpose of this project is to improve operational mobility along State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) which also provides
operational relief to I-405 by improving operations in a parallel route. The proposed project also includes improvements
including but not restricted to truck turning radius, ADA curb ramps, striping and pedestrian signal improvements of the
segment on PCH between Anita Street and Artesia Boulevard.
Pedestrian signal, crosswalks and ADA curb ramps improvements at the intersections of PCH and Pier Avenue and PCH and
Aviation Boulevard including improvements at intersection to aid trucks turning onto Aviation.
SSD 401 EWMP Update/Feasibility Study
(RECONCILIATION)
107,963$ Doug Krauss
X TBD TBD
Funds to be paid to Beach Cities EWMP (Enhanced Watershed Management Plan) group for
feasibility studies per MOU and mandated by Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
permit. Payment to be made by July. EWMP plan is scheduled to be completed by
September.
Project to update EWMP (Enhanced Watershed Management Plan) and revise regional projects. Project to be lead by City of
Redono Beach for the Beach Cities Watershed group.
PI 542 Stormwater/Urban Runoff Diversion Project
(RECONCILIATION)
160,000$ Doug Krauss
X TBD TBD
Funds to be paid to the Beach Cities EWMP (Enhanced Watershed Management Plan) group
for feasibility studies per the MOU and as mandated by the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4) permit. Payment to be made by July. EWMP plan is scheduled to be
completed by September.
The original Greenbelt Infiltration project was cancelled. The City of Redondo Beach has taken the lead role to explore
alternative projects for the Beach Cities Watershed group.
PBG 650 Community Center General Improvements
(RECONCILIATION)
196,711$ Lucho
Rodriguez X Closeout Closeout
Project completed. Account to be closed and remaining funds to be released.Community Center exterior painting; includes remediate lead-based paint, paint doors, minor repairs. Community Center
interior painting; includes all interior classrooms, hallways, restrooms, Senior Activity Center, any exposed conduit & offices,
moldings, handrails & door frames. Tennis court resurface.
PBG 760 Tree Well Grates
(RECONCILIATION)
51,068$ Andrew
Nguyen X TBD TBD Project has been under dispute resolution. Funds to be used to purchase and install tree well
grates on Hermosa Ave.
This project will install iron tree grates in existing tree wells on Hermosa Ave.
Categories:
SH = Street/Highway
SSD = Sewer/Storm Drain
PI = Parks
PBG = Public Building and Ground 4 of 4
City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 21-0243
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2021
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action sheet of the Planning Commission meeting
of April 20, 2021.
Attachments:
Action Sheet of the April 20, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting
Approved:Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Noted: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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City of Hermosa Beach
Action Minutes - Draft
Planning Commission
Chair
Rob Saemann
Vice Chair
Marie Rice
Commissioners
David Pedersen
Stephen Izant
Peter Hoffman
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA
90254
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 6:00 PM Council Chambers (Virtually)
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THIS MEETING IS HELD PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR
GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH 17, 2020. ANY OR ALL PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS MAY
ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE/VIRTUAL MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE.
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
Present: 5 -
Absent: 0
Chair Rob Saemann, Vice Chair Marie Rice, Commissioner David Pedersen,
Commissioner Stephen Izant, and Commissioner Peter Hoffman
All Planning Commissioners attended remotely.
Also Present Remotely: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Patrick Donegan, Assistant City Attorney
Carlos Luis, Associate Planner
Yuritzy Randle, Assistant Planner
Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police
Landon Phillips, Lieutenant
Bob Rollins, Building & Code Enforcement Official
4. Oral / Written Communications
Attending remotely to speak: Charlie Carnow.
Planning Commission Action Minutes - Draft April 20, 2021
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Section I
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. REPORT
21-0224
Approval of the March 16, 2021 Planning Commission Action Minutes
Attachments: March 16, 2021 Planning Commission action minutes, Corrected
4-20-21
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Rice and seconded by Commissioner Izant to
approve the March 16, 2021 action minutes (corrected 4-20-21) as presented. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chair Saemann, Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Pedersen, Commissioner Izant,
and Commissioner Hoffman
Absent: 0
6. Resolution(s) for Consideration - 1429 Hermosa Avenue
a. REPORT
21-0240
Resolution of approval to amend Parking Plan (PARK) 20-5
Attachments: 1. Parking Plan Approval Resolution
2. Supplemental - Email from Ty Renner, added 4-20-21
3. Supplemental - 1429 Hermosa Avenue Project Timeline Revised,
added 4-20-21
Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Izant to pull
this item for discussion.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Commissioner Izant
to adopt the resolution approving Parking Plan PARK 20-5 to allow charging a
fee for on-site parking at an existing Hotel (H2O Hermosa) at 1429 Hermosa
Avenue, with the modification shown below.
Remove $20 reference to parking fee.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Izant, and Commissioner Hoffman
No: 2 - Chair Saemann, and Commissioner Pedersen
Absent: 0
This final action is subject to potential review by the City Council pursuant to
Chapter 2.52 of the Municipal Code.*
b. REPORT
21-0241
Resolution of Denial to amend Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 20-8
Planning Commission Action Minutes - Draft April 20, 2021
City of Hermosa Beach Page 3
Attachments:
1.
Denial Resolution
2. Supplemental - Email from Ty Renner, added 4-20-21
3. Supplemental - Email from Sheryl Main, added 4-20-21
Motion by Vice Chair Rice and seconded by Chair Saemann to pull this item for
discussion.
Attending remotely to speak: Neil Chhabria.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Rice and seconded by Commissioner Hoffman to
adopt the resolution denying Conditional Use Permit CUP 20-8 to provide on-site
sale, service, and consumption of general alcohol indoors only within the hotel
lounge for registered guest only, 7 days a week 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. at an
existing Hotel (H20 Hermosa) at 1429 Hermosa Avenue, with the modifications
shown below.
Removal of the last sentence in section 6.
Renumbering of sections 6, 7, and 8.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
No:
4 - Chair Saemann, Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Pedersen, and Commissioner
Hoffman
1 - Commissioner Izant
Absent: 0
Section II
This final action is subject to potential review by the City Council pursuant to
Chapter 2.52 of the Municipal Code*, or may be appealed to the City Council by
any party if filed by May 10, 2021.
HEARING
7. REPORT
21-0226
Receive Tri-Annual Report for On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage Conditional
Use Permits
Planning Commission Action Minutes - Draft April 20, 2021
City of Hermosa Beach Page 4
Attachments: 1. Process and Standards, updated 2019
2. Police/ABC Report for this period
3. Police/ABC Report for last period
4. Police Statistics for this period
5. Police Officer Checks for this period
6. Police DUI Report
7. LA County Fire Inspection Report
8. Code Enforcement Data for this period
9. Code Enforcement Data for last period
10. Supplemental - Memo, added 4-20-21
Section III
ACTION: Chair Saemann received and filed the Tri-Annual Report for On-Sale
Alcoholic Beverage Conditional Use Permits.
8. Staff Items
a. Verbal report on City Council actions
b. Verbal status report on major Planning projects
c. REPORT
21-0225
Attachments:
May 18, 2021 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items
Planning Commission May 18, 2021 Tentative Future Agenda
ACTION: Chair Saemann received and filed the May 18, 2021 tentative future
agenda.
9. Commissioner Items
a. Commission input as follow-up to Zoning Code Update Study Session
10. Adjournment
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Izant and seconded by Chair Saemann to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was
adjourned at 7:20 PM.
*Chapter 2.52, Section 2.52.040 of the Municipal Code provides for Council review
and reconsideration of any decision of the Planning Commission by two
affirmative votes at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. In the
event the Council initiates a review, the review will be placed on a future
agenda of City Council within a reasonable time period, and the Commission’s
decision is stayed pending Council’s review and final decision.
City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 21-0244
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the May 18, 2021 Planning Commission tentative
future agenda items.
Attachments:
Planning Commission May 18, 2021 Tentative Future Agenda
Respectfully submitted by: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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PLANNING COMMISSION
City of Hermosa Beach
May 18, 2021
Regular Meeting
6:00 P.M.
Project Title Public
Notice
Meeting
Date
727 2nd Street – Minor Conditional Use Permit 4/29/21 5/18/21
2629 Manhattan Avenue – Conditional Use Permit for roof-
mounted wireless facility 4/29/21 5/18/21
947 7th Street – Condominium 4/29/21 5/18/21
25 22nd Street – Mural Determination 5/8/21 5/18/21
Upcoming and Pending Projects
856 Cypress Ave – 2 unit condo – application is incomplete.
911 1st Street – Zone and General Plan Amendment, Precise Development
Plan and Planned Unit Development for multiple unit condominium project –
application is incomplete, pending CEQA review.
City Yard – Precise Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and
Environmental Review – pending environmental clearance.
City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 21-0227
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2021
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and
Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 2, 2021.
Attachments:
Minutes of March 2, 2021
Approved: John Jones, Interim Community Resources Manager
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING of the PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVISORY COMMISSION
March 2, 2021 – Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive – 7:00 P.M.
Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission
Lauren Pizer Mains, Chairperson
Barbara Ellman, Vice Chairperson
Jani Lange
Jessica Guheen
Traci Horowitz
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THIS MEETING IS HELD PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR
GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH 17, 2020. ANY OR ALL COMMISSIONERS MAY ATTEND AND
PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE/VIRTUAL MEETING.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE.
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Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission agendas and staff
reports are available for review on the City’s web site at www.hermosabeach.gov
Written materials distributed to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory
Commission within 72 hours of the meeting are available for public inspection immediately
upon distribution in the Community Resources Department during normal business hours
from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
Present: Chairperson Pizer Mains, Vice Chairperson Ellman, and Commissioners Lange, Guheen and
Horowitz; Senior Recreation Supervisor Lisa Nichols, Interim Community Resources Manager John
Jones, and Associate City Attorney Patrick Donegan.
4. Announcements
5. Presentations
A. Kiwanis Tree Lot – Kiwanis Club President George Barks
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time:
Kiwanis Club President, George Barks
Michael Bell, Bell Event Services
6. Miscellaneous Items and Reports – Community Resources Manager
A. COVID-19 Updates
B. Updates Regarding Items Previously on the Commission’s Agenda
7. Public Comment
Anyone wishing to address the Commission on items pertaining to parks and recreation
that are not listed on the agenda may do so at this time. The Brown Act generally
prohibits the Commission from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted
agenda. Comments from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker.
None.
8. Correspondence
A. None
9. Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the Regular Meeting Action Minutes of February 2, 2021
Commissioner Horowitz pulled Item A from the Consent Calendar.
10. Items Removed from the Consent Calendar for Separate Discussion
Motion by Commissioner Horowitz to approve the Regular Meeting Action Minutes of February 2, 2021
with a correction to the Motion for Item 12.B. Commissioner Lange seconded the motion. Motion passed
with a 5-0 vote.
11. Public Hearings
A. None.
12. Matters for Commission Consideration
A. Approval of the Leadership Hermosa Beach Class of 2021 Project Including
Maintenance Upgrades at Valley Park
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Commission recommend the City
Council’s approval of the Leadership Hermosa Beach Class of 2021 project.
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time:
Leah Tabush, Leadership Hermosa representative
Erica Mapa, Leadership Hermosa representative
Eric Foster, Leadership Hermosa representative
Dency Nelson, Hermosa Beach resident
Motion by Vice Chairperson Ellman to recommend for City Council’s approval Options 1 and 2 with a
different fundraising method for the Leadership Hermosa Beach Class of 2021 project. Commissioner
Guheen seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
B. Approval of Potential Locations for the Future Placement of Memorial Benches in
Noble, Bicentennial and Kay Etow Parks
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Commission approve potential locations
for future placement of memorial benches in Noble, Bi-Centennial and Kay Etow Parks.
Motion by Vice Chairperson Ellman to approve the potential locations for future placement of memorial
benches in Noble and Kay Etow Parks and to remove the four potential locations closest to the homes in
Bi-Centennial Park. Commissioner Lange seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
C. Pickleball Court Equipment Testing
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Commission receive and file this report
from the City’s pickleball court equipment testing period to determine if usage of quieter
pickleball equipment would provide a noticeable decrease in noise to the nearby
community.
Motion by Chairperson Pizer Mains to receive and file the report from the City’s pickleball court
equipment testing period. Vice Chairperson Ellman seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
13. Commissioner’s Reports
A. Sub-committees
i. Special Event (Lange and Ellman)
ii. Community Theatre (Lange and Pizer Mains)
iii. Municipal Leases (Pizer Mains and Horowitz)
iv. Community Resources Department Use Policies (Ellman and Guheen)
v. Clark Building Improvements (Ellman and Pizer Mains)
vi. Naming Policy (Horowitz and Guheen)
B. Commission Liaison Roles
i. Surfers Walk of Fame (Lange)
ii. South Park (Guheen)
iii. Access Hermosa (Ellman) – on hold
14. Items Requested by Commissioners
A. None
15. Other Matters
16. Adjournment
This meeting was adjourned to the regular Monday, April 12 meeting by Chairperson Pizer-Mains at
10:11pm.
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REPORT 21-0256
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF HERMOSA
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS AND RELATED
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW LIMITED MUSIC AT
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach to
temporarily allow limited live and recorded music outdoors,or indoors with windows and doors open,
at commercial establishments between the hours of 9:00 A.M and 9:00 P.M.by temporarily
suspending the following Hermosa Beach Municipal Code sections only for that purpose:
1.8.24.040A regulating the placement of stereo speakers outdoors in windows and doorways
facing outdoors;
2.8.24.040J regulating commercial establishments on Pier Plaza property prohibiting any plainly
audible sounds within 80 feet;
3.8.24.045 requiring amplified music on Pier Plaza business establishments to close all exterior
doors and windows while amplified music is being played; and
4.8.24.060 Use of sound amplification equipment on public property requirement of permit to
allow live music performances.
Further the Urgency Ordinance would allow the City Manager,or designee,to temporarily waive any
existing Conditional Use Permit restriction inconsistent with this ordinance.
The Urgency Ordinance requires four votes of the City Council and,if approved,would take effect
immediately.
Executive Summary:
On April 17,2021,LA County released its modified health orders to correspond with the less
restrictive Orange Tier,allowing limited live music and entertainment outdoors.Musicians,who have
been out of work,and businesses celebrated this news and reached out to the City about including
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been out of work,and businesses celebrated this news and reached out to the City about including
outdoor music with expanded outdoor dining and other commercial uses in the City.
Although LA County has announced that live entertainment is now allowed outdoors,live music and
entertainment are currently not allowed in Hermosa Beach due to noise control sections of the
Municipal Code.In cases of businesses with allowed live music through approved Conditional Use
Permits,conditions restrict live entertainment to the interior only with doors and windows closed.
Since live entertainment is currently not allowed indoors in the current LA County health orders and
the City does not have current allowances for outdoor live entertainment,live music and
entertainment is currently not permitted,unless part of a special event permit.Further,the Municipal
Code does not allow pre-recorded ambient music for outdoor dining.
Staff recommends consideration of a temporary pilot program during the Covid-19 crisis,and
temporary suspension of applicable Hermosa Beach Municipal Code sections to allow limited pre-
recorded and live music at commercial establishments throughout the City.
Background:
At the April 5,2021,Economic Development Committee meeting,the Committee directed staff to
work with the Economic Development Stakeholders Advisory Working Group to discuss pilot
programs and longer-term ideas to integrate music and entertainment in the City.The stakeholders
met twice in April to discuss this topic.Stakeholders made requests for the allowance of ambient
music and limited live music to enhance the dining atmosphere for the expanded outdoor dining.
LA County Health Orders Effective April 17, 2021
The updated LA County Public Health Orders,released April 17,2021,include the following
protocols:
Live entertainment operations are allowed outdoors only.There must be a visible demarcation
to create at least 12 feet of distance between the seated customer groups and the stage or
performer.Performers should use microphones for performances to the maximum extent
feasible so that performers can limit voice projections,which cause more particles,aerosols,
and droplets to be released and travel farther.
Restaurant Protocols Appendix I:Allow Restaurants to have live entertainment using these
protocols.
Although LA County Health Orders now allow live outdoor entertainment,it is currently not allowed in
the City due to restrictions in the Municipal Code, Title 8, Noise Controls.
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The following code sections are proposed to be temporarily suspended through an Urgency
Ordinance:
1.Section 8.24.040 Specific prohibited noises.Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
chapter,the following acts and the causing or permitting thereof,are declared and deemed to
be in violation of this chapter:
8.24.040A.Placement of Stereo Speakers.The amplification of music or any other sound on
private property,through speakers located either (1)outdoors,or (2)in one (1)or more
windows or doorways,when such speakers are directed towards,and such music is plainly
audible on, an immediately adjacent public right-of-way.
This section would be temporarily suspended for the purpose of allowing allow pre-recorded ambient
music, live music and entertainment only, but not audio or visual recordings.
2.Section 8.24.045.Amplified music on Pier Plaza.All exterior doors and windows of a business
establishment located on Pier Plaza shall be closed while amplified music is being played in
the establishment.
This section would be temporarily suspended to allow pre-recorded ambient music,live music and
entertainment only.
3.Section 8.24.060.Use of sound amplification equipment on public property.Application and
Permit required.
This section would be temporarily suspended to allow pre-recorded ambient music,live music and
entertainment only.
The urgency ordinance would also authorize the City Manager,or designee,to waive any applicable
Conditional Use Permit restrictions inconsistent with this ordinance and is authorized to promulgate
any regulations or waive enforcement of any applicable authority to implement this ordinance.
Discussion:
The temporary suspension of Noise Control sections of the Municipal Code would be limited to the
three sections listed above.All other sections of the Noise Control chapter of the code would remain
in effect, including:
1.Section 8.24.040 Specific prohibited noises.Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
chapter,the following acts and the causing or permitting thereof,are declared and deemed to
be in violation of this chapter:
Section 8.24.040I.Commercial establishments adjacent to residential property.
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Section 8.24.040I.Commercial establishments adjacent to residential property.
Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary,continuous repeated or sustained
noise from the premises of any commercial establishment which is adjacent to one or more
residential dwelling units,including any outdoor area part of or under the control of the
establishment,between the hours of 10:00 p.m.and 8:00 a.m.that is plainly audible from the
residential dwelling unit’s property line.
Retaining these noise restrictions protects nearby residents and businesses from the potential
spillover noise coming from outdoor dining areas.
The expanded outdoor dining and retail have added a sense of vibrancy to Hermosa Beach
commercial districts during the COVID-19 pandemic that has impacted business operations.The City
has heard from the business community a desire to provide opportunities to offer music in pre-
recorded or live format to create a more pleasant atmosphere than the surrounding sounds of traffic
and construction.
The City Council previously considered and approved a holiday pilot program allowing pre-recorded
ambient holiday music for outdoor dining and retail businesses,who were limited in indoor capacity
and required to ask customers to wait outside in lines at least six feet apart.However,due to the
surge in COVID-19 cases in LA County at that time,outdoor dining was prohibited for most of that
period.Some retail stores were able to take advantage of this pilot program,but most businesses
were unable to implement the ambient music.This did not provide a good test for the introduction of
music outdoors.
Past Council Actions
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s
General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Land Use Element
Goal 1.Create a sustainable urban form and land use patterns that support a robust economy and
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high quality of life for residents.
Policies:
·1.7 Compatibility of uses.Ensure the placement of new uses does not create or exacerbate
nuisances between different types of land uses.
Goal 11. A proud and visible identity as an arts and cultural community.
·11.2 Creative expression in the built environment.Encourage the infusion of creative
expression within the City’s built environment to create a memorable urban landscape that
respects the past and builds for the future.
·11.3 Art as cultural tourism.Recognize the value of the arts to the City’s quality of life and
economic stability and promote cultural tourism as an engine for economic Development.
Public Safety Element
Goal 7. Noise compatibility is considered in the land use planning and design process.
Policies:
·7.1 Noise standards.Adopt,maintain,and enforce planning guidelines that establish the
acceptable noise standards identified in Table 6.3. ·
·7.2 Noise compatibility.Utilize the Land Use/Noise Compatibility Matrix shown in Table 6.4
as a guide for future planning and development decisions.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Attachment:
1.21-1430U Urgency Ordinance Suspending Noise Provisions
Respectfully Submitted by: Christy Teague, Senior Planner
Concur: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Legal Review: Mike Jenkins, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. ___U
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TEMPORARILY ALLOWING
LIMITED MUSIC AT COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS, AND SETTING FORTH
THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Findings.
A. On March 15, 2020, the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) declared a local
emergency to ensure an effective City response to a respiratory disease which has
been named “COVID-19”. At a special meeting on March 16, 2020, the City Council
adopted Resolution No. 20-7230, approving and ratifying the declaration of
emergency.
B. On March 19, 2020, the Governor of the State of California, issued Executive Order
N-33-20, an Order of the State Public Health Officer ordering all individuals living
in California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to
maintain continuity of operations of outlined federal critical infrastructure sectors.
C. Evidence in late April and early May demonstrated that state and local orders
slowed the increase of community transfer of the disease by limiting interactions
amongst people. As a result, on May 7, 2020, Governor Newsom, announced a
four-staged framework, titled “Resilience Roadmap” that was intended to guide the
state’s gradual modification of its Safer at Home Order to reopen California. The
state also issued industry specific guidance to help specified businesses reopen
under new restrictions, which require businesses to, among other things,
implement social distancing measures.
D. In line with the State’s health guidance, the Los Angeles County Public Health
Officer issued a revised order on May 13, 2020 entitled “Co ntinuation of Safer at
Home Order that begins to move the County of Los Angeles into Stage 2 of the
County’s Roadmap to Recovery,” that authorized some limited retail and outdoor
recreation venues to reopen subject to among other things, social distancing
measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Since that time, the order
was periodically updated to continue to allow the gradual reopening of additional
sectors including bars, hair salons, personal care services, gyms and fitness
facilities subject to social distancing measures.
E. The May 29th order for example, permitted restaurants and food facilities to remain
open and offer limited dine-in seating. The order also encouraged restaurants to
expand outdoor seating where possible in compliance with local zoning codes to
comply with social distancing requirements.
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F. To assist in the economic recovery of local businesses and restaurants, on May
26, 2020, the City Manager issued Executive Order No. 2020 -05 to establish a
“Temporary Permit Program” to allow restaurants and food establishments during
the time of limited indoor seating capacity and social distancing requirements to
set up temporary outdoor dining areas on public and private proper ties. Following
the adoption of this Order, the State and County experienced a sharp increase in
confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, and the timing of these increases
is in line with the reopening of “high risk” businesses where individuals may
congregate with members who are not part of the same hou sehold and remove
their face coverings to eat and drink. As a result, the County Health Officer issued
a revised order on July 1, 2020 to backtrack on the County’s gradual reopening to
prohibit indoor dining and order the immediate closure of bars, wineries and winery
tasting rooms.
G. On July 13, 2020, the State Public Health Officer issued a state -wide order to
require the immediate closure of: (1) indoor and outdoor operations of bars, pubs,
brewpubs and breweries; and (2) indoor operation of restaurant dining, movie
theaters, zoos, museums, cardrooms, wineries and tasting rooms. The order also
imposed more stringent requirements on specified counties, including Los Angeles
County that have appeared on the State’s monitoring list for three consecutive
days to order the immediate closure of indoor operations of the following sectors:
gyms and fitness centers, places of worship, protests, offices for non -critical
infrastructure sectors, personal care establishments, hair salons, barbershops,
and malls.
H. Effective August 31, 2020, Governor Newsom’s “Blueprint for a Safer Economy”
replaced the County Data Monitoring List that had been used to regulate permitted
activities at the county level. Under the new framework, every county is assigned
to a tier based on its COVID-19 adjusted case rate and test positivity from the last
two weeks. Counties can progress through four tiers, ranging from “widespread”
(Purple Tier 1) to “minimal” (Yellow Tier 4) community disease transmission. As of
April 22, 2021, the County is in Tier3—Orange.
I. Recent County public health data demonstrates that the rate of COVID -19
community transmission, hospitalizations and testing positivity rate s have
substantially declined. Additionally, there now exists several COVID-19 vaccines
proven to help combat the disease and that are being made available to the public
in phases. As a result, state and local health orders have loosened COVID -19
related restrictions to allow a growing number of establishments to resume
operations.
J. For example, on January 25, 2021, the California Department of Public Health
ended the Regional Stay at Home Order, lifting the order for all regions statewide,
including Southern California, which Hermosa Beach was a part of. This action
allowed all counties to return to the Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework which
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uses color-coded tiers to indicate which activities and businesses can open based
on local case rates and test positivity. Under this order, specified businesses are
permitted to remain open to the public and conduct normal business operations
provided that it abide by the County’s Social (Physical) Distancing Protocol and
County Health Department Protocol applicable for its business sector, as these
protocols may be amended from time to time. Other businesses are permitted to
open at limited capacity or with operating restrictions.
K. On March 12, 2021, the County Department of Health issued a revised County
Health Officer Order in light of increasing numbers of vaccinated individuals and
the County’s move into the Red Tier, effective March 15, 2021.
L. On April 2, 2021, the County entered the even less restrictive Orange Tier of the
State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework. Under the County Public Health
Officer’s revised order issued on this date, capacity limits for specified
establishments, including but not limited to restaurants, breweries and wineries,
fitness facilities, cardrooms and places of worship were increased subject to the
County’s Social (Physical) Distancing Protocol and the County Health Department
Protocol applicable for its business sector.
M. On April 17, 2021, the County Public Health Officer updated Appendix I “Protocol
for Restaurants” (“Revised Appendix”) of its “Reopening Safer at Work and in the
Community for Control of COVID-19” order, to allow restaurants to host live
outdoor entertainment subject to the County’s Public Health Officer Order, Physical
Distancing Protocol, and Appendix I, as this order and protocols may be updated
from time to time. While the Revised Appendix allows for live outdoor
entertainment, it cautions that community spread remains moderate and continues
to require all persons and businesses to take precautions such as mask wearing
and social distancing measures to reduce the risk of spread of the disease.
N. In light of the Revised Appendix and to assist in the financial recovery of local
businesses and musicians that have been forced to quickly adapt their operations
in response to the evolving nature of the State and local public health orders, the
City desires to temporarily suspend specified noise provisions in the City’s
Municipal Code to allow businesses to host live outdoor performances and play
music subject to the County Public Health Officer’s Order, Physical Distancing
Protocol, and Appendix I, as this order and protocols may be updated from time to
time.
O. The temporary suspension of specified noise provisions in the City’s Municipal
Code is temporary in nature and only intended to promote stability and safe and
healthy operations within businesses in the City during the COVID-19 pandemic
outbreak, and to prevent avoidable business closures thereby serving the public
peace, health, safety, and public welfare and ensuring jobs and economic vitality
within the City, while also preventing further spread of the virus.
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P. This Urgency Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the City’s police powers and
powers afforded to the City in time of national, state, county and local emergency
during an unprecedented health pandemic, such powers being afforded by the
State Constitution, State law, and the Chapter 2.56 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code to protect the peace, health, and safety of the public, and to protect
life and property as affected by the emergency.
Section 2. Temporarily Allowing Limited Music at Commercial Establishments During
the Covid-19 Crisis
A. The following provisions of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code are temporarily
suspended as they apply to music played both indoors and outdoors at
commercial establishments on the establishment’s own property or permitted
encroachment areas: Sections 8.24.040 (A), (J), 8.24.045 and 8.24.060.
B. Music shall only be permitted during the hours of 9:00 AM through 9:00 PM and
shall be limited to a noise level that is needed solely for the establishment’s
customers.
C. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to waive any applicable
Conditional Use Permit restrictions inconsistent with this ordinance and is
authorized to promulgate any regulations or waive enforcement of any
applicable authority to implement this ordinance.
D. This ordinance and any action by the City Manager or designee pursuant to
this ordinance shall be in effect until the earlier of: (i) termination of the City’s
COVID-19 local emergency or (ii) until terminated or s uperseded by action of
the City Council
E. Any activity permitted under this ordinance is temporary and does not create a
vested right.
Section 3. Environmental Review. The City Council finds that adoption and
implementation of this ordinance is not a “project” f or purposes of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as that term is defined by CEQA guidelines
(Guidelines) sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5). The effect of the proposed ordinance
will be for existing businesses, operating at less intensive capacity than before the crisis,
to be allowed to have limited live music outdoors. No new development will result from
the proposed action and the activity is temporary. No impact to the physical environment
will result as any live music will be subject to the City’s noise ordinance, subject to hours
restrictions and coordination so that certain areas are not inundated with multiple live
music performers resulting in cumulative impacts. The City Council also alternatively finds
that the adoption and implementation of this ordinance is exempt from the provisions of
CEQA as an administrative activity by the City of Hermosa Beach, in furtherance of its
police power, that will not result in any direct or indirect physical change in the
environment, per sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, as well
as CEQA Guidelines section 15064(e) (economic regulations).
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Section 4. Urgency Declaration; Effective Date. The City Council finds and declares
that the adoption and implementation of this ordinance is necessary for the immediate
preservation and protection of the public peace, health and safety as detailed above and
as the City and public would potentially suffer further loss of revenue during the City’s
severe economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Effective August 31, 2020,
Governor Newsom’s “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” replaced the County Data
Monitoring List that had been used to regulate permitted activities at the county level.
Under the new framework, every county is assigned to a tier based on its COVID -19
adjusted case rate and test positivity from the last two weeks. Counties can progress
through four tiers, ranging from “widespread” (Purple Tier 1) to “minimal” (Yellow Tier 4)
community disease transmission. As of April 22, 2021, Los Angeles County is assigned
to Tier 3—Orange. Under Tier 3, the Los Angeles County Health Officer has permitted
restaurants to host live entertainment in outdoor operations only, subject to the
modifications set forth in the County’s Social (Physical) Distancing Protocol and Co unty
Health Department Protocol, “Appendix I” applicable to its business sector, as these
protocols may be amended from time to time. While State and county health orders
continue to evolve, the ability to offer new services such as live entertainment that may
lead to increased revenue is critical to business operations. The Council therefore finds
and determines that the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety,
and protection of life and property, require that this Ordinance be enacted as an urgency
ordinance pursuant to Government Code section 36937 and take effect immediate ly upon
adoption by four-fifths of the City Council.
Section 5. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption
of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Hermosa Beach’s book of original
ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and
cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of April 2021.
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
Good
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk City Attorney
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REPORT 21-0231
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY REVIEW -
LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGIES
(Police Chief Paul LeBaron)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the police department’s policy review for the use and
management of law enforcement technologies.
Executive Summary:
At the direction of City Council,the Hermosa Beach Police Department respectfully submits this
report regarding the department’s policy review for the use and management of law enforcement
technologies,including the collection of information and evidence gathering through police
operations.
Background:
During the February 9,2021 City Council meeting,the Mayor and City Council directed police
department staff to evaluate department policies regarding the use and management of law
enforcement technologies,including the collection of information and evidence gathering through
police operations.As requested,staff reviewed policies pertaining to audio/video recording
equipment including:mobile video systems;body-worn cameras;fixed security cameras;Automated
License Plate Readers (ALPR);and unmanned aerial vehicles (commonly known as drones).
Additionally,staff reviewed policies regarding the storage,retention,and release of information
collected through this equipment.
Analysis:
The Hermosa Beach Police Department provides department members with various tools and
equipment to efficiently perform their duties.The tools available to law enforcement are continuously
changing due to updated technologies and the evolution of police work.As a result,the police
department must adapt to the changes by exploring and,when feasible,procuring equipment that
improves operations,increases employee safety,and enhances public safety services to the
community.When implementing new technology,the department must ensure that department
policies and procedures address the use and management of equipment in a professional,ethical,
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policies and procedures address the use and management of equipment in a professional,ethical,
and legal manner by reviewing existing policies and making revisions as needed.The review process
is facilitated by Lexipol,the department’s policy management system.The Lexipol system provides
fully developed law enforcement policies written by subject matter experts and vetted by attorneys for
compliance with state-specific rules,federal laws,and law enforcement best practices.Department
staff reviews and implements Lexipol’s foundational policies and,when appropriate,makes revisions
to reflect current department practice.
As members of the police department,all staff are required to adhere to the policies and to use
authorized equipment with professionalism,integrity,and courtesy.To address the general use of
technology and information gathered through equipment,department policy explicitly prohibits “The
use of any information,photograph,video or other recording obtained or accessed as a result of
employment or appointment to this department for personal or financial gain (whether direct or
indirect)or without the express authorization of the Chief of Police or the authorized designee.”The
policy manual also addresses the authorized and prohibited uses of technology in the following
policies:
·O3.08 - Audio/Video Recording
·O3.52 - Automated License Plate Readers
·O3.53 - Public Safety Camera
·O3.73 - Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations
·S2.30 - Records Maintenance and Release
Each of the above policies provide guidelines on department member responsibilities when using
police equipment and how to preserve data captured through different recording devices.Data is
categorized as evidentiary or non-evidentiary,which determines the storage and retention
requirements.The policies are also in compliance with current legislation that governs privacy
considerations and release of media captured by first responders,such as Penal Code 647.9(a),
prohibiting the photography of a deceased person by first responders for any purpose other than an
official law enforcement purpose.This recently enacted law resulted from AB-2655 “Invasion of
privacy:First responders”and added language to regulate the disclosure of images by law
enforcement personnel and made any violation of the law a misdemeanor.Other privacy
considerations specifically stated in current department policies are outlined below:
Body-Worn Cameras.Per department policy,officers are required to wear portable recorders,such
as body-worn cameras,in a conspicuous manner or otherwise notify persons that they are being
recorded,whenever reasonably practicable.Officers should remain sensitive to the dignity of all
individuals being recorded and exercise sound discretion to respect privacy by discontinuing
recording whenever it reasonably appears to the officer that such privacy may outweigh any
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legitimate law enforcement interest in recording.
Public Safety Camera.Per department policy,staff may not use the public safety camera system to
invade privacy of individuals,to look into private areas or areas where the reasonable expectation of
privacy exists.All reasonable efforts will be taken to protect these rights.Video monitoring shall not
be used to harass, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual or group.
Drones.Per department policy,absent a warrant or exigent circumstances,operators and observers
shall adhere to FAA altitude regulations and shall not intentionally record or transmit images of any
location where a person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g.,residence,yard,
enclosure).Operators and observers shall take reasonable precautions to avoid inadvertently
recording or transmitting images of areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Reasonable precautions can include,for example,deactivating or turning imaging devices away from
such areas or persons during UAS operations.
Automated License Plate Readers.Per department policy,ALPR systems and associated
equipment and databases are authorized for official public safety purposes.Only employees who
have been properly trained in the use and operational protocols of the system are allowed to use it
and access its database.Misuse of this equipment and associated databases,or data,may be
subject to discipline.
Information collected during police operations,whether evidentiary or non-evidentiary,is for the
official use of the department and dissemination outside of the agency is strictly prohibited,except to
the extent permitted or required by law.The department preserves the integrity of the information by
storing recorded media in the appropriate Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS)or
computer server with access restricted to authorized personnel.Media is retained and destroyed
consistent with State of California legal requirements and in accordance with the City of Hermosa
Beach Records Retention Schedule.Department members route all records requests to the City
Clerk,who will forward the request to the Custodian of Records or authorized designee.Upon review
of the requested information,the designated member will determine if the record is subject to release
restrictions such as delayed release or redaction.
Staff has completed the requested policy review and confirms that current policies are in compliance
with current legislation governing the disclosure of images captured and released by first responder
personnel.The department also adequately addresses the authorized use of police technology
through its general standards of conduct policy and a variety of technology specific policies.
Combined,the policies address the use and management of equipment,including privacy
considerations,data storage and retention,records maintenance,and release.A summary of this
review is provided in the “Policing with 21st Century Technology” document (Attachment 1).
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General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s
General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance
Goal 1.A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process.
·Policy 1.10 Record Systems and technology.Maintain record systems and utilize technology
that promotes public access.
Goal 2.The community is active and engage in decision-making processes.
·Policy 2.9 Evaluation and feedback.Periodically solicit service evaluations from the
community and utilize feedback to improve and develop the City’s policies,ordinances,
programs, and funding priorities.
Public Safety
Goal 5. High quality police and fire protection services provided to residents and visitors.
·5.2 High level of response. Achieve optimal utilization of allocated public safety resources and
provide desired levels of response, staffing, and protection within the community.
·5.3 Use of technology. Provide and use smart surveillance technology and communication
systems to improve crime prevention and inform the community regarding actions to take in
case of emergency.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Attachments:
1. Policing with 21st Century Technology
Respectfully Submitted by: Paul LeBaron, Police Chief
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Use of Technology and Recorded Media
Department members are equipped with several tools, including audio/video
recording equipment to perform their duties. This equipment includes, but is not
limited to mobile video systems, body-worn cameras, digital cameras, ϐixed security
cameras, Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) and unmanned aerial vehicles
(commonly known as drones). The authorized and prohibited uses of these
technologies can be found in the following policies.
O3.08 - Audio/Video Recording
O3.52 - Automated License Plate Readers
O3.53 - Public Safety Camera
O3.73 - Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations
Supervisors conduct random audits of media captured by body-worn cameras and
mobile video systems on a semi-annual basis to ensure that ofϐicers are adhering to
Department policy.
POLICING WITH 21ST CENTURY TECHONOLOGY
As technology continues to transform police work, the Hermosa Beach
Police Department embraces new tools while ensuring department
policies address the use and management of technology in a
professional, ethical, and legal manner.
Standards of Conduct
All members of the police department are expected to
perform their duties with professionalism, integrity, and
courtesy and to avoid any conduct that violates the
public’s trust. This includes familiarizing themselves
with the department’s policies and procedures and are
responsible for compliance with each.
HBPD Policy A1.01 addresses the use of technology by
explicitly prohibiting “The use of any information,
photograph, video or other recording obtained or
accessed as a result of employment or appointment to
this department for personal or ϐinancial gain (whether
direct or indirect) or without the express authorization
of the Chief of Police or the authorized designee.”
Public Safety Camera
Per policy O3.53, the public safety camera system will not be used to invade
privacy of individuals, to look into private areas or areas where the reasonable
expectation of privacy exists. All reasonable efforts will be taken to protect
these rights. Video monitoring shall not be used to harass, intimidate or
discriminate against any individual or group.
Drones
Per policy O3.73, absent a warrant or exigent circumstances, operators and
observers shall adhere to FAA altitude regulations and shall not intentionally
record or transmit images of any location where a person would have a
reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g., residence, yard, enclosure). Operators
and observers shall take reasonable precautions to avoid inadvertently recording or
transmitting images of areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Reasonable
precautions can include, for example, deactivating or turning imaging devices away from
such areas or persons during UAS operations.
PRIVACY CONSIDERATIONS
Body‐worn Cameras
Per policy O3.08, ofϐicers are required to wear portable recorders, such as
body-worn cameras in a conspicuous manner or otherwise notify persons that
they are being recorded, whenever reasonably practicable.
Ofϐicers should remain sensitive to the dignity of all individuals being recorded and exercise
sound discretion to respect privacy by discontinuing recording whenever it reasonably
appears to the ofϐicer that such privacy may outweigh any legitimate law enforcement
interest in recording. Requests by members of the public to stop recording should be
considered using this same criteria. Recording should resume when privacy is no longer at
issue unless the circumstances no longer ϐit the criteria for recording.
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR)
Per policy O3.52, ALPR systems and associated equipment and databases are
authorized for ofϐicial public safety purposes. Only employees who have been
properly trained in the use and operational protocols of the system are
allowed to use it. Misuse of this equipment and associated databases, or data, may
be subject to discipline.
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DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION
All recorded media is stored in the appropriate Digital Evidence Management System
(DEMS) or computer server with access restricted to authorized personnel. The media
is retained and destroyed consistent with State of California legal requirements and in
accordance with the City of Hermosa Beach Records Retention Schedule. The following
is a summary of the Department’s retention schedule for audio/video recorded media:
Non-evidentiary data 180 Days
Evidentiary data 2 Years
Evidentiary data As required by law
(involved in criminal prosecution) (See CA Penal Code Sections 1417, et seq.)
Routine video monitoring 1 Year
License Plate Recognition data 1 Year
RECORDS MAINTENANCE AND RELEASE
All recorded media collected by audio/video equipment is for the ofϐicial use of the
Hermosa Beach Police Department. Dissemination outside of the agency is strictly
prohibited, except to the extent permitted or required by law.
Per Policy S2.30, any department member who receives a request for any record shall
route the request to the City Clerk who will forward the request to the Custodian of
Records or the authorized designee. Release of certain video and audio recordings are
subject to delayed release, redaction, and other release restrictions as provided by law
(Government Code § 6254(f)(4)).
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
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
(City Attorney Patrick Donegan)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council introduce on first reading, an Ordinance of the City of Hermosa
Beach to require safe storage of firearms in a residence (Attachment 1).
Executive Summary:
The City Council will introduce on first reading an ordinance requiring firearm owners to,subject to
specified exemptions,store their firearms in residences in a locked container or disable it with a
trigger lock.
Background:
Research demonstrates that having a loaded or unlocked gun in the home is associated with an
increased risk of gun-related injury and death.In the United States,Americans have broad exposure
to firearms.According to a 2017 Pew Research Center survey,nearly half of adults in the United
States (48 percent)grew up in a household with firearms.Among Americans who own a gun,nearly
two-thirds (66 percent)say they own more than one firearm,including 29 percent who own five or
more.
According to a 2008 report published in the New England Journal of Medicine,living in a home where
guns are kept increased an individual’s risk of death by homicide by between 40 percent and 170
percent.Similarly,a 2004 national study determined that the presence of guns in the home increased
an individual’s risk of death by homicide by 90 percent.The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention reports that in 2018,there were 39,740 firearm-related deaths in the United States.In
2019, firearms were used in 23,941 suicides in the United States.
Children are particularly at risk of injury and death from firearms when firearms are not safely
secured in their own homes or in homes they visit.Research shows that an estimated 4.6 million
American children live in homes with at least one gun that is loaded and unlocked.According to
national data,children and young adults (24 years of age and under)constitute 38 percent of all
firearm deaths and non-fatal injuries.More than 75 percent of guns used in suicide attempts and
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firearm deaths and non-fatal injuries.More than 75 percent of guns used in suicide attempts and
unintentional injuries of children and young adults (0-19 years of age)were stored in the residence of
the victim,a relative,or a friend.An estimated 89 percent of accidental shooting deaths among
children occur in the home and most of these deaths occur when children are playing with an
unsecured loaded gun in their parents’ absence.
Firearm injuries have a significant public health impact.According to a 2015 study,researchers
conservatively estimate that gun violence costs the American economy at least $229 billion every
year,including $8.6 billion in direct expenses such as those for emergency and medical care.In
California,the direct costs of hospital use for firearm assault injuries alone was estimated at $87.4
million in 2010, with 65 percent of these costs borne by taxpayers.
The safe storage of firearms in the home,whether with trigger locks or safes,reduces the risk of
firearm related injury and death.Keeping a firearm locked when it is not being carried ensures that it
cannot be accessed and used by others without the owner’s knowledge or permission.This simple
measure significantly decreases the risk that the gun will be used to commit suicide,homicide,or
inflict injury,whether intentionally or unintentionally.Safe storage measures have a demonstrated
protective effect in homes with children and teenagers where guns are stored.
The need for safe gun storage laws has become more pressing during recent times.According to
estimates from a firearms analytics company,Americans bought nearly 17 million guns in 2020,
exceeding the highest total amount of firearms purchased in any recorded year.Many of the firearm
purchasers were first-time firearm owners.Research demonstrates that the recent spike in demand
of firearms is associated with the fears driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the political turmoil
surrounding the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.
Discussion:
The proposed ordinance would require firearm owners to store their firearms in residences (subject to
specified exemptions) in a locked container or to disable it with a trigger lock. For purposes of this
ordinance:
·“Firearm” shall have the same meaning as this term is defined under California Penal Code
section 16520.
·“Locked Container” shall have the same meaning as this term is defined under California
Penal Code section 16850.
·“Trigger Lock” means a trigger lock that is listed on the California Department of Justice’s
roster of approved firearms safety devices and that is identified as appropriate for that firearm
by reference to either the manufacturer and model of the firearm or to the physical
characteristics of the firearm that match those listed on the roster for use with the device under
California Penal Code Section 23635.
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·A “residence” is defined to mean any structure intended or used for human habitation,
including but not limited to, houses, condominiums, rooms, accessory dwelling units, motels,
hotels, single room occupancy units, time shares, recreational vehicles, and other vehicles
where human habitation occurs.
A firearm is not required to be in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock in a residence,
during the following exceptions:(1)when carried on the person;(2)during use for cleaning and
maintenance;or (3)during use for lawful self-defense.A violation of the regulations of the proposed
ordinance is a misdemeanor punishable as set forth in Section 1.04.020 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code.
It is important to understand that the proposed ordinance in no way restricts the right to own or store
a firearm in a residence in the City of Hermosa Beach.The proposed ordinance merely requires that
the firearms be stored in a safe manner in order to reduce both intentional and accidental injury
and/or death resulting from these firearms.Firearms can be safely stored in and quickly accessed
from affordable,widely available lockboxes.Indeed,users report that they can retrieve a loaded
firearm from a pushbutton lockbox in just two or three seconds and that locks are easy to open in the
dark.Some lockboxes also feature biometric locks,which provide immediate access when they can
scan the owner’s fingerprint.
The proposed ordinance is modeled after a similar San Francisco ordinance that was upheld by the
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.In upholding San Francisco’s ordinance as against a 2nd amendment
challenge,the Ninth Circuit recognized that unlike the District of Columbia law invalidated in District
of Columbia v.Heller (2008)554 U.S.570,the San Francisco ordinance does not,“[p]revent law
abiding citizens from using firearms to defend themselves in the home.”(Id.at 964.)Rather,the
ordinance regulates how San Franciscans must store their handguns when not carrying them on their
persons.Retrieving a weapon from a locked safe or removing a trigger lock only indirectly burdens
the ability to use a handgun because modern gun safes and trigger locks may be opened quickly in
case of an emergency. (Id.)
According to Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, “safe storage” ordinances have been
adopted by thirty-eight jurisdictions in the state, including but not limited to the City of Los Angeles,
San Diego, Palm Springs, City and County of San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland.
Fiscal Impact:
There are no fiscal impacts associated with the proposed ordinance.
Attachment:
Ordinance No.21-1429
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Respectfully Submitted by:Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
Legal Review:Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 21-1429
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9.42 TO TITLE 9 (PUBLIC
PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE) OF THE HERMOSA
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE SAFE STORAGE
OF FIREARMS IN A RESIDENCE
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1. Findings.
A. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in 2018, there were
39,740 firearm-related deaths in the United States. In 2019, firearms were used in
23,941 suicides in the United States.
B. Americans have broad exposure to firearms. According to a 2017 Pew Research
Center survey, nearly half of U.S. adults (48%) grew up in a household with
firearms. Among Americans who own a gun, nearly two-thirds (66%) say they own
more than one firearm, including 29% who own five or more.
C. Having a loaded or unlocked gun in the home is associated with an increased risk
of gun-related injury and death. According to a 2008 report published in the New
England Journal of Medicine, living in a home where guns are kept increased an
individual’s risk of death by homicide by between 40% and 170%. Similarly, a 2004
national study determined that the presence of guns in the home increased an
individual’s risk of death by homicide by 90%.
D. Firearm injuries have a significant public health impact. According to a 2015 study,
researchers conservatively estimate that gun violence costs the American
economy at least $229 billion every year, including $8.6 billion in direct expenses
such as those for emergency and medical care. In California, the direct costs of
hospital use for firearm assault injuries alone was estimated at $87.4 million in
2010. 65% of these costs were borne by taxpayers.
E. Children are particularly at risk of injury and death from firearms when firearms are
not safely secured in their own homes or in homes they visit. Research shows that
an estimated 4.6 million American children live in homes with at least one gun that
is loaded and unlocked. According to national data, children and young adults (24
years of age and under) constitute 38% of all firearm deaths and non-fatal injuries.
More than 75% of guns used in suicide attempts and unintentional injuries of
children and young adults (0-19 years of age) were stored in the residence of the
victim, a relative, or a friend. 89% of accidental shooting deaths among children
occur in the home, and most of these deaths occur when children are playing with
an unsecured loaded gun in their parents’ absence.
F. There is wide consensus among medical professionals, police chiefs, gun control
advocates and gun rights groups that applying trigger locals or using lockboxes to
store unsupervised firearms in the home promotes health and safety.
G. Safe storage measures have a demonstrated protective effect in homes with
children and teenagers where firearms are stored. Keeping a firearm locked when
it is not being carried prevents unauthorized users, including children, form
accessing and using firearms which can reduce tragedies due to suicide,
unintentional discharges and firearm theft.
H. The need for safe gun storage laws has become more pressing during recent
times. According to estimates from a firearms analytics company, Americans
bought nearly 17 million guns in 2020, exceeding the highest total amount of
firearms purchased in any recorded year. And many of these purchasers were first-
time firearm owners. Research demonstrates that the recent spike in demand of
firearms is associated with the fears driven by the COVID -19 pandemic and the
political turmoil surrounding the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.
I. Requiring firearms to be stored with trigger locks or in a locked container does not
substantially burden the right or ability to use firearms for self-defense in the home.
The locking requirements apply only to firearms that are not being lawfully carried,
and allow gun owners to carry loaded and unlocked firearms in the residence at
any time.
J. Firearms can be safely stored in and quickly accessed from affordable, widely
available lockboxes. Indeed, users report that they can retrieve a loaded firearm
from a pushbutton lockbox in just two or three seconds and that locks are easy to
open in the dark. Some lockboxes also feature biometric locks, which provide
immediate access when they can scan the owner’s fingerprint.
K. Applying trigger locks or using lock boxes when storing firearms in the home
reduces the risk of firearm injury and death. Keeping a firearm locked when it is
not being carried ensures that it cannot be accessed and used by others without
the owner’s knowledge or permission. This simple measure significantly decreases
the risk that the gun will be used to commit suicide, homicide, or inflict injury,
whether intentionally or unintentionally. Safe storage measures have a
demonstrated protective effect in homes with children and teenagers where guns
are stored.
Section 2. Chapter 9.42, entitled “Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence” is hereby
added to Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal
Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 9.42 Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence
9.42.010 Definitions.
9.42.020 Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence Required.
9.42.030 Penalty.
9.42.010 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have
the meaning set forth herein:
(a) “Firearm” means a firearm as defined in California Penal Code Section 16520.
(b) “Locked Container” means a locked container, as defined in California Penal Code,
Section 16850, listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster
of approved firearm safety devices. For purposes of this chapter, a locked container does
not include a bag or other container made of fabric or other penetrable material, such as
a regular purse, backpack, or gym bag.
(c) “Residence” means any structure intended or used for human habitation, including
but not limited to, houses, condominiums, rooms, accessory dwelling units, motels,
hotels, single room occupancy units, time shares, recreational vehicles, and other
vehicles where human habitation occurs.
(d) “Trigger lock” means a trigger lock that is listed on the California Department of
Justice’s roster of approved firearms safety devices and that is identified as appropriate
for that firearm by reference to either the manufacturer and model of the firearm or to the
physical characteristics of the firearm that match those listed on the roster for use with
the device under California Penal Code Section 23635.
9.42.020 Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence Required.
(a) Except when carried on the person, during use for cleaning and maintenance, or
during use for lawful self-defense, no person shall keep a firearm in any residence unless
the firearm is stored in a locked container or is disabled with a trigger lock.
(b) To encourage reporting of lost or stolen firearms, a person who complies with
California Penal Code Section 25250 by reporting the loss or theft of a firearm they own
or possess to a local law enforcement agency within five days from the time they knew or
reasonably should have known the firearm had been lost or stolen shall not be prosecuted
for violation of subsection (a) of Section 9.42.020.
9.42.030 Penalty.
A violation of any provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor, punishable as set forth
in Section 1.04.020 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.
Section 3. Environmental Review. The City Council finds this ordinance is exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as provided in Section 15061(b)(3) of
the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3). The ordinance
is enacted pursuant to the City’ police powers to mitigate activities that threaten the public
health, safety and welfare of City residents. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that
adopting this ordinance would not have a significant adverse effect on the environment
under CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3).
Section 4. Effective Date. Pursuant to California Government Code section 36937,
this ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage
Section 5. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption
of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Hermosa Beach’s book of original
ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and
cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of April 2021.
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
_________________________________________
MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
Good
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk City Attorney
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REPORT 21-0245
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
INTRODUCTION OF THE HERMOSA SHINES PLAN FOR COMMUNITYWIDE REOPENING,
RECOVERY, AND RESILIENCE
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive this report and oral presentation introducing the Hermosa
SHINES Plan and provide feedback.
Executive Summary:
As COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to rise and infection and hospitalization rates continue to
decline,the City of Hermosa Beach is actively planning for the safe reopening of City facilities and
the community at large.To guide the coordination of numerous department initiatives,staff has
developed a comprehensive reopening, recovery, and resilience plan entitled Hermosa SHINES.
The Hermosa SHINES Plan emphasizes the critical areas of safety,health,infrastructure,new
technology,economic development,and service.It also provides details on how the City will safely
restore in-person services inside City Hall and City facilities and continue to offer virtual/online
services for the convenience of the community.With this report,staff will present an overview of the
plan with a deeper discussion and presentation scheduled for a City Council Study Session on May
13, 2021.
Background:
Following the State of California declaration of a State of Emergency on March 12,2020,and the Los
Angeles County declaration of a local and health emergency on March 4,2020,the Hermosa Beach
City Council and City Manager/Director of Emergency Services worked quickly to protect residents,
staff, and businesses.
On March 15,2020,Mayor Mary Campbell officially declared a local emergency in Hermosa Beach.
At a special meeting on March 16,2020,the City Council adopted Resolution No.20-7230,approving
and ratifying the declaration of emergency and ordering closures including:bars;onsite dining;gyms
and fitness facilities;and play structures.The resolution also prohibited formal and informal group
activities,sports and games,and ordered the placement of signage in specified public places
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activities,sports and games,and ordered the placement of signage in specified public places
notifying the public of closures and social distancing requirements.
On April 22,2020,the City Manager issued Executive Order No.2020-01 memorializing many
closure actions including cancellation of non-essential large public events,senior and community
programs,and limitations on public access to City facilities (effective March 12,2020);closure of City
Hall (effective March 16,2020);and closure of the beach and Strand (effective March 27,2020)
among many others.
During the physical closure of City Hall,staff has been diligently working to safely and effectively
provide City services on a non-contact basis.The expansion of online services and establishment of
drop-off locations for plans and permits facilitated the continuation of City Hall operations.Police and
community services officers,inspectors,public works crews,and other frontline workers continued to
report to work in person to protect and maintain the City.
The City of Hermosa Beach has maintained a comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of
residents,staff,visitors,and businesses.Actions ranging from eviction moratoriums to facilitating the
outdoor expansion of dining areas have protected the health,safety,and economic vitality of the
community.Each of these actions required the careful coordination of each City department and the
support of City Council.The reopening of various sectors within the community will require the same
coordination and planning.
Discussion:
Staff is prioritizing limited time and resources toward the safe and coordinated reopening,recovery,
and resilience of Hermosa Beach.The Hermosa SHINES Plan is the consolidation of ongoing and
planned initiatives and projects from all City departments and will serve as a guide for work in the
next 12 to 18 months.
The word SHINES,not only represents Hermosa’s sunny weather and City seal,but is also an
acronym representing the six critical elements of safety,health,infrastructure,new technology,
economic development,and service.By focusing efforts on these six critical elements,the plan
serves as a strategic guide to ensure that the community moves forward in a positive,cohesive,and
forward-thinking way.
The Hermosa SHINES Plan will also include details on how the City will safely restore in-person
services inside City Hall and City facilities while continuing to offer virtual/online services for the
convenience of the community.The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has entered
the Orange Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework,which lifts some of the local
activity-specific restrictions.The County releases and continually updates reopening protocols for a
variety of sectors including retail,personal care establishments,day camps,youth/adult sports
leagues,and many more.These protocols outline public health modifications to assist community
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sectors to remain in compliance with the County of Los Angeles Health Officer Order.
The following issues are critical and must be addressed to ensure that staff,vendors/contractors,and
visitors continue to practice protocols designed to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19,as the City
and County continue to transition through the reopening of the economy.
1. Protecting and supporting employee and customer health;
2. Ensuring appropriate physical distancing;
3. Ensuring proper infection control;
4. Communicating with the public; and
5. Ensuring equitable access to services.
Classified as an essential business,the City of Hermosa Beach is expected to adhere to Appendix D:
Reopening Protocols for Office Based Workspace.The protocol requires six feet of physical
distancing between staff workstations,requires the continual wearing of face masks,as well as daily
screenings of staff,vendors/contractors,and visitors.The protocol recommends the continuation of
remote working capabilities when possible.
In addition,the protocol limits the maximum occupancy of the office-based business worksite.The
number of employees in the office-based business worksite is limited at any one time such that
employees can easily maintain at least a six-foot distance from one another at all practicable times,
but in no case more than 50 percent of the maximum occupancy of the office-based business
worksite,which is dependent on the status of staff who are fully vaccinated.Essential office-based
businesses that are open for indoor essential operations that cannot be done remotely must limit
indoor capacity to 75 percent of maximum occupancy.
In order to accommodate customers who prefer to visit City Hall in person,while ensuring that current
workplace protocols are met for the health and safety of staff and customers,staff will begin providing
limited in-person services, by appointment only, beginning Monday, May 17, 2021.
The pandemic has led to some positive enhancements to City services including the expansion of
online services and opportunities for remote public participation in meetings.The intent is to continue
to take advantage of these technologies and tools to augment in-person services,so that City
services and functions are convenient and efficient for customers and the community.
As Public Health continues to update Appendix D,the City will continually review and implement
required and necessary changes to ensure the health and safety of staff,vendors/contractors,and
visitors.As long as California infection and hospitalization rates continue to decline and vaccinations
remain available, the Governor has indicated that California may fully reopen by June 15, 2021.
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A detailed presentation of the Hermosa SHINES Reopening,Recovery,and Resilience Plan will be
provided during a Study Session of the City Council on May 13,2021.Staff from each department
will share information regarding the initiatives.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s
General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 2. The community is active and engaged in decision-making processes.
Policies:
·2.1 Multiple outreach methods.Consistently engage in community outreach through
neighborhood forums,social media,the latest technologies,personal interaction,and other
methods on a regular basis.
Goal 8. A performance-based management and benchmarking program.
Policies:
·8.3 Consistency among plans.Require other City plans and implementation mechanisms to
demonstrate their consistency with this Plan.
Fiscal Impact:
There are no fiscal implications directly attributed to this report.However,the City initially incurs all
costs related to COVID-19 Pandemic response.Additional costs associated with modifying
operations to accommodate COVID-19 protocols may be necessary,including for signage,cleaning
supplies,face coverings,and additional janitorial services.These costs would be incurred within the
FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget or included in the FY 2021-22 Preliminary Budget.Staff will pursue all
opportunities for cost recovery for these expenses.
Attachments:
Hermosa SHINES Plan Presentation
Respectfully Submitted by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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City Council Meeting
April 27, 2021
Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles
MISSION
The mission of the Hermosa Beach government is to:
Govern with Community Engagement and Collaborative Sentiment,
To Be Financially, Environmentally Responsible, and
To Provide 1st Class Municipal Services in a Customer Friendly Manner through Valued
Employees and Volunteers
VISION STATEMENT
Hermosa Beach is the small-town others aspire to be; a place where our beach culture,
strong sense of community, and commitment to sustainability, intersect.
GUIDING PRINCIPALS
•Demonstrate our Environmental Leadership
•Retain Our High Quality of Life
•Contribute to Our Economic and Fiscal Stability
•Be a Catalyst for Innovation
Safety
•Crime Prevention
•Traffic, Bike & Pedestrian Safety
•Beach, Strand & Pier Plaza Safety
•Emergency Preparedness & Response
Infrastructure
•Infrastructure Master Plan
Implementation
•Accessibility Improvements
•Parks & Open Space Planning
•Utility & Partner Agency Coordination
Economic Development
•Business Coordination
•Permit Streamlining
•Arts, Culture & Entertainment
•Outdoor Dining & Foot Traffic
•District & Corridor Placemaking
Health
•COVID-19 Response Communications
•Recreation Programming
•Community Wellness & Celebrations
•Homelessness/Mental Health Services
New Technology
•Online Permitting & Payment Systems
•Virtual Services & Engagement
•Parking Management & Meters
•Security Upgrades
Service
•City Facility Reopening
•Employee Recruitment & Retention
•Fiscal Management & Funding
•Facility Assessments & Upgrades
Objective:
To recover safely means to take a proactive community-
wide approach to the protection of the lives and property
where we can safely live, play, work, and travel.
Priorities:
•Crime Prevention
•Traffic, Bike & Pedestrian Safety
•Beach, Strand & Pier Plaza Safety
•Emergency Preparedness and Response
Upcoming Initiatives
•Transition to California Incident Based Reporting System (CIBRS) for crime statistics
•Pier Plaza Safety Enhancements
•Business Continuity Planning for Emergency Preparedness
Efforts in Progress
•Project Secure
•Bike and Pedestrian Education/Enforcement
•Project 529 Bike Registry Program
Objective:
To recover in a healthy manner means to provide ongoing
support, programming, and infrastructure for the physical
and mental health of our community.
Priorities:
•COVID-19 Response & Communications
•Recreation Programming for Youth, Adults & Seniors
•Community Wellness & Celebrations
•Homelessness & Mental Health Services
Upcoming Initiatives
•Youth, Adult, & Senior Recreation Programs
•Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
•Alternative dispatch and response models for mental health and homelessness calls
Efforts in Progress
•COVID-19 Communications & Events
•Outdoor Fitness Permit Programs
•Community Events & Activities (Surfers Walk of Fame, Veterans Day, Hermosa Beach from Home)
•Beach Cities Homelessness Partnership
Objective:
To recover with a focus on infrastructure means to invest in our community’s built environment, to follow the vision of PLAN Hermosa, and to be open to new ideas and ways of thinking about our physical development.
Priorities:
•Infrastructure Master Plan Implementation
•Accessibility Improvements
•Parks & Open Space Planning
•Utility & Partner Agency Coordination
Upcoming Initiatives
•Parks Master Plan
•Extension of Beach Access Path
•Update to City’s Engineering Standard Plans
Efforts in Progress
•ADA Transition Plan
•Park & Beach Restroom Construction & Renovations
•Annual Street, Sewer, and Striping Improvements
Objective:
To recover utilizing new technology means a commitment to
blending traditional in-person access and engagement with
virtual adaptations and innovations for enhanced opportunities
for public participation, engagement, and accessibility.
Priorities:
•Online Permitting & Payment Systems
•Virtual Services & Engagement
•Parking Management & Meters
•Security Upgrades
Upcoming Initiatives
•Parking Meter Upgrades & Mobile Pay Options
•Public Bidding Software System
Efforts in Progress
•Accela Civic Platform Online Permitting & Payment Systems for Community Development & Public Works
•Enhanced GIS Mapping Integration
•Laserfiche Digital Records Management System
Objective:
To recover in support of our local economy means to be willing to explore, adjust, or try new initiatives on a temporary basis and engage businesses, consumers, and City staff in a dialogue of what works or does not work that can enhance the vibrancy of our commercial districts.
Priorities:
•Business Communications & Coordination
•Permit Streamlining
•Arts, Culture & Entertainment
•Outdoor Dining & Foot Traffic
•Business District & Corridor Placemaking
Upcoming Initiatives
•Downtown Business Improvement District Exploration
•Economic Development Strategy Completion
Efforts in Progress
•Economic Development Committee & Stakeholders
•Assignment of a City Business Liaison
•Temporary Outdoor Dining & Lane Reconfigurations
•Safe in the South Bay and Social Media Promotions
•Temporary Business Relief Measures & Grant Programs
Objective:
To recover with a service orientation means leveraging tools, policies, and best practices through the use of both virtual and remote technologies as well as traditional in-person services. By leveraging these tools, the City can maximize staff, program, facility and organizational productivity and effectiveness with safety, accessibility, and maximum service levels as highest priorities.
Priorities:
•City Facility Reopening
•Employee Recruitment & Retention
•Fiscal Management & Funding
•Facility Assessments & Upgrades
Upcoming Initiatives
•Focus on Opportunities for Regional Collaboration
•NeoGov Workforce & Applicant Software
•American Rescue Plan Funding & Implementation
Efforts in Progress
•Virtual Meetings & Engagement Opportunities
•HBPD Recruitment & Retention Incentives
•City Hall Appointments & Reopening
City Hall & City Facilities Reopening
Non-Contact
and Virtual
Services Only
Open by
Appointment
within
Protocols
Open During
Normal
Business
Hours
May 17, 2021
Current Operations
Full State Reopening
(June 15, 2021- Governor Target Date)
City Council Meetings will
remain virtual until full
reopening is achieved
without occupancy limits
Reopening Considerations
The following issues are critical as the City and Countycontinues to transition through the reopening of theeconomy:
•Protecting and supporting employee and customerhealth;
•Ensuring appropriate physical distancing;
•Ensuring proper infection control;
•Communicating with the public; and
•Ensuring equitable access to services.
Reopening Considerations (Cont.)
Essential Business Classification - Appendix D: Reopening
Protocols for Office Based Workspace:
•6 Feet of Physical Distancing;
•Continual Wearing of Face Coverings;
•Daily Screening;
•Remote Work When Possible; and
•Maximum Building Occupancy Limits
Questions
City Council Meeting
April 27, 2021
City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
21-0251
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 27, 2021
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
Attachments:
Tentative Future Agenda Items
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Honorable Mayor and Members Regular Meeting of
of the Hermosa Beach City Council April 27, 2021
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CITY COUNCIL SEAT
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE STUDY SESSION: HERMOSA S.H.I.N.E.S. RECOVERY PLAN
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ANNUAL RELIABILITY REPORT
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 16–22, 2021
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COVID-19 Update
Update from Chief LeBaron on enforcement measures
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Finance Director Annual
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of
April 12, 2021
Interim Community Resources
Manager
Ongoing
Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for
March 2021
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach Approving the
Grant of Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy for Hermosa Beach
Parking Lot Greening Project
Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Apr. 12, 2021
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
Public Hearing on the Annual Levy for the Sewer Charge and Engineer’s
Report
Public Works Director Annual
Mandatory Organics Recycling Ordinance Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Jan 11, 2021
Second Reading - Consideration of adopting a Safe Gun Storage Ordinance,
as presented by Moms Demand Action (supported by Armato, Massey, Detoy,
Campbell)
City Attorney/Police Chief Council Direction
Apr. 27, 2021
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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MAY 25, 2021 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
MAY 25, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
SWEARING-IN OF NEW CITY COUNCILMEMBER
COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2021 AS PRIDE MONTH IN HERMOSA BEACH
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COVID-19 Update
Update from Chief LeBaron on enforcement measures
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report and CIP Report by Project Finance Director Ongoing
City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report City Treasurer Ongoing
Cancellation of Certain Checks City Treasurer Ongoing
Public Works Project Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works
Commission meeting of March 17, 2021
Public Works Director Ongoing
Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2021–2022
adoption of Resolutions regarding the Engineer’s Report and setting June 22,
2021 for a Public Hearing
Public Works Director Annual
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of May 18, 2021
Community Development Director Ongoing
Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Community Development Director Ongoing
Approval of the Commencement of Special Event Long Term Agreement
Negotiations with the International Surf Festival Held North and South of the
Pier
Interim Community Resources
Manager
Staff Request
Mar. 31, 2021
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Quarterly Summary Chris Cagle Quarterly
Consideration of Arakelian Enterprises (Athens Services) request for an
annual rate adjustment to the maximum rates for solid waste management
services
Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Apr. 12, 2021
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
Approval of DB Events (Volleyball Tournaments) to the 2021 Special Events
Calendar
Interim Community Resources
Manager
Staff Request
Mar. 31, 2021
Downtown Ordinance Community Development
Director/Police Chief
Staff Request
Apr. 7, 2021
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Participation in Beach Cities Transit (BCT) Line 109 Agreement, with no
required financial contribution from the City for Fiscal Year 2021–2022, with
the Cities of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, funded from
Proposition A Funds
Community Development Director Annual
Approval of Enhanced Watershed Management Plan Update Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Apr. 13, 2021
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Tentative Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
FISCAL YEAR 2021–22 BUDGET STUDY SESSION
JUNE 8, 2021 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION: Dona Bauer v. Hermosa Beach
JUNE 8, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COVID-19 Update
Update from Chief LeBaron on enforcement measures
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Adoption of the 2021–22 Appropriations Limit Finance Director Annual
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of May
4, 2021
Community Resources Manager Ongoing
Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for
April 2021
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Second Reading - Downtown Ordinance City Clerk Council Direction
May 25, 2021
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2021–22 Budget Finance Director Annual
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Schedule Applicant Interviews for Parks, Recreation & Community
Resources Advisory Commission (three expiring terms)
City Clerk 4-Year Terms
Consideration of Options for Downtown Lane Reconfigurations, and Outdoor
Dining and Retail Programs
Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Apr. 7, 2021
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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JUNE 22, 2021 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
JUNE 22, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COVID-19 Update
Update from Chief LeBaron on enforcement measures
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report and CIP Report by Project Finance Director Ongoing
City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report City Treasurer Ongoing
Cancellation of Certain Checks City Treasurer Ongoing
Public Works Project Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of June 15, 2021
Community Development Director Ongoing
Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Community Development Director Ongoing
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
Public Hearing – Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District
Fiscal Year 2021–2022
Public Works Director Annual
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Tentative Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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PENDING STRATEGIC PLAN ITEMS STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
Update Personnel Policies Human Resources
Manager
Beach Policy/Regulations (Continued from meeting of October 27, 2016) Community Resources
Manager On hold by Council
Alternative Fuel Transportation Report, Nov. 2016 Environmental Analyst
CCA Direction, Dec. 2016 Environmental
Programs Manager
PENDING NEW ITEMS STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
Consideration of re-establishing, on an as needed basis, both funding and
discretion for the director of Public Works to contract services to pump major
beach storm outfalls drains prior to anticipated major storm events (supported
by Duclos, Armato and Petty)
Initiated by: Other Matters Feb. 14, 2017
Public Works Director Staff to provide an update
on storm drain maintenance
and provide details on
hydrodynamic separators
(CIP 435) at the following
CIP study session
Policy discussion regarding city responsibilities and expectations when
donations are made to city
Initiated by: Council Direction May 24, 2017
Finance Director Will be discussed at the
Revenue Strategy Study
Session
Approval of the Municipal Lease Policy
Initiated by: Staff Request Jun. 12, 2018
Community Resources
Manager
Document Retention Policy
Initiated by: Staff Request Nov. 28, 2018
City Clerk Pending Deputy City Clerk
Appointment
Consent for use of “Lot B” for construction staging area for Pier/Strand
project
Initiated by: Staff Request Dec. 17, 2018
Community
Development Director On hold per developer
Landscape and Street Lighting District Assessment Adjustment (mail-in
election authorization)
Initiated by: Council Direction Jul. 9, 2019
Public Works Director Add to Revenue Strategy
Study Session
Final Parcel Map No. 82295 for a two-unit residential condominium project at
1602 Loma Drive.
Initiated by: Staff Request Oct. 10, 2019
Community
Development Director Pending Coastal Development
Permit
Public Records Request Guidelines
Initiated by: Staff Request Oct. 14, 2019
City Clerk/Assistant to
the City Manager
Pending Deputy City Clerk
Appointment
Emergency Services Municipal Code Chapter 2.56 Update
Initiated by: Staff Request Jan. 15, 2020
Emergency
Management
Coordinator
Waiting for State to review
proposed language changes
Return to Council to discuss a full ban on tobacco sales and to include all
available data related to other communities who have adopted complete bans.
Initiated by: Council Direction Jan. 28, 2020
Community
Development Director Council directed staff to bring
item back in June 2021
Consideration of licensing agreement/fees for use of City logo
Initiated by: Council Direction Jun. 9, 2020
City Attorney
Discussion on Potential Establishment of a City Council Subcommittee
Regarding City Finances (supported by Detoy, Armato, Fangary)
Initiated by: Other Matters Jun. 9, 2020
Finance
Director/Assistant to the
City Manager
Request to Renew the Agreement to Purchase Parking Meter Equipment and
Related Services
Initiated by: Staff Request August 11, 2020
Police Chief
Follow-up on Mayor’s Pledge
Initiated by: Council Direction August 25, 2020
City Manager’s
Office/Police Chief
Approval of First Amendment to Agreement with the Hermosa Beach
Education Foundation for its Annual “Hearts of Hermosa” Event
Initiated by: Staff Request December 7, 2020
Community Resources
Manager
Updating Resolution 15-6988, Rules for the Conduct of City Council
Meetings.
Initiated by: Staff Request Dec. 12, 2020
City Attorney/City
Clerk