HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-2023 - Agenda Pkg - CC Special MeetingThursday, February 2, 2023
7:00 PM
City of Hermosa Beach
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
City Council
Mayor
Ray Jackson
Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Massey
Councilmembers
Dean Francois
Rob Saemann
Mike Detoy
Special Meeting Agenda
Hybrid virtual/in-person meetings are held pursuant to AB361
Closed Session - 7:00 PM
Open Session - 8:00 PM
Executive Team
Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police
Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
Carrie Tai, Community Development Director
Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager
Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Manager
City Treasurer
Karen Nowicki
City Attorney
Patrick Donegan
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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February 2, 2023City Council Special Meeting Agenda
PUBLIC MEETING VIEWING OPTIONS
The public may participate via the following:
1. IN PERSON - Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
2. ZOOM - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968207828?
pwd=bXZmWS83dmxHWDZLbWRTK2RVaUxaUT092.
3. PHONE - Toll Free: (833) 548-0276; Meeting ID: 899 6820 7828, then #; Passcode: 472825
As a courtesy, the City will also plan to broadcast the meeting via the following listed mediums.
However, these are done as a courtesy only and are not guaranteed to be technically feasible. Thus, in
order to guarantee live-time viewing and/or public participation, members of the public shall attend in
Council Chambers or log in via ZOOM.
4. CABLE TV - Spectrum Channel 8 and Frontier Channel 31 in Hermosa Beach
5. YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofHermosaBeach90254
6. LIVE STREAM - www.hermosabeach.gov and visit the Agendas/Minutes/Videos page
If you experience technical difficulties while viewing a meeting on any of our digital platforms, please try
another viewing option. View City Council staff reports and attachments at www.hermosabeach.gov
and visit the Agendas/Minutes/Video page.
Council Chambers WiFi
Network ID: CHB-Guest
Password: chbguest
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are
available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting,
you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at
cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Submit Supplemental eComments
Submit an eComment via Speak Up Hermosa at hermosabeach.granicusideas.com by 5:30 p.m. on
the meeting date.
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February 2, 2023City Council Special Meeting Agenda
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND AGENDA
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor of the City of Hermosa Beach has called a Special Meeting of
the City Council to take place on Thursday, February 2, 2023 to consider and take action on only those
matters set forth on the agenda below.
7:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes
per speaker. This Public Comment period is limited to Closed Session agenda items only.
1. IN PERSON - Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
2. ZOOM - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968207828?
pwd=bXZmWS83dmxHWDZLbWRTK2RVaUxaUT09 and use 'Raise Hand' feature.
3. PHONE - Toll Free: (833) 548-0276; Meeting ID: 899 6820 7828, then #; Passcode: 472825
Press *9 to 'Raise Hand' and then *6 to unmute yourself line when prompted.
4. EMAIL - Email comments to cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
5. ECOMMENT - Submit an eComment via Speak Up Hermosa at hermosabeach.granicusideas.com
by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Meeting will reconvene in the Council Chambers
after Closed Session and recess to Open Session)
a)23-0065 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Anticipated Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)&(3)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
session will prejudice the City in the litigation.
Significant exposure to civil litigation* - One Matter:
1)Additional Compensation Claim by Aid Builders Inc. (“Aid”):
Public Restroom Project.
*Significant exposure to civil litigation means that there exists facts and
circumstances where the City may face a lawsuit. This does not mean that any
potential lawsuit is meritorious or that there is a significant risk that the City will
not prevail in any possible lawsuit.
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February 2, 2023City Council Special Meeting Agenda
b)23-0066 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
session will prejudice the City in the litigation.
Name of Case: Walters Wholesale Electric v. Genesis Electric et al
Case Number: 22TRCV01096, Los Angeles Superior Court
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February 2, 2023City Council Special Meeting Agenda
8:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
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 discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.
VII. 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 and on items where public comment will not be taken (City Manager Reports, Written
Communication, City Councilmember Comments, Consent Calendar items not pulled for separate
consideration, and Future Agenda Items).
The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to three
minutes per speaker. This time allotment may be reduced due to time constraints at the discretion of
the City Council.
1. IN PERSON - Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
2. ZOOM - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968207828?
pwd=bXZmWS83dmxHWDZLbWRTK2RVaUxaUT09 and use 'Raise Hand' feature.
3. PHONE - Toll Free: (833) 548-0276; Meeting ID: 899 6820 7828, then #; Passcode: 472825
Press *9 to 'Raise Hand' and then *6 to unmute yourself line when prompted.
4. EMAIL - Email comments to cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
5. ECOMMENT - Submit an eComment via Speak Up Hermosa at hermosabeach.granicusideas.com
by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
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. Members of the audience will have a future
opportunity to speak on items pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, Public
Hearings, and Municipal Matters when those items are heard.
VIII. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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February 2, 2023City Council Special Meeting Agenda
IX. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a)REPORT
23-0067
CITY PARK RESTROOMS AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council consider and approve direction to City Manager or
designee to take all action necessary in the City Manager's reasonable discretion to
cause the City Park Restrooms and Renovations Project-CIP 669 to be promptly
completed and, if necessary, appropriate funding in connection therewith.
X. ADJOURNMENT
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February 2, 2023City Council Special Meeting Agenda
FUTURE MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
February 14, 2023 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
February 28, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 14, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 28, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 11, 2023 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
April 20, 2023 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - CIP Study Session
April 25, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 9, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 31, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session
June 13, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
June 27, 2023 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
July 11, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 20, 2023 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - Joint Meeting with all Boards
and Commissions
July 25, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 8, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 22, 2023 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
September 12, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 26, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 28, 2023 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - Mayor Transition Ceremony
October 10, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 24, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 14, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 28, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 12, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 26, 2023 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
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February 2, 2023City Council Special Meeting Agenda
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
February 7, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
February 15, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
February 21, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
March 7, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
March 15, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
March 15, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
March 21, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
April 17, 2023 - Monday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
April 18, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
April 19, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
May 2, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
May 16, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
May 17, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
May 17, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
June 6, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
June 20, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
June 21, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
July 5, 2023 - Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
July 18, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 19, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
July 19, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
August 1, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
August 15, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
August 16, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
September 5, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
September 19, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 20, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
September 20, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
October 3, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
October 17, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 18, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
November 7, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
November 13, 2023 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 15, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
November 15, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
December 5, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
December 11, 2023 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
December 20, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY-SUNDAY AND ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
February 20, 2023 - Monday - President’s Day
May 29, 2023 - Monday - Memorial Day
June 19, 2023 - Monday - Juneteenth
July 4, 2023 - Tuesday - Independence Day
September 4, 2023 - Monday - Labor Day
November 23, 2023 - Thursday - Thanksgiving Day
December 25, 2023 - Monday - Christmas Day
January 1, 2024 - Monday - New Year's Day
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
23-0065
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Closed Session of February 2, 2023
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Anticipated Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)&(3)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the City in
the litigation.
Significant exposure to civil litigation* -One Matter:
1)Additional Compensation Claim by Aid Builders Inc. (“Aid”):
Public Restroom Project.
*Significant exposure to civil litigation means that there exists facts and circumstances where the City may
face a lawsuit. This does not mean that any potential lawsuit is meritorious or that there is a significant risk that
the City will not prevail in any possible lawsuit.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
23-0066
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Closed Session of February 2, 2023
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the City in
the litigation.
Name of Case: Walters Wholesale Electric v. Genesis Electric et al
Case Number: 22TRCV01096, Los Angeles Superior Court
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0067
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Special Meeting of February 2, 2023
CITY PARK RESTROOMS AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council consider and approve direction to City Manager or designee to take
all action necessary in the City Manager’s reasonable discretion to cause the City Park Restrooms
and Renovations Project-CIP 669 to be promptly completed and,if necessary,appropriate funding in
connection therewith.
Executive Summary:
In August 2022,the City terminated the Contractor (AID Builders)for Capital Improvement Project
(CIP)669-City Park Restrooms and Renovations.Since that time,the City has been working with the
“the surety,”the company that guarantees work will be completed according to contract,to formalize
a plan for successful project completion.Due to the ever-changing nature of this process,staff will
verbalize an update on the project during the open session.
Respectfully Submitted by: Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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