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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-25-CC-R-MIN 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 25, 2025 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Mayor Dean Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Rob Saemann, Councilmember Mike Detoy, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Michael D. Keegan Staff Present: City Manager Suja Lowenthal, City Attorney Patrick Donegan, Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi, Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker, City Clerk Myra Maravilla, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Police Chief Paul LeBaron, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman, Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM Mayor Francois called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Mayor Francois opened Public Comment. No public comment was provided. 4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. 4.a MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on March 11, 2025 4.b CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL 4.c CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: GENERAL PUBLIC LIABILITY LITIGATION 5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM Mayor Francois called the Open Session to order at 6:16 p.m. 2 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Paige Kaluderovic. 7. ROLL CALL City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum. 8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Donegan provided the Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Francois announced the Spring Paper Shredding and Compost Giveaway for Earth Month on Saturday, April 5th from 8:00 a.m. to noon and the State of the City Address on Thursday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m.at the Community Theater. 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Francois provided comments in support of hearing item 17.e and not continuing the item. Motion 1 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To approve the order of the agenda, pull Consent Calendar item 15.i and 15.j for separate discussion, continue item 17.a to the next meeting and, 17.e until the Final EIR is released. No vote was taken on this motion. Substitute Motion 1 Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To table item 17.e until the Final EIR is released. Ayes (3): Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Noes (2): Mayor Francois, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried Motion 2 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the agenda, remove items 15.i and 15.f for separate discussion and continue item 17.a. 3 Motion Carried 11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 11.a RECOGNIZING DAVID PEDERSEN FOR HIS SERVICE AS A PLANNING COMMISSIONER City Manager Lowenthal recognized David Pedersen on behalf of City staff. City Manager Lowenthal read a letter from former Community Development Director Carrie Tai into the record. A letter was also read from former Planning Commissioner Marie Rice. Planning Commissioner Hoffman recognized David Pedersen. Planning Commissioner Izant recognized David Pedersen. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann recognized Rob Saemann. City Treasurer David Pedersen shared a few words. 11.b LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND MCCORMICK AMBULANCE JULY–DECEMBER 2024 SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW. - 25- CMO-022 Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright provided a presentation. Councilmember Detoy provided comments about the improved times. 12. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided the City Manager Report. 12.a POLICE CHIEF UPDATE Chief Paul LeBaron provided the Police Chief Update. Mayor Francois provided comments about the accessibility mats on the beaches at 2nd & 22nd Street. 13. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Francois opened Public Comment. The following public comment was provided: In Person Public Comment:  Sarah Harper  Jenette M. Kurth  Paige Kalvderovie  Bob Wolfe 4  Zein Obagi  Richard Gotthoffer  Wayne Craig  Kimberly Gill  Jim Rosenberger  Colleen Villegas  Chelsea Schreiber  Niki Negrete-Mitchell  Kevin Mitchell  Yvonne Bernard  Carolyn Petty 14. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Francois provided comments about item 17.e. Councilmember Detoy provided comments about Pay by App. City Manager Lowenthal provided information. 14.a UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Mayor Francois attended the Los Angeles Sanitation Board Committee meeting and Assembly Member Al Muratsushi's Town Hall on e-bikes and bike enforcement. 15. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To approve the Consent Calendar and hear items 15.f and 15.i separately. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 15.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson 5 To waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived. Motion Carried 15.b CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 25-CCO-017 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes for the March 11, 2025 Regular Meeting. Motion Carried 15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 25-AS-025 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Staff recommends City Council ratify the check registers for the period February 27, 2025 through March 12, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the attached demands. Motion Carried 15.d CASH BALANCE REPORT - 25-AS-027 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Staff recommends City Council receive and file the February 2025 Cash Balance Report. Motion Carried 15.e CITY TREASURER’S REPORT - 25-AS-026 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson The City Treasurer recommends City Council receive and file the February 2025 City Treasurer’s Report. Motion Carried 15.g PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25- CDD-052 6 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Staff recommends City Council receive and file the April 15, 2025 Planning Commission tentative future agenda. Motion Carried 15.h SUBJECT: FINAL MAP NO. 84202 (CUP, PDP No. 23-05) LOCATION: 168 HILL STREET - 25-CDD-043 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7476 approving Final Parcel Map No. 84202, which is consistent with the approved Vesting Tentative Parce Map; and authorize the City Clerk to endorse the certificate for said map. Motion Carried 15.j ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2025 - 25-PW-022 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of January 15, 2025. Motion Carried 15.k ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE REPEALING HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (“HBMC”) SECTIONS 12.28.010(H) AND 12.20.240 AND ADDING CHAPTER 12.40 TO THE HBMC REGULATING CAMPING IN PUBLIC AREAS - 25-CA-006 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To waive the full second reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. ORD-25-1486 of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, repealing Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (“HBMC”) sections 12.28.010(H) and 12.20.240 and adding Chapter 12.40 to the HBMC regulating camping in public areas and finding the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and direct the City Clerk to print and publish a summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation within 7 15 days following adoption and post a copy on the City’s bulletin for 30 days. Motion Carried 15.l APPROVE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT - 25-CMO-020 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Staff recommends City Council approve, authorize, and direct the City Manager to enter a Public Services Contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Motion Carried 15.f ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2025 - 25-CDD-053 Councilmember Keegan asked about the updated parking plan for the 24- Hour Fitness at 1601 PCH. Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided information. Virtual Public Comment:  Kent Allen Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, and Councilmember Keegan supported hearing the item at the City Council level. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of March 18, 2025 and bring item 7.d to the City Council for deliberation. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 15.i REVIEW OF SUBMITTAL OF THE 2024 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT - 25-CDD-041 Planning Manager Oropeza provided a staff report. 8 Mayor Francois asked various questions. Councilmember Keegan asked various questions. In Person Public Comment:  Richard Gotthoffer  An unidentified male spoke  Laura Pena  David Grethen Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; and direct staff to submit the report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M 16.a REQUEST FOR A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (TA 25-01), PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF TEMPORARY USES AND EVENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, AMENDING HBMC: 1) CHAPTER 17.04 Item 16.a was continued to the April 8, 2025 City Council Meeting. 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 17.a RENAMING THE GREENBELT PEDESTRIAN TRAIL IN HONOR OF GEOFF HIRSCH AND CASEY ROHRER AND THE SOUTH PARK ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND IN HONOR OF CASEY ROHRER - 25- CR-026 Item 17.a was continued to the April 8, 2025 City Council meeting to give the Naming Subcommittee another opportunity to meet. 17.b CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF MARCH 13, 2025 - 25-PW-023 Item 17.d was heard before item 17.b. Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation. Mayor Francois recessed for a five-minute break. 9 The meeting resumed at 9:16 p.m. City Clerk Maravilla conducted a roll call and all members were present. Director SanClemente resumed his presentation. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. In Person Public Comment:  David Grethen  Richard Gotthoffer Virtual Public Comment:  Kent Allen  Laura Pena Mayor Francois asked various questions. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To move item 17.d before item 17.b. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of March 13, 2025. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 17.c MIDYEAR BUDGET REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 - 25-AS-029 Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided a presentation. Mayor Francois asked various questions. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. 10 Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Detoy To approve the revisions to estimated revenue, appropriations, budget transfers, and fund balances as shown herein and in the attached Projected Change in Financial Position and the Midyear Budget Amendment; Transfer $553,832 of unspent funds from the Midyear Budget Review 2024–25 from the unassigned fund balance category to the assigned fund balance category; and receive and file the City Council Travel Summary. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 17.d REPORT ON THE CITY’S REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS - 25-CA-007 City Attorney Donegan provided a staff presentation. Mayor Francois asked various questions. Public Speaker:  Jonah Breslau  Kena Castaneda  David Grethen  Claudia Aguilera  Richard Gothoffer Mayor Francois asked various questions. Councilmember Keegan suggested supporting short-term rental regulations in a limited area and on a trial basis for owner-occupied properties. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments. Councilmember Jackson provided comments. Mayor Francois provided comments. Councilmember Keegan provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive a report on the City’s short-term vacation rental ordinance. 11 Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Noes (1): Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 17.e CONSIDERATION OF A POSITION ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY C LINE EXTENSION ROUTE INTO TORRANCE - 25-CMO-024 Item 17.e was continued until the Final EIR of the project is submitted. 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Francois requested an informational item on Builders Remedy. Support was provided by Councilmember Keegan. Councilmember Keegan directed the Planning Commission to revisit the Land Value Recapture program for small lots. Support was provided by Mayor Francois and Councilmember Detoy. 18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CMO-025 19. PUBLIC COMMENT 20. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 p.m.