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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-14-CC-R-MIN 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 14, 2025 6:00 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, Acting City Clerk Reanna Guzman, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Police Chief Paul LeBaron, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Senior Office Assistant Holly Honma, Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza _____________________________________________________________________ 1. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM Mayor Francois called the Open Session to order at 6:04 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rick Koenig. 3. ROLL CALL Acting City Clerk Reanna Guzman announced a quorum. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT There was no Closed Session Report. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Francois invited the community to the Mayor's Town Hall Forum on January 16th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The town hall allows residents to ask questions about emergency services or any other topic of interest. RSVP is optional. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2 City Attorney Donegan provided information and requested that an emergency item regarding the January 2025 fires in the Los Angeles County area be added to the City Council's agenda as item 13.g. Mayor Francois requested to pull Consent Calendar item 11.p for separate discussion. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To add Emergency Item 13.g to be discussed before Municipal Matter 13.a; pull Consent Calendar item 11.p for separate discussion to be heard at the end of Municipal Matters; and approve the remainder of the agenda. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 7. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 7.a LOCAL CONTEST WINNERS OF THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY 2024 CHILDREN'S BOOKMARK CONTEST Mayor Francois invited Hermosa Beach Librarian Genavieve Gualano to the podium. Librarian Gualano presented the Library's Bookmark Contest winners. 7.b ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNER OF THE 15TH ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT ART CONTEST This item was moved to a future agenda. 7.c RECOGNIZING JENETTE OSBORNE FOR BEING 2024 SCCIAA CRIME ANALYST OF THE YEAR Captain Philips provided remarks recognizing Jenette Osborne. Jenette Osborne provided comments. Mayor Francois provided remarks. 8. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided the City Manager Report. Los Angeles West Vector Control Trustee Jim Fasola provided an update. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. Trustee Fasola provided comments. City Manager Lowenthal provided comments. 3 8.a PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATE Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided an update on various Public Works projects. Councilmember Detoy and Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked questions. Director SanClemente provided additional information. 8.b POLICE CHIEF UPDATE Chief Paul LeBaron provided the Police Chief Update. Mayor Francois and Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal provided additional information and provided comments. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Francois opened public comment. The following public comment was provided. In Person Public Comment:  Rick Koenig  Trent Larson  Angelika Kroger  Gila Katz  Joe Vebrugge  Jim Rosenberger  Chuck Sheddon  Josef Levy 10. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 10.a UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Councilmember Jackson asked City Manager Lowenthal and Chief LeBaron to speak on the City's efforts regarding e-bikes and traffic safety. City Manager Lowenthal provided comments. Chief LeBaron provided comments. Mayor Francois attended the Governing Board of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission and the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. 4 11. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To remove item 11.p for separate discussion and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 11.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Staff recommends City Council 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 11.b CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 25-CCO-010 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To approve the minutes for the November 12, 2024 Regular Meeting and the December 5, 2024 Special Meeting. Motion Carried 11.c CHECK REGISTERS - 25-AS-004 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To ratify the check registers for the period November 4, 2024 through December 23, 2024. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands. Motion Carried 11.d REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2024 - 25-AS-005 5 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the October and November 2024 Financial Reports. Motion Carried 11.e CASH BALANCE REPORT - 25-AS-002 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the October 2024 and November 2024 Cash Balance Reports. Motion Carried 11.f CITY’S TREASURER’S REPORT - 25-AS-003 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the October 2024 and November 2024 City Treasurer’s Reports. Motion Carried 11.g LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2024 - 25-CMO-002 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the October 2024 Fire and Ambulance monthly report. Motion Carried 11.h LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2024 - 25-CMO-003 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the November 2024 Fire and Ambulance monthly report. Motion Carried 6 11.i ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 4 AND DECEMBER 3, 2024 - 25-CR-002 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission meetings of November 4, 2024 and December 3, 2024. Motion Carried 11.j APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENTS - 25- CR-004 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To approve two long-term agreements with each of the following organizations for the following events for the stated calendar year(s): Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) for the AVP Junior National Championships in 2025 and Indivisible Arts for State of the Art in 2025 through 2027; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to each long-term agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 11.k APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH VOX PRODUCTIONS FOR PROVIDING SOUND AND STAGE PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH CONCERT SERIES - 25-CR- 010 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To approve the proposed first amendment to an agreement with Vox Productions for sound and stage production services for the Hermosa Beach Concert Series to extend the expiration term to December 31, 2025, increase the annual not-to-exceed amount to $77,840, and authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement an additional year; and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed first amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 11.l ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 - 25-PW-004 7 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of September 18, 2024. Motion Carried 11.m ADOPT RESOLUTION 25-XX EASEMENT DEDICATION 1942 THE STRAND - 25-PW-001 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7468 accepting the easement deed for the City storm drain associated with the redevelopment of 1942 The Strand, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Certificate of Acceptance. Motion Carried 11.n ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2024 AND DECEMBER 16, 2024 - 25- CDD-012 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of November 18, 2024 and December 16, 2024. Motion Carried 11.o PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA - 25-CDD- 013 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the January 21, 2025 Planning Commission tentative future agenda. Motion Carried 11.q APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES - 25-CDD-011 8 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To approve the proposed second amendment to an agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc. for staff augmentation services to increase the not-to- exceed amount by $34,680, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $84,680 for the remainder of the two-year term ending June 30, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached second amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 11.r APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES - 25-CDD-010 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To approve the proposed second amendment to an agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for staff augmentation services to increase the not-to- exceed amount by $122,176, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $237,176 for the remainder of the two-year term ending June 30, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached second amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 11.s SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD QUARTERLY SUMMARY - 25-CMO-005 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the Quarterly Summary from the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB). Motion Carried 11.t UPDATE TO THE SALARIES FOR PART-TIME POSITIONS - 25-AS-006 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To approve Resolution No. RES-25-7469 and Temporary Employee Salary Table updating the hourly wages for part-time positions. Motion Carried 9 11.p ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 24-03 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.21 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. - 25-CDD-016 Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided a brief overview of this item. Mayor Francois asked various questions Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Planning Manager Oropeza provided additional information. Mayor Francois spoke. Virtual Public Comment:  Laura Pena The City Council continued to deliberate on this item. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, to adopt Ordinance No. 24-1484 of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending Chapter 17.21 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and determine the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080.17 of the California Public Resources Code; and direct the City Clerk to print and publish a summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days following adoption and post it on the City’s bulletin for 30 days. Substitute Motion Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Francois To introduce on first reading and waive full reading of the proposed ordinance approving Zone Text Amendment 24-03 as amended to reflect the Planning Commission's original recommendation for a detached ADU height limit. Ayes (3): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, and Councilmember Keegan Noes (2): Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried 10 12. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M There were no Public Hearing items. 13. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 13.a DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE CITY OPTIONS IN RESPONSE TO JANUARY 2025 LOS ANGELES AREA FIRES ADDED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(B)(1). - 25-CMO-009 City Manager Lowenthal introduced and provided a brief summary. Emergency Management Coordinator Moe Wright provided the staff presentation. City Manager Lowenthal provided additional information. Mayor Francois asked various questions. City Attorney Donegan provided additional information. Emergency Management Coordinator Wright provided additional information. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. City Attorney Donegan provided additional information. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal provided additional information. In Person Public Comment:  Laura Pena Virtual Public Comment:  Tony Higgins The City Council continued to deliberate on this item. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To bring forth an Urgency Ordinance to the next City Council meeting related to short-term vacation rental regulations in response to the LA fires. A friendly amendment was made by Councilmember Detoy to discuss and include the eviction process. The friendly amendment was accepted. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 11 13.b DESIGNATION OF A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FEE WAIVER GRANTS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS HELD IN 2025 - 25-CR-003 Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols presented the staff presentation. No Public Comment was provided. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To designate a maximum amount of $5,000 in fee waiver grant funding for special events held in 2025, as per the City’s Special Events Policy Guide. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 13.c EXPANSION OF THE SCOPE OF AN EXISTING CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO CONSIDER RENAMING THE ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND AT SOUTH PARK IN HONOR OF CASEY ROHRER - 25-CR-009 Community Resources Nichols presented the staff presentation. No Public Comment was provided. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To designate the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail Renaming Subcommittee to evaluate the proposed renaming of the accessible playground at South Park in honor of the late Hermosa Beach resident Casey Rohrer. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 13.d CITYWIDE PARKING PROGRAM UPDATE AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH PARKMOBILE, LLC AND TURBO DATA SYSTEMS, INC FOR PARKING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - 25-CMO- 001 City Manager Lowenthal provided a brief summary of the reports. Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker presented a staff presentation. 12 Mayor Francois asked various questions. Director Walker and City Manager Lowenthal provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. Director Walker provided comments. Councilmember Keegan asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. Virtual Public Comment:  Anthony Higgins  Laura Pena  Brad Scott The City Council continued to deliberate on this item. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To receive an update regarding the City’s Residential Parking Permit Program and software, pay-by-app mobile parking payment system, parking transaction fees, and Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR); authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed the First Amendment to an agreement for mobile parking payment systems services with ParkMobile, LLC, extending the agreement citywide for a term of three years ending December 31, 2028, with option to allow the City Manager to extend the agreement in one-year terms, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed agreement with Turbo Data Systems, Inc., to provide parking program software at a not-to-exceed amount of $221,386 for a three year term ending January 31, 2028 subject to approval by the City Attorney; and discuss possible changes to the residential parking permit program at the next City Council meeting to include the feedback provided in the staff report. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Noes (1): Councilmember Detoy Motion Carried 13.e AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 424 ANNUAL STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS - 25-PW-002 13 Public Works Director SanClemente presented a staff presentation Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Public Works Director SanClemente provided information. No Public Comment was provided. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To award a construction contract for CIP 424 Annual Storm Drain Improvements to PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving Company in the amount of $212,260; authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a project contingency amount of $50,000 and to approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved contract contingency; adopt the attached resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach Approving the Construction of CIP 424 Annual Storm Drain Improvements Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 and Establishing a Project Payment Account”; authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion following completion of the project. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 13.f CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION - 25-CMO-007 City Manager Lowenthal provided a brief overview of the item. Acting City Clerk Reanna Guzman provided a staff presentation. No Public Comment was provided. The City Council deliberated on this item and made changes to the Appointments List as approved. Additionally, the Finance and Joint-Use Park Amenities Subcommittees decommission dates were extended to December 31, 2025. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the revised Appointments List, adopt Resolution No. RES-25- 7467 to reflect delegate/alternate changes to the South Bay Cities Council of Government, and additional or deletions of committees or temporary subcommittees 14 Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 13.g CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2025 - 25-CMO-004 Executive Assistant Ann Yang presented the staff presentation. Virtual Public Comment:  Matt McCool Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Mayor Francois provided comments. Councilmember Keegan provided comments. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. The City Council continued to deliberate on this item. Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Detoy To hold a City Council meeting on December 9, 2025. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To declare the City Council meeting of July 8, 2025 as dark. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To change the City Council meeting date of September 23 to September 30, 2025. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan 15 Motion Carried Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To keep the City Council meeting of August 30, 2025 as a placeholder. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To continue to hold City Council meetings at 5:00 PM for Closed Session and 6:00 PM for Open Session. Ayes (3): Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Noes (2): Mayor Francois, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To review and provide direction on the changes to the Regular Meeting dates and proposed dates for Special Meetings; approve the City Council meeting schedule for 2025; and approve Resolution No. 25-7471 establishing the meeting dates and times of the City Council for calendar year 2025. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Francois requested an action item on the Civic Facilities Task Force options. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann and Councilmember Keegan provided support. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann requested support for an agenda item for the Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Councilmember Keegan and Mayor Francois provided support. City Attorney Donegan provided information. 16 City Manager Lowenthal provided information. Councilmember Jackson spoke. 14.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CMO-008 15. PUBLIC COMMENT 16. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 PM in memory of Hector Alatorre. Councilmember Jackson provided comments.