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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-25-CC-R-MIN 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 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, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Police Chief Paul LeBaron, Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman, Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM Mayor Pro Tem Saemann called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum. Mayor Francois was absent for the Closed Session roll call. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Saemann opened Public Comment. No public comment was provided. 4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to the Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. 4.a MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on January 28, 2025 4.b CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR 5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM 2 Mayor Francois called the Open Session to order at 6:15 p.m. 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lauren. 7. ROLL CALL City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum. 8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided the Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken. Mayor Francois was not in attendance at the Closed Session. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Francois announced:  Little League Opening Day at Clark Field on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.  The 29th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 15, 2025. 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the order of the agenda. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 11.a RECOGNIZING HERMOSA BEACH 2024 CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESSES Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss introduced the Certified Green Businesses Program and recognized nine certified green businesses. Lisa Ryder manages the Certified Green Businesses program for the City of Hermosa Beach and provided additional information about the program. The following businesses were recognized:  StretchSpot Hermosa  9 Round Hermosa Beach 3  Soul Bungalow  FORM Pilates LA  Amaloa Healing Arts  Details Shoes & Accessories  Vibrancy Live Well  The Studio  Lalopoubella 11.b RECOGNIZING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Mayor Francois read a proclamation in recognition of Black History Month into the record. 12. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided the City Manager Report. Human Resources Manager Tifanny Nguyen provided remarks. 12.a PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATE Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided an update on various Public Works projects. 12.b POLICE CHIEF UPDATE Chief Paul LeBaron provided the Police Chief Update. 13. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Francois opened Public Comment. The following public comment was provided: In Person Public Comment:  Sarah Harper  Marcell Hilliard  Trent Larson  Kristin Marino  Dave Pedersen 14. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 14.a UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES 4 Michael Keegan provided comments regarding a public comment about a survey. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided an update on his attendance to the Independent Cities Association (ICA) Winter Seminar from February 21– 23, 2025 in Santa Barbara. Councilmember Keegan provided comments on his attendance to the ICA Winter Seminar from February 21–23, 2025 in Santa Barbara. Mayor Francios provided comments on his attendance at the ICA Winter Seminar, the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission, the Los Angeles County Library Commission, the South Bay Cities Sanitation District, and the City Selection Committee. 15. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Keegan and Mayor Francois requested to pull item 15.j from the Consent Calendar to be heard after Municipal Matter Item 17.g. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the Consent Calendar with item 15.j moved to the end of the meeting. 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: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann 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-015 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the minutes for the January 14, 2025 Regular Meeting and the January 28, 2025 Regular Meeting. 5 Motion Carried 15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 25-AS-020 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To ratify the following check registers for the period January 15, 2025 through February 12, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands. Motion Carried 15.d CASH BALANCE REPORT - 25-AS-019 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the January 2025 Cash Balance Report. Motion Carried 15.e CITY TREASURER’S REPORT - 25-AS-018 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the January 2025 City Treasurer’s Report. Motion Carried 15.f ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - 25-CDD-030 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of February 18, 2025. Motion Carried 15.g PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25- CDD-027 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann 6 To receive and file the March 18, 2025 Planning Commission tentative future agenda. Motion Carried 15.h APPROVAL OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - 25-CDD-031 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the proposed fifth amendment to an agreement with Willdan Engineering for plan review and staff augmentation services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $100,000, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $495,000 and a term ending June 30, 2025; and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached fifth amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 15.i LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2024 - 25-CMO-013 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the December 2024 Fire and Ambulance monthly report. Motion Carried 15.k RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FORM 130 DESIGNATION OF SUBRECIPIENT’S AGENTS - 25-CMO-015 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7473 of the City of Hermosa Beach approving California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Form 130 Designation of Subrecipient’s Agents; and approve submittal of Cal OES Form 130, designating the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and Administrative Services Director as the City’s authorized agents. Motion Carried 7 15.l ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2025 - 25-CR-015 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of January 7, 2025. Motion Carried 15.m APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH FRIENDS OF THE PARKS FOR MOVIES AT THE BEACH - 25-CR-016 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve a long-term agreement (LTA) with Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks (FOP) for Movies at the Beach for 2025 through 2027; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the long-term agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 15.n APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH DAY AT THE BEACH EVENTS FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH OPEN IN 2025 THROUGH 2027 - 25-CR-019 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve a long-term agreement (LTA) with Day at the Beach Events (DATBE) for the Hermosa Beach Open from 2025 through 2027; approve an exemption to the Special Events Policy Guide to allow 17 events in September; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the long-term agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 15.o ACTION MINUTES OF THE JOINT PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 29, 2024 - 25-CR-017 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann 8 To receive and file the action minutes of the Joint Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory and Public Works Commission meeting of October 29, 2024. Motion Carried 15.p CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - 25-PW-012 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of February 13, 2025. Motion Carried 15.q APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DURING FY 2025–2026 - 25-PW-009 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7474 authorizing the preparation of a report for the annual levy of assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District during Fiscal Year 2025–2026. Motion Carried 15.r APPROVAL OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE BY THE HERMOSA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO ASSSEMBLY BILL 418 - 25-PD-001 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To review and renew Ordinance No. 22-1446, an ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach adopting Military Use Equipment Policy, in accordance with Assembly Bill 481; receive and file the Hermosa Beach Police Department (HBPD) Annual Military Equipment Report, in compliance with Assembly Bill 481, governing the use of military equipment by HBPD; and receive and file the Hermosa Beach Police Department Policy 706— Military Equipment. Motion Carried 9 15.s APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS - 25-PD-003 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the proposed first amendment to an agreement with Los Angeles Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (spcaLA) to provide animal care services at a not-to-exceed amount of $46,000 and a term ending April 30, 2025; and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed amendment, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 15.t REPEAL OF THE CITY’S COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY - 25-CA- 001 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To repeal the existing COVID-19 vaccination policy for City staff members, officials, contractors and volunteers. Motion Carried 15.j ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PROGRESS REPORT - 25- CDD-025 Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided a staff presentation. Mayor Francois asked various questions. Virtual Public Comment:  Laura Pena Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive a staff presentation and receive and file Economic Development Strategy Progress Report #5. 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 10 16.a A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM (PLHA) FUNDING AND DESIGNATING PROGRAMS TO ASSIST FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS - 25-CDD-019 Mayor Francois opened the public hearing. Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided the staff presentation. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. Planning Manager Oropeza provided information. Mayor Francois asked various questions. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal commented that staff would bring this item back annually on the Consent Calendar unless there was a significant change. In Person Public Comment:  Trent Larson No virtual public comment was provided. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Detoy To adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7475 approving participation in the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program and designating the programs to receive the funding; appropriate $36,253 and approve estimated revenue of $36,253 in the Grants Fund for the PLHA program; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary contracts and agreements for participation in the PLHA program, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann presented a friendly amendment to fund assisting persons experiencing or at risk of homeless, including rapid re- housing, rental assistance, operating and capital costs for emergency shelters, and creation and preservation of permanent and transitional housing or Mobile Mental. The friendly amendment was not accepted. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Noes (1): Mayor Pro Tem Saemann Motion Carried 11 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 17.a ONE APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION - 25-CCO-013 City Clerk Maravilla provided a brief summary of the voting process. No Public Comment was provided. First round of voting:  Councilmember Keegan voted for Greg McNally  Councilmember Jackson voted for Eric Horne  Councilmember Detoy voted for Eric Horne  Mayor Pro Tem Saemann voted for Greg McNally  Mayor Francois voted for Andrea N. Giancoli City Clerk Maravilla announced the vote results of the City Council. A majority vote had not been reached. Second round of voting:  Councilmember Keegan voted for Greg McNally  Councilmember Jackson voted for Eric Horne  Councilmember Detoy voted for Eric Horne  Mayor Pro Tem Saemann voted for Greg McNally  Mayor Francois voted for Adrienne Lindgren City Clerk Maravilla announced the vote results of the City Council. A majority vote had not been reached. Third round of voting:  Councilmember Keegan voted for Greg McNally  Councilmember Jackson voted for Eric Horne  Councilmember Detoy voted for Eric Horne  Mayor Pro Tem Saemann voted for Greg McNally  Mayor Francois voted for Greg McNally City Clerk Maravilla announced that Greg McNally received a majority vote. He was therefore appointed to the Planning Commission to fill the remainder of a term ending June 30, 2028. 17.b APPROVAL OF THE CLARK BUILDING USE POLICY AND RESERVATION RATES - 25-CR-018 12 Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols provided a staff presentation. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked about a lockable storage cart. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Councilmember Keegan provided comments. Mayor Francois asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal provided information. In Person Public Comment:  Alexis Slafer  Trent Larson  Member of the Garden Club  Barbara Ellman Virtual Public Comment:  Laura Pena  John Burry Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. Director Nichols provided information. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. The City Council continued to deliberate on this item. Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Francois To change the amplified hours for Sunday—Thursday to end at 9:00 p.m. and Friday—Saturday to end at 10:00 p.m. The building would close at 10:00 p.m. Sunday—Thursday and 11:00 p.m. on Friday—Saturday. The fee for nonprofits would be reduced to 50% of the current rate and reduced to 40% of the current rates for residents. For both nonprofits and residents, the rates would decrease an additional 10% for daytime hours. This item was requested to come back to the City Council at their March 25, 2025 meeting for final approval and 12 months from implementation for a review of the updated fee schedule. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan 13 Motion Carried 17.c DISCUSSION ON DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT REGULATIONS INCLUDING THE EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM - 25- AS-017 Mayor Francois called a 5-minute break at 8:40 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:50 p.m. City Clerk Maravilla conducted a roll call. All members were present. Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided a staff presentation. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Councilmember Keegan asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions and requested that Lot D be included. No public comment was provided. Councilmember Jackson provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To increase parking hours in lots A, B, C, and D to a six-hour maximum, restrict employee parking to the upper level on Lot C, and bring back additional information for consideration. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 17.d INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (“HBMC”) SECTIONS 12.28.010 AND 12.20.240 AND ADDING CHAPTER 12.40 TO THE HBMC REGULATING CAMPING IN PUBLIC AREAS - 25-CA-002 A presentation was provided by City Attorney Patrick Donegan. In Person Public Comment:  Elka Worner 14 Virtual Public Comment:  Nancy Schwappach Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments. Mayor Francois provided comments. City Manager Lowenthal provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To introduce by title only and waive first reading of an Ordinance No. ORD-25-1486, California, repealing Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (“HBMC”) sections 12.28.010 and 12.20.240 and adding Chapter 12.40 to the HBMC regulating camping in public areas, amended to direct certain changes regarding the violation section, and finding the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), direct the City Attorney to come back with a diversion program for citations, and direct the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 17.e AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 105–ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND CIP 695–PARKING LOT A IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATION OF RUBBERIZED PAVEMENT GRANT FUNDS FROM CALRECYCLE FOR PROJECT REIMBURSEMENT - 25-PW-008 Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation. Mayor Francois asked various questions. The City Council asked various questions. Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Detoy To award a construction contract for CIP 105–Annual Street Improvements and CIP 695–Parking Lot A Improvements to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $3,200,000; authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a construction cost contingency in the amount of $500,000 and approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved construction cost; adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7478; authorize 15 the Mayor to execute the construction contract and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney; accept $50,000 in grant funds from CalRecycle for CIP 105 project reimbursement; appropriate $50,000 and add estimated revenue of $50,000 in the Grants Fund for the Rubberized Pavement Grant Program; release $50,000 of CIP 105 project budget back to the Capital Improvement Fund due to CalRecycle grant funding source; and authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion following final completion of the project. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 17.f AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 603–SOUTH PARK SLOPE, IRRIGATION, AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT (MWD) TURF REMOVAL GRANT FOR CIP 603 PROJECT REIMBURSEMENT - 25-PW-010 Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a staff presentation. Councilmember Keegan asked various questions. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. In Person Public Comment:  Barbara Ellman Councilmember Jackson provided input. Mayor Francois provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To award a construction contract for Capital Improvement Program Project 603–South Park Slope, Irrigation, and Landscape Improvements to Superb Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $393,273.20; authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a contract contingency in the amount of $60,000 (approximately fifteen percent) and approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved contract contingency; adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7477; authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney; accept $96,242 in grant funds from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Turf Removal Grant for CIP 603 project reimbursement; appropriate $96,242 and add estimated revenue of $96,242 in the Grants Fund for the MWD Turf Removal Grant 16 for CIP 603 project reimbursement; release $96,242 of CIP 603 project budget back to the Capital Improvement Fund fund balance; and authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion following final completion of the project. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 17.g AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR CIP 619–KELLY COURTS IMPROVEMENTS - 25-PW-011 Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a staff presentation. Mayor Francois asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. In Person Public Comment:  An unidentified person spoke  Barbara Ellman Councilmember Jackson requested the item be sent to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and the Public Works Commission for analysis and feedback. Mayor Francois provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal provided information. Councilmember Keegan requested to vote on the project. Councilmember Detoy requested that the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission review the item at their March 4th meeting and bring it back to the City Council at the March 25th meeting. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson To deny the project. Motion failed due to lack of second. Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Francois To award a construction contract for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project 619–Kelly Courts Improvements to KYA Services, LLC. in the amount of $797,766, ratifying City staff determination that lower bids were non-responsive (lowest-bid) and non-responsible (second lowest-bid) as 17 applicable; authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a project contingency amount of $160,000 and to approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved project contingency; adopt the attached resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach Approving the Construction of CIP 619 Kelly Courts 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 final completion of the project. No vote was taken on this motion. Substitute Motion 1 Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To reject all bids and take the item to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission and the Public Works Commission for additional consideration. Ayes (3): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, and Councilmember Jackson Noes (1): Councilmember Detoy Abstained (1): Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried Substitute Motion 2 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Councilmember Detoy requested that the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission review the item at their March 4, 2025 meeting and bring it back to the City Council at their March 25, 2025 meeting. Motion failed due to lack of second. 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Francois requested support for an item to modify short-term rental restrictions to not include owner-occupied properties. Support was provided by Councilmember Keegan. Councilmember Keegan requested to add the recent case and the recommendations made by the City Attorney. Councilmember Jackson requested support to bring back an item regarding the Clark Field parking lot, parking spaces on Valley Drive, and other surrounding city parking, including the City Yard and silver meter parking, to discuss hours. Support was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Saemann. 18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CMO-016 18 19. PUBLIC COMMENT 20. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:25 a.m.