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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-11-CC-R-MIN Hermosa Beach Virtual Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Closed Session - 5:00 P.M. Regular Session - 6:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting via Zoom City Council Michael Detoy, Mayor Ray Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Stacey Armato, Councilmember Mary Campbell, Councilmember Justin Massey, 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 AB 361 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom September 16, 2021 on the above date. The Closed Session Meeting was called to order by Mayor Detoy at 5:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Massey, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, and Mayor Detoy Absent: None IV. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS The following person provided public comment: 1. Matt McCool IV. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:07 p.m. to the hear the following Closed Session items: a. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on December 14, 2021. b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Pending 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 position of the City in the litigation. Name of Case: Lynn Webster v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: 21STCV26516, Los Angeles Superior Court c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. Number of Cases: Threat of litigation from the County of Los Angeles pertaining to workers compensation claims. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 Closed Session) 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 AB 361 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom September 16, 2021 on the above date. The Regular Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Detoy at 6:01 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Detoy. III. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Massey, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, and Mayor Detoy Absent: None IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Jenkins stated that the Closed Session meeting began at 5:07 p.m. and one person provided public comment for the Closed Session agenda. He stated that the conference with legal counsel: pending litigation was not heard and there were no reportable actions were taken on the conference with legal counsel: anticipated litigation. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 Closed Session Report) V. ANNOUNCEMENTS – UPCOMING CITY EVENT Councilmember Massey announced the Los Angeles County hazardous waste collection event by on Valley Drive, adjacent to Clark Field, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday. Mayor Detoy thanked those who donated to the 29th Annual Beach Cities Toy Drive as it was another successful year with donations still trickling in after the holidays. He thanked the community for their generosity. Mayor Detoy shared the sad news of the tragic death of L.A. County Firefighter Jonathan Flagler. He lost his life on January 6th after heroically battling a house fire in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The City of Hermosa Beach joins with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and County Board of Supervisors in sending our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and fellow firefighters – especially those who served alongside him at Fire Station 83 in Rancho Palos Verdes. His bravery will not be forgotten, and we keep his wife and two children in our thoughts and prayers. Mayor Detoy concluded his announcement by mentioning that he will be holding neighbor walks and city talks as Mayor. He stated that more details will be forthcoming, and his first event will be on January 29th. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 Announcements Upcoming City Events) VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the agenda except for removing Agenda Item l, second reading of Ordinance 22-1440 off the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Councilmembers Massey, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, and Mayor Detoy 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: January 11, 2022 Approval of the Agenda) VII. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE b. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNER OF THE 12TH ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT ART CONTEST c. HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS REVIEW OF 2021 PROGRAMS AND VISION FOR 2022 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s Office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 Proclamations and Presentations) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Lowenthal began her report by announcing that the City was seeking civic- minded residents and business owners who are interested in serving on Hermosa Beach’s Cannabis Advisory Group. Members of the Cannabis Advisory Group should be available to participate in at least four or five public meetings of at least two to three hours in length. The meetings will be conducted by teleconference and will include testimony from the public. This group will provide input to the City Council on whether Hermosa Beach should modify its ordinance that bans cannabis sales in the city limits. She encouraged those interested to submit their Statement of Interest to anny@hermosabeach.gov by Thursday, January 13th. Ms. Lowenthal mentioned that staff continues to work and the City has extended the City’s limitations on direct, in-person services until at least Tuesday, January 18th. Outdoor areas including parks, playgrounds, restrooms, and sports courts will also remain open. Ms. Lowenthal stated that the City was nearing completion of its CalTrans-funded Climate Adaptation Planning project. This project will develop concepts for capital projects that can address both mobility improvements and adaptations to potential sea-level rise. A final community meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 12th at 5 p.m. via Zoom and more information can be found on the City’s website and calendar. City Manager Lowenthal announced that Los Angeles County will host its annual hazardous waste collection event on Valley Drive, adjacent to Clark Field, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 15th. This event is an excellent opportunity for all Los Angeles County residents to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste and a complete list of eligible items and contact information is available on the City’s website and CleanLA.com. Ms. Lowenthal stated that the implementation of the state-mandated organic waste recycling program has been delayed due to supply shortages on the delivery of the organic waste carts. She added that all other aspects of the mandatory organics program, including food donation tracking and city procurement, were moving forward on schedule. Ms. Lowenthal mentioned that the Skechers Project will begin the construction of a walkway underneath 30th Street to connect their 2901 Pacific Coast Highway and 3001 Pacific Coast Highway buildings. Construction will last 9 months, and traffic will be restricted to one-lane eastbound with flagmen directing traffic. The City will be sharing the same update by email, social media, and online. City Manager Lowenthal concluded her report by stating that the Planning Commission has rescheduled its public hearing regarding Starbucks’ application for a drive-through at its location on 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway. The new meeting will take place on February 15, and the City will issue a new public notice and directly notify community members who have reached out to the City regarding this matter. Chief LeBaron provided his update. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 City Manager Report) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Tony Higgins 2. Kent Allen 3. Trent Larson 4. Sarah Harper 5. Nancy Schwappach 6. Matt McCool (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 Public Communication/Oral Written Communications) X. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS a. UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Mayor Detoy stated that he and Councilmember Campbell, attended the Economic Development Committee meeting on January 3rd. He reported that the Economic Development Plan was moving forward, and action items were being divided into five categories for implementation. Councilmember Campbell encouraged the community to review the meetings and provide their input as they finalize the Plan. Mayor Detoy asked staff to provide an update on the CEQA analysis for the Outdoor Permit Program, which City Manager Lowenthal stated that the CEQA consultant was recently hired. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 City Council Comments) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved to approve the Consent Calendar except for Agenda Item l, second reading of Ordinance 22-1440, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Councilmembers Massey, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, and Mayor Detoy NOES: None a. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b. CHECK REGISTERS c. REVENUE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE TRACKING REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2021 d. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT e. CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS f. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2021 g. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2021 h. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2021 i. ACTION MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2022 j. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CIP 629 THE ASSESSMENT AND DESIGN OF THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE MUNICIPAL PIER k. FINDINGS TO HOLD REMOTE TELECONFERENCE/MEETINGS, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 m. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE BEACH CITIES REGARDING USE OF SBCCOG’S ALLOCATED COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES INNOVATION GRANT FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE CITIES’ CASE MANAGEMENT PROJECT (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 Consent Calendar) XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION l. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 16, ADDING CHAPTER 16.24 URBAN LOT SPLITS AND SECTIONS 16.24.10 THROUGH 16.24.70 AND ALSO AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.08 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE TO INCLUDE TWO-UNIT PROJECTS AS PERMITTED USES IN SECTION 17.08.020 AND ADD A NEW SECTION 17.08.050 TWO-UNIT PROJECTS PERMITTING THEM SUBJECT TO OBJECTIVE STANDARDS IN THE R-1 ZONE AS ALLOWED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 9 The following people provided public comment: 1. Dean Francois 2. Trent Larson 3. Jon Davis MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved to waive full second reading and adopt by title Ordinance 22-1444; and direct staff to publish a summary ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by majority consent. AYES: Councilmembers Massey, Campbell, Armato, and Mayor Detoy NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 Items removed from Consent Calendar) XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL 2022 IMPACT LEVEL III EVENTS INCLUDING: BATTLE AT THE BEACH-SUPER BOWL TOURNAMENT (2/06); BEACH TENNIS TOURNAMENTS (3/05-3/06, 4/09, 6/04-6/05, 8/27, 9/17-9/18; 10/15- 10/16; AND 10/29-10/30); CONCERT AT CLARK FIELD (5/14); AND TRIATHLON (6/10-6/12) The following people provided public testimony: 1. Trent Larson 2. Mark Mamber 3. Dency Nelson MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation to include the following additional Impact Level III Special Events on the 2022 Special Event Calendar: • Battle on the Beach-Super Bowl Tournament on Sunday, February 6 south of the pier; • Beach Tennis Tournaments on Saturday, March 5-Sunday, March 6; Saturday, April 9; Saturday, June 4-Sunday, June 5; Saturday, August 27; Saturday, September 17-Sunday, September 18; Saturday, October 15-Sunday, October 16; and Saturday, October 29-Sunday, October 30 on the beach tennis courts; • Concert at Clark Field on Saturday, May 14 on Clark Field; and • West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games on Monday, July 25-Friday, July 29 on the volleyball courts north and south of the pier; and Triathlon on Friday, June 10-Sunday, June 12 on the strand north and south of the pier, Pier Plaza, and the volleyball courts north of the pier, seconded by Councilmember Massey. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Councilmembers Massey, Campbell, Armato, and Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, and Mayor Detoy 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: January 11, 2022 Public Hearing item a) b. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF APPROXIMATELY $62,938 OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION ALONG LONGFELLOW AVENUE AND MONTEREY BOULEVARD, AUTHORIZING USE OF CDBG FUNDS FOR CONTRACTORS, AND GRANTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A NOTICE OF COMPLETION The following person provided public testimony: 1. Trent Larson MOTION: Councilmember Armato over to: 1. Adopt the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 budget resolution which: a. Approves the FY 2022-23 CDBG allocation of approximately $62,938; b. Approves the allocation of approximately $62,938 of Federal CDBG funds in FY 2022-23 for the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) sidewalk improvements project; c. Authorizes the use of CDBG funds in FY 2022-23 for a construction contractor and a Contract/Labor Compliance Officer to provide direct project related services including but not limited to construction management and inspections; and 2. Grant the Public Works Director authority to submit a notice of completion once work is complete, seconded by Councilmember Massey. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Councilmembers Massey, Campbell, Armato, and Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, and Mayor Detoy 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: January 11, 2022 Public Hearing item b) XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER SERVICES TO LAURA MECOY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC The following people provided public comment: 1. Kent Allen 2. Trent Larsen 3. Matt McCool 4. Laura Pena MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to: 1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Laura Mecoy Communications, LLC, to provide Public Information Officer Services in the amount of $86,400 for one year, with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year terms; and 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Councilmembers Massey, Campbell, Armato, and Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, and Mayor Detoy 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: January 11, 2022 Municipal Matter item a) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. MAYOR PRO TEM JACKSON REQUESTS THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ITEM FOR THE JANUARY 25, 2022 AGENDA THAT INCLUDES A RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ENCROACHMENT FEE FOR THE TEMPORARY OUTDOOR PERMIT PROGRAM FOR THE DINING DECKS Mayor Pro Tem Jackson wanted to have City Council support to have an agenda item prepared on a recommendation for an encroachment fee for the Temporary Outdoor Permit Program for the dining decks. Councilmembers Massey, Campbell, Amato, and Mayor Detoy supported a full agenda item be brought back on January 25, 2022. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 Future Agenda item a) b. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council received and filed as there were no changes to the tentative agenda items. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 Future Agenda item b) XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m. Mayor Detoy announced the next City Council meeting will be on January 25, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session and 6:00 p.m. for the Regular Session. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 11, 2022 Meeting Adjournment). Susan Morrow, Interim City Clerk