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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-25-CC-R-MIN Hermosa Beach Virtual Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 25, 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 5:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Massey, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, and Mayor Detoy Absent: None III. 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 January 11, 2022. 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: Lejins v. City of Long Beach Case Number: S272594, California Supreme Court Consideration whether to join multiple cities requesting Supreme Court review. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 25, 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 on the Closed Session agenda. He stated that the conference with legal counsel: pending litigation in the matter of Lejins v. City of Long Beach was discussed. He added that the matter involved enjoining with other cities on a letter to the California Supreme Court requesting a review on the constitutionality of certain utility user tax. City Attorney Jenkins stated that the City will join the amicus support. The motion carried 4 -1 with Mayor Detoy dissenting. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 25, 2022 Closed Session Report) V. ANNOUNCEMENTS – UPCOMING CITY EVENT Mayor Detoy announced his monthly gatherings on the last Saturday morning of each month at different locations around the City and with different participants. The first event will be held at the Sea View Parkette located at 1870 Prospect Ave with School Board President Maggie Bove-LaMonica. This will be an opportunity to hear from the community and share information about City projects and initiatives, while also beautifying our neighborhoods by bringing the community together to clean up our parks, streets, and other public spaces. He encouraged residents to bring gloves and paper bags for gathering litter. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 25, 2022 Announcements Upcoming City Events) VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the agenda and change the order of Municipal Matter to hear items c and d before the other Municipal Matters, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson. 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 25, 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 25, 2022 Proclamations and Presentations) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Lowenthal began her report by announcing that recent tsunami advisory served as a reminder to our community to sign up with Alert South Bay to receive important emergency information and alerts. The system provides notifications in the form of text messages and emails from local agencies regarding major emergencies such as tsunami advisories. It also provides information on police and fire incidents, natural disasters, traffic hazards, and more. You can sign up for Alert South Bay at hermosabeach.gov/alertsouthbay. Emergency Management Coordinator Villanueva provided an update on various emergency response systems and services. Ms. Lowenthal mentioned that the annual Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste collection event held on Saturday, January 15th collected over 2,000 gallons of paint, over 10 tons of electronic waste, and over one ton of used batteries from over 1,100 households. She advised to use the Los Angeles S.A.F.E. Center, located at the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, and open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for safe disposal of these items during the rest of the year. More information can be found at www.CleanLA.com. Ms. Lowenthal stated that Athens Services will soon deliver 35-gallon green carts for organics recycling to all customers who are not currently enrolled in this service. There was a brief delay in delivery of the carts because of supply chain issues. Athens expects to deliver the carts to residential and multi-family customers between February 14th to February 25th. City Manager Lowenthal announced that the City and Athens Services will host another FREE Paper Shredding and Compost Giveaway event on March 5th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Community Center at 710 Pier Avenue and is open to Hermosa Beach residents only. This is a chance to have important documents shredded on site, as well as an opportunity to pick up compost for your homes. More information can be found on the community events calendar on the City’s website. Ms. Lowenthal mentioned that the conduit along the north side of the pier was damaged in March of 2021 which disabled the lights on both sides of the pier. The Public Works team installed a temporary fix to restore power to the foghorn and lighting along the north side of the pier. Staff explored options for a temporary fix for the southern lighting but did not purse due to the high cost and in anticipation of the upcoming electrical repairs slated for CIP 660–Municipal Pier Electrical Repairs. Staff will then obtain necessary permits from the Coastal Commission for both the electrical and structural repairs concurrently and we anticipate advertising the project for construction in the Spring. City Manager Lowenthal announced that the City has selected six civic-minded residents and business owners to serve on Hermosa Beach’s Cannabis Advisory Group. The City is establishing the group in response to the Hermosa Beach City Council’s request for input on whether Hermosa Beach should modify its ordinance that bans cannabis sales in the City limits. Per Council’s direction, these six community members will serve with representatives of the Hermosa Beach City School District, Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, and Beach Cities Health District. Staff is finalizing the meeting schedule but expects to hold five to six meetings over the course of the next month or so. The meetings will be held virtually and include an opportunity for public participation. For additional information, please see the Cannabis Advisory Group’s workplan on the City’s website. City Manager Lowenthal concluded her report by announcing the retirement of Community Development Director Ken Robertson retirement, effective April 4, 2022. Ken has been with the City for almost 33 years and has been integral to every major planning and development decision the City has made, including the creation of Pier Plaza and the substantial improvements to Upper Pier Avenue. He led the team and facilitated the process for preparation and adoption of the award-winning General Plan Update adopted in 2017 -- PLAN Hermosa and led several other significant projects in the City. Lastly, she mentioned that the City will hold a more formal recognition at the March 22nd City Council meeting. 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 25, 2022 City Manager Report) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Tony Higgins 2. Sarah Harper 3. Nancy Schwappach 4. Trent Larson 5. Jessica Accamando 6. Adam Goldberg 7. Matt McCool 8. Brian Cooley 9. Dave Davis 10. Dency Nelson MOTION: Councilmember Campbell received and file the written communication, seconded by Councilmember Armato. 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 25, 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 had nothing to report from the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County meeting except that numbers were decreasing on COVID-19 rates and sewage checks. Mayor Pro Tem Jackson announced that he attended several excellent sessions on various topics at the League of California Cities meeting. Councilmember Campbell congratulated all the winners of the Best of Hermosa Beach. She encouraged the community at large and to support the businesses and commended their resiliency during COVID. Mayor Detoy thanks the Lighthouse for being a great host. Councilmember Massey stated that he was on the Environmental Quality Committee for the League of California Cities. He attended the orientation meeting where staff was appointed to track legislative matters and he encouraged the community to address their legislative concerns with him. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 25, 2022 City Council Comments) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved to approve the Consent Calendar as posted, 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. MEMORANDUM REGARDING REVENUE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE TRACKING REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR OCTOBER AND DECEMBER 2021 d. MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT e. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JANUARY 13, 2022 f. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2021 g. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2022 h. PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS i. FINDINGS TO HOLD REMOTE TELECONFERENCE/MEETINGS, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 j. APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION AND THE GREAT AUTOS OF YESTERDAY FOR THE ENDLESS SUMMER CLASSIC CAR SHOW (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 25, 2022 Consent Calendar) XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION None. XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS c. DISCUSSION OF NEXT STEPS TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE CITY’S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION OPTIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Trent Larsen 2. Craig Cadwallader 3. Matt McCool 4. Dency Nelson 5. David Grethen MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to: 1. Direct staff to return to Council with a fuller treatment of one or more Community Choice Aggregation options; 2. Authorize the City Manager to sign an authorization to proceed with Clean Power Alliance to conduct an applicant impact study for $10,000; and 3. Authorize a move to Southern California Edison’s 100 percent Green Rates for municipal facilities at an estimated annual cost of $15,000, 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 25, 2022 Municipal Matter item c) d. DISCUSSION OF ENCROACHMENT FEES FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING PERMIT PROGRAM The following people provided public comment: 1. Trent Larsen 2. Jessica Accamando 3. Kathleen Knoll 4. Matt McCool 5. David Grethen 6. David Cooley 7. Ed Hart MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson moved to: 1. Commence a $1.50 per square foot on outdoor dining encroachment fee effective March 1, 2022; and 2. Direct staff to bring an agenda item at its February 8, 2022 meeting on implementation of an encroachment program for the encroachment fees were suspended because of COVID-19, seconded by Councilmember Armato. 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 25, 2022 Municipal Matter item d) a. APPROVAL OF FINAL PLANS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 689 CLARK BUILDING RENOVATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Trent Larsen 2. Dency Nelson MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved to approve the Clark building renovation final plans with direction to staff to review the choice of flooring and HVAC systems to choose the most practical and sustainable flooring and HVAC systems and to appropriate $747,033 from the Capital Improvement Fund to the CIP 689 project budget for the construction phase of the project., seconded by Councilmember Armato. 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 25, 2022 Municipal Matter item a) b. DESIGNATION OF A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FEE WAIVERS TO BE GRANTED FOR SPECIAL EVENTS HELD IN 2022 The following people provided public comment: 1. Dency Nelson MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to designate an amount of $20,000 in fee waivers to be granted for special events held in 2022, as per the City’s Special Event Fee Waiver Policy, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. AMENDED MOTION: Councilmember Armato amended the moved to: 1. Designate an amount of $20,000 in fee waivers to be granted for special events held in 2022, as per the City’s Special Event Fee Waiver Policy; and 2. Direct the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission to review the criteria for “public benefit” and bring their recommendation back to the City Council, 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 25, 2022 Municipal Matter item b) e. UPDATE REGARDING THE PARKING STUDY SESSION SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 31, 2022 MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved to: 1. Adjourned this meeting to an Adjourned Regular meeting for a Study Session to consider the effectiveness of parking permits; and 2. Direct staff to add a business item on whether to postpone the sale of the 2022- 2023 parking permits after the Study Session, seconded by Councilmember Armato. 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 25, 2022 Municipal Matter item e) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. 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 25, 2022 Future Agenda item a) XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 12:04 a.m. on January 26, 2002 to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council on Monday January 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. to hold a Parking Study Session and a business item to consider postponing the sale of the 2022- 2023 residential parking permits. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: January 25, 2022 Meeting Adjournment) Susan Morrow, Interim City Clerk Signature: Email: