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Home My WebLink About2022-02-08-CC-R-MINPage 1 of 9 Hermosa Beach Virtual Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 8, 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: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, and Massey Absent: None III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS The following person provided public comment: 1. Matt McCool IV. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION Page 2 of 9 The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. to the hear the following Closed Session items: a. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on January 25, 2022 and January 31, 2022. b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: City Manager Employee Organizations: Hermosa Beach Police Officers’ Association Police Management Bargaining Group Teamsters Union, Local 911 Professional and Administrative Employee Group Hermosa Beach Management Association Unrepresented Employees (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: February 8, 2022 Closed Session) I. CALL TO ORDER The City Council Special 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. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Detoy at 6:18 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Detoy. III. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, and Massey Absent: None IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Jenkins stated that the Closed Session meeting began at 5:05 p.m. and one person provided public comment for the closed session agenda. He stated no reportable actions was taken. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: February 8, 2022 Closed Session Report) Page 3 of 9 V. ANNOUNCEMENTS – UPCOMING CITY EVENT Mayor Detoy announced that the city is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic at the Clark Building on Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged but walk-ups are welcome. Mayor Detoy shared that the City and Athens Services will host a FREE Paper Shredding and compost giveaway event for Hermosa Beach residents only on March 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Community Center located at 710 Pier Avenue. Mayor Detoy concluded his announcement by informing the community that the Hermosa Beach Police Department no longer collects unused medications. He stated participating medication drop off location such as CVS pharmacies in Hermosa Beach will accept expired or unused prescription medications. He added that unwanted medications and all Household Hazardous Waste can be disposed at the S.A.F.E. Center (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, and Electronics) located at the Hyperion Treatment Plant at 7660 West Imperial Highway. The S.A.F.E. Center is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information can be obtained on their website at CleanLA.com. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: February 8, 2022 Announcements Upcoming City Events) VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, and Massey 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: February 8, 2022 Approval of the Agenda) VII. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 2022 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH Page 4 of 9 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s Office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: February 8, 2022 Proclamations and Presentations) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Lowenthal announced that Los Angeles County is scheduled to begin a Sewer Improvement Project on Hermosa Avenue starting on February 22, 2022 for two weeks. The project will impact parking spaces on the eastside of Hermosa Avenue between 24th and 26th Streets. Parking spaces on the westside of Hermosa Avenue and other nearby streets will remain available Ms. Lowenthal mentioned that staff continues to analyze the potential conversion of 26th Street between Morningside and Manhattan Avenue to a one-way street. A community meeting on this topic was held last fall. Staff has determined that if we move forward with the project, summer would be the best time to minimize impacts. Ms. Lowenthal stated that the construction of the 30th Street Pedestrian Tunnel for the Skechers project will resume on February 14th. After the installed K-Rail is inspected, traffic on 30th street will be limited to one-way eastbound travel for the duration of construction, which is now estimated to be nine months. You can learn more about the Skechers project on our website at hermosabeach.gov/skechers. City Manager Lowenthal announced that the gym equipment located on the Greenbelt at Pier Avenue and Valley Drive was recently removed. Staff was unable to repair the existing structure, so longer lasting equipment has been ordered. Ms. Lowenthal stated that Athens Services will be delivering a green cart for organic waste and yard trimmings to every household during the week of February 21st. Beginning with the February 28th service day, all customers will have their green carts serviced the same day as their trash and recycling carts. Ms. Lowenthal informed City Council that staff completed final inspections of all affected businesses and issued seven citations for failure to comply with the ban on certain single- use plastics ordinance. Residents may still see some of these single-use plastic items as staff continues to work to phase them out. She added that Mylar balloons are prohibited in all public areas. Staff has installed signs at most City parks, continue to monitor the program, and provide outreach and education. Page 5 of 9 City Manager Lowenthal announced that the City’s Cannabis Advisory Group will hold up to six meetings during the months of February and March. The first meeting will be February 22 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All meetings will be posted on the community events calendar on the City’s website. Additionally, she said that the city received several complaints from residents regarding the claims made by signature gatherers seeking to qualify a retail cannabis measure for the Hermosa Beach ballot. If passed, the proposed initiative would ultimately repeal the City’s current ban on cannabis sales and allow for the establishment of up to two retail storefront cannabis operations in Hermosa Beach. City Manager Lowenthal concluded her report by announcing the new City Clerk, Myra Maravilla. Myra holds a master’s degree in Public Administration and a Certified Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. For the last five years she served as the City of Long Beach’s City Clerk Specialist and has been engaged in public service for more than a decade. Her professional experience includes working with the Long Beach Community College District, the City of Hawaiian Gardens, and ABC Unified School District. She has also served as a Hawaiian Gardens Councilmember since 2015 and served as Mayor in 2018 and 2019, which she is resigning from tonight. She thanked Susan Morrow for lending her expertise to the city and helping with Myra’s transition into the City Clerk position. 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: February 8, 2022 City Manager Report) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Sarah Harper 2. Trent Larson 3. 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: February 8, 2022 Public Communication/Oral Written Communications) X. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS a. UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND Page 6 of 9 STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Councilmember Massey clarified a comment from the public that Chief LeBaron did not call the speaker a liar and the premise was without merit. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: February 8, 2022 City Council Comments) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved, seconded by Councilmember Armato to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, and Massey NOES: None a. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b. CHECK REGISTERS c. CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS d. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 2022 e. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2021 f. FINDINGS TO HOLD REMOTE TELECONFERENCE/MEETINGS, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 g. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST, ESTABLISH THE POSITION IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT, AND ESTABLISH A SALARY RANGE h. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REVISE THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR ACCOUNTANT; AFFIRM THE BARGAINING UNIT AS THE PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE BARGAINING GROUP; AND RECLASSIFY ONE OF TWO SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK POSITIONS TO Page 7 of 9 ACCOUNTANT i. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REVISE THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND TO AFFIRM THE BARGAINING UNIT AS TEAMSTERS UNION, LOCAL 911 j. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY ONE OF TWO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO MANAGEMENT ANALYST (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: February 8, 2022 Consent Calendar) XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION There were no consent calendar items considered for separate discussion. XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS None XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. REINSTATEMENT OF FEES FOR EXISTING ENCROACHMENT AREAS The following people provided public comment: 1. Trent Larson 2. Laura Pena MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved, seconded by Councilmember Massey to reinstate the temporarily suspended encroachment fees for permanent encroachment areas at their prior rates beginning March 1, 2022. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, and Massey NOES: None Page 8 of 9 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: February 8, 2022 Municipal Matter item a) b. APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE TO PROVIDE ITS ANNUAL YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM The following person provided public comment: 1. Trent Larson MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved, seconded by Councilmember Armato to: 1. Approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation to approve an agreement with the Hermosa Beach Little League to provide its annual youth baseball program for a three-season term; and 2. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, and Massey 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: February 8, 2022 Municipal Matter item a) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council received and filed as there were no changes to the tentative agenda items. Councilmember Campbell shared the inaugural meeting of HERmosa is scheduled on March 8, 2022 to celebrate International Women’s Day. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: February 8. 2022 Future Agenda items) Page 9 of 9 XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council on Monday March 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. to hold a Revenue Study Session. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: February 8. 2022 Meeting Adjournment). Susan Morrow, Interim City Clerk