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Hermosa Beach Virtual Council
Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 3, 2022
5:00 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 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City of Hermosa Beach met via a
hybrid virtual/in-person meeting held pursuant to Executive Order AB 361 issued by
Governor Gavin Newsom September 16, 2021 on March 3, 2022. Meeting was called to
order by Mayor Detoy at 5:01 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, and
Campbell.
Absent: Councilmember Massey was excused.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson announced the 71st season for the Hermosa Beach Little League
Opening Day is March 5, 2022, starting at 9:00 a.m.
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(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link: March 3, 2022 Announcements)
V. 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 and
Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Massey
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link: March 3, 2022 Approval of the Agenda)
VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following people provided public comment:
1. Matt McCool
2. Jessica Accamando
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link: March 3, 2022 Public Participation)
VII. OPENING REMARKS
City Manager Suja Lowenthal introduced the study session and thanked staff for their
efforts in preparing the information for a thoughtful dialogue regarding the City’s revenues.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: March 3, 2022 Opening Remarks)
VIII. STUDY SESSION
a. REVENUE STUDY SESSION
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Finance Director Copeland reviewed the various revenues of the city. She introduced Jeff
Cooper from NV5 who discussed a sewer service charge and the Lighting District.
Finance Director Copeland introduced Bobby Young from HdL who presented the District
Transaction and Use Tax.
Councilmembers deliberated and asked questions on sewer fees; business license tax;
market study for encroachment fees; study of fees that have not been recently reviewed;
District Transaction and Use Tax (TUT); more details on a proposed Transaction Privilege
Tax (TPT); parking fees; consultant’s recommendation on proposed revenues; cable fees;
Landscaping District; oil settlement obligations; lighting across Pier Avenue; and the
undersea cable project.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: March 3, 2022 Study Session)
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following people provided public comment:
1. Jonathan Wicks
2. Laura Pena
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: March 3, 2022 Public Participation)
X. MUNICIPAL MATTER
a. CONSIDERATION OF TAKING ACTION OR GIVING DIRECTION TO STAFF ON
ITEMS FROM THE REVENUE STUDY SESSION
MOTION Stacey Armato moved, seconded by Mayor Detoy to direct staff to provide a
detailed staff report to put the District Transaction and Use Tax (TUT) on the
ballot for next municipal election.
AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Armato and
Campbell
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Massey
Mayor Detoy asked if staff required another motion. City Manager Lowenthal stated that
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City Council provided the necessary information on the recommendations being taken by
staff on the other proposed revenues presented.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: March 3, 2022 Municipal Matter item a)
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Detoy announced the next City Council Regular Meeting to be held on March 8,
2022, at 6:00 p.m. The Council meeting concluded at 7:33 p.m.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: March 3, 2022 Adjournment).
Susan Morrow, Interim City Clerk