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Home My WebLink About2022-03-22-CC-R-MINPage 1 of 10 Hermosa Beach Hybrid Council Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, March 22, 2022 Closed Session - 5:30 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 hybrid meeting held pursuant to Executive Order AB 361 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom September 16, 2021 on March 22, 2022. The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Detoy at 5:39 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Detoy, Councilmembers Campbell, and Massey. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Councilmember Armato were excused from this meeting. III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS The following person provided public comment: 1. Matt McCool IV. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION Page 2 of 10 The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:43 p.m. to the hear the following Closed Session items: a. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on February 8, 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: City of Redondo Beach and City of Hermosa Beach v. State Water Control Board, et al. Case Number: 20STCP03193, Superior Court of the State of California in the County of Los Angeles (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: March 22, 2022 Closed Session) I. CALL TO ORDER The City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Hermosa Beach met via a hybrid 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: Mayor Detoy, Councilmembers Campbell, and Massey. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Councilmember Armato were excused from this meeting. IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Jenkins stated that the Closed Session meeting began at 5:43 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 City of Redondo Beach and City of Hermosa Beach v. State Water Control Board, et al. was discussed. He added that the City the settlement agreements with the parties involved. The motion carried 3- 0-2, with Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Councilmember Armato being excused from this meeting. Page 3 of 10 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: March 22, 2022 Closed Session Report) IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Detoy announced the next Mayor’s Monthly Conversations and Clean-Up Event on Saturday, April 2nd on the Greenbelt at Pier Ave., and Valley Drive next to the 9/11 memorial. Temporary installation of Mobi-Mats to a portion of the greenbelt will be provided for short-term ADA accessibility. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: March 22, 2022 Announcements) V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Councilmembers Campbell, and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Councilmember Armato (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: March 22, 2022 Approval of the Agenda) VII. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT b. RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR KEN ROBERTSON FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY The following people provided comments to Community Development Director Robertson: 1. Bob Rollins 2. Christy Teague 3. Kent Allen Page 4 of 10 4. Rob Saemann 5. Dency Nelson (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s Office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: March 22, 2022 Proclamations and Presentations) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Lowenthal announced that this week was Tsunami Awareness Week. A tsunami is a series of powerful, fast-moving waves which can impact harbor traffic and infrastructure, and cause coastal flooding and other damage. Tsunamis are typically generated by large, offshore earthquakes, but landslides and volcanic eruptions can cause tsunamis as well. She encouraged to be prepared and learn more about it on the city website and sign up with Alert South Bay to be notified when an emergency occurred. Ms. Lowenthal explained, in light of recent unplanned or poorly communicated planned electrical outages, on how to file a complaint on any utility provider with the California Public Utilities Commission. The CPUC is highly responsive to complaints filed by the public. They look for trends in identifying areas of concern. During the fourth quarter of 2021, for instance, the CPUC responded to over 1,900 complaints and returned over $300,000 in overbillings. You can lodge a complaint online at cpuc.ca.gov. City Manager Lowenthal shared that the amount of organic waste being recycled has significantly increased, which helps combat climate change. The city offers complimentary countertop containers for your food scraps, please email organics@hermosabeach.gov to make arrangements for pickup. She mentioned staff is creating videos to educate our community about how to separate their waste. City Manager Lowenthal announced that the city’s e-newsletter was back, but in a shorter and simpler format. To increase our subscribers, we have also launched a newsletter pop-up on the main page of our website. You can always subscribe directly at hermosabeach.gov/enewsletter. City Manager Lowenthal concluded her report by announcing Hermosa is hiring and congratulated the most recent employees: x Andrew Nguyen, who was promoted from Assistant Engineer to Associate Engineer; x Carlos Luis, who was promoted from Associate Planner to Senior Planner; x Rudy Molina, who was promoted from Maintenance Worker I to Maintenance Worker II; Page 5 of 10 x George Hernandez, who was newly hired as an Assistant Engineer; and x Miguel Ponce, who was newly hired as an Equipment Mechanic. Jim Fasola, the City’s delegate to the Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector Borne Disease Control District Board of Trustees. He educated on mosquitoes’ infestation. 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: March 22, 2022 City Manager Report) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Trent Larson 2. Matt McCool 3. Kent Allen MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to receive and file Written Communication. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Councilmembers Campbell, and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Councilmember Armato (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: March 22, 2022 Public Communication/Oral Written Communications) X. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS a. UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Councilmember Massey clarified a comment from the public that a personnel complaint was filed, investigated, and the premise was without merit. Page 6 of 10 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: March 22, 2022 City Council Comments) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR a. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b. CHECK REGISTERS c. REVENUE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE REPORTS, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2022 d. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT e. CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS f. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF MARCH 11, 2022 g. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETINGS OF JANUARY 19, 2022 AND MARCH 2, 2022 h. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2022 i. PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS j. ACTION MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2022 k. FINDINGS TO HOLD REMOTE TELECONFERENCE/MEETINGS, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 l. ADOPT A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1 RESTRICTING VOTER’S INPUT AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY m. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE 2022 n. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES Page 7 of 10 o. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REVISE THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR RECREATION SUPERVISOR AND TO AFFIRM THE BARGAINING UNIT AS PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE GROUP p. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REVISE THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR RECREATION COORDINATOR AND TO AFFIRM THE BARGAINING UNIT AS PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE GROUP MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved, seconded by Mayor Detoy to approve the consent calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Councilmembers Campbell and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Councilmember Armato (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: March 22, 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 a. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL 2022 IMPACT LEVEL III SPECIAL INCLUDING: HVPTO’S DOLPHIN DASH (4/30); HERMOSA BEACH SIDEWALK SALES (4/30-5/01 AND 8/06-8/07); AND U19 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AND WORLD UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIP TRIALS (6/19-6/23) The following people provided public comment: 1. Ann Ewing 2. Maribeth Springob 3. Trent Larson MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved, seconded by Councilmember Massey to approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Page 8 of 10 Commission’s recommendation to include the following additional Impact Level III Special Events on the 2022 Special Event Calendar: xHVPTO’s Dolphin Dash on Saturday, April 30 on the Strand north of the Pier and Schumacher Plaza; xHermosa Beach Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, April 30-Sunday, May 1 and Saturday, August 6-Sunday, August 7 at various locations throughout downtown Hermosa Beach; and xU19 World Championship and World University Championship Trials on Sunday, June 19-Thursday, June 23 on the volleyball courts north of the Pier. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Councilmembers Campbell and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Councilmember Armato (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: March 22, 2022 Public Hearing, Agenda item a) XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS OF SIGNATURE VERIFICATION OF AN INITIATIVE PETITION PROPOSING FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH CANNABIS REGULATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURE The following people provided public comment: 1. Trent Larson 2. Matt McCool 3. Kent Allen MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved, seconded by Councilmember Massey to submit the Chacker Initiative, without alteration, to the voters pursuant to Election Code Section 1405 on the November 8, 2022 Municipal Election; and receive and file the Certificate of Sufficiency. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Councilmembers Campbell and Massey NOES: None Page 9 of 10 ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Councilmember Armato (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: March 22, 2022 Municipal Matter item a) b. PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES The following person provided public comment: 1. Kent Allen 2. Trent Larson 3. Matt McCool MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved, seconded by Councilmember Massey to authorize the purchase of the following vehicles to replace vehicles approved for replacement through the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget process: 1. One 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid to replace a 2014 Ford Police Interceptor Utility; 2. One 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid to replace a 2014 Ford Explorer; 3. One 2022 Subaru Outback wagon to replace a 2014 Ford Explorer; 4. One 2022 Tesla Model Y to replace a 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid; and 5. One 2022 Chevrolet Traverse to replace a 2014 Chevrolet Caprice. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Councilmembers Campbell and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Councilmember Armato (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: March 22, 2022 Municipal Matter item b) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City 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: March 22, 2022 Future Agenda items) Page 10 of 10 XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m. to Thursday, March 31, 2022 for Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. with an ADA Study Session at 6:00 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 22, 2022 Meeting Adjournment). Susan Morrow, Interim City Clerk