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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-12-CC-R-MINPage 1 of 11 Hermosa Beach Virtual Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 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 5:03 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E715278-BAD0-47FE-893F-537226B464BC Page 2 of 11 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 March 22, 2022. b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Initiation of Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) 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 Potential Cases: 1 c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Initiation of Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on advice from its legal counsel, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. Name of Potential Cases: 1 Letter from Cory Glave dated March 16, 2022 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 12, 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 6:10 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fiona Cooley. 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E715278-BAD0-47FE-893F-537226B464BC Page 3 of 11 accessed by clicking the following link: April 12, 2022 Closed Session Report) V. ANNOUNCEMENTS – UPCOMING CITY EVENT Mayor Detoy thanked everyone who joined us on Saturday, April 2nd on the Greenbelt for my monthly conversations and clean-up event. He thanked the Public Works team for installing temporary Mobi-Mats on a portion of the greenbelt to provide short-term ADA accessibility. Mayor Detoy announced that the Hermosa Beach Police Officers for Coffee and Conversation will be held on April 13 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at South Park to voice concerns and to discuss crime prevention. Mayor Detoy announced that the 2022 Surfers Walk of Fame Weekend will take place on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 to honor our 2020 inductees: Nick Christensen, Josette Lagardere, Charlie Quesnel, and John Teague. The weekend will kick off Friday, April 22 with the Surfers Walk of Fame Kick-Off Party at the Community Theatre at 5:00pm. Saturday, April 23, will be the official Induction Ceremony at 11:00am on Pier Plaza with Spyder Surf Fest to immediately follow. A special addition to this year’s event is the Leadership Hermosa Beach Class of 2022 project, “Boards Across Hermosa”, which includes local artist’s creations on upcycled surfboards to reflect the Hermosa Beach lifestyle. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 12, 2022 Announcements Upcoming City Events) VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved, Councilmember Campbell seconded to approve the agenda with the amendment of removing agenda item f, Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau to provide Fiesta Hermosas, from the consent calendar. 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: April 12, 2022 Approval of the Agenda) DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E715278-BAD0-47FE-893F-537226B464BC Page 4 of 11 VII. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISOR HOLLY J. MITCHELL, SECOND DISTRICT b. RECOGNIZING 2022 AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION WESTERN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM: THE PURPLE PANTHERS c. PRESENTATION FROM WEST BASIN WATER DISTRICT ON WATER CONSERVATION d. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL AS DONATE LIFE MONTH (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s Office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 12, 2022 Proclamations and Presentations) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Lowenthal reported that the Los Angeles County completed the installation of a kiosk located at the Greenbelt and Gould as part of the West Coast Basin Sea Water Barrier Project. City Manager Lowenthal stated that the city continued to work through the recruitment process on our remaining vacant positions. She welcomed Reanna Gomez as our new Deputy City Clerk, previously from the City of Hawaiian; and Melinda Gonzalez as the permanent Community Development Department Office, where she held the temporary position since August 2019. Ms. Lowenthal reminded everyone to subscribe to the free, biweekly electronic newsletter at hermosabeach.gov for the latest City news and events information. Ms. Lowenthal announced that the city will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, April 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Clark Building. First and second vaccines and booster doses are available for those ages 5 and older. For more information and to register, please visit the City’s website. City Manager Lowenthal concluded her report by stating that April 17 to 23 was National Volunteer Week and thanked all the volunteers who serve the community. Chief LeBaron provided his update. DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E715278-BAD0-47FE-893F-537226B464BC Page 5 of 11 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 12, 2022 City Manager Report) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Trent Larson 2. Gary Brown 3. Maria Haase 4. Carolyn Petty 5. Eric Sage 6. Robert Aronoff 7. Kent Allen 8. Bob Atkins 9. Jessica Accamando 10. Matt McCool MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved, Councilmember Massey seconded to receive and file the written communication submitted. 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: April 12, 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 asked City Manager Lowenthal to respond to the staff’s activities regarding the lights on 2nd Street. Mayor Detoy requested a clarification about the speaker’s allegation on the violation of the Brown Act, which City Attorney Jenkins responded that a staff report will be on the April 26, 2022 City Council Meeting. DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E715278-BAD0-47FE-893F-537226B464BC Page 6 of 11 Mayor Detoy reported on the Economic Development Committee meetings. Councilmember Campbell stated that she was looking forward to the City Council receiving the Economic Development Committee’s comprehensive plan. She thanks Jessica Accamando for mentioning the SCORE event on April 14, 2022. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 12, 2022 City Council Comments) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson seconded to approve the consent calendar except for agenda item f, Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau to provide Fiesta Hermosas. 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. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 1, 2022 d. APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ITS COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION e. APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH THE GREAT AUTOS OF YESTERYEAR FOR ITS ENDLESS SUMMER CLASSIC CAR SHOW g. ACTION MINUTES OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2022 h. SUBJECT: FINAL MAP NO. 80296 (C.U.P. CON NO. 19-1, PDP NO, 19-1) LOCATION: 847 BARD STREET APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: NEO DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E715278-BAD0-47FE-893F-537226B464BC Page 7 of 11 LEIGHTON, LLC REQUEST: APPROVE FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 80296 FOR A TWO-UNIT DETACHED RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT i. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2022 j. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DURING FY 2022-2023 k. FINDINGS TO HOLD REMOTE TELECONFERENCE/MEETINGS, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 12, 2022 Consent Calendar) XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION f. APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS BUREAU TO PROVIDE FIESTA HERMOSAS The following people provided public comment: 1. Kent Allen 2. Matt McCool 3. Trent Larson 4. Jessica Accamando 5. Laura Pena MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved, Councilmember Armato seconded to: 1. Approve the proposed third amendment with the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau to provide Fiesta Hermosa events to allow event activities at the Community Center parking lot and on the beach on the south side of the Pier, on a trial basis, with future event activities at the Community Center parking lot and on the beach on the south side of the Pier at the sole discretion of the City; and DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E715278-BAD0-47FE-893F-537226B464BC Page 8 of 11 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the third amendment 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: April 12, 2022 Item removed from Consent Calendar) XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.20: BEACH AND STRAND REGULATIONS The following people provided public testimony: 1. Matt McCool MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved, Councilmember Massey seconded to: 1. Approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission's recommended amendments to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 12.20: Beach and Strand Regulations; and 2. Introduce and waive first reading of an ordinance titled, "An Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, Amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 12.20 (Beach and Strand Regulations), and Finding the Same Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act." 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: April 12, 2022 Public Hearing item a) DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E715278-BAD0-47FE-893F-537226B464BC Page 9 of 11 XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. HERMOSA BEACH CANNABIS ADVISORY GROUP REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS City Manager Lowenthal modified the recommendation to continue the item until the results of a community survey were presented which included cannabis questions in the survey. City Council heard the staff report and open the agenda item for public comment. The following people provided public comment: 1. Heidi Swan 2. Carolyn Petty 3. Audrea Valcourt 4. Jessica Guhen 5. Bob Atkins 6. Trent Larson 7. Kent Allen 8. Matt McCool 9. Tom Bakaly 10. Cammie Herbert 11. David Grethen 12. Russ Gilbert 13. Jonatan Cvetko 14. Ann Gotthoffer 15. Jon David 16. Laura Pena MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved, Councilmember Massey seconded to: 1. Receive a report regarding the Hermosa Beach Cannabis Advisory Group and its recommendations; and 2. Continue the item to May 10, 2022 considering the City's options, in light of the cannabis initiative filed with the City Clerk by Colton Chacker on November 17, 2021, and provide direction regarding next steps. Motion carried unanimously. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, and Massey DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E715278-BAD0-47FE-893F-537226B464BC Page 10 of 11 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: April 12, 2022 Municipal Matter item a) b. APPROVAL OF LETTER SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 2140 (MURATSUCHI, AL): ONCE-THROUGH COOLING POLICY: POWERPLANTS The following person provided public comment: 1. Craig Cadwallader 2. Ann Gotthoffer 3. David Grethen 4. Kent Allen 5. Matt McCool MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved, Councilmember Armato seconded to: 1. Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support on behalf of the City regarding Assembly Bill 2140 (AB 2140), which would ensure that the State Water Resources Control Board does not grant the operator of a power plant any further extension to comply with the once-through cooling (OTC) policy if the city the power plant is located in formally adopts a resolution objecting to any further extension; and 2. Submit the letter to key legislators and local stakeholders. 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: April 12, 2022 Municipal Matter item b) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council received and filed as there were no changes to the tentative agenda items. DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E715278-BAD0-47FE-893F-537226B464BC Page 11 of 11 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 12, 2022 Future Agenda items) XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 10:29 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council on Thursday April 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. to hold the FY 2022-23 CIP 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: April 12, 2022 Meeting Adjournment). Susan Morrow, Interim City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 0E715278-BAD0-47FE-893F-537226B464BC