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Hermosa Beach Virtual Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, April 21, 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 April 21, 2022. Meeting was called to
order by Mayor Detoy at 5:04 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trent Larson.
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Armato, Campbell,
and Massey.
Absent: None.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Detoy stated that tomorrow was officially Earth Day. He added that the City of
Hermosa Beach has a long tradition of innovative environmental programs and is
currently working on several programs that will both reinforce its commitment to the local
and global environment and pave the way for a more sustainable future. He announced
the following events were celebrating Earth Day in the city and the surrounding area:
• The Beach Bound Hermosa Beach team will host a Beach Clean Up Event from
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9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., South of the Pier.
• Sea Sprite Hotel will host their first annual Earth Day Beach Clean Up from 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1016 The Strand.
• The Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier will have a
“Keep It Green, Keep It Clean” Earth Day Celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mayor Detoy announced that the 2022 Surfers Walk of Fame Weekend will take place on
Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 to honor the 2020 inductees: Nick Christensen,
Josette Lagardere, Charlie Quesnel, and John Teague. The weekend will kick off Friday,
April 22nd with the Surfers Walk of Fame Kick-Off Party at the Community Theatre at
5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 23, will be the official Induction Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Pier
Plaza with Spyder Surf Fest to immediately follow. A special addition to this year’s event
was 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 21, 2022 Announcements)
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved, seconded by Councilmember Massey to
approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Armato, Campbell,
and Massey.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: 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 21, 2022 Approval of the Agenda)
VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following people provided public comment:
1. Trent Larson
2. Matt Mc Cool
3. 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: April 21, 2022 Public Participation)
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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 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2022-23. City Manager Lowenthal stated that
staff will review the FY 2021-22 projects and that the CIPs should be reviewed and
updated on a regular basis.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 21, 2022 Opening Remarks) VIII. STUDY SESSION
a. FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STUDY SESSION
Public Works Director SanClemente reviewed the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital
Improvement Program and gave a presentation on the CIPs for Council discussion.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 21, 2022 Study Session)
IX. COUNCIL QUESTIONS
Councilmembers deliberated and asked questions on a myriad of topics, including
additional staff allocation, park restrooms, timeframes, Go Hermosa app, CPI costs
estimating, Library Assessment Project, community needs assessment on the theatre,
historical funding, how other agencies fund CIPs, grants, possible revenue streams,
Business District Study, Lighting Assessment Study, Park Master Plan, studies and costs,
expediting processes, bidding processes, design work, Pavement Management Plan,
sewer system at Hermosa Ave., annual resurfacing, South Park, utility box wrapping,
lighting, comprehensive studies, city yard, and trailer update.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 21, 2022 Council Questions)
X. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following people provided public comment:
1. Gary Clark
2. Trent Larson
3. Tony Higgins
4. Matt Mc Cool
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5. Lori Ford
6. 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: April 21, 2022 Public Participation) XI. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
City Council discussed that an update on the current CIPs will be presented with the
upcoming budget process.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson announced that he attended the Eagle Scout Ceremony for
Kieran Lyons and congratulated him on his success.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link: April 21, 2022 Council Discussion)
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. He announced the next City Council
Regular Meeting to be held on April 26, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. for a Closed Session, followed
by the Open 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: April 21, 2022 Adjournment).
Myra Maravilla, City Clerk