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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-26-CC-R-MIN Page 1 of 11 Hermosa Beach Hybrid Council Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 26, 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 hybrid meeting held on April 26, 2022, pursuant to Executive Order AB 361 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 16, 2021. The Closed Session meeting was called to order by Mayor Detoy at 5:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Campbell, and Massey. Absent: Councilmember Armato was excused from this meeting. Michael Jenkins, City Attorney, requested to add a closed session item to the Closed Session Agenda: 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: King v. City of Hermosa Beach Page 2 of 11 Case Number: Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV19777 III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS The following person provided public comment: 1. Matt McCool MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson to add the Closed Session item King vs City of Hermosa Beach to the Closed Session agenda. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Campbell, and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Armato Motion carried: 4-0-1 IV. RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. to hear the following Closed Session items and the added closed session item King v. City of Hermosa Beach. a. 22-0235 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on April 12, 2022. b. 22-0262 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: Richard Taylor v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) No. ADJ13695261 c. 22-0268 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: Arcadia et al. v. Southern California Edison Corp. Case Number: Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 20CV02026 Page 3 of 11 d. 22-0179 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: Labor Attorney Daphne M. Anneet and 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 RECESSED TO OPEN SESSION I. CALL TO ORDER The City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Hermosa Beach met via a hybrid meeting held on April 26, 2022, pursuant to Executive Order AB 361 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 16, 2021. The Regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Detoy at 6:12 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 Campbell, and Massey. Absent: Councilmember Armato was excused from this meeting. City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum. IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney, Michael Jenkins, reported out of closed session and stated no reportable action. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 26, 2022 Closed Session Report) V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Detoy thanked Lisa Nichols and her team for organizing the Surfer Walk of Fame and also announced the upcoming the Hermosa Beach Summer Sidewalk Celebration Page 4 of 11 on Saturday April 30, 2022, and Sunday May 1, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 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 26, 2022 Announcements Upcoming City Events) VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson to approve the agenda as presented. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Campbell, and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Armato Motion carried, 4-0-1. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 26, 2022 Approval of the Agenda) VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a. COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT b. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND MCCORMICK AMBULANCE 2021 ANNUAL REVIEW c. RECOGNIZING FORMER CITY PROSECUTOR ANA PAPADAKIS FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s Office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 26, 2022 Proclamations and Presentations) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Lowenthal announced the promotion of Dennis Hrboka to Public Works Crew Supervisor and Abraham Villa to Public Works Maintenance Worker II, and Jay Plata to Police Services Supervisor. Ms. Lowenthal also welcomed Johnathan Massey, Interim Assistant Planner to the City of Hermosa Beach. Also, announced was Johnathon Masi as Interim Assistant Planner who started this week. City Manager Lowenthal gave a brief update regarding the Letter of Support for Assembly Bill Page 5 of 11 1789: Trails and Greenways Program. She stated that last week, Mayor Detoy sent a letter of support for Assembly Bill 1789. City Manager Lowenthal stated that at the March 31, 2022, Adjourned Meeting, City Council approved a project to increase Greenbelt accessibility for users of all abilities, including those with mobility challenges. The project includes installation of a decomposed granite trail on a portion of the Greenbelt and will serve as a pilot program to explore and potentially later expand the use of decomposed granite on the Greenbelt for increased accessibility. Also, she stated that staff will continue to explore funding opportunities for the Greenbelt pilot project and should AB 1789 be approved, apply for grant funding. City Manager Lowenthal announced that the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project 682: Parking Lot D Improvements was selected to receive $423,950 in Safe, Clean Water grant funding last week. The newly awarded funds will be combined with $433,650 in grant funds previously received from the Coastal Conservancy to cover the cost of construction. The project will completely rehabilitate Parking Lot D, located at Manhattan Avenue and 14th Street. The project is estimated to be completed in late 2023. City Manager Lowenthal further announced the city will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, May 5th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clark building. The clinic will be open to those 5 years of age and older and first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines, along with boosters for Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. City Manager Lowenthal shared that May 1st through May 7th is Public Service Awareness Week and invited the community to honor public servants by using the prompt “I appreciate public servants because...” and the hashtag #PSAW. Also, the same week of May 1st through 7th will be the 53rd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week. The week-long celebration began in 1969 to celebrate the importance of the role of city clerks. City Manager Lowenthal announced that May 7 is Fire Service Day. Fire Service Day offers the public an opportunity for residents to visit their local fire station to learn about the services provided by the dedicated men and women who serve as firefighters. Los Angeles County Fire Department invites Hermosa Beach residents and visitors to visit Fire Station 100 on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to meet the firefighters and get a tour of the fire station. 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: April 26, 2022 City Manager Report) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Trent Larson 2. Kent Allen 3. Matt McCool 4. Laura Pena MOTION: Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson to receive and file Written Communication. Page 6 of 11 AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Campbell, and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Armato Motion carried, 4-0-1. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 26, 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 announced Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Councilmember Campbell attended the Beach Ball which is a fundraiser for the Leadership of Hermosa and acknowledged the nominees. Councilmember Campbell acknowledged HERmosa and highlighted their fundraising efforts. Councilmember Massey made comments regarding the Green Belt. Mayor Pro Tem made comments regarding his experience at Leadership Hermosa event. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 26, 2022 City Council Comments) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR a. MINUTES b. CHECK REGISTERS c. MEMORANDUM REGARDING REVENUE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE REPORTS, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR MARCH 2022. d. MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER’S REPOT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT FOR MARCH 2022 Page 7 of 11 e. CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS f. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF APRIL 20, 2022 g. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 6, 2022 AND REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2022 h. PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS i. FINDINGS TO HOLD REMORT TELECONFERENCE/MEETINGS, PURSUANT TO ASSEEMBLY BILL 361 j. AGENDA ITEM MOVED TO SEPARATE DISCUSSION k. AGENDA ITEM MOVED TO SEPARATE DISCUSSION l. AGENDA ITEM MOVED TO SEPARATE DISCUSSION MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson to place agenda items j, k, and l to Separate Discussion and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Campbell and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Armato Motion carried, 4-0-1. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 26, 2022 Consent Calendar) XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION j. PURCHASE OF LICENSE AUTOMATED PLATE READERS (ALPR) FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT The following people provided public comment: 1. Trent Larson 2. Matt McCool MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson moved, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to authorize the sole source selection of Vigilant Solutions, LLC to purchase four Page 8 of 11 fixed automatic license plate readers at a total purchase price of $56,932.50. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Campbell and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Armato Motion carried, 4-0-1. k. BROWN ACT DEMANDS FILED BY KENT ALLEN AND MATT MCCOOL The following people provided public comment: 1. Matt McCool MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson moved, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to receive and file this report and direct the City Attorney to send response letters pursuant to Government Code 54960.1(c)(2), communicating the City Council's determination that the Demand Letters incorrectly assert Brown Act violations where no violations occurred, and as such, the City Council need not cure or correct the challenged action. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Campbell and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Armato Motion carried: 4-0-1. l. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-1445 OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDAING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.20: BEACH AND STRAND REGULATIONS. The following people provided public comment: 1. Matt McCool 2. Lauren Pena MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson to waive the full second reading and adopt by title Ordinance 22-1445; and direct staff to publish a summary ordinance. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Campbell and Massey Page 9 of 11 NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Armato Motion carries, 4-0-1. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 26, 2022 Item removed from Consent Calendar) XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. NONE. XIV. MUNICPAL MATTERS a. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT FORTHE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND SETTING A MAJORITY PROTEST HEARING FOR JULY 12, 2022 SETTING A NEW INCREASED RATE AND FOR APPROVING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF THE CHARGE MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved, seconded by Councilmember Massey to adopt the resolution accepting the Preliminary Engineer’s Report and setting the majority protest public hearing for July 12, 2022 and direct the City Clerk to mail all notices required under Proposition 218 and other applicable state laws. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Campbell and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Armato Motion carries, 4-0-1. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 26, 2022 Municipal Matter item a) b. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A MILITARY USE EQUIPMENT POLICY PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481. The following people provided public comment: 1. Matt McCool MOTION: Councilmember Massey moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance adopting a Military Use Equipment Policy pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 (“AB 481”). Page 10 of 11 AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Campbell and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Armato Motion carries, 4-0-1. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 26, 2022 Municipal Matter item b) c. VACANCIES-CIVIL SERVICE BOARD UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERM The following people provided public comment: 1. Matt McCool MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson to direct staff to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for one Civil Service Board Member for a four-year term ending July 15, 2026. AYES: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Councilmembers Campbell and Massey NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Armato Motion carries: 4-0-1. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 26, 2022 Municipal Matter item c) XIV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council received and filed as there were no changes to the tentative agenda item. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. to the Study Session on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. for a study session on the cannabis initiative. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: April 16, 2022 Meeting Adjournment). Page 11 of 11 Myra Maravilla, City Clerk