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1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA
90254
City of Hermosa Beach
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
Mayor
Michael Detoy
Mayor Pro Tem
Raymond Jackson
Councilmembers
Stacey Armato
Mary Campbell
Justin Massey
5:00 PMThursday, June 2, 2022
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Workshop
Hybrid virtual/in-person meetings are held pursuant to AB361
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called by Mayor Detoy at 5:10 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Armato.
III. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Armato was virtually present for the record.
City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum.
Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilmember Armato,
Councilmember Campbell, and Councilmember Massey
Present:5 -
Absent:0
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Councilmember Massey announced Election Day is on Tuesday, June 7,
2022.
Mayor Detoy announced the election and made other announcements.
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no Public Comments at this time.
VI. OPENING REMARKS - City Manager Suja Lowenthal
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City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided opening remarks.
Councilmember Armato was physically present for the record.
Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilmember Armato,
Councilmember Campbell, and Councilmember Massey
Present:5 -
Absent:0
VII. OVERVIEW OF 2022-23 BUDGET (Finance Director Viki Copeland)
BUDGET
LINKS
·Revenue
·Appropriations
·Budget Balancing Actions
·How the Budget is Balanced
·Highlights
·Capital Improvement Plan
Finance Director Viki Copeland provided an overview of the budget
presentation.
VIII. COUNCILMEMBER QUESTIONS
Councilmember Campbell provided comments about staffing needs and
asked questions related to workspaces for new employees. The
Councilmember made comments and asked questions about the following
topics: CIP projects; American Rescue Plan funds; Cable 3; and low
impact beautification of City Hall and other public spaces.
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided an overview of the steps taken to
recruit and retain staff after hiring.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided comments and questions about the
beautification of the City.
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provide additional information
relating to the comments and questions by Councilmember Campbell and
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson requested additional information about various
recruitments, including the reclassification of various positions. Additional
questions were asked about an internal audits and additional studies
related to closing vehicle access to the pier and the Strand. Comments
were also made about the citywide Parks Master Plan.
Chief LeBaron, Public Works Director SanClemente, and the City Manager
Lowenthal provided information related to the comments provided by
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Mayor Pro Tem.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following people provided public comment:
Laura Pena
Commissioner David Grethen
X. COUNCILMEMBER DISCUSSION
Councilmember Campbell shared ideas about adopting a pole campaign,
the citywide garage sale, street beautification team, and other comments.
Councilmember Massey addressed eComments related to City Attorney
fees and the staffing budgets of various beach cities.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson asked questions about the supplemental
departmental requests specific to Police vehicles.
Mayor Detoy provided closing comments.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
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