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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-14-CC-R-MINCity Hall 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 PMTuesday, June 14, 2022 Hybrid virtual/in-person meetings are held pursuant to AB361 5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mayor Detoy called to order the Hybrid Closed Session meeting at 5:01 p.m. ROLL CALL City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum. Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilmember Armato, and Councilmember Campbell Present:4 - Councilmember MasseyExcused:1 - Absent:0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA There were no Public Comments. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Mayor Detoy recessed to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. Councilmember Massey joined the meeting after the City Council recessed into Closed Session and participated in the Closed Session. a)22-0383 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on May 10, 2022. b)22-0382 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Page 1City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 June 14, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final 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 Management Employee Group Unrepresented Employee Group 6:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Detoy called to order the Hybrid Open Session meeting at 6:34 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Tom Bakaly. III. ROLL CALL City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum. Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilmember Armato, Councilmember Campbell, and Councilmember Massey Present:5 - Absent:0 IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Jenkins provided a Closed Session report. No reportable action was taken. City Clerk Maravilla confirmed Councilmember Massey's attendance during Closed Session. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Detoy provided announcements regarding Fiesta Hermosa, the butterfly installation at the Greenbelt, and the passing of Geoff Hirsch's. Tom Bakaly and Andrea Giancoli provided comments on the passing of Mr. Hirsch. VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Page 2City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 June 14, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson to approve the Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a)22-0364 RECOGNIZING LOCAL ARTIST KATY JENSSEN FOR HER MOSAIC SURFBOARDS Katy Jenssen provided public comment. Mayor Detoy presented a proclamation to artist Katy Jenssen. b)22-0361 RECOGNIZING OFFICERS NAKAMOTO AND DEANDRADE FOR THEIR LIFE SAVING EFFORTS Chief LeBaron recognized Officers Nakamoto and DeAndrade for their lifesaving efforts. c)22-0381 RECOGNIZING 2022 HERMOSA BEACH CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESSES Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss and the Consultant Lisa Ryder introduced the Certified Green Businesses Program. Mayor Detoy and the City Council presented awards to the following businesses: South Bay Structural Integration Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce Practical Magic Apothecary Jennifer Cervelli Jewelry Sol Baby The Londoner Salon Mobi Scooters Vibrancy Wellness Details Tile and Stone Studio Well + Good Health Studio VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a report. Please see the Supplemental Attachment in the agenda. Page 3City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 June 14, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final a)REPORT 22-0365 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE Chief LeBaron provided an update. IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Jessica Accamando provided public comment. Trent Larson provided public comment. Greg Reed provided public comment. Leslie Scott from the City of Redondo Beach provided public comment about Consent Calendar Item k - Beach Cities Transit. Richard Gotthoffer provided public comment. Kent Allen provided public comment. Craig Cadwallader provided public comment. Matt McCool provided public comment. Anthony Higgins provided public comment. Char Hardin provided public comment. a)REPORT 22-0386 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey, to receive and file the written communication. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS a)REPORT 22-0366 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Mayor Pro Tem spoke about the birthday of the Army and the acknowledgment of Flag Day. Page 4City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 June 14, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Councilmember Campbell spoke about Fiesta Hermosa to debrief about the survey being circulated. Councilmember Massey made comments about the school district and about the mobility devices on the beach. XI. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Massey pulled the Consent Calendar items j and k for separate discussion. Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 a)REPORT 22-0367 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. b)REPORT 22-0349 CHECK REGISTERS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c)REPORT 22-0377 ADOPTION OF THE 2022-23 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. d)REPORT 22-0362 2020-21 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) (Including Report from Independent Auditor) (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e)REPORT 22-0343 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR APRIL 2022 (Emergency Management Coordinator Brandy Villanueva) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 5City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 June 14, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final f)REPORT 22-0369 FINDINGS TO HOLD REMOTE TELECONFERENCE/MEETINGS, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g)REPORT 22-0352 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR USE OF THE CORNER OF 11TH STREET AND VALLEY DRIVE FOR THE FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET (Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. h)REPORT 22-0356 APPROVE OCCUPANCY LICENSE FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN (Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. i)REPORT 22-0376 APPROVAL OF ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SENATE BILL 1) PROJECT LIST FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION j)REPORT 22-0355 ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A DROUGHT CRITICAL CONDITION AND IMPLEMENTING DROUGHT RESPONSE LEVEL 2 CONSERVATION MEASURES PURSUANT TO HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.56.090 (Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss) Councilmember Massey provided comments. Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss provided a staff report. City Council had questions regarding the irrigation schedule, community outreach, and pool drainage. Trent Larson provided public comment. Richard Gotthoffer provided public comment. Page 6City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 June 14, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Councilmember Massey additional provided comments. A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to adopt the resolution declaring a Drought Critical Condition and implementing specified Level 2 conservation measures, pursuant to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.56.090. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 k)REPORT 22-0359 PARTICIPATION IN BEACH CITIES TRANSIT (BCT) LINE 109 AGREEMENT, WITH NO REQUIRED FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, WITH THE CITIES OF EL SEGUNDO, MANHATTAN BEACH AND REDONDO BEACH, FUNDED FROM PROPOSITION A FUNDS (Interim Community Development Director Angela Crespi) Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi presented the staff report. Leslie Scott from Beach Cities Transit provided additional information. City Council made comments regarding the route study, focus groups, and community outreach. Trent Larson provided public comment. Jessica Accamando provided public comment. Matt McCool provided public comment. A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to approve participation for one year along with the other beach cities, with no required financial contribution from the City for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and direct the Mayor to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. a)REPORT 22-0371 ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing. City Manager Lowenthal presented the staff report. Page 7City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 June 14, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Mayor Detoy opened Public Comment. Trent Larson provided public comment. Mayor Detoy closed Public Comment. Finance Director Viki Copeland presented additional information regarding the budget workshop. Mayor Detoy opened Public Comment. Laura Pena provided public comment. Matt McCool provided public comment. Mayor Detoy closed Public Comments. The City Council provided deliberation on the preliminary budget. City Council made comments regarding personnel, Senior Management Analyst position, midyear budget review, audit review, Public Works yard project, face-lifting facilities, Parks and Recreation plan and user groups, other park items, costs, execution of projects, Parks Master Plan, pedestrian safety, new personnel, and the Coastal Commission. City Manager Lowenthal provided additional information to City Council. Mayor Detoy closed the Public Hearing. City Manager Lowenthal and Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided additional information to Council's comments. A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey, to receive public testimony regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget, (2) Approve contracts for services contained in the table herein; (3) Approve the revisions to the Preliminary Budget as shown on pages 5-6; and (4) Adopt a Resolution approving the 2022-23 Budget as presented in Exhibit A. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Armato, Campbell, and Massey4 - No:Jackson1 - Absent:0 A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey extend the City Council meeting to midnight 12:00 AM. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Page 8City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 June 14, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Absent:0 b)REPORT 22-0350 PUBLIC HEARING-HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing. Public Works Director SanClemente provided a staff report. Mayor Detoy opened Public Comment. Richard Gotthoffer provided public comment. Mayor Detoy closed Public Comment. Mayor Detoy closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to adopt a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment found in the Engineer's Report for Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2022-2023 and levying an assessment for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a)REPORT 22-0374 INFORMATION REGARDING THE CITY’S HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION PROGRAM (Interim Community Development Director Angela Crespi) Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff report. The City Council made comments regarding various potential landmark properties and the Mills Act. City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council's concerns. Scott Davey provided public comment. Geoff Yarema provided public comment. Marsha Maeka provided public comment. Richard Gotthoffer provided public comment. Page 9City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 June 14, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final City Council made comments regarding various potential landmark properties, financial incentives, Planning Commission, setting aside money for other applicants, and waiving fees. Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided additional information. City Attorney Jenkins gave options for City Council's fee wavier policy. A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to direct the Planning commission to consider a revision to the Historic Preservation Ordinance to incorporate the Mills Act or other financial incentives for voluntary designation of property as historically significant. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Mayor Detoy to direct staff to return in August with a Fee Waiver Policy related to Historic Preservation Program along with the Mayor Detoy's friendly amendment to include only residential properties.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 b)REPORT 22-0373 APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL REFINEMENTS TO TEMPORARY OUTDOOR PERMIT PROGRAMS RELATED TO MAXIMUM ON-STREET DECK AREAS AND DISCUSSION OF CHANGES TO PIER PLAZA ENCROACHMENTS (Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss) Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss provided a staff report. City Council made comments regarding permitted business spaces, utilized space, parking spaces and business awareness on this item. Jessica Accamando provided public comment. Doug Howarth provided public comment. Matt McCool provided public comment. Raymond Dussault provided public comment. City Council made comments regarding encroachments, fees, parking spaces, beautification of dinning decks, seasonal dining decks, downtown Page 10City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 June 14, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final expansion, and being fair and equitable regarding businesses. A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson to extend the City Council meeting to 12:30 AM. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson to approve the implementation of short-term refinements to the outdoor dining programs related to establishing maximum areas of on-street dining decks; and staff come back with recommendations on potential changes to the temporary encroachment areas for Pier Plaza businesses. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, and Campbell4 - No:Massey1 - Absent:0 A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to continue Municipal Matter c to the next Regular City Council meeting and extend the meeting to 12:45 AM. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 c)REPORT 22-0379 ADOPTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (Interim Community Development Director Angela Crespi) This item was moved to the next Regular City Council meeting. d)REPORT 22-0358 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE AND CERTAIN OTHER RESOLUTIONS NECESSARY FOR HOLDING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) There were no Public Comments. City Clerk Maravilla clarified the tie-vote option will only take place if there is a tie for the third place candidate. A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the election for certain officers and one or more measures; and adopt a resolution to permit a special runoff election for elective officers in the event of a tie vote; and adopt a resolution to request the County of Los Angeles consolidate the City of Hermosa Beach General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election and render full services to the conduct of the election; and Page 11City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 June 14, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final adopt a resolution to adopt regulations for candidates for election office pertaining to candidate statements. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a)22-0380 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting to the June 28, 2022 hybrid Council Meeting at 12:43 a.m. in memory of Geoff Hirsch. Page 12City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023