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Home My WebLink About2022-08-09-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, August 9, 2022 Hybrid virtual/in-person meetings are held pursuant to AB361 Closed Session - 5:00 PM Open Session - 6:30 PM 5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Mayor Pro Tem Jackson called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilmember Armato, Councilmember Campbell, and Councilmember Massey Present:5 - Absent:0 City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Matt McCool provided a virtual public comment. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. a)22-0488 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on July 26, 2022. b)22-0505 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 Page 1City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 August 9, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final 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 c)22-0490 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Existing 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: Sephen Diamond v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: 19STCV3417, Los Angeles County Superior Court d)22-0491 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 e)22-0489 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator:Mayor Detoy Unrepresented employee:City Manager RECESS TO OPEN SESSION Page 2City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 August 9, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final 6:30 PM - REGULAR AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Jackson called the Open Session meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Dr. Johnson, School District Superintendent, led the pledge of allegiance. III. ROLL CALL Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilmember Armato, Councilmember Campbell, and Councilmember Massey Present:5 - Absent:0 City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum. IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Attorney Patrick Donegan provided the Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS: UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Councilmember Armato invited the community to the Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis event on Saturday, August 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Jackson thanked the community and the Police Department for participating in the National Night Out event on August 2; Invited the community to the AEG Sports Beach Rugby event on Friday, August 26 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and invited the community to Jersey Mike's United States Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard Championship from August 10 to 14. Lastly, the Community was invited to participate in the Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis on Saturday, August 27 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. on the Strand. VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Campbell 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)22-0476 HERMOSA BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 3City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 August 9, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final PRESENTATION ON E-BIKE SAFETY Stephen McCall, School Board Member, presented Hermosa Beach City School District's e-Bike Safety Campaign and gave an overview of the videos produced by district students. Councilmember Armato provided comments. Councilmember Campbell provided comments. Councilmember Massey provided comments. Mayor Detoy provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided comments. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal, City Manager provided an update on the election nomination period for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; the two upcoming Public Works Commission vacancies; the CERT training; the Skechers Project, conversion on 26th Street; Clark Field seeding and fertilizing; registration for Fall and Winter recreation classes; and 2023 reservations and applications for Surfers Walk of Fame inductees. a)22-0478 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE Police Chief LeBaron provided comments about National Night Out and an update on recent police work in the community. Police Chief LeBaron also provided an update on the department's work on loud vehicle exhausts and the use of e-bikes on The Strand. Councilmember Massey asked City Manager Lowenthal a question about the close of the nomination period. IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Public Comment provided In Person: Dean Francois Angie Silverman David Grethen, Planning Commissioner Public Comment provided Virtually: Kent Allen Page 4City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 August 9, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Anthony Higgins Raymond Dussault Matt McCool a)22-0479 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Councilmember Campbell had questions about the written communication related to the oversized vehicles. A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to receive and file written communication. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS The City Council had no comments. a)22-0480 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES XI. CONSENT CALENDAR 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)22-0481 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. b)REPORT 22-0482 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c)REPORT 22-0492 CHECK REGISTERS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 5City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 August 9, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final d)REPORT 22-0501 ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2022 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e)REPORT 22-0428 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR JUNE 2022 (Emergency Management Coordinator Brandy Villanueva) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. f)REPORT 22-0483 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 22-0496 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 5, 2022 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. h)REPORT 22-0451 REJECT ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZE TO RE-ADVERTISE CIP NO. 601 PROSPECT AVENUE CURB RAMPS AND CIP NO. 698 ADA IMPROVEMENTS (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. i)REPORT 22-0494 SUBJECT: FINAL MAP NO. 82983 (C.U.P CON NO. 20-2, PDP NO, 20-5); LOCATION: 622 1st PLACE; APPLICANT(S): NICK LIND; REQUEST: TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR A TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT (Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. j)REPORT 22-0466 SUBJECT: FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 82639 (C.U.P. CON 19-5, PDP NO. 19-8) AND ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEDICATION FOR SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES; LOCATION: 626 LONGFELLOW AVENUE; APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: MILTON STREET; RESIDENTIAL ACQUISITIONS REQUEST: Page 6City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 August 9, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final APPROVE FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 82639 FOR A TWO-UNIT ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AND ACCEPT THE EASEMENT DEED FOR A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 626 LONGFELLOW AVENUE (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) (Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. k)REPORT 22-0484 VACANCIES-PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. l)REPORT 22-0500 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD QUARTERLY SUMMARY A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION There were no items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no Public Hearings. XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a)REPORT 22-0486 APPOINTMENT TO CIVIL SERVICE BOARD (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) City Clerk Maravilla provided a staff report. There was no Public Comment for this item. Councilmember Campbell provided comments. Councilmember Massey provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided comments. A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey, to appoint Kathryn Jones as a member to the Civil Service Board for a four-year term ending July 15, 2026. Page 7City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 August 9, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Aye:Jackson, Armato, and Massey3 - No:Mayor Detoy, and Campbell2 - Absent:0 b)REPORT 22-0502 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION APPLICATION FEE WAIVER POLICY (Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton) Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton provided a staff report. Councilmember Campbell asked a question about grant funding. Director Naughton responded to Councilmember Campbell's question. Public Comment provided Virtually: Marsha Majka David Grethen Dency Nelson Laura Pena Kent Allen Matt McCool The City Council deliberated about City residents experiencing financial hardships, the timelines with applying for a historic designation status, fee waivers, commercial properties, capping the number of application per year, and cost. Councilmember Armato proposed a 90/10 split of fees with the City covering 90 percent of the fees associated with processing an application and expressed interest in reviewing a policy for commercial properties in the future. Staff responded to City Council questions and concerns. City Council discussed supporting two (2) applications per year with a $20,000 budget allocation per year. Applicants would pay 10% of fees and the city would pay a maximum of 90% of fees with a $10,000 per applicant. A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey to approve a resolution as amended adopting a Historic Resources Preservation Application Fee Waiver Policy pursuant to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 17.53 (Historic Resources Preservation) with a change with Sections 3 and 5; and provide staff direction to initiate a Historic Resources Preservation Application Fee Waiver Policy of two (2) applications per year ($20,000 budget allocation per year). Applicant would pay 10% of fees and city Page 8City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 August 9, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final 90%, for a maximum of $10,000. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Armato, Campbell, and Massey4 - No:Jackson1 - Absent:0 c)REPORT 22-0485 CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE INTRODUCTION ON FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.80 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL RELATING TO CANNABIS DELIVERY IN THE CITY AND AMENDING SECTION 1.10.040 TO ADD THAT VIOLATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY PROCEDURES (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) City Manager Lowenthal provided a staff report. Attorney Donegan made comments. The City Council made comments about a possible bill from the State that would enforce policies regarding the delivery of cannabis, illegal operations in the City of Hermosa Beach, and business permits. Chief LeBaron provided a report on criminal activity related to cannabis in Hermosa Beach. Staff responded to City Council comments and questions. Public Comment provided In Person: Heidi Swan Carolyn Petty David Grethen Public Comment provided Virtually: Nathan Tribble Matt McCool Russ Gilbert Jonatan Cvetko The City Council continued deliberations on this item. It was moved by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adding Chapter 5.80 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code relating to cannabis delivery into the City and amending Section 1.10.040 to add that violations of Chapter 5.80 are subject to administrative penalty Page 9City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 August 9, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final procedures. Aye:Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey4 - No:Mayor Detoy1 - Absent:0 d)REPORT 22-0487 RULES GOVERNING THE SUBMITTAL OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 BALLOT MEASURES (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) City Clerk Maravilla provided a staff report. There was no Public Comments for this item. The City Council made comments about the deadlines and signatures for the cannabis initiative and sales tax rebuttal arguments, and discussed adding the city project list, and other information. City Council continued deliberating on this item. No motion was made. It was moved by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey to extend the City Council meeting to 11:15 p.m. Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 e)REPORT 22-0475 TERMINATION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT 07-5108 BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) CONCERNING CIP 143 - PCH MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director, provided a staff report. Public Comment provided In Person: David Grethen Public Comment provided Virtually: Matt McCool Councilmember Campbell provided comments. It was moved by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to adopt a resolution approving a Termination Statement terminating Page 10City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 August 9, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Cooperative Agreement 07-5108 with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) concerning CIP 143 - PCH Mobility Improvement Project and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the attached Cooperative Agreement Termination Statement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 f)REPORT 22-0493 APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton) Director Naughton provided a staff report. There was no Public Comment for this item. It was moved by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to approve the proposed first amendment to an agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for staff augmentation services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $45,000, resulting in a total amended contract term of three years and a total not-to exceed amount of $75,000; and Approve the proposed first amendment to an agreement with Willdan Engineering for staff augmentation services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $45,000, resulting in a total amended contract term of three years and a total not-to exceed amount of $75,000; and Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached first amendments subject to approval by the City Attorney. Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 g)REPORT 22-0495 DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) City Manager Lowenthal provided a staff report. Councilmember Campbell provided comments. There was no Public Comment for this item. It was moved by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey to designate Councilmember Campbell as the Voting Delegate and designating Mayor Pro Tem Jackson as an alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting scheduled for Friday, September 9, 2022. Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Page 11City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 August 9, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Mayor Pro Tem Jackson requested staff consider publishing the September 13 agenda a week in advance of the deadline, if possible. Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Mayor Detoy supported an Informational Item on the next agenda regarding the timeline for posting the agenda. a)22-0497 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Jackson adjourned the City Council meeting at 11:10 p.m. Page 12City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023