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Home My WebLink About2022-10-11-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, October 11, 2022 Hybrid virtual/in-person meeting are held pursuant to AB361 Closed Session - 5:00 PM Open Session - 6:00 PM 5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER Mayor Detoy called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. 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. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA a)22-0651 SUPPLEMENTAL CLOSED SESSION COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Staff recommends City Council receive and file Supplemental Closed Session Communications from the public. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Detoy recessed to Closed Session at 5:10 p.m. Page 1City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 October 11, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final a)22-0623 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on September 28, 2022. b)22-0624 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator:Mayor Detoy Unrepresented employee:City Manager c)22-0625 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager d)22-0647 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Litigation Update 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 Cases: CARRILLO, BERNADETTE MARIE, Case Number: 21STCV31855; DIAMOND, STEPHAN, Case Number: 19STCV34179; FRILOT, MICHAEL, Case Number: 20TRCV00045; GERSTBERGER, MARISTELA, Case Number: 22STCV08392; MUZATKO, RACHEL, Case Number: 20TRCV00048; WEBSTER, AMBER LYNN, Case Number: 21STCV26516; and WILHELM, JENNIFER, Case Number: 21STCV28370 Page 2City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 October 11, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Detoy called the Open Session meeting to order at 6:18 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jim Fasola, City Delegate to the Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board of Trustees, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 Michael Jenkins provided a Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Detoy announced the following upcoming events: Beach Cities Health District's Walk and Roll to School Day on October 12, 2022; October Mayor's Event on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Moondust Parkette for a park refresh; Break Free from Plastic Celebration and Reception on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Pier followed by a reception at Vista; and State of the City on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lifeguard Headquarters. A reception will be held at the Lighthouse following the State of the City. VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Armato, to amend the agenda by moving item 7.b. to be heard before item 7.a. and updating the title of item 7.a. to read "Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 13, 2022 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day." The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 Page 3City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 October 11, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a)22-0641 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2022 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Dana Richards spoke about Breast Cancer Awareness Month in person. Katie Adams spoke about Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day virtually. Mayor Detoy presented a proclamation to Dana Richards and Katie Adams. The City Council joined Mayor Detoy at the podium for a photograph. b)22-0612 PRESENTATION FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT ON ALLCOVE BEACH CITIES Ali Steward, Chief Partnership Development Officer, and Camille Jorenby, from the Youth Advisory Group Member, provided a presentation. Councilmember Massey provided various comments. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided an update about the Park Restroom Project; the Parking Permit Art Contest which is open through Halloween; and provided election information about the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election. a)22-0590 UPDATE FROM JIM FASOLA - CITY DELEGATE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR & VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jim Fasola, City Delegate to the Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board of Trustees, provided an update. b)22-0642 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE Police Chief Paul LeBaron provided an update on Police Department operations. The City Council provided comments. IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Page 4City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 October 11, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Public Comments provided In Person: Jessica Accamando Public Commetns provided Virtually: Scott Hayes Tony Higgins Kent Allen Matt McCool a)22-0644 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato, 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 City Manager Lowenthal provided an update on Summer Concert Series. Councilmember Armato provided provided information about the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Legislative District Staff Briefing Meeting on October 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. XI. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato, to approve the Consent Agenda except for item j. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 a)22-0648 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 22-0645 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c)REPORT 22-0632 CHECK REGISTERS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Page 5City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 October 11, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. d)REPORT 22-0618 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR AUGUST 2022 (Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e)REPORT 22-0630 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 (Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. f)REPORT 22-0643 ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 17.40 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER PERMIT STANDARDS) TO ADD SECTION 17.40.230 (TIMESHARE USES) TO TITLE 17 (ZONING), AND AMENDING SECTION 17.26.030 TO PERMIT TIMESHARE USES IN SPECIFIED COMMERCIAL ZONES PURSUANT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g)REPORT 22-0634 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. h)REPORT 22-0635 VACANCY- REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR AND VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERM (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. i)REPORT 22-0633 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO GRADES OF GREEN VERTE 2022 GALA (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. k)REPORT 22-0577 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022-2025 MEMORANDUM OF Page 6City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 October 11, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE HERMOSA BEACH POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. l)REPORT 22-0604 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022-2025 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE GROUP (Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION j)REPORT 22-0626 ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM (Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss) Mayor Pro Tem Jackson requested the reconsideration of the City's default level currently set at 100 percent renewable energy. City Attorney Michael Jenkins shared that this item can be brought back at a future City Council meeting for deliberation. Virtual Public Comment: Kent Allen Matt McCool Councilmember Armato asked about delayed response times in Consent Calendar item d. Chief Bennett rejoined the City Council meeting to provide information and will follow-up with more information. Staff recommends City Council: 1. Waive full second reading and adopt by title an Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach approving the Joint Powers Agreement for Clean Power Alliance of Southern California and authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program (Attachment 6); and 2. Direct staff to print and publish the summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days following adoption and post it on the City's Page 7City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 October 11, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final bulletin for 30 days. XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. There were no Public Hearings. XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a)REPORT 22-0617 CONSIDERATION OF A HOLIDAY FREE PARKING PROGRAM (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff report. The City Council provided comments and deliberated. In Person Public Comment: Jessica Accamando Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool Tony Higgins Councilmember Massey provided various comments. Councilmember Armato provided various comments and requested this come back as an informational item, and requested supporting this program for a longer period of time. Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided various comments. Councilmember Campbell provided various comments. Mayor Detoy provided various comments. Mayor Detoy encouraged businesses and the Chamber of Commerce to gather data on changes in customer behavior during the waiver period. Staff recommends City Council discuss and provide direction on a holiday free parking program at citywide commercial zone silver-post meters1. b)REPORT 22-0636 REPORT REGARDING POLICY, SAFETY, AND HEATH CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY SPONSORED INITIATIVE (MEASURE M) ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff report. Page 8City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 October 11, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Mayor Detoy provided various comments. Councilmember Armato provided various comments. Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool Carolyn Petty Tony Higgins Councilmember Campbell provided various comments. Councilmember Armato provided various comments. Councilmember Massey provided various comments. Staff recommends City Council receive and file an informational report (Attachment 1) outlining policy, safety, and health considerations related to the cannabis initiative ballot measure, which will appear as Measure M on the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election ballot. Aye:Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey5 - Absent:0 c)REPORT 22-0638 TWO APPOINTMENTS TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) City Clerk Maravilla provided a staff report. Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool Councilmember Campbell and Councilmember Massey provided various comments. City Clerk Maravilla read the following results of the ballots distributed to the City Council: Councilmember Armato: Kathy Dunbabin and Thor Legvold Councilmember Campbell: Thor Legvold and Kimberly Noble Councilmember Massey: Kathy Dunbabin and Kimberly Noble Mayor Pro Tem Jackson: Kathy Dunbabin and Thor Legvold Mayor Detoy: Kathy Dunbabin and Kimberly Noble A tie vote was announced between Thor Legvold and Kimberly Noble. City Clerk Maravilla conducted a voice vote to break the tie, as requested. Councilmember Armato: Thor Legvold Councilmember Campbell: Thor Legvold Page 9City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023 October 11, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Councilmember Massey: Kimberly Noble Mayor Pro Tem Jackson: Thor Legvold Mayor Detoy: Kimberly Noble Mayor Detoy congratulated newly appointed Public Works Commissioner Thor Legvold and reappointed Public Works Commissioner Kathy Dunbabin. XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a)22-0646 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Mayor Detoy placed an item on the next City Council agenda to reconsider the City's default 100 percent renewable energy with Clean Power Alliance. XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. in memory of Ron Pizer. Page 10City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 1/11/2023