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Home My WebLink About2023-05-23-CC-R-MINCity Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 City of Hermosa Beach Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Mayor Ray Jackson Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey Councilmembers Dean Francois Rob Saemann Mike Detoy 5:00 PMTuesday, May 23, 2023 Closed Session - 5:00 PM Open Session - 6:00 PM 5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jackson called the Closed Session to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum. Mayor Pro Tem Massey was not present in the Chamber at the time the roll was called. City Attorney Patrick Donegan confirmed Mayor Pro Tem Massey was present for the entirety of the Closed Session. Mayor Jackson, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Councilmember Francois, Councilmember Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy Present:5 - Absent:0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA No Public Comment was provided for the Closed Session agenda. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. a)23-0320 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on May 9, 2023. Page 1City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 6/13/2023 May 23, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final b)23-0321 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation - (Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code section 54956.9) The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the City in the litigation. Significant exposure to civil litigation* (1case) - a.Delay Claim by EBS General Engineering, Inc. (“EBS”): Pacific Coast Highway Improvements at Aviation Blvd & Pier Ave. EBS has alleged it suffered damages related to delay in finishing the project. *Significant exposure to civil litigation means that there exists facts and circumstances where the City may face a lawsuit. This does not mean that any potential lawsuit is meritorious or that there is a significant risk that the City will not prevail in any possible lawsuit. 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jackson called the Open Session to order at 6:01 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Eva Asiddao. III. ROLL CALL City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum. Mayor Jackson, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Councilmember Francois, Councilmember Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy Present:5 - Absent:0 IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided a Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken. It was announced that Mayor Pro Tem Massey was in attendance for the entirety of the Closed Session. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Councilmember Saemann announced the Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival will take place at the Community Center June 9th and June 10th. On June 9th, the artists will be available for a meet and greet at the Hermosa Beach Museum. Page 2City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 6/13/2023 May 23, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Mayor Jackson thanked the community for coming together to participate in the Julian Katz Bike Corral event. He shared information for the Say Gay South Bay Fundraiser on June 3rd from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. He invited the community to participate in the Reagan Library Excursion on June 9th; and provided information about the Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival. VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Massey requested to continue Consent Calendar Item "q" to a date uncertain at staff's discretion and continue Public Hearing Item "a" to the June 13, 2023 meeting. Councilmember Francois provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to continue Consent Calendar item "q" to a date uncertain at staff's discretion and continue Public Hearing item 13 "a" to the City Council meeting on June 13, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 - Absent:0 VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a)23-0293 PRESENTATION FROM MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD) Mayor Jackson introduced Rose Zapata, MADD Program Specialist, who provided a presentation. Mayor Jackson provided comments. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments. Councilmember Francois provided comments. Councilmember Saemann provided comments. b)23-0294 RECOGNIZING LEADERSHIP HERMOSA BEACH EMERGING LEADERS Mayor Jackson invited Leadership Hermosa and Becky Cheng from Assemblymember Muratsuchi's Office to the podium to speak about the Page 3City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 6/13/2023 May 23, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Emerging Leader Awards. Mayor Jackson introduced Eva Asiddao, awardee of the Youth Emerging Leader Award. Mayor Jackson introduced Kaci McCrossen, awardee of the Adult Emerging Leader Award. Mayor Jackson introduced Higher Grounds, awardee of the Organization Emerging Leader Award. Becky Cheng spoke and recognized the Emerging Leader awardees on behalf of Assemblymember Muratsuchi's office. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Update. a)23-0297 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE Police Chief Paul LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update. Mayor Jackson provided comments. Councilmember Francois provided comments. City Manager Lowenthal provided information. Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided information. IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC In Person Public Comment: Viki Garcia Alexis Slafer Denny Lennon Jeff Smith Joe Gura Sarah Mae Harper Trent Larson Virtual Public Comment: Tony Higgins Kent Allen Matt McCool Page 4City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 6/13/2023 May 23, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments. Councilmember Francois provided comments. Mayor Jackson provided comments. a)23-0314 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to receive and file the written communication. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 - Absent:0 X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS a)23-0298 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Councilmember Saemann provided a brief update about the West Basin Municipal Water District meeting he attended and provided an update about the annual student exchange program through the Sister City Association. He spoke about the Skechers shoe and socks donation to the Casa Hogar, a children's orphanage. Councilmember Francois provided an update about the West Basin Municipal Water District meeting he attended and his attendance to the Airport LAX Roundtable meeting. He provided a brief summary about the Fiesta subcommittee and provided comments about the cover charge for the beer garden. Mayor Jackson wished the TJ a happy birthday and thanked the Public Works team for their work. He reported on the SCAG and California Contract Cities Association conferences. XI. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Francois pulled item "m" from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item "m." The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 6/13/2023 May 23, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 - Absent:0 a)23-0315 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 23-0300 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c)REPORT 23-0304 CHECK REGISTERS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. d)REPORT 23-0309 MEMORANDUM REGARDING REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR APRIL 2023 (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e)REPORT 23-0284 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. f)REPORT 23-0310 MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT FOR APRIL 2023 (City Treasurer Karen Nowicki) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g)REPORT 23-0283 CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS (City Treasurer Karen Nowicki) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. h)REPORT 23-0303 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF MAY 10, 2023 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 6City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 6/13/2023 May 23, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final i)REPORT 23-0306 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2023 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. j)REPORT 23-0299 PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. k)REPORT 23-0318 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 16, 2023 (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. l)REPORT 23-0311 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD QUARTERLY SUMMARY A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. n)REPORT 23-0286 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 617 CIVIC CENTER CHARGING STATIONS (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. o)REPORT 23-0307 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES (Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. p)REPORT 23-0308 RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT CLAIM (Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. q)REPORT 23-0291 APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS (Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols) The City Council continued this item to a date uncertain during the approval of the agenda. Page 7City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 6/13/2023 May 23, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final r)REPORT 23-0305 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-XXXX OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA INCREASING PARKING METER RATES AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION m)REPORT 23-0285 ENDORSEMENT OF ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC’S (DBA ATHENS SERVICES) REQUEST FOR AN ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT TO THE MAXIMUM RATES FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss) Councilmember Francois asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal and Environmental Programs Manager Kraus responded to questions. Christian Warner, Athens Senior Vice President, provided information. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Mayor Jackson provided comments. Virtual Public Comment: Kent Allen Matt McCool Councilmember Saemann provided comments. Athens Senior Vice President Christian Warner provided additional information. A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to endorse the proposed service rate adjustment from Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (DBA Athens Services) at amounts not to exceed the attached rate schedule effective July 1, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 - Absent:0 XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. Page 8City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 6/13/2023 May 23, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final a)REPORT 23-0322 ADOPT ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PERMANENT OUTDOOR PERMIT PROGRAMS AND DOWNTOWN LANE RECONFIGURATIONS AND ACCOMPANYING RESOLUTIONS (Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss) This item was continued to the City Council meeting of June 13, 2023 during the approval of the agenda. XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a)REPORT 23-0290 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO PLACE A PLAQUE ON CITY PROPERTY HONORING LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIFEGUARDS (Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols) Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols provided a staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided a comment. In Person Public Comment: Scott Davey Councilmember Saemann asked various questions and expressed interest in serving on the subcommittee. Councilmember Francois asked various questions and expressed interest in serving on the subcommittee. Mayor Pro Tem provided comments. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to appoint Councilmember Francois and Councilmember Saemann to the subcommittee to review the request to place a plaque on City property honoring Los Angeles County Lifeguards previously awarded Lifetime Achievement Recognition through the International Surf Festival’s Medal of Valor Ceremony; and direct the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission to establish a subcommittee to provide a recommendation to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 - Absent:0 b)REPORT 23-0282 APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH 4LEAF, INC FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) Page 9City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 6/13/2023 May 23, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided a staff report. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Councilmember Francois asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal provided comments. Virtual Public Comment: Laura Pena Mayor Jackson provided comments. Councilmember Francois provided comments. A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to approve the proposed second amendment to an agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for staff augmentation services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $115,000, resulting in a total not-to exceed amount of $190,000; and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached second amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 - Absent:0 c)REPORT 23-0256 AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO UPDATE THE CITY’S LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN TO EMERGENCY PLANNING CONSULTANTS (Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi) Deputy City Manager Crespi provided a staff report. Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool Councilmember Francois provided comments about approving staff recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments. A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to award a contract to Emergency Planning Consultants to update the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan at a not-to-exceed amount $52,500 for a term of one year ending May 23, 2024; and appropriate $16,015 in the General Fund from the Prospective Expenditures account to cover the non-federal match; and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 10City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 6/13/2023 May 23, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 - Absent:0 d)REPORT 23-0272 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE RECTANGULAR RAPID-FLASHINGBEACONS FROM NEXTECH SYSTEMS, INC. (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a staff report. Councilmember Saemann asked various questions. Virtual Public Comment: Kent Allen Matt McCool A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to authorize the purchase of rectangular rapid-flashing beacons from NexTech Systems, Inc. in the amount of $129,771.08 plus taxes for a total amount of $142,099.33; and authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a contingency amount of $10,000 for purchasing additional parts as needed during installation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 - Absent:0 XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Detoy requested a staff report about the Blue Star Memorial Program on Pacific Coast Highway. Mayor Jackson and Councilmember Saemann supported this item. a)REPORT 23-0317 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jackson adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. Page 11City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 6/13/2023