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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-13-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 6:00 PMTuesday, June 13, 2023 La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, Business Center 2000 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 & Zieglergasse 24, 70372 Stuttgart, Germany 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Brian Dunne led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. ROLL CALL City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum. Mayor Jackson, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Councilmember Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy Present:4 - Councilmember FrancoisAbsent:1 - IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided a Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Jackson thanked those who participated in the Conversations and Cleanup event; thanked the volunteers that helped re-paint benches along Pier Plaza; and announced that the meeting will be adjourned in Kevin Sousa's memory. Page 1City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to approve the order of the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Saemann, and Detoy4 - Absent:Francois1 - VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a)23-0361 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2023 AS PRIDE MONTH IN HERMOSA BEACH Mayor Jackson invited Katie and Arlene Vernon to the podium to speak on June 2023 as Pride Month in Hermosa Beach. The City Council joined the Mayor at the podium to present a proclamation to Katie and Arlene Vernon. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report. a)23-0360 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE Police Chief LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update. Mayor Jackson provided comments. Councilmember Detoy provided comments and asked a question. Public Works Director SanClemente provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Massey asked Chief LeBaron questions. Police Chief LeBaron provided comments. Councilmember Saemann provided comments about Pride Month. IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC In Person Public Comment: Sarah Harper Brian Dunne Jessica Accamando Page 2City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Ray Joseph Trent Larson Gila Katz Vincent Bucam Debbie Martin Lynne Pope Mike Winn Pat Barrera Steve Firestowe Jon Paul G. Josh Royal Ania Prus Jose Bacauao Matt Parker Angie Silverman Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool Laura Pena Kent Allen a)23-0363 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey to receive and file the written communication. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Saemann, and Detoy4 - Absent:Francois1 - X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS a)23-0362 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Mayor Pro Tem Massey made comments in response to public comments. XI. CONSENT CALENDAR Leslie Scott from Beach Cities Health District provided an update about the Beach Cities Transit Services Study. Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Saemann, and Detoy4 - Absent:Francois1 - a)23-0365 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 23-0359 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c)REPORT 23-0357 CHECK REGISTERS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. d)REPORT 23-0332 ADOPTION OF THE 2023-24 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e)REPORT 23-0339 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 2, 2023 (Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. f)REPORT 23-0338 APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS (Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g)REPORT 23-0356 ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2023 (Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. h)REPORT 23-0341 APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR RECREATION SPECIALIST, ESTABLISH THE POSITION IN THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’ Page 4City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final BARGAINING UNIT, CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911, AND ESTABLISH A SALARY RANGE (Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. i)REPORT 23-0343 APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY THE SENIOR PLANNER POSITION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO PLANNING MANAGER; REVISE THE PLANNING MANAGER CLASS SPECIFICATION; RE-ESTABLISH THE PLANNING MANAGER BARGAINING UNIT ASTHE PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE GROUP; AND APPROVE THE FIVE-STEP SALARY RANGE (Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. j)REPORT 23-0348 APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE, ESTABLISH THE POSITION IN THE UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT, AND ESTABLISH A SALARY RANGE (Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. k)REPORT 23-0345 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR APRIL 2023 (Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. l)REPORT 23-0351 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FORM 130 DESIGNATION OF SUBRECIPIENT’S AGENTS (Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. m)REPORT 23-0316 HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2023-2024 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND SETTING JULY 11, 2023 Page 5City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final FOR A PUBLIC HEARING (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. n)REPORT 23-0323 APPROVAL OF ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SENATE BILL 1) PROJECT LIST FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. o)REPORT 23-0326 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. p)REPORT 23-0355 PARTICIPATION IN BEACH CITIES TRANSIT (BCT) LINE 109 AGREEMENT, WITH NO REQUIRED FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024, WITH THE CITIES OF EL SEGUNDO, MANHATTAN BEACH AND REDONDO BEACH, FUNDED FROM PROPOSITION A FUNDS (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. q)REPORT 23-0354 VACANCY-BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS- ADVERTISE AND SCHEDULE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. r)REPORT 23-0340 ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING DROUGHT RESPONSE LEVEL 1 CONSERVATION MEASURES PURSUANT TO HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.56.090 (Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. s)REPORT 23-0327 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.20 TO ADOPT THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY Page 6City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final FIRE CODE (Building and Code Enforcement Official Guillermo Hobelman and Community Development Director Carrie Tai) 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 pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. a)REPORT 23-0333 ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Mayor Jackson opened the public hearing. Finance Director Viki Copeland provided an overview of the Budget Workshop. City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided comments. City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments. Director Copeland provided comments. Mayor Jackson provided comments. Councilmember Saemann provided comments. Mayor Jackson provided comments. In Person Public Comment: David Grethen Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool The City Council continued to deliberate on this item. City Manager Lowenthal spoke. Director SanClemente spoke. Page 7City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Mayor Jackson closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to approve contracts for services contained in the table herein; and approve the revision to the Financial Policies on Fund Balance increasing the Contingency in the General Fund from 16 percent to 20 percent, redline version (Attachment 3); and assign $1,030,558 in the General Fund's fund balance for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) claims; and approve transfers to the Equipment Replacement Fund (ERF) of $1,719,608 and Capital Improvement Fund of $883,449 per the Financial Policies on Fund Balance, redline version (Attachment 3); and approve the revisions to the Preliminary Budget and Five-Year Forecast as shown in the Staff Report; and adopt a Resolution approving the 2023-24 Budget as presented in Exhibit A. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Saemann, and Detoy4 - Absent:Francois1 - b)REPORT 23-0289 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PERMANENT OUTDOOR PERMIT PROGRAMS AND DOWNTOWN LANE RECONFIGURATIONS AND ACCOMPANYING RESOLUTIONS (Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss) Mayor Jackson opened the public hearing. Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss provided a staff report. Mayor Jackson asked various questions. Councilmember Saemann asked various questions. Mayor Pro Tem Massey asked various questions. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. City Attorney Donegan responded to Council questions. City Manager Lowenthal responded to Council questions. Environmental Programs Manager Krauss responded to Council questions. In Person Public Comment: Ray Dussault Greg Newman John David Jessica Accamando Page 8City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool The City Council continued to deliberate on encroachment size, queuing, closing times, and umbrella usage. A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Massey to introduce and waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending Chapter 12.16 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code establishing an outdoor dining program and making procedural changes to the issuance and renewal of encroachments in the City and determining the ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") (Attachment 1) as amended with the close time of 12:30 a.m. for all encroachments, removal of umbrella usage language, and the maximum size of encroachments to an additional 500 feet not to exceed 1000 square feet; and adopt a resolution establishing a fee schedule for encroachments citywide (Attachment 3). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Saemann, and Detoy4 - Absent:Francois1 - A motion was made by Mayor Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to adopt a resolution approving revised guidelines for encroachments on Pier Plaza and off-Plaza public rights-of-way (Attachment 2) as amended by removing subsection “K” addressing queuing and directing staff to bring back queuing for a holistic review. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Saemann, and Detoy3 - No:Massey1 - Absent:Francois1 - c)REPORT 23-0337 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.21 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) The City Council recessed the meeting at 10:09 p.m. The City Council resumed the meeting at 10:23 p.m. City Clerk Maravilla conducted a roll call and announced a quorum. Councilmember Francois was absent. All other members were in attendance. Community Development Director Tai introduced Associate Planner Maricela Guillean. Page 9City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Associate Planner Guillean presented a staff report. Councilmember Saemann asked various questions. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Mayor Jackson asked various questions. Mayor Pro Tem Massey asked various questions. In Person Public Comment: Jon David Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool Laura Pena The City Council continued to deliberate on this item. Reference was made to the initial staff recommendation to the Planning Commission. A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Jackson to introduce and waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending Chapter 17.21 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and the striking the language prohibiting rooftop decks and determine the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080.17 of the California Public Resources Code (Attachment 1); and direct the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. that this Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Saemann, and Detoy4 - Absent:Francois1 - XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a)REPORT 23-0364 APPROVAL OF NEW 2023 IMPACT LEVEL II SPECIAL EVENT (Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols) Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols provided a staff report. Mayor Jackson provided comments. In Person Public Comment: Zeal Levin Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool Page 10City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Craig Cadwallader A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to approve a new Impact Level II special event, the Kevin Sousa Celebration of Life, on Pier Plaza and the Beach south of the Pier (in and out of the water) on Sunday, June 25, 2023 on the 2023 Special Events Calendar; and reschedule one of the two "Nothing Weekends" on the 2023 Special Events Calendar as proposed in the Staff Report; and approve staff recommendation for the City to serve as a supporting partner for the event, resulting in a fee-waiver of indirect costs. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Saemann, and Detoy4 - Absent:Francois1 - b)REPORT 23-0335 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS TO JOIN CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (CJPIA) FOR EXCESS GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE, EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE, AND PROPERTY COVERAGE (Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez) Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez provided a staff report. Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool The City Council continued to deliberate on this item and it was suggested to assign Mayor Jackson as the primary delegate, not tied to the Mayor's rotating position; Vanessa Godinez and Councilmember Saemann as the alternates. Carl Sandstorm, Business Projects Manager for CJPIA, spoke. A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey to adopt a Resolution Approving Execution of the Joint Powers Agreement Creating the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority; and adopt a Resolution to Authorize and Approve Pooling of Self-Insurance through the Excess Liability Protection Program of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority; and adopt a Resolution to Authorize and Approve Pooling of Self-Insurance through the Excess Workers' Compensation Program of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority; and adopt a Resolution Establishing a Policy that Delegates Tort Liability Claims Handling Responsibilities to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Authorized by Government Code Section 910, et seq.; and approve the Third-Party Claims Administration Agreement with Carl Warren and Company for the Liability Self Insurance Program; and approve the Third-Party Claims Administration Agreement with Athens Administrators for the Workers' Compensation Program; and approve the Contract for Professional Services Agreement with AdminSure Inc. for Third-Party Administrative Services; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the attached agreements subject to approval by the Page 11City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final City Attorney; and designate Primary Voting Delegate Mayor Jackson and Alternate Voting Delegates Councilmember Saemann and Vanessa Godinez to the CJPIA Board of Directors. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Saemann, and Detoy4 - Absent:Francois1 - c)REPORT 23-0358 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.76 TO THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RE-ESTABLISHING A CIVIL SERVICE BOARD (City Attorney Patrick Donegan) A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to extend the meeting to 11:45 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Saemann, and Detoy4 - Absent:Francois1 - City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided a staff report. Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Detoy Staff to introduce and waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adding Chapter 2.76 to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Re-Establishing a Civil Service Board and determining the ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act and direct the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Saemann, and Detoy4 - Absent:Francois1 - XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Saemann requested staff reach out to Verizon to host an informational meeting about the 5G cell tower. Mayor Pro Tem Massey and Mayor Jackson supported this request. Mayor Pro Tem Massey requested that staff bring back the item for queuing and the rules for Council to consider that would govern the operation of off sale alcohol establishments in downtown at the same time they bring back on sale of alcohol. Mayor Jackson and Councilmember Saemann supported this request. a)23-0366 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Page 12City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023 June 13, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jackson adjourned the meeting at 11:37 p.m. in memory of Kevin Sousa. Mayor Jackson provided a eulogy for Kevin Sousa. Page 13City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 7/12/2023