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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, July 11, 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 meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum.
Mayor Jackson, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Councilmember Francois,
Councilmember Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy
Present:5 -
Absent:0
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
There was no Public Comment for the Closed Session.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
a)23-0413 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on May 23, 2023.
b)23-0397 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Workers Comp Litigation
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.
i) Name of Case: Robert Higgins v. City of Hermosa Beach PSI, administered
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WCAB Number: ADJ15309858; ADJ15278733
Claim Number: 21-157252; 21-158867
D.O.I.: 07/04/21; 04/12/10-04/12/19
ii) Name of Case: Granite Re, Inc. DBA Granite Surety Insurance Company v.
City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number: 2:23-cv-1548
6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jackson called the Open Session to order at 6:10 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Veteran Bob Holmes.
III. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Myra 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.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Massey made an announcement about the recent algae
bloom along the coast and the effects the algae bloom has on surrounding
marine life.
Mayor Jackson invited the community to participate in the Mayor's
Conversation and Community Beautification event on Sunday, July 23 at
9:00 am at the Community Theater.
Mayor Jackson announced that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of
Rich Connell.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Francois requested to move Municipal Matter Item "a" to
the beginning of the agenda. There was no support for this request.
Councilmember Francois requested to move Consent Calendar Item "k"
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for separate discussion. The request was supported to hear item "k" after
Municipal Matters.
A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Councilmember
Detoy to approve the order of the agenda and move Consent Calendar item "k"
for separate discussion, to be heard after Municipal Matter items. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a)23-0393 HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PROVIDES FIESTA HERMOSA RECAP
Millie Martinez, Chamber of Commerce Director of Outreach and
Membership, and Chamber of Commerce President Jessica Accamando
provided a presentation on Fiesta Hermosa.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided the City Manager Report.
a)23-0392 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief LeBaron provided the Police Chief Update.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC
In Person Public Comment:
Ira Ellman
Anthony Higgins
Sarah Harper
Dency Nelson
Jessica Accamando
Trent Larson
Alan Benson
Vincent Busam
Sam Edgerton
Jessica Craig
Rishabh Puniaur
Myra Tellick
Virtual Public Comment:
Kent Allen
Matt McCool
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a)23-0396 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, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
City Attorney Donegan responded to Councilmember Francois' comments.
City Manager Lowenthal responded to Councilmember Francois'
comments.
a)23-0395 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Councilmembers Detoy and Saemann reported on their attendance to the
Aviation Park Joint-Use Subcommittee to discuss the shared use of
pickleball courts and a community pool.
Mayor Jackson provided a brief summary about the Tri-Agency Partnership
meeting on June 28, 2023.
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Massey, to approve Consent Calendar items "a"-"j" and "l"-"p and move item "k"
for separate discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
a)23-0408 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
23-0399
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
c)REPORT
23-0381
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
d)REPORT
23-0400
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2023
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
e)REPORT
23-0387
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY 2023
(Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
f)REPORT
23-0389
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2023
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
g)REPORT
23-0390
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
h)REPORT
23-0379
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.21 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
i)REPORT
23-0372
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENTS
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
j)REPORT
23-0378
PURCHASE OF CROSSROADS ELECTRONIC CITATION TICKET
SOFTWARE
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(Police Chief Paul LeBaron)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
l)REPORT
23-0376
APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR
ON-CALL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WITH FEHR & PEERS
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
m)REPORT
23-0405
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND BUCHALTER, APC
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
n)REPORT
23-0407
ADOPTION 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 to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
o)REPORT
23-0401
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY AN ASSOCIATE
ENGINEER POSITION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO
SENIOR ENGINEER
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
p)REPORT
23-0377
APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO ALLOW THE
HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND
VISITORS BUREAU AUTHORIZATION
TO USE THE CITY LOGO
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a)REPORT
23-0373
PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION (REFUSE) CHARGES FOR CONSIDERATION OF
PLACING SAID CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS AS
A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AFFECTING ONLY THOSE PROPERTIES
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WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF MARCH 31, 2023
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
City Clerk Maravilla read the Public Hearing item into the record.
Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing.
Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss provided a staff report.
Virtual Public Comment:
Kent Allen
The Public Hearing closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann to receive testimony from affected property owners
regarding delinquent refuse bills; and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing
and requesting the County Assessor to place delinquent refuse charges for
Athens Services as a special assessment for collection through the County tax
collection process. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
b)REPORT
23-0250
PUBLIC HEARING-HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING
AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
City Clerk Maravilla read the Public Hearing item into the record.
Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing.
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a staff report.
In Person Public Comment:
Trent Larson
The Public Hearing closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann to adopt a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment found in
the Engineer's Report for Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting
District 2023-2024 and levying an assessment for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2023 and ending June 30, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
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c)REPORT
23-0279
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY OF
SEWER CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
City Clerk Maravilla read the Public Hearing item into the record.
Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing.
Public Works Director SanClemente provided a staff report.
In Person Public Comment:
Trent Larson
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
The Public Hearing closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember
Detoy to find there is no majority protest by property owners within the City of
Hermosa Beach; and adopt a resolution, including an Engineer's Report,
approving the new rates and placing the sewer service charges on the annual
County of Los Angeles Tax Roll. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
d)REPORT
23-0382
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
TO AMEND HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15,
CHAPTER 15.20 TO ADOPT THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
(Building and Code Enforcement Official Guillermo Hobelman and
Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
City Clerk Maravilla read the Public Hearing item into the record.
Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing.
Community Development Director Carrie Tai introduced Building and
Code Enforcement Official Guillermo Hobelman.
Building and Code Enforcement Official Hobelman provided a staff report.
In Person Public Comment:
Jim Rosenberger
The Public Hearing closed.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Councilmember
Detoy to waive the full second reading and adopt by title only an ordinance of
the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adopting by reference Title 32, Fire Code,
of the Los Angeles County Code, incorporating the California Fire Code, 2022
edition, with certain changes and amendments; making amendments to said
codes; amending Title 15 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code; and finding the
action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and direct the City
Clerk to 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
bulletin for 30 days. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a)REPORT
23-0398 DISCUSSION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 23-01) TO
REVISE THE CITY’S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (ADOPTED
DECEMBER 2021) AND ASSOCIATED GENERAL PLAN
SECTIONS, ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (TA 23-02) TO
EFFECTUATE PROGRAMS IN THE HOUSING ELEMENT, AND
ZONE CHANGE (ZC 23-01) TO DESIGNATE HOUSING ELEMENT
SITES, CHANGE ZONING FOR SITES TO ALLOW REALIZATION
OF CAPACITY, AND ALIGN ZONING ON SITES WITH PLAN
HERMOSA (GENERAL PLAN)
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
City Clerk Maravilla announced the item.
Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided a staff report.
Councilmember Francois asked questions and provided comments.
City Attorney Donegan provided comments.
Councilmember Saemann asked questions and provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy asked questions and provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Josh Paget
Monique Peltier
Jack Tedford
Lizebeth Thompson
Bill Nunley
Lynne Pope
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Robb Stroyke
Ray Joseph
David Mercer
Betsy Nicassio
Michelle Hampton
Sara Rea
David Belasco
Greg Maffei
Dunham Stewart
Kevin Sutton
Chris Butler
Karynne Thim
Christa Lyons
Patrick Breen
David Grethen
Jared Skull
Todd Mackey
An unidentified person spoke
Rosemary Walnut
Jon David
George Meltzer
Jim Rosenberger
Ed Hart
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
Laura Pena
The Mayor recessed to a break at 11:02 p.m.
The City Council reconvened from break at 11:11 p.m.
City Clerk Maravilla conducted a roll call and announced a quorum. All
members of the Council were present.
The City Council continued to deliberate on this item.
A consensus was reached to invite realtors and other community members
to share qualifying properties with City staff for additional review. The
Public Hearing originally scheduled for July 25, 2023 will be continued to
August 8, 2023 to provide time for this additional review.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Massey to extend the meeting to 1:05 am. The motion was made by the following
vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
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XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
k)REPORT
23-0374
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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”)
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
City Clerk Maravilla announced the item.
Environmental Programs Manager Krauss provided a brief overview of the
staff report.
In Person Public Comment
Paul Hennessy
Mike Stewart
Jim McCann
Rony Cabrera
Councilmember Francois spoke.
Mayor Jackson spoke.
Councilmember Saemann spoke.
Councilmember Detoy spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey spoke.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann to waive second reading and adopt 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"); and direct the City Clerk to publish a
summary ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
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Absent:0
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a)23-0414 MAYOR JACKSON REQUESTS STAFF TO RETURN TO
COUNCIL WITH A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR
ACTIONS TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN LOCAL DEMOCRACY,
AUTHORITY, AND CONTROL AS RELATED TO LOCAL
ZONING AND HOUSING ISSUES
Councilmember Francois and Councilmember Saemann supported the
item.
b)23-0411 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jackson adjourned the meeting at 1:19 a.m. in memory of Rich
Connell.
Mayor jackson provided a eulogy for Rich Connell.
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