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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 25, 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 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 Agenda.
a)23-0432 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on July 11, 2023.
b)23-0446 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: Granite Re, Inc. DBA Granite Surety Insurance Company v. City
of Hermosa Beach
Case Number: 2:23-cv-1548
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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 members of the Hermosa Beach
Kiwanis Club.
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.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Jackson thanked the volunteers who attended the Community
Conversation and Beautification for their work beautifying the native garden
in front of the Community Center and invited the community to the 60th
International Surf Festival from August 4th to August 6th.
Councilmember Saemann provided information about the Sister Cities
Student Exchange Program.
Mayor Jackson announced the ongoing beach volleyball tournaments
taking place in the City.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by
Councilmember Detoy to approve the order of the agenda. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a)23-0433 RECOGNIZING HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB
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FOR THEIR 5,000TH MEETING ON JULY 26, 2023
Mayor Jackson invited the Kiwanis Club representatives to the podium to
speak about the Kiwanis Club.
Mayor Jackson presented a certificate to the Kiwanis Club for their service
to the community and in celebration for their 5,000 meeting on July 26,
2023.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report.
a)23-0435 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief Paul LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments about National Night Out on
August 1.
Mayor Jackson provided comments about National Night Out.
Councilmember Francois provided comments about a communication
received related to the removal of dedicated lifeguard parking stalls.
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided information about the lifeguard
parking stalls.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC
In Person Public Comment:
Anthony Higgins
Dency Nelson
Sarah Harper
Trent Larson
George Barks
Karynne Thim
Ray Joseph
Carolyn Petty
Lynne Pope
Michelle Hampton
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
a)23-0439 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
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A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann 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)23-0436 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Councilmember Detoy provided an update on his attendance to the Los
Angeles International Airport Community Noise Roundtable meeting. It was
announced that the Federal Aviation Administration is extending the Noise
Policy Review to September. More information can be found at
FAA.gov/noisepolicyreview.
Councilmember Saemann provided an update on the Community Garden
Naming Subcommittee meeting he attended; He provided an update on his
attendance to the Joint Powers Insurance Authority meeting; and
Announced the Hermosa Beach Sister City Exchange Student Program
that is coming up; and the upcoming Kiwanis Club Picnic.
Councilmember Francois provided comments about the Housing Element
and provided an update on his attendance to a subcommittee regarding
Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments about the Housing Element.
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Jackson requested to pull item "j" for separate discussion.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Massey to pull item "j" for separate discussion and approve the remainder of the
Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
a)23-0453 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.
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b)REPORT
23-0440
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
c)REPORT
23-0417
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
d)REPORT
23-0429
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT,
AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT
FOR MARCH, APRIL, AND MAY 2023
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
e)REPORT
23-0410
2021-22 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)
(INCLUDING REPORT FROM INDEPENDENT AUDITOR)
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
f)REPORT
23-0420
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
g)REPORT
23-0426
CITY TREASURER’S REPORTS AND CASH BALANCE REPORTS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
h)REPORT
23-0419
CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
i)REPORT
23-0443
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF JULY 17, 2023
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
k)REPORT
23-0447
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
l)REPORT
23-0441
APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
m)REPORT
23-0444
VACANCIES-CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
n)REPORT
23-0422
SUBJECT: FINAL MAP NO. 83370 (CUP 21-3, PDP 21-3);
LOCATION: 1022 17TH STREET;
APPLICANT(S): 1022 17TH STREET, LLC;
REQUEST: TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL
MAP FOR A TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
o)REPORT
23-0424
SUBJECT: FINAL MAP NO. 82660 (CUP 21-06, PDP 21-05);
LOCATION: 444 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE;
APPLICANT(S): TROTTER BUILDING DESIGNS, LLC;
REQUEST: TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL
MAP FOR A TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
p)REPORT
23-0430
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT
SUPERINTENDENT, ESTABLISH THE POSITION IN THE
PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES GROUP,
AND ESTABLISH A SALARY RANGE
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
q)REPORT
23-0406
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REVISE THE CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT AND TO
AFFIRM THE BARGAINING UNIT AS PROFESSIONAL AND
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ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES GROUP
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
r)REPORT
23-0404
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REVISE THE CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR CREW SUPERVISOR AND
AFFIRMATION OF THE BARGAINING UNIT
AS TEAMSTERS UNION LOCAL 911
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
s)REPORT
23-0438
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY THE
ACCOUNTING MANAGER POSITION IN THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO FINANCE MANAGER AND
REVISE THE CLASS SPECIFICATION
(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
23-0450
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 18, 2023
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Mayor Jackson pulled Consent Calendar item "j" for separate discussion.
Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided a brief staff report.
Police Chief LeBaron provided information.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments.
City Attorney Donegan provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Jessica Accamando
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Massey to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission
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regular meeting of July 18, 2023 and take City Council jurisdiction over the
Conditional Use Permit for AKA Sushi. 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.
a)23-0454 PUBLIC HEARING FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 23-01)
TO REVISE THE CITY’S 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (ADOPTED
DECEMBER 2021) AND ASSOCIATED GENERAL PLAN SECTIONS
IS BEING CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 8, 2023
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
City Clerk Maravilla announced that item "a" is being continued to the
August 8, 2023 City Council meeting.
b)REPORT
23-0431
APPROVAL OF NEW IMPACT LEVEL III SPECIAL EVENT
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing.
Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols provided a staff report.
Chamber of Commerce President Jessica Accamando provided
comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Anthony Higgins
Barbara Ellman
Virtual Public Comment:
An unidentified speaker
Matt McCool
Community Resources Manager Nichols provided information about a
statistically valid community survey located on the City Website.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Chamber of Commerce President Accamando provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments.
Mayor Jackson closed the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann to include a new Impact Level III Special Event, the
Last Days of Summer Beach Concerts, south of the Pier from Saturday,
September 2 to Monday, September 11, including load-in and load-out, on the
2023 Special Events Calendar; and approve staff recommendation for the City to
serve as a supporting partner for the event, resulting in a fee-waiver of $8,774 in
indirect costs. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a)REPORT
23-0445
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PROGRESS REPORT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided a staff report.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
Mayor Jackson provided comments.
Director SanClemente provided comments.
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided comments.
Director SanClemente provided comments.
Director Tai provided comments.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Laura Pena
Jessica Accamando
Virtual Public Comment:
Kent Allen
Jon Davis
Matt McCool
The City Council continued to deliberate on this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember
Francois to receive and file the Economic Development Strategy Progress Report
#2. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
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Absent:0
b)REPORT
23-0375
LEASE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS
FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
(Police Chief Paul LeBaron)
Captain Phillips provided a staff report.
Representative from Flock, Hector Solomon, provided information.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
Police Chief LeBaron provided comments.
The City Council continued deliberation.
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
Sam
Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments.
Mayor Jackson provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann to authorize the sole source selection of Flock Safety to lease ten
stationary automatic license plate readers for an initial price of $31,500 for year
one and $30,000 for year two; and authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Flock Safety to lease ten automatic license plate readers and to
secure and maintain full access to the Flock Safety Data Platform (Attachment 3).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
c)REPORT
23-0421
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY FOR SPEED LIMITS
EXTENSION, NEW SPEED LIMITS, AND REPORT ON
CALIFORNIA AB43
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente introduced Traffic Engineer
Consultant Scott Ma.
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Traffic Engineer Consultant Ma provided a staff report.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Anthony Higgins
Virtual Public Comment:
Kent Allen
The City Council continued to deliberate on this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Massey to receive and file the letter to extend the 2016 Engineering and Traffic
Survey for Speed Limits until 2030 for enforcement of posted speed limits
(Attachment 2); and introduce by title only and waive full reading an Ordinance
of the City of Hermosa Beach to amend Chapter 10.40 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code to establish speed limits for Business Activity Districts and School
Zones, reduce speed limits on Hermosa Avenue as permitted by the California
Vehicle Code, and determine the ordinance to be exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act. (Attachment 1); and direct staff to conduct a Citywide
Engineering and Traffic Survey in 2024 based on provisions in California
Assembly Bill 43 that are anticipated to become effective on or about June 30,
2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
d)REPORT
23-0442
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT
FOR ACTIONS TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN LOCAL DEMOCRACY,
AUTHORITY, AND CONTROL AS RELATED TO LOCAL
ZONING AND HOUSING ISSUES
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff report.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Jeff Kiernan
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember
Francois to adopt resolution to express support for actions to further strengthen
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local democracy, authority, and control as related to local zoning and housing
issues (Attachment 1). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy4 -
No:Massey1 -
Absent:0
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a)23-0448 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Francois requested more information about the new
parking sign located on Bard Street.
City Manager Lowenthal responded to Councilmember Francois'
comment.
Councilmember Francois requested a report on the lifeguard parking
spaces. Councilmember Francois did not receive support for this item.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jackson adjourned the meeting 11:16 p.m.
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