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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
5:30 PMTuesday, August 8, 2023
Closed Session - 5:30 PM
Open Session - 6:00 PM
5:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jackson called the Closed Session to order at 5:31 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
No Public Comment was provided for the Closed Session Agenda.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session.
a)23-0478 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on July 25, 2023.
b)23-0479 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
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Case Number: 2:23-cv-1548
6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jackson called the Open Session to order at 6:07 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Schmeltzer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Jackson recognized the veterans present in the Chambers.
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 announced the following events
- Hermosa Beach Little League will welcome a 14-and-under All-Star team
from Japan on August 9 at 11:00 a.m.
- Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis event on August 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.
- Fall Paper Shredding and Compost Giveaway Event on September 9
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- State of the City Address on September 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Community Theatre
- Hermosa Beach Museum Gala on August 26, at St. Cross Church, at 6:00
p.m.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by
Councilmember Detoy to continue the Public Hearing item 13a and approve the
remaining order of the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
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There were no Proclamations/Presentations.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report.
a)23-0464 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC
In Person Public Comment:
Sarah Harper
Barbara Ellman
Ashely Tull
Anthony Higgins
Lynne Pope
Carolyn Petty
Heidi Swan
Joe Swan
Jessica Accamando
Greg Woodburn
Leonardo Rodriguez
Greg Tucker
Russ Gilbert
Michelle
Angela C.
Rudy
Andrea Garvey
Kathie Stemig
Lee White
Stephanie Vance
Sam Edgerton
Rosemary
Virtual Public Comment:
Karen Klink
Ann Gotthoffer
David Belasco
Matt McCool
Kent Allen
a)23-0474 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro
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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
Mayor Jackson asked various questions in response to oral public
participation.
Police Chief LeBaron, City Manager Lowenthal, and Public Works Director
SanClemente spoke.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
a)23-0465 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Mayor Jackson provided information about his attendance at the
Independent Cities Association Summer Seminar at Coronado Island from
July 27-30, 2023.
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by
Councilmember Detoy, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
a)23-0480 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
23-0466
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
c)REPORT
23-0437
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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d)REPORT
23-0461
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT,
AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR JUNE 2023
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
.
e)REPORT
23-0462
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
f)REPORT
23-0456
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF JULY 10, 2023
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
g)REPORT
23-0459
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MONTHLY REPORT FOR JUNE 2023
(Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
h)REPORT
23-0451
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.40 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH SPEED
LIMITS FOR BUSINESS ACTIVITY DISTRICTS ON HERMOSA
AVENUE AND PIER AVENUE, ESTABLISH SCHOOL ZONES, AND
REDUCE SPEED LIMITS ON HERMOSA AVENUE
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
i)REPORT
23-0471
RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
C AND K LINE OPERATING PLAN
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
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.
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XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a)REPORT
23-0469
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO CANNABIS
DELIVERY AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING
APPLICATION FEES, FINES, AND TAXES
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
This item was continued to the September 12, 2023 Regular City Council
Meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Massey, seconded by Councilmember
Detoy to continue Public Hearing item 13a (approved during Approval of
Agenda). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
b)REPORT
23-0455 PUBLIC HEARING ON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
(GPA 23-01) TO REVISE THE CITY’S 2021-2029
HOUSING ELEMENT (ADOPTED DECEMBER 2021)
AND ASSOCIATED GENERAL PLAN SECTIONS
AND DETERMINATION THAT THE REVISED
HOUSING ELEMENT IS EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
City Clerk Maravilla read the Public Hearing item into the record.
Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Jackson provided comments.
Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided information about
various sites.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
Director Tai provided a staff presentation.
The Housing Element Consultant, Veronica Tam, provided a presentation.
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Director Tai provided additional information about the presentation.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments and asked various
questions.
Councilmember Detoy requested information about low income thresholds
and various questions.
Director Tai provided information about income guidelines set forth by Los
Angeles County.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions about alternative sites.
Mayor Jackson asked various questions.
In Person Public Comment:
Stephen Smith
Jack Tedford
Josh Paget
Anthony Higgins
Laura Pena
Lynne Pope
Claus Bjerre
Angelika Kroeger
Xavier Haase
Carolyn Petty
Marla Haase
Jim Mauge
Jon David
Michele Hampton
Ray Joseph
Dunham Stewart
Karynne Thim
Patrick Breem
George Barks
Vincent
Pancy
Todd M.
Craig
Elaine Kim
Ed Hart
John Wallace
Virtual Public Comment:
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Megg Sulzinger
Ray
Matt McCool
The City Council recessed for a break at 10:47 pm.
The City Council reconvened from recess at 10:55 p.m.
City Clerk Maravilla conducted a roll call and announced a quorum.
Mayor Jackson asked various questions.
Director Tai and Consultant provided information.
The City Council continued deliberation on this item.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
Mayor Jackson stepped outside at 11:27 p.m. and returned at 11:28 p.m.
Councilmember Francois provided additional information.
Councilmember Saemann and Mayor Pro Tem Massey recused
themselves during the discussion of sites located at 301, 308, and 321
Pier Avenue. The remainder of the City Council voted on these location
sites.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey returned to the dais.
City Attorney Donegan listed additional sites to be discussed and voted
on. All members except for Councilmember Saemann conducted a vote.
Councilmember Saemann re-entered the chamber and the City Council
continued deliberation on this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Councilmember
Detoy to include sites 3, 4, and 6 located at 301 Pier Avenue, 308 Pier Avenue,
and 321 Pier Avenue in the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Francois, and Detoy3 -
Absent:0
Recused:Massey, and Saemann2 -
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
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Massey to include sites 7, 8, 9, and 10 located at 318 Pier Avenue, 321 Pier
Avenue, 337 Pier Avenue, 338 Pier Avenue, 400 Pier Avenue, 420 Pier Avenue,
422 Pier Avenue, 506 Pier Avenue, 514 Pier Avenue, 526 Pier Avenue, 1315 Valley
Drive, and 552 11th Street in the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, and Detoy4 -
Absent:0
Recused:Saemann1 -
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember
Francois to adopt the Resolution approving the General Plan Amendment 23-01
consisting of revisions to the previously adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element and
associated changes to the land use element of the General Plan and determine
that the revised Housing Element is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act, with the following modifications to the Sites Inventory: 1) change the
St. Cross property to R2(TBD); 2) add 8-26 Pacific Coast Highway; and 3) add sites
29 and 30 located at 1706/1734 PCH. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a)REPORT
23-0468
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE FOR THE
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Massey to extend the meeting to 1:00 a.m. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
City Manager Lowenthal provided a staff report.
No Public Comment was provided.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey recommended Mayor Jackson serve as the voting
delegate.
Mayor Jackson recommended Councilmember Saemann serve as the
alternate.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
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City Manager Lowenthal provided additional comments.
The City Council continued deliberations and determined Councilmember
Francois would serve as the voting delegate, and Councilmember
Saemann as the alternate.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by
Councilmember Detoy to designate Councilmember Francois to serve as voting
delegate and Councilmember Saemann to serve as alternate for the League of
California Cities Annual Business Meeting scheduled for Friday, September 22,
2023 in Sacramento, California. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a)23-0477 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Jackson requested a meeting with Verizon to discuss the 5G Cell
Tower.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jackson adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m.
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