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Home My WebLink About2023-10-24-CC-R-MINCity Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 City of Hermosa Beach Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Mayor Justin Massey Mayor Pro Tem Dean Francois Councilmembers Rob Saemann Mike Detoy Ray Jackson 5:00 PMTuesday, October 24, 2023 Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. Open Session at 6:00 p.m. 5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER Mayor Massey called the Closed Session to order at 5:01 p.m. ROLL CALL City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum. Mayor Massey, Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, Councilmember Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Present:5 - Absent:0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION a)23-0643 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on September 26, 2023. b)23-0642 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator:Mayor Massey Unrepresented Page 1City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 11/20/2023 October 24, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final employee:City Manager c)23-0637 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: Rachel Muzatko v. City of Hermosa Beach, administered by ADMINSURE WCAB Case Number: ADJ10822138, ADJ10866914 AdminSure Claim Number: 16-126892, 15-121589 D.O.I.: 07/22/16, 01/29/15 ii) Name of Case: Mick Gaglia v. City of Hermosa Beach, administered by ADMINSURE WCAB Case Number: ADJ16511847 AdminSure Claim Number: 22-165175 D.O.I.: 07/07/2022 d)23-0646 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: Carrillo v. City of Hermosa Beach, et al., administered by ADMINSURE Adminsure Claim Number: 21-155126 LASC Case Number: 21STCB31855 DOL: 3/11/2021 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Massey called the Open Session to order at 6:12 pm. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dency Nelson. III. ROLL CALL City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum. Mayor Massey, Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, Councilmember Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Present:5 - Absent:0 Page 2City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 11/20/2023 October 24, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided a Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Massey announced the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony event on Friday, November 11, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. on the East Lawn of the Community Center at 710 Pier Avenue. VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Jackson to approve the order of the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 - Absent:0 VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a)23-0624 WOMANS CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST PRESENTATION Mayor Massey invited members of the Woman's Club to the podium. A presentation led by Janice Brittain was provided for the upcoming pancake breakfast on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 8:00 am to 12:00 p.m. at the Hermosa Kiwanis Hall at 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach. b)23-0625 PROCLAMATION FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT Mayor Massey invited Beach Cities Health District Board Member Jane Diehl to the podium. Board Member Diehl presented a proclamation to the City Council on being partners in health with the District as they celebrate 25 years of preventative health success this year. c)23-0627 RESIDENT BUSINESS MITIGATION EDUCATION PROGRAM The Resident Business Mitigation Education Program presentation was postponed to a future meeting. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report. a)23-0629 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE Page 3City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 11/20/2023 October 24, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Police Chief LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update. Mayor Massey asked various questions. Police Chief LeBaron provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal provided information. IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC a)23-0636 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION In Person Public Comment: Sarah Harper Anthony Higgins Michele Hampton Susan Darcy Jessica Accamando Dency Nelson Lauren Pizer Mains An unidentified person spoke Virtual Public Comment: Kent Allen Matt McCool A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to receive and file the written communication. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 - Absent:0 X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 23-0628a)UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Councilmember Saemann reported on his attendance to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors meeting and South Bay Cities Council of Governments meeting. Page 4City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 11/20/2023 October 24, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided an update on his attendance to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments meeting and the South Bay Restoration District. Mayor Massey asked various questions and provided comments. XI. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Jackson asked various questions regarding item "f" and requested to pull item "g" for separate discussion. City Manager Lowenthal provided information for item "f" on the Consent Calendar. Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Francois to pull item "g" for separate discussion and to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 - Absent:0 a)23-0650 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) b)REPORT 23-0630 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c)REPORT 23-0622 CHECK REGISTERS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. d)REPORT 23-0631 REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR AUGUST 2023 (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e)REPORT 23-0632 CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT (City Treasurer Karen Nowicki) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 5City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 11/20/2023 October 24, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final f)REPORT 23-0565 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR AUGUST 2023 (Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. h)REPORT 23-0633 ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-XX EASEMENT DEDICATION 505 GOULD AVENUE (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. i)REPORT 23-0645 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2023 (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. j)REPORT 23-0634 APPOINT MAYOR JUSTIN MASSEY TO THE SOUTH BAY CITIES SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE DEAN FRANCOIS TO SERVE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. k)REPORT 23-0616 PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA (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 It was moved by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to move Consent Calendar "g" to Municipal Matter "c" for discussion. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 - Absent:0 XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. a)REPORT 23-0621 CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA 23-01), INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP (ZONE CHANGE (ZC) 23-01), AND AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (TA23-02)) TO EFFECTUATE Page 6City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 11/20/2023 October 24, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final PROGRAMS IN THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PLAN HERMOSA FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) City Clerk Maravilla read the item into the record. Mayor Massey opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Carrie Tai and Maricela Guillean, Associate Planner, provided a presentation. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions. A discussion took place related to the Land Value Recapture waivers for very low, low, and moderate housing. Councilmember Saemann asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions about new legislation affecting housing. In Person Public Comment: Anthony Higgins Angela Silverman Jessica Accamando Jon David Laura Pena Rosemary? Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool Kent Allen Ann Gotthoffer The City Council continued deliberations on this item. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, seconded by Page 7City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 11/20/2023 October 24, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Councilmember Saemann to adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA 23-01) for a land use designation map change; and introduce by title only and waive first reading of an ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, approving a Zone Change (ZC 23-01) amending the zoning map for certain sites to allow realization of housing capacity, align zoning on certain sites with the General Plan, and designating Housing Element sites; and introduce by title only and waive first reading of an ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, approving Zoning Text Amendment (TA 23-02), to update the zoning ordinance to implement Housing Element policies; and add Section D to add the language as follows: sites on the sites inventory with a maximum allowable density of one unit that also retains a commercial component shall be exempt; and direct the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye:Francois, and Saemann2 - No:Mayor Massey, Detoy, and Jackson3 - Absent:0 A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA 23-01) for a land use designation map change; and introduce by title only and waive first reading of an ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, approving a Zone Change (ZC 23-01) amending the zoning map for certain sites to allow realization of housing capacity, align zoning on certain sites with the General Plan, and designating Housing Element sites; and introduce by title only and waive first reading of an ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, approving Zoning Text Amendment (TA 23-02), to update the zoning ordinance to implement Housing Element policies noting 17.39.050 will be removed from the language for further analysis at a future meeting; and direct the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 - Absent:0 XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a)REPORT 23-0614 CONSIDERATION OF A COMPLIMENTARY HOLIDAY PARKING PROGRAM (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. In Person Public Comment: Jessica Accamando Andrew Gawdun Page 8City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 11/20/2023 October 24, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool The City Council provided comments. A friendly amendment was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Francois to approve the holiday parking program for 2023 and 2024. The friendly amendment was accepted by Councilmember Detoy. A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Jackson to approve the complimentary holiday parking program at citywide commercial zone silver-post meters1 from November 24, 2023 to December 25, 2023 and November 29, 2024 to December 25, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 - Absent:0 A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Jackson to extend the meeting to 11:15 pm. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 - Absent:0 b)REPORT 23-0641 OVERNIGHT/MONOPOLIZED PARKING AND OPTIONS FOR THE CITY’S LIMITED PARKING INVENTORY (City Attorney Patrick Donegan) City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided a presentation. The City Council asked various questions. Virtual Public Comment: Matt McCool Mayor Massey provided comments. Councilmember Saemann provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments. Councilmember Jackson provided comments. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Page 9City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 11/20/2023 October 24, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final The City Council continued deliberations on this item. Motion: 6:53:39 A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Jackson to have staff bring back a resolution or an ordinance that makes parking on Admore between 11th Street and Pier Avenue 12- hour parking. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 - Absent:0 g)REPORT 23-0534 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 10, 2023 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) A motion was made by Mayor Massey, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to extend meeting to midnight. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy Absent: 1 - Jackson No staff report was provided. No Public Comment was provided. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. Public Works Director SanClemente provided information. A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of October 10, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 - Absent:0 XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a)23-0639 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massey adjourned the meeting at 11:47 p.m. Page 10City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 11/20/2023