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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, December 12, 2023
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Open Session - 6:00 PM
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 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:
Kent Allen
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
a)23-0747 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on November 28,
2023.
b)23-0748 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR:
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator:Mayor Massey
Unrepresented
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6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Massey called the Open Session to order at 6:11 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
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
IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided a Closed Session Report. No
reportable action was taken.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Councilmember Saemann provided an update on the Kiwanis Tree Lot
hours and free photos with Santa Claus on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Massey announced the Grinch movie night event with a Santa Claus
visit on Friday, December 15th; the Beach Cities Toy Drive Wrapping
Party on Saturday, December 16th at the Joslyn Community Center at
1601 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.
Mayor Massey announced a celebration of life for Hermosa Beach resident
Ray Waters on December 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Pacific Unitarian
Church.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, seconded by
Councilmember Jackson to pull Consent Calendar item "h" for separate
discussion and approve the remainder of the agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
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VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a)23-0738 LOCAL CONTEST WINNERS OF THE LOS ANGELES
PUBLIC LIBRARY 2023 CHILDREN’S BOOKMARK CONTEST
Mayor Masey invited Hermosa Beach Librarian Genavieve Gualano to the
podium to announce the local contest winners of the Los Angeles Public
Library 2023 Children's Bookmark Contest. Mayor Massey presented
winners with a certificate of accomplishment.
Cashel Clifford; 2nd grader from Hermosa Vista, was recognized.
Roman Lucido; 4th grader from American Martyrs, was recognized.
Harper Bethea; 6th grader from American Martyrs, was recognized.
Isabella Bures; 10th grader from Mira Costa High School, was recognized
but not present.
Librarian Gualano made announcements about upcoming library events.
b)23-0739 RECOGNIZING HERMOSA BEACH
2023 CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESSES
Mayor Massey, Environmental Programs Manager Krauss, and Lisa Ryder
recognized Hermosa Beach 2023 Certified Green Business.
HD Structural Co.
West Coast Sweat
Pilatieology
Cultured Slice Sandwich Shop
Hammitt
Sylvan Learning of Hermosa Beach
Gitana Cafe
Inch Furnishings
Hi-Fi Espresso
The Source Cafe
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report.
a)23-0737 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
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IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC
In Person Public Comment:
Dan Cox
Jonathan Cruz
Nick Wilson
Jennifer Kennedy
Moses Castillo
Willard Christine
Alex and Shay from Allcove Beach Cities
Trent Larson
David Bolog
Elka Worner
Virtual Public Comment:
Anthony Higgins
Kent Allen
Matt McCool
a)23-0751 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
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
a)23-0736 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Councilmember Jackson announced the birthday of Mayor Massey and
provided comments on the enforcement of dogs off leash.
Mayor Massey announced an award from the Council of Governments
regarding energy and provided comments on the enforcement of dogs off
leash.
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann to pull Consent Calendar item "h" for separate
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discussion and 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)23-0752 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
b)REPORT
23-0743
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
c)REPORT
23-0742
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
d)REPORT
23-0724
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MONTHLY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
e)REPORT
23-0733
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2023
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
f)REPORT
23-0741
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
g)REPORT
23-0692
CONFIRMATION OF DIRECTOR’S DETERMINATION OF SIMILAR
USE (DD 23-01) FOR THE RENTAL OF FOUR OR FEWER RACING
CAR SIMULATORS (AMUSEMENT OR ENTERTAINMENT
MACHINES) AS SIMILAR TO THE PERMITTED BILLIARD OR POOL
HALL USE IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
(Director of Community Development Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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i)REPORT
23-0744
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $40,000 FROM
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL, ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
(Police Chief Paul LeBaron)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
j)REPORT
23-0730
APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO
PROVIDE MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH AND CRISIS RESPONSE
SERVICES
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
h)REPORT
23-0725
APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
AM-TEC TOTAL SECURITY INC. TO PROVIDE SECURITY CAMERA
SERVICES
(Police Chief Paul LeBaron)
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions.
City Manager Lowenthal provided information.
Captain Landon Phillips provided information.
In Person Public Comment:
Trent Larson
Virtual Public Comment:
Kent Allen
Matt McCool
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann to reappropriate $72,000 in the Grant Fund for State
Homeland Security Program grant and add estimated revenue of $72,000 in the
Grant Fund; and approve a Professional Services Agreement with Am-Tec Total
Security, Inc. to provide security camera services for a one-year term ending
December 12, 2024 at a not-to exceed amount of $53,382; and authorize City staff
to establish a contingency of $18,618 with the remaining grant funds for
additional hardware as needed during installation and approve contract change
orders up to the amount of the approved contract contingency; and authorize the
City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed agreement,
subject to approval by the City Attorney.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
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XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a)REPORT
23-0696
REQUEST FOR A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT (ZTA 23-05) AND
ORDINANCE TO AMEND PORTIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CLARIFYING THE CITY’S
REGULATION OF ADVERTISEMENT OF SHORT-TERM VACATION
RENTALS IN ALL ZONES AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
(Carrie Tai Community Development Director)
Mayor Massey opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Johnathon Masi provided a staff report.
Councilmember Saemann asked various questions.
City Attorney Donegan provided information.
Director Tai provided information.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
In Person Public Comment:
Trent Larson
Virtual Public Comment:
Anthony Higgins
Director Tai provided information.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tempore Francois to introduce by title only and waive first reading of an
ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California approving a Zone Text
Amendment (ZTA 23-05), to amend portions of Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code clarifying the City's regulation of advertisement of Short-Term
Vacation Rentals (STVRs) in all zones, and determine the ordinance is 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 Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
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b)REPORT
23-0740
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT (ZTA 23-02-B) ADDING THE LAND VALUE
RECAPTURE PROGRAM AND AMENDING CRITERIA FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
TO ESTABLISH THE LAND VALUE RECAPTURE FEES
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Mayor Massey opened the public hearing.
Director Tai introduced Senior Vice President Wil Soholt from Kosmont
and provided a joint staff report.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Director Tai and Attorney Donegan provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Jamal Thomas
John David
Laura Pena
Virtual Public Comment:
Anthony Higgins
Matt McCool
The City Council continued deliberations.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Mayor Massey to
introduce by title only and waive first reading of an Ordinance of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, approving Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 23-02-B), to
amend the Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) to
add the Land Value Recapture Program for Affordable Housing, amend certain
criteria for affordable housing, and determine the actions are consistent with the
PLAN Hermosa Final Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the California
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Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and adopt a resolution amending the City
Master Fee Schedule to establish fees for the Land Value Recapture program for
affordable housing and determine the action to be exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act; and direct the City Clerk publish the
summary ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Saemann, and Jackson3 -
No:Francois, and Detoy2 -
Absent:0
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a)REPORT
23-0726
2023-24 RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM REVIEW
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Finance Director Viki Copeland provided a staff presentation, and
announced two corrections to the resolution that contained outdated
information.
The City Council asked various questions.
Chief LeBaron answered various questions.
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
Anthony Higgins
In Person Public Comment:
Vince B.
City Council continued to deliberated on various components of the
Parking Permit Program.
Staff will bring back recommendations of tiered pricing and pricing
increases, parking zones, the vehicle registration requirement, employee
parking program, and items listed on the staff report. Staff will distinguish
items that may be implemented by February and which would require
additional time.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann to bring back an amended resolution with the direction provided by
City Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
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b)REPORT
23-0684
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
CIP 616 BARD TRAILER IMPROVEMENTS AND TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDERS FOR IT EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE
FURNITURE
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Public Works Director SanClemente provided a staff presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions.
Councilmember Saemann asked various questions.
City Manager Lowenthal and Director SanClemente provided information.
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
Anthony Higgins
A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann to extend the meeting to 12:00 a.m. 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
Saemann to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Pacific Mobile
Structures in the amount of $246,949.89 for modifications and maintenance of the
Bard Trailer (CIP 616); and appropriate additional funds from the Capital
Improvement Fund in the amount of $21,645 to CIP 616 Bard Trailer
Improvements; and transfer funds from the Public Works Administration and
Engineering contract services account in the General Fund in the amount of
$32,566.36 to CIP 616 Bard Trailer Improvements; and authorize City staff to
establish a 10 percent contingency amount of $24,694.99 and approve contract
change orders up to the amount of the approved contract contingency; and adopt
the attached resolution entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California Approving the Maintenance and Improvements of the
Bard Trailer (CIP 616) Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 and
Establishing a Project Payment Account"; and authorize the issuance of a
Purchase Order to Netrix, LLC in the amount of $32,566.36 to purchase and
configure IT equipment for the Bard Trailer (Attachment 5); and authorize the
issuance of a Purchase Order to M3 Office under qualifying cooperative purchase
agreements in the amount of $29,284.47 for Bard Trailer office furniture. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Saemann, and Detoy3 -
No:Francois, and Jackson2 -
Absent:0
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c)REPORT
23-0694
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 696
POLICE STATION IMPROVEMENTS
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Director SanClemente provided a staff presentation.
There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tempore Francois to award a construction contract for CIP 696 Police Station
Improvements to R Dependable Const Inc. in the amount of $148,790; and
authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a 30 percent project
contingency amount of $44,637 and to approve contract change orders up to the
amount of the approved contract contingency;
and adopt the attached resolution entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Hermosa Beach Approving the Construction of CIP 696 Police Station
Improvements Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 and Establishing a
Project Payment Account; and authorize the Mayor to execute the construction
contract and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and
authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion following
final completion of the project. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
d)REPORT
23-0746
DISCUSSIONS AND DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF REGARDING
REMOTE PARTICIPATION AT CITY MEETINGS AS WELL AS OTHER
FORMAT AND OPERATIONAL CONCERNS RELATED TO CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS
(City Attorney Patrick Donegan)
City Attorney Donegan provided a staff presentation.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments.
Virtual Public Comment:
Anthony Higgins
Matt McCool
Laura Pena
The City Council continued deliberations.
A motion was made by Mayor Massey, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to
make the following modifications to the agenda and meeting procedures and to
the extent Commissions are able, they should conduct their meetings consistent
with how the City Council conducts its meetings. Additionally, a resolution will be
brought back reflecting adopted changes.
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* Initial general public participation period will be in person only and each
speaker will be limited to two minutes for a total limit of 30 minutes. A second
general public participation period will be available at the end of the meeting for
any speakers unable to provide comments in the first public comment
opportunity. The time allotted for each speaker is subject to change at the chair's
discretion.
* Public participation on agenda items will remain in person and via remote
participation platform. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes, and the
time allotted for each speaker is subject to change at the chair's discretion.
* Written communications will be removed from the agenda.
* All public participation will be given a hard stop at the conclusion of the time
allotted, unless the chair determines otherwise.
* The numbering of items will be changed to Arabic numerals.
* The remote participation platform will be a courtesy only. Staff will make every
best effort to make this option available at every meeting.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
e)REPORT
23-0735
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION
DECEMBER 2023
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made by Mayor Massey, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to
extend the meeting to 1:00 a.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy4 -
Absent:Jackson1 -
City Clerk Maravilla provided a staff report.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Massey to
affirm current appointments; decommission the Fiesta Hermosa and Municipal
Naming subcommittees and extend the Finance subcommittee, Joint-Use Park
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Amenities, and Lifeguards Plaque subcommittees to December 31, 2024. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a)23-0745 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Massey requested staff to bring back a discussion item on a sales
tax measure for the 2024 ballot. It was supported by Councilmember
Jackson and Councilmember Detoy.
Mayor Massey requested staff to bring back a Capital Improvement Project
item that shall determine whether painting lane stripes on Prospect Avenue
will reduce speeds and if yes, paint them. It was supported by
Councilmember Jackson and Mayor Pro Tem Francois.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Massey adjourned the meeting in memory of Ray Waters at 12:48
a.m.
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