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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, February 27, 2024
Councilmember Detoy Teleconference Location:
Business Center at the Sheraton Vistana
8800 Vistana Centre Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and Open Session at 6:00 p.m.
5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Francois called the Closed Session to order 5:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Detoy joined the meeting from an alternate location listed
on the agenda.
Mayor Massey was not present for the Roll Call.
Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, Councilmember Saemann, Councilmember Detoy,
and Councilmember Jackson
Present:4 -
Mayor MasseyAbsent:1 -
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
No Public Comment was provided for the Closed Session agenda.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to hear the Closed Session items.
a)24-0094 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on January 23, 2024.
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b)24-0093 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. (2 cases)
1.Name of Case: Michael Frilot v. City of Hermosa Beach
WCAB No. ADJ15551402;
2.Name of Case: Debra Lynn Faris v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case No. 22STCV26754
6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Massey called the Closed Session to order at 6:08 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ashley Tull led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. 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
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided a Closed Session Report and
announced that Mayor Massey joined the City Council during the Closed
Session.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Massey announced the following events:
Hermosa Beach Little League Opening Day will take place on Saturday,
March 2, 2024. More information about this event is available on the
Hermosa Beach Little League website.
Hermosa Beach Concert Series Talent applications to participate in the
2024 Concert Series are due by Sunday, March 3, 2024. More information
is available on the City's website.
The Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
The City will host a Mobile Vote Center at the Civic Center Parking Lot on
Monday, March 4, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A drop box is
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available in front of the Hermosa Beach Library.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Francois to approve the order of the agenda. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
7. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a)24-0077 PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY
AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Massey proclaimed February as Black History Month.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report and
welcomed new City staff: Jonathan Ortiz, Public Works Inspector; Hailey
Sandoval and Eric Cuiper, Maintenance Worker I.
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided an update on various
Capital Improvement Projects.
Mayor Massey asked various questions on a Caltrans project scheduled on
Pacific Coast Highway.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions on a Caltrans project
scheduled on Pacific Coast Highway.
Councilmember Saemann asked various questions on the Bard Trailer
renovations.
City Manager Lowenthal celebrated that earlier on February 27, 2024 six
out of the eight team members assigned from the Police Department were
female, and it was an all female police force earlier in the day which makes
it the City's first female shift in the Police Department. The recruitment team
was thanked for their ongoing efforts.
a)24-0078 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update.
Councilmember Jackson asked a question about the requirements for
having a front-facing license plate on vehicles.
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Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked about enforcement on the Strand.
Chief LeBaron provided information about enforcement on the Strand.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
In Person Public Comment:
Sarah Harper
Jim Rosenberger
Jessica Accamando
Elka Worner
Trent Bernard Larson
Jonathan Cruz
Janet Cruz
Jennifer Kennedy
Nick Wilson
Mike McMalton
Carolyn Petty
Adam Malovani
David Bolog
24-0113 SUPPLEMENTAL ECOMMENTS FOR ITEM 9
10. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
a)24-0079 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Councilmember Saemann provided comments regarding the vaccine
mandate and minor special event permits.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments regarding the vaccine
mandate and the sales tax discussion from a previous meeting.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
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Absent:0
a)24-0100 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
24-0080
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
c)REPORT
24-0072
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
d)REPORT
24-0091
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT
BY PROJECT FOR DECEMBER 2023
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
e)REPORT
24-0062
2022-23 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)
(INCLUDING REPORT FROM INDEPENDENT AUDITOR)
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
f)REPORT
24-0073
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
g)REPORT
24-0069
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 2024
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
h)REPORT
24-0089
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF
JANUARY 8, 2024
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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i)REPORT
24-0088
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
j)REPORT
24-0087
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
k)REPORT
24-0059
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MONTHLY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2023
(Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
l)REPORT
24-0090
SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
QUARTERLY SUMMARY
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a)REPORT
24-0071
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A NEW IMPACT LEVEL III
SPECIAL EVENT
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols provided an oral report.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments.
Sarah Schuler, Vice President, Game Presentation & Experimental
Marketing at Los Angeles Rams, provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Jessica Accamando
Trent Larson
Alexi Waul
Jani Lange
Virtual Public Comment:
Anthony Higgins
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Richard Gotthoffer
Laura Pena
Mayor Massey asked various questions.
Councilmember Detoy asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson made comments.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments and asked about the status
of a CIP.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
A motion was moved by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann to approve Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory
Commission's recommendation to include a new Impact Level III Special Event,
the Rams Draft Experience, Proposal B, on Schumacher Plaza, Pier Plaza, and
the beach south of the Pier on Monday, April 22 through Friday, May 3, including
load-in and load-out, on the 2024 Special Events Calendar. The motion was
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
14. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a)REPORT
24-0058
REJECT ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZE THE RE-ADVERTISEMENT
OF CIP 689 CLARK BUILDING RENOVATIONS
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Director SanClemente provided a presentation.
Councilmember Detoy asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
John Oskoui, PE., Senior Engineer of Transtech Engineers, Inc., spoke.
Councilmember Saemann asked various questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions.
In Person Public Comment:
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John Burry
Trent Larson
David Grethen
Virtual Public Comment:
Kent Allen
Anthony Higgins
Lauren Pizer Mains
Matt McCool
Councilmember Saemann asked various questions.
Director SanClemente provided information.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
Mayor Massey requested to move item 14b after 14e.There was no
expressed dissent from the Council on this change.
A motion was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, seconded by Councilmember
Detoy to reject all bids for CIP 689 Clark Building Renovations; and direct staff to
work with the project design team and Council appointed subcommittees to
evaluate options to reduce project scope and cost, and refine the project design,
subject to Council approval prior to re-advertisement; and direct staff to re-open
the Clark Building on an interim, limited use basis subject to completion of the
sewer line replacement and other necessary minor maintenance items. The
motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
b)REPORT
24-0060
MIDYEAR BUDGET REVIEW 2023-24
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Finance Director Viki Copeland provided a presentation.
Councilmember Saemann asked various questions.
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
It was moved by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Jackson to
approve the revisions to estimated revenue, appropriations, budget transfers, and
fund balances as shown herein and in the attached Revenue Detail Report,
Additional Appropriations Report, Budget Transfers Report, and Budget Summary
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Report; and approve the following transactions from the General Fund: Transfer
$137,905 of unspent funds from 2023-24 Midyear to the assigned fund balance for
Contingencies in order to maintain the City’s target of 20 percent of
appropriations for this fund; Transfer $6,374 of unspent funds from 2022-23 to the
Lighting/Landscaping District Fund to cover the deficit balance; Transfer
$1,419,308 of unspent funds from 2022-23 to the Insurance Fund to bring the fund
up to the funding goal of $3 million; Transfer $198,866 of unspent funds from
2022-23 to the Equipment Replacement Fund; Transfer $1,076,441 of unspent
funds from 2022-23 for use in the Capital Improvement Fund; Transfer $729,769 of
unspent funds from the Midyear Budget Review 2023-24 from the unassigned fund
balance category to the assigned fund balance category; and receive and file the
City Council Travel Summary. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
d)REPORT
24-0092
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY PROGRESS REPORT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided a presentation.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Councilmember Saemann spoke.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments.
City Manager Lowenthal provided information.
In Person Public Comment:
Jessica Accamando
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
Laura Pena
It was moved by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann to receive a staff presentation; and receive and file Economic
Development Strategy Progress Report #3. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
c)REPORT
24-0074
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING
OPERATIONAL AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR
ON-STREET COMMERCIAL ENCROACHMENT
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AREAS CITYWIDE AND ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR COMMERCIAL ENCROACHMENT
PERMITS AND ANNUAL PERMIT REAPPLICATION
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss provided a presentation.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
City Attorney Donegan provided information.
Mayor Massey asked various questions.
Councilmember Detoy asked various questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions.
City Manager Lowenthal provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Jessica Accamando
Dana Ireland
Millie Velasco
Virtual Public Comment:
Raymond Dussault
Matt McCool
Laura Pena
Mayor Massey provided various comments.
Councilmember Saemann provided various comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided various comments.
Councilmember Detoy provided various comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided various comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann
to adopt a resolution establishing operational and design guidelines for on-street
commercial encroachment areas citywide and the determination that the project
is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
and and adopt a resolution establishing fees for commercial encroachment
permits and annual permit reapplication; and amend Section 22 to read as
follows: installation of a bike rack(s) adjacent or affixed to the dining deck are
strongly encouraged for both existing and new Off-Street Commercial Outdoor
Dining Encroachment decks if space is available. A proposed location for a
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bicycle rack or bicycle corral will be considered and evaluated by Public Works
staff before approval. The City of Hermosa Beach will provide and install bike
racks, where feasible, unless deck permittee chooses to provide and install their
own, in which case the rack design, specifications and installation must be
reviewed and inspected by Public Works staff. Bike racks are to be placed on the
downstream side of decks provided the area is safe, they do not obstruct parking,
vehicular or pedestrian traffic and must not encroach into the 2-foot offset
between the deck and the adjacent parking stall. To request a review of the bike
rack location, it must be shown on the site plan when submitting the application
for review. The area dedicated to a bike rack will be deducted from the cost of
the encroachment area square footage. The motion was carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
e)REPORT
24-0084
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
1.10.040 PARAGRAPH (A) TO INCLUDE VIOLATIONS PERTAINING
TO PARTIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION, SPECIAL EVENTS, OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASSES
FOR CITY PARKS AND BEACH, AND USE OF CITY SEAL, LOGO,
AND INSIGNIA, IN THE LIST OF VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCEDURES AND FINDING THE
SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided a presentation.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
Councilmember Detoy asked various questions.
City Attorney Donegan provided information.
Director Tai provided information.
Councilmember Saemann provided information.
Virtual Public Comment:
Raymond Dussault
Kent Allen
Laura Pena
Matt McCool
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Mayor Massey provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
City Manager Lowenthal provided information.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided information.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois made a substitute motion to approve staff
recommendation with the removal of the solid waste collection. The motion
failed for a lack of a second.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Francois to approve staff's recommendation ordinance
with the exception of the Solid Waste Collection. The motion failed by a 3-2
vote. Noes: Mayor Massey, Councilmember Detoy and Councilmember
Jackson.
A substitute motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann to approve staff's recommendation and bring
back the fines at 50 percent of the current rates for Solid Waste Collection.
The motion failed by a 3-2 vote. Noes: Mayor Massey, Councilmember
Detoy and Councilmember Jackson.
It was moved by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Jackson to
introduce on first reading an ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, Amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section
1.10.040 Paragraph (A) to Include Violations Pertaining to Parties on Private
Property, Solid Waste Collection, Special Events, Outdoor Fitness Classes for City
Parks and Beach, and Use of City Seal, Logo and Insignia, in the List of
Violations Subject to Administrative Citation Procedures”. The motion was
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Detoy, and Jackson3 -
No:Francois, and Saemann2 -
Absent:0
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a)24-0096 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Francois made comments regarding the COVID-19
vaccine mandate on the pending items on the Tentative Future Agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois requested support to review the temporary minor
event permit rules. Councilmember Saemann expressed support for this
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item.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois requested support to revisit the recruitment and
appointment process of the citizens advisory committee for the Civic
Center Project. Councilmember Saemann expressed support for this item.
16. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FROM THE PUBLIC
There was no Public Comment for this item.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Massey adjourned the Council meeting at 12:56 a.m.
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