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Home My WebLink About2024-03-26-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, March 26, 2024 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 order meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. ROLL CALL City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum. Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, Councilmember Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Present:4 - Mayor MasseyAbsent:1 - PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA There was no Public Comment. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. a)24-0160 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on March 12, 2024. b)24-0157 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) Page 1City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 4/9/2024 March 26, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Final a)Name of Case: Granite Re, Inc. DBA Granite Surety Insurance Company v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: 2:23-cv-1548 Date of Filing: 03/01/2023 b)Name of Case: EBS General Engineering v. City of Hermosa Beach LASC Case Number: 23TRCV02119 Date of Filing: 06/30/2023 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Francois called the Open Session to order at 6:13 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trent Larson. 3. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem Francois presided over the meeting. City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum. Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, Councilmember Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Present:4 - Mayor MasseyAbsent:1 - 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided a Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Pro Tem Francois acknowledged the City's recently awarded 'Clean Bay Certified' restaurants. Sixty-Six restaurants from Hermosa Beach were acknowledged. The Baked Bear; Barans; Barnacles; The Best Donuts; Bolt; Bonaparte Bistro; The Bottle Inn; Brews Hall; Brothers Burritos; Café Bonaparte; Capri Gelato; Chef Melbas Bistro; Chicken Shack; Cultured Slice Sandwich Shop; The Cultured Slice; Decadence; El Pollo Inka; El Tarasco Mexican Food; Encanto; Fritto Misto; Fusion Sushi; Gitana Cafe; Good Stuff; Granny’s Grocery; Guisados; The Gum Tree Café; The Habit Burger Grill; Hermosa Brewing Co.; Hermosa Mexican Cuisine; Hermosa Pie and Cake Co.; Hermosa Saloon; Hi-Fi Espresso; Hook & Plow; Japonica; Java Man; Jersey Mike’s; Juiced; Lucky 7 Coffee; Mama D’s; Mickey’s Pizza & Deli; North End Bar & Grill; Oakberry; Oki Doki Sushi; Pacific Rim Cafe; Palmilla; Paradise Bowls; Pedones; Playa Hermosa; Page 2City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 4/9/2024 March 26, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Poke Prince Cafe; Proudly Serving; Rabano; Radici; Red & Louie’s Pizza; RYLA; Scotty’s on the Strand; Slay Hermosa; Sosta; The Source; Spumoni; Starbucks (PCH); Starbucks (Hermosa Ave.); Tacos El Goloso (Pier Ave.); Uncle Stavros; Underground Pub & Grill; Vista; and Vons. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Francois requested to pull item "f" from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann and to approve the remainder of the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson4 - Absent:Mayor Massey1 - 7. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a)24-0155 RECOGNIZING TJ BRINJAK AND PETER MICHEL FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE CITY Mayor Pro Tem Francois recognized TJ Brinjak and Peter Michel for their service to the City. TJ provided comments. Peter was not present for the recognition. 8. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report. a)24-0161 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATE Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided an update on various Capital Improvement Projects. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Public Works Director SanClemente provided information. b)24-0111 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE Police Chief Paul LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update. Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments. Councilmember Saemann provided comments. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT Page 3City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 4/9/2024 March 26, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Final REPORT 24-0165 SUPPLEMENTAL ECOMMENTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT In Person Public Comment: Trent Larson Kent Allen Michele Hampton Xavier Haase Matt McCool Page 4City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 4/9/2024 March 26, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Final 10. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS a)24-0139 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal provided information. Councilmember Detoy was in attendance at the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) meeting and announced an update from NASA regarding super sonic jets and other related information. Mayor Pro Tem Francois was in attendance at the Los Angeles Sanitation District meeting and provided an update on fee increases. Councilmember Jackson expressed appreciation for the sponsors and volunteers that run the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation. He provided a brief summary of the Prom Night event in the city. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to remove item "f" from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson4 - Absent:Mayor Massey1 - a)REPORT 24-0156 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. b)REPORT 24-0148 CHECK REGISTERS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c)REPORT 24-0154 REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2024 (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Page 5City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 4/9/2024 March 26, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. d)REPORT 24-0142 CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT (City Treasurer Karen Nowicki) A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e)REPORT 24-0143 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2024 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g)REPORT 24-0123 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DURING FY 2024-2025 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar and adopt Resolution No. RES-24-7422. h)REPORT 24-0149 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2024 (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. i)REPORT 24-0151 PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. j)REPORT 24-0138 BROWN ACT DEMAND FILED BY TONY HIGGINS (City Attorney Patrick Donegan) A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. k)REPORT 24-0150 ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023 (Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez) A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. l)REPORT 24-0146 RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT CLAIMS (Risk Management Analyst Vanessa Lassooy) A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. Page 6City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 4/9/2024 March 26, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Final 12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION f)REPORT 24-0144 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF MARCH 18, 2024 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked questions about the Capital Improvement Program. Public Works Director SanClemente provided updates on CIP numbers 111, 692, 193, and 108. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. In Person Public Comment: John Burry Trent Larson Virtual Public Comment: Laura Pena Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. Public Works Director SanClemente provided information. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments. A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Jackson to receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of March 18, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson4 - Absent:Mayor Massey1 - 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. There were no Public Hearings. 14. MUNICIPAL MATTERS There were no Municipal Matters. 15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a)24-0159 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Page 7City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 4/9/2024 March 26, 2024City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Councilmember Detoy requested support to oppose AB2560 Density Bonus Law affecting housing in the Coastal area, density bonuses, and other bills stripping away local control. Councilmember Jackson and Mayor Pro Tem Francois supported this item. Councilmember Detoy requested support to oppose the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act measure on the November ballot. Councilmember Jackson and Mayor Pro Tem Francois supported the item. City Attorney Donegan provided comments. Councilmember Detoy modified his original request to include other similar bills. Councilmember Jackson and Mayor Pro Tem Francois gave support. Councilmember Jackson requested support for an action item on April 9th to amend the RAM’s event application. Councilmember Detoy and Mayor Pro Tem Francois supported the item. City Manager Lowenthal provided comments. 16. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FROM THE PUBLIC No Public Comment was provided. 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Francois adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Page 8City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 4/9/2024