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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
5:30 PMTuesday, May 28, 2024
Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session at 6:00 p.m.
5:30 PM - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Massey called the Closed Session to order at 5:37 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
No public comment was provided on the Closed Session agenda.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Meeting will reconvene in the Council Chambers
after Closed Session and recess to Open Session)
a)24-0265 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on May 15, 2024.
b)24-0253 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.
a.Name of Case: Everett Faulk v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number: CSC 22-124
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6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Massey called the Open Session to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by AYSO participants present in the
Chamber.
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. No
reportable action was taken.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Councilmember Saemann announced the Hermosa Beach Fine Arts
Festival on June 8th and June 9th at the Community Center lawn.
Mayor Massey announced the Hermosa 5-0 Open House on Thursday,
May 30th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Skate on the 8th on June 8th and 9th;
the Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival; and the memorial services for Abu
from Pet Mart was announced.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann, to approve the Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
7. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a)24-0245
RECOGNIZING AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER
ORGANIZATION WESTERN STATES CHAMPIONS
Mayor Massey invited Krista Skinner to the podium.
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Krista Skinner spoke in recognition of the AYSO participants being
recognized.
b)24-0246 RECOGNIZING JUNE 2024 AS PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Massey invited President of Hermosa PRIDE, Millie Martinez
Stordeur, to the podium.
Mayor Massey presented a Proclamation to Millie.
Millie Provided comments.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report.
a)24-0247 UPDATE FROM JIM FASOLA - CITY DELEGATE TO THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR & VECTOR-BORNE
DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jim Fasola provided an update on the Los Angeles County West Vector &
Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board of Trustees.
Councilmember Saemann asked for practical tips to combat water
collected in pots.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked about water collected at the 14th Street
bathroom showers storm drains.
City Manager Lowenthal provided information on how to report storm drain
concerns via the GoHermosa application.
Representative Fasola provided comments.
b)24-0266 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATE
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a Public Works Director
update.
Lisa Nichols provided information about the new Hermosa Beach Skate
Park sign to commemorate the 25th anniversary celebration.
Rafael, founder of Indivisible Arts, provided comments.
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Mayor Massey asked how the City would combat vandalism of painted
utility boxes.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions about painting or
wrapping non-city utility owned boxes.
c)24-0248 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
In Person Public Comment:
Sarah Mae Harper
Matt McCool
Michele Hampton
Jose Bacallao
Trent Larson
Travis Mewhirter
Troy Gravett
Jessica Accamando
Elka Worner
Chaim Schalk
Dave Baehar
a)24-0282 SUPPLEMENTAL ECOMMENTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
10. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Jackson provided comments about the success of Fiesta
Hermosa, and a story written about Police Department activities in the
Easy Reader.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments about the e-bikes on the
Strand.
Mayor Massey provided comments about e-bikes.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments about e-bikes and his
attendance at the Medal of Honor ceremony on May 23rd; the Sanitation
District meeting on May 15th; and his volunteer work at the Fiesta Hermosa
event.
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a)24-0249 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Jackson, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
a)REPORT
24-0250
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
b)REPORT
24-0259
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
c)REPORT
24-0263
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT
BY PROJECT FOR MARCH AND APRIL 2024
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
d)REPORT
24-0261
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
24-0256
CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
f)REPORT
24-0255
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF MAY 16, 2024
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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g)REPORT
24-0254
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2024
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
h)REPORT
24-0175
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIBRARY FOR
LANDSCAPE AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
i)REPORT
24-0241
HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING
DISTRICT 2024-2025 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING
THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND SETTING JULY 09, 2024
FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar
and adopt Resolution Nos. RES 24-7431 and RES 24-7432.
j)REPORT
24-0275
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 21, 2024
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
k)REPORT
24-0205
PARTICIPATION IN BEACH CITIES TRANSIT (BCT) LINE 109
AGREEMENT, WITH NO REQUIRED FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
FROM THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, WITH THE CITIES
OF EL SEGUNDO, MANHATTAN BEACH AND REDONDO BEACH,
FUNDED FROM PROPOSITION A FUNDS
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
l)REPORT
24-0251
ENDORSEMENT OF ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC’S
(DBA ATHENS SERVICES) REQUEST FOR AN ANNUAL
RATE ADJUSTMENT TO THE MAXIMUM RATES
FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
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No items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
discussion.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
14. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a)REPORT
24-0268
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A NEW IMPACT LEVEL II
SPECIAL EVENT
(Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa)
Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa provided a presentation.
Councilmember Saemann asked questions about potential scheduling
conflicts with the Movies at the Beach event.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked questions about the application process.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Manager, provided information.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Supervisor Sousa provided information.
In Person Public Comment:
Mark Paaluhi
Barbara Ellman
Mayor Massey provided comments.
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided information about trademarking the
Hermosa Beach Open.
City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided information about trademarking.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
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The City Council continued to deliberate.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann, to approve a new Impact Level II Special Event, the Hermosa Beach
Open on the Volleyball Courts north of the Pier on Wednesday, September 4
through Saturday, September 7, on the 2024 Special Events Calendar.
Mayor Massey offered a friendly amendment to specify that the title be: "Hermosa
Beach Open presented by Title Sponsor." The friendly amendment was accepted
by Mayor Pro Tem Francois and Councilmember Saemann. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
b)REPORT
24-0239
AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH LEE ANDREWS GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE
COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
SERVICES FOR CIVIC FACILITIES
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a presentation.
Mayor Massey suggested the public be provided an opportunity to tour city
facilities before they are given a survey.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions.
City Attorney Donegan provided information about the difference between
an informal advisory group and a Brown Act body.
Councilmember Saemann asked questions about the formation of the
informal advisory group and more.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions about the City Yard and
whether it be outside of the Civic Facilities Plan.
Virtual Public Comment:
Anthony Higgins
Mayor Massey provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
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Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
City Manager Lowenthal provided information.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked members present from the Lee Andrews
Group, Inc. various questions.
Stephanie Grace, CEO of Lee Andrews Group, Inc. provided information.
The City Council continued deliberations.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember
Detoy, to:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement with Lee Andrews Group, Inc. to
provide comprehensive community outreach and engagement services for civic
facilities at a not-to-exceed amount of $121,095 and a term ending December 31,
2025;
2. Authorize the City Manager to secure an additional six months of services at a
not-to-exceed amount of $58,285, if required;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the
proposed agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and
4. Provided further input on the creation of an informal civic facilities community
advisory group.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois made a friendly amendment that the makeup of the
informal civic facilities community advisory community be made up of residents,
not necessarily aligned or represented by any group. The friendly amendment
was rejected by the maker of the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Detoy, and Jackson3 -
No:Francois, and Saemann2 -
Absent:0
c)REPORT
24-0257
INFORMATION ON USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TO SATISFY
CERTAIN PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE
DEVELOPMENT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided a presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided information.
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Councilmember Detoy provided information.
Virtual Public Comment:
Jon Davis
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments about prioritizing the
indemnification of the City.
The City Council provided direction that no more encroachment permits be
issued moving forward.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Jackson, to:
Receive and file a staff report regarding the City's regulations pertaining to the
use of the public right-of-way to satisfy certain parking requirements for private
development. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson5 -
Absent:0
15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a)24-0270 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Jackson requested the future agenda item regarding
e-bike regulations be brought back at a special meeting to discuss an
urgency ordinance. This request was supported by Councilmember
Saemann, and previously heard at the February 15, 2024 meeting.
Councilmember Saemann confirmed with the staff the Lot D item would be
presented at the Budget Study Session.
16. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FROM THE PUBLIC
No Public Comment was provided.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Massey adjourned the meeting at 11:36 p.m.
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