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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-13-CC-R-MIN 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 13, 2024 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Mayor Dean Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Rob Saemann, Councilmember Mike Detoy, Councilmember Ray Jackson Members Absent: Councilmember Justin Massey Staff Present: City Manager Suja Lowenthal, City Attorney Patrick Donegan, Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi, Administrative Services Director Viki Copeland, City Clerk Myra Maravilla, Community Development Director Carrie Tai, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Police Chief Paul LeBaron, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Captain Landon Phillips, Captain Eric Cahalan, Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM Mayor Francois called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum, noting Councilmember Massey absent. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Mayor Francois opened public comment. No public comment was provided. 4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. 4.a Closed Session Minutes 4.b Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation 4.c Existing Litigation—Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) 5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM 2 Mayor Francois called the Open Session to order at 6:00 p.m. 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bill Hallett. 7. ROLL CALL City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum, noting Councilmember Massey absent. 8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Donegan provided the Closed Session report. No reportable action was taken. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Francois announced Movies at the Beach on September 7th and 14th after sundown and the Hermosa Beach Open on September 7th. Mayor Francois requested updated voting procedures be implemented. Councilmember Jackson provided comments regarding proposed voting procedures. City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided information regarding Robert's Rules of Order. Councilmember Detoy provided comments regarding proposed voting procedures. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments regarding proposed voting procedures. Councilmember Jackson provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To maintain the current voting procedure since the implementation of eScribe. Ayes (3): Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Abstained (1): Mayor Francois Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson 3 To approve the order of the agenda. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 11.a RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN DOROTHY SCHEID ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER 38 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY Police Chief Paul LeBaron provided a presentation recognizing Captain Dorothy Scheid for her years of service. Mayor Francois provided a presentation. Joey Apodaca from Congressman Ted Lieu's office presented Captain Scheid with a certificate. City Manager Lowenthal presented Captain Scheid with a mini surfboard. A last call was reproduced in the Council Chambers honoring Captain Scheid. Captain Scheid shared a few words. Chief LeBaron and Captain Phillips presented a retired badge, certificate, and street sign to Captain Sheid. 11.b HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROVIDES FIESTA HERMOSA RECAP Outgoing Chamber President Jessica Accamando introduced incoming Chamber President Michelle Crispin. A presentation recapping Fiesta Hermosa was provided by Director of Membership and Operations Millie Martinez. Outgoing Chamber President Accamando thanked the City Council for their partnership in this event. 12. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Lowenthal provided the City Manager Report. 12.a PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATE Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided an update on various Public Works projects. 4 Mayor Francois asked various questions about street resurfacing priorities. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions about an illegal tree removal incident on Loma Drive. Director SanClemente provided information. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal provided information about the siren alert system. 12.b POLICE CHIEF UPDATE No Police Chief update was provided. 13. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Francois opened public comment. The following public comment was provided. In Person Public Comment:  Bill Hallett  Michael Kuehl  Diana Mausser  Gia Humelbaugh  Matt McCool 14. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Francois provided comments regarding the illegal tree removal on Loma Drive. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments regarding the illegal tree removal on Loma Drive. Councilmember Jackson provided various comments and provided an update on his attendance to have a post office renamed after U.S Marine Corps Private First Class, James Anderson. 14.a UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Mayor Francois participated in the Triathlon awards, National Night Out, and attended the Beach Cities Health District Volunteer Recognition Brunch. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann invited the community to the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association Annual Gala on October 5th at 3 p.m. at St. Cross Episcopal Church. 5 Mayor Francois and Mayor Pro Tem Saemann participated in the 50th anniversary celebration of the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association. Councilmember Detoy and his daughter attended various National Night Out events. An announcement was made that Dustin Roberto, an LA County Firefighter, passed away. 15. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the Consent Calendar with Mayor Francois voicing a no vote on item 15. h. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 15.a CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 24-CCO-054 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the minutes for the Monday, July 15, 2024 Special Meeting, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Special Meeting, and the Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Regular Meeting. Motion Carried 15.b 2024 LOCAL AGENCY BIENNIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE - 24-CCO-053 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To adopt Resolution No. RES-24-7451 approving and adopting the amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974. Motion Carried 15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 24-AS-016 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To ratify the following check registers. 6 Motion Carried 15.d ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 2, 2024 - 24-CR-012 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of July 2, 2024. Motion Carried 15.e LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCEMONTHLY REPORT FOR JUNE 2024 - 24-CMO-028 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the June 2024 Fire and Ambulance monthly report. Motion Carried 15.f APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH STAFFORD HR CONSULTING FOR INTERIM HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT - 24-CMO-027 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the proposed first amendment to the agreement with Stafford HR Consulting to provide interim Human Resources support, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $70,000, for a total of $100,000; and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the attached first amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 15.h APPOINTMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE BOARD - 24-CCO-055 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To review the applications of Anne Williams, Doug Collins, and Ira Ellman; and consider appointing to the Civil Service Board Anne Williams and Doug Collins to terms ending July 15, 2028, and Ira Ellman to a term ending July 15, 2027. 7 Motion Carried 15.i ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING - 24-AS- 017 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the action minutes of the Civil Service Board meeting of June 18, 2024. Motion Carried 15.g REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO GRADES OF GREEN VERTE 2024 GALA - 24-CMO-030 Mayor Pro Tem Saemann requested item 15.g. be pulled for separate discussion. City Manager Lowenthal provided information about the sponsorship donation to Grades of Green Verte 2024 Gala. The donation request was included in the 2024-25 budget approved by the City Council. Virtual Public Comment:  Kent Allen  Craig Cadwallader Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve a sponsorship donation of $5,000 to the Grades of Green Verte 2024 Gala. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 8 17.a CREATION OF AN AD HOC CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO CONSIDER RENAMING THE GREENBELT PEDESTRIAN TRAIL - 24- CR-011 Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols provided a presentation. Mayor Francois asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided information. Virtual Public Comment:  Craig Cadwallader  John Burry Mayor Pro Tem Saemann shared interest in serving on the subcommittee and shared information about his work on ADA accessibility. Councilmember Detoy provided information. Councilmember Jackson expressed interest in supporting Mayor Pro Tem Saemann and Councilmember Detoy to serve on the subcommittee to consider renaming the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To apppoint Mayor Pro Tem Saemann and Councilmember Detoy to a subcommittee to explore renaming the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail in honor of individuals who have been advocates for accessibility in the City with the addition of two members from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 17.b APPROVAL OF A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH STARCHASE - 24- PD-003 Captain Cahalan provided a staff report. Mayor Francois asked various questions. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. 9 Virtual Public Comment:  Anthony Higgins Mayor Francois asked various questions. Captain Cahalan provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To authorize the City Manager to execute a sole source three-year contract with StarChase to purchase GPS Tags for Public Safety System for a total contract amount of $61,710 from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF), approved in the Fiscal Year 2024– 25 Budget. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 17.c APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES - 24-CDD-034 Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided a presentation. Mayor Francois asked various questions. Director Tai and City Manager Lowenthal provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided various comments. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Virtual Public Comment:  Laura Pena  Anthony Higgins Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the proposed first amendment to an agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for staff augmentation services to increase the not-to- exceed amount by $85,000, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of 10 $115,000; and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached first amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Pro Tem Saemann requested support for an item to have the Public Works Commission initiate the review of fines and other consequences involved with illegal tree removal and return to the Council for discussion and deliberation. Mayor Francois and Councilmember Detoy provided support for this item. 18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 24-CMO-031 19. PUBLIC COMMENT 20. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.