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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-24-CC-R-MIN 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 24, 2024 6:00 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, Councilmember Justin Massey Staff Present: City Manager Suja Lowenthal, City Attorney Patrick Donegan, Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Viki Copeland, City Clerk Myra Maravilla, Community Development Director Carrie Tai, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi, Police Chief Paul LeBaron, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa, Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright, Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss _____________________________________________________________________ 1. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM Mayor Francois called the Open Session to order at 6:05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bella and Emery. 3. ROLL CALL City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT There was no Closed Session Report. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Francois announced the following:  The Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau will host Local 90254: Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 28 to 29 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 2 p.m. The event will feature vendor tents, music, carnival rides, and more. More information is available at www.hbchamber.net.  Hispanic Heritage Month—The City will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. The month is dedicated to honoring the diverse history of generations of Latinos.  Mayor Town Hall Forum—The forum will take place on Monday, September 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This forum is open to the public. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann announced the Sister City Association Annual Gala Fundraiser at the Comedy Cantina, on Saturday, October 5th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Cross Episcopal Church. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Francois requested to withdraw Municipal Matter item 13.d, and pull Consent Calendar item 11.c for separate discussion. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Massey To approve the order of the agenda, withdraw Municipal Matter item 13.d and pull Consent Calendar item 11.c for separate consideration. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 7. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 7.a RECOGNIZING PLANNING COMMISSIONER MARIE RICE FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY Mayor Francois invited Marie Rice to the podium to be recognized. Community Development Director Carrie Tai acknowledged Marie Rice. Police Chief LeBaron acknowledged Marie Rice. Planning Commission Chairperson Michael Flaherty provided comments. Planning Commissioner Stephen Izant provided comments. Former Mayor and Councilmember Jim Rosenberger provided comments. Mayor Francois presented Marie Rice with a Certificate of Recognition from Senator Ben Allen's office and a plaque from the City of Hermosa Beach. Marie Rice provided comments. 3 Chief Paul Lebaron provided comments. 7.b LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND MCCORMICK AMBULANCE 2024 SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW - 24-CMO-040 Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright provided a staff presentation. Councilmember Massey asked various questions about compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard. A representative from McCormick Ambulance, David Konieczny, provided information about McCormick Ambulance transport statistics. Mayor Francois asked various questions about the number of units. Councilmember Detoy requested that we get a list of all delays for the next report. 7.c RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2, 2024 AS CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR DAY AND UPDATE ON CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE TRANSITION IN HERMOSA BEACH - 24-CMO-038 Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss introduced Clean Power Alliance External Affairs Manager Dalia Gomez to provide a presentation. Mayor Francois asked for clarification on when residents can opt-out. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions about energy levels. Councilmember Detoy provided information about Southern California Edison rates for 100% renewable energy. Councilmember Massey provided information about energy rates and incentive programs. 8. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided the City Manager Report.  New Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker introduced himself at the podium.  New Special Events and Filming Coordinator Austin DeWeese introduced himself at the podium. 8.a PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATE Public Works Director Joe SanClemente and Cal Water Operations Manager Robert Thompson provided an update on various Public Works projects. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions about the Bayview Project. 4 Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions about the Bayview Project. 8.b POLICE CHIEF UPDATE Chief Paul LeBaron provided the Police Chief Update. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT In Person Public Comment:  Sarah Harper  Nancy Shwappach  Matt McCool  Raymond Dussault  Randy Balik  Trent Larson  Carolyn Petty 10. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments in response to public comments received. Councilmember Massey provided comments in response to public comments received. Councilmember Jackson provided comments in response to public comments received. Mayor Francois requested a fifteen-minute recess at 8:03 p.m. Mayor Francois reconvened the meeting from recess at 8:18 p.m. City Clerk Maravilla conducted the roll call and announced a quorum. All members were present. Councilmember Jackson resumed his comments in response to public comments received. Mayor Francois provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments in response to public comments received. City Attorney Donegan provided comments about Robert's Rules of Order. Mayor Francois provided comments. 5 Councilmember Jackson announced a point of order and requested information on restriction of comments. City Attorney Donegan provided information. 10.a UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Councilmember Detoy attended the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce Upper Pier Walking Tour. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To pull item 11.c for separate discussion and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 11.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA 11.b CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 24-CCO-059 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the minutes for the Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Regular Meeting. Motion Carried 11.d REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2024 - 24-AS-030 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the July and August 2024 Financial Reports. Motion Carried 11.e ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING OF JULY 15, 2024 - 24-AS-031 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann 6 To receive and file the action minutes of the Civil Service Board meeting of July 15, 2024. Motion Carried 11.f CITY’S TREASURER’S REPORT - 24-AS-028 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the July 2024 and August 2024 City Treasurer’s Reports. Motion Carried 11.g CASH BALANCE REPORT - 24-AS-029 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the July 2024 and August 2024 Cash Balance Reports. Motion Carried 11.h CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 - 24-PW-035 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of September 9, 2024. Motion Carried 11.i ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 17, 2024 - 24-PW-034 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of July 17, 2024. Motion Carried 11.j ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 - 24-CDD-057 7 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of September 17, 2024. Motion Carried 11.k APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF SPECIAL EVENT LONG- TERM AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH INDIVISIBLE ARTS FOR STATE OF THE ART - 24-CR-021 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the initiation of long-term agreement negotiations with Invisible Arts for State of the Art, authorizing staff to proceed with drafting the terms and conditions for Council’s future consideration and approval. Motion Carried 11.l APPROVAL OF 2025 IMPACT LEVEL III RETURNING SPECIAL EVENTS - 24-CR-022 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation to: 1. Include three Impact Level III returning special events on the 2025 Special Events Calendar as proposed in the Staff Report; and 2. Two “Nothing Weekends” as proposed in the Staff Report on the 2025 Special Events Calendar. Motion Carried 11.m APPROVAL OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - 24-CDD-055 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the proposed fourth amendment to an agreement with Willdan Engineering for plan review and staff augmentation services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $100,000, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $395,000 and a term ending June 30, 2025; and authorize the 8 Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached fourth amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 11.n APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS, INC FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES - 24-CDD-052 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the proposed first amendment to an agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc. for staff augmentation services to increase the not-to- exceed amount by $20,000, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 for the remainder of the two-year term ending June 30, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached first amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 11.o APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY THROUGH THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION FOR THEIR SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM - 24-PD-005 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve grant agreement of $80,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for their Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP); add estimated revenue of $80,000 in the Grant Fund; and appropriate $80,000 in the Grant Fund for traffic enforcement operations to reduce alcohol-related accidents and other primary crash factors. Motion Carried 11.p APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE FOR BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - 24-CMO- 039 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the Building Electrification Assistance Program Participation Agreement with the Clean Power Alliance (CPA); add estimated revenue of $250,000 in the Capital Improvement Fund; and authorize the City 9 Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 11.c CHECK REGISTERS - 24-AS-027 Mayor Francois requested information about the cost of the Measure HB mailers and postage. City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided information. City Attorney Donegan provided information. In Person Public Comment:  Matt McCool Virtual Public Comment:  Anthony Higgins Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments. Mayor Francois provided comments. City Attorney Donegan provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Massey Seconded by: Councilmember Detoy To ratify the following check registers. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 12. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M 12.a APPROVAL OF NEW 2024 SPECIAL EVENTS - 24-CR-020 Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa provided a staff presentation. Mayor Francois asked various questions. City Attorney Donegan provided information. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Senior Recreation Supervisor Sousa provided information. Darc Sports Director of Events Madison Edgar spoke. Councilmember Massey asked various questions. 10 No public comment was provided. Greg Waters from Team Frosty introduced Michael "Frosty" Foster and discussed the Frosty Olympics event. Director of Events Madison Edgar provided additional information. Mayor Francois closed the Public Hearing. Councilmember Detoy provided comments and asked various questions. Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa provided additional information. City Manager Lowenthal provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Massey Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To hold a public hearing to approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation to include the following new special events on the 2024 Special Event Calendar: 1. The Frosty Olympics south of the Pier on Saturday, October 12, 2024; and 2. Darc Sport Pier to Pier Run south of the Pier and the Strand north of the Pier on Friday, November 8 through Saturday, November 9, 2024. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 13. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 13.a AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON- CALL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES - 24-PW-033 Public Works Director SanClemente provided a staff presentation. Virtual Public Comment:  Anthony Higgins Councilmember Massey provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To award a contract for on-call transportation planning and traffic engineering expertise services to Hartzog & Crabill, Inc. at a not-to-exceed amount of $600,000 for a term of three years ending October 1, 2027, with 11 an option to allow the City Manager to extend up to two additional years; award a contract for on-call transportation planning and traffic engineering expertise services to Michael Baker International, Inc. at a not-to-exceed amount of $600,000 for a term of three years ending October 1, 2027, with an option to allow the City Manager to extend up to two additional years; award a contract for on-call transportation planning and traffic engineering expertise services to Fehr & Peers Associates, Inc. at a not-to-exceed amount of $600,000 for a term of three years ending October 1, 2027, with an option to allow the City Manager to extend up to two additional years; award a contract for on-call transportation planning and traffic engineering expertise services to CR Associates, Inc. at a not-to-exceed amount of $600,000 for a term of three years ending October 1, 2027, with an option to allow the City Manager to extend up to two additional years; award a contract for on-call transportation planning and traffic engineering expertise services to General Technologies and Solutions LLC (GTS) at a not-to-exceed amount of $600,000 for a term of three years ending October 1, 2027, with an option to allow the City Manager to extend up to two additional years; and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed agreements subject to approval by the City Attorney Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 13.b REPORT ON THE CITY’S ENFORCEMENT OPTIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND OVERALL DISCUSSION ON ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS - 24-CA-004 City Attorney Donegan provided a presentation. Mayor Francois asked various questions. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Administrative Services Director Viki Copeland provided information. City Attorney Donegan provided information. Councilmember Massey provided information. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. Virtual Public Comment:  Jessica Craig  Matt McCool 12  Anthony Higgins Councilmember Massey directed staff to bring back an item to consider imposing late fees and ineligibility for certain discretionary permits. Councilmember Jackson was in favor of Councilmember Massey's direction. Mayor Francois suggested having the person with outstanding administrative citations be ineligible for certain discretionary permits, not necessarily tied to a property if it is a property landlord. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann requested to bring back all city enforcement options. Councilmember Detoy is in favor of a late fee and a discussion of options for discretionary permits. 13.c INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE TITLE AND ROLE OF CERTAIN CITY PERSONNEL, 24- CA-005 City Attorney Donegan provided a staff presentation. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided information. City Manager Lowenthal provided information. Councilmember Massey provided various comments. Virtual Comments:  Anthony Higgins Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To introduce by title only and waive first reading of an Ordinance (insert ord number) of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending various sections of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to update the title and role of certain city personnel and determine that the ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and direct the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. Ayes (5): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 13 13.d CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 450 (ATKINS) - 24-CMO-041 This item was withdrawn during Approval of Agenda. 14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Detoy requested the City take a position on the Hermosa Beach City School District's Bond Measure HV and the Los Angeles County's Measure A. Councilmember Jackson and Councilmember Massey provided support. Councilmember Jackson requested an item to explain or change the guidelines for mayoral powers and decorum at future meetings. Councilmember Massey provided support. 14.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 24-CMO-043 15. PUBLIC COMMENT 16. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.