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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-22-CC-R-MIN 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 22, 2025 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Mayor Rob Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Detoy, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Michael D. Keegan, Councilmember Dean Francois Staff Present: Interim City Manager Napolitano, Interim City Attorney Todd Leishman, City Clerk Myra Maravilla, Community Development Director Alison Becker, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Police Chief Landon Phillips, Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman, Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Human Resources Manager Tiffany Nguyen, Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss _____________________________________________________________________ 1. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM Mayor Saemann called the Open Session to order at 6:22 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Morgan Sliff. 3. ROLL CALL City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum, noting Councilmember Keegan was in attendance virtually. City Clerk Maravilla announced that on Monday, July 21, 2025, Councilmember Keegan requested to join the Council meeting virtually pursuant to AB 2449 under the "just cause" clause due to medical reasons. The Council was notified of the request on Monday, July 21st of Councilmember Keegan's request. It was further announced that all votes would be taken via roll call and that virtual public comments would be accepted during the general public comment period. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Interim City Attorney Todd Leishman provided the Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken. 2 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Saemann invited the public to attend and support the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association's annual gala themed Carnival Magico on July 26, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the St. Cross Episcopal Church. 6. AP PROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To approve the order of the agenda and hear items 11.h, 11.m, and 11.q for separate discussion. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 7. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 7.a RECOGNIZING HERMOSA BEACH SURFER MORGAN SLIFF Mayor Saemann invited Christian Stutzman to the podium to introduce Morgan Sliff. Mayor Saemann presented a Certificate of Recognition and mini surfboard to Morgan Sliff. 7.b BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT UPDATE ON HEALTHY LIVING CAMPUS Mayor Saemann invited Beach Cities Health District CEO Tom Bakaly to the podium to provide a Beach Cities Health District update. Councilmember Francois provided comments and asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson provided comments and asked various questions. 7.c HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROVIDES FIESTA HERMOSA RECAP Chamber of Commerce President Michelle Crispin and Director of Membership and Operations Millie Martinez Stordeur provided a Fiesta Hermosa recap. Councilmember Francois asked various comments. President Crispin provided information about profits. 8. CITY MANAGER REPORT 3 Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano provided the City Manager Report. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Francois opened Public Comment. In-Person Public Comment:  Sarah Harper  Jim Holtz  Yumi  Jamie Pagliano  Elka Worner 10. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 10.a UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Councilmember Francois announced his attendance to the Los Angeles County Library Commission meeting. Mayor Saemann provided an update on an incident that occurred with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. 11. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To hear items 11.h, 11.m, and 11.q separately and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 11.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived. Motion Carried 4 11.b CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 25-CCO-031 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To approve the minutes for the June 24, 2025, Special Meeting (Commission Interviews) and the June 24, 2025, Regular Meeting. Motion Carried 11.c CHECK REGISTERS - 25-AS -062 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the check registers for the period of June 18, 2025, through July 9, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands. Motion Carried 11.d CASH BALANCE REPORT - 25-AS -061 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the April 2025 and May 2025 Cash Balance Reports. Motion Carried 11.e REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR APRIL AND MAY 2025 - 25-AS -049 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the April and May 2025 Financial Reports. Motion Carried 11.f CITY’S TREASURER’S REPORT - 25-AS-060 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the April 2025 and May 2025 City Treasurer’s Reports. Motion Carried 11.g UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT HOURS - 25-AS-059 5 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file an update on the City’s Downtown Parking Lot Hours. Motion Carried 11.i APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES - 25-CDD-102 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To approve a third amendment to an agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for staff augmentation services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $114,990, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $352,166 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 third amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 11.j PARTICIPATION IN BEACH CITIES TRANSIT (BCT) LINE 109 AGREEMENT WITH FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION FROM OTHER CITIES, FUNDED PARTIALLY FROM PROPOSITION A FUNDS - 25- CDD-083 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To authorize staff to modify Transit Service Operation Agreement to revise and include additional performance management reporting requirements from Beach Cities Transit (BCT) with future funding contingent upon substantial updates to Line 109 that will generate additional ridership and improve service delivery; and approve participation in the Beach Cities Transit Line 109 along with the other beach cities; and authorize the City of Hermosa Beach a financial contribution of $17,183 for Fiscal Year 2025–26 paid from budgeted Proposition A funds for the BCT Line 109; and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to the Transit Service Operation Agreement subject to approval b y the Interim City Attorney. Motion Carried 11.k ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP NO. 84115 FOR A TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 707 3rd STREET - 25-CDD-105 6 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7503, approving Final Parcel Map No. 84115, which is consistent with the approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map; and authorize the City Clerk to endorse the certificate for said map. Motion Carried 11.l ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2025 - 25-CR-054 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of June 3, 2025. Motion Carried 11.n ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 21, 2025 - 25-PW-048 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission regular meeting of May 21, 2025. Motion Carried 11.o CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JULY 10, 2025 - 25-PW-047 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of July 10, 2025. Motion Carried 11.p ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATED SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL TO SUBMIT TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD - 25-PW-039 7 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7504, approving the updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP); and authorize the Legally Responsible Official (LRO) to certify and submit the updated SSMP to the California State Water Resources Board (SWRCB). Motion Carried 11.h PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25- CDD-106 Councilmember Francois pulled item 11.h to request additional information on when the Land Value Recapture would be heard by the Planning Commission. Director Becker provided information that Land Value Recapture would be heard in the fall. Virtual Public Comment:  Jon Davis Councilmember Francois asked various questions. Mayor Saemann asked various questions. Councilmember Keegan asked various questions. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To receive and file the July 28, 2025 Planning Commission Special Meeting agenda and the August 19, 2025 Planning Commission Regular Meeting agenda. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 11.m APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB TO PROVIDE ITS ANNUAL TREE LOT - 25-CR-055 Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano provided a presentation. Mayor Saemann pulled the item to request that the garage fee be waived. In-Person Public Comment:  Rick Koenig Councilmember Francois asked various questions. 8 Interim City Attorney Leishman asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson provided comments. Councilmember Francois asked various questions. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Moved by: Mayor Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To approve a three-year agreement with the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club (Kiwanis Club) for its annual tree lot through 2025–2027 as amended, waiving the $225 storage fee, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Ayes (4): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Noes (1): Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried 11.q LETTER TO CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION OPPOSING PERMIT APPLICATION BY LA COUNTY FIRE FOR AFTER-THE-FACT APPROVAL REGARDING EXPANDED ADVERTISING ON LA COUNTY OWNED LIFEGUARD TOWERS FROM CABRILLO TO WILL ROGERS STATE BEACH - 25-CMO-051 Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano provided a presentation. Councilmember Francois asked various questions. Councilmember Keegan provided comments. Virtual Public Comment:  Kent Allen Councilmember Jackson provided comments. Councilmember Francois provided comments. Councilmember Keegan provided comments. Moved by: Mayor Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To approve sending a letter to the California Coastal Commission opposing Application Number 5-02-009-A1; Permit Application by the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (LA County Fire) for After-The-Fact Approval Regarding Expanded Advertising on LA 9 County Owned Lifeguard Towers from Cabrillo Beach to Will Rogers State Beach. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided a friendly amendment to hold the letter until it is agendized by the California Coastal Commission. The friendly amendment was not accepted. Ayes (4): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois Noes (1): Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 12. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M 12.a PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE COLLECTION CHARGES AS OF MARCH 31, 2025, AND CONSIDER PLACING SAID CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - 25-CMO-048 Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss provided a presentation. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Mayor Saemann asked various questions. Environmental Programs Manager provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Francois Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy To conduct a public hearing and receive testimony from affected property owners regarding delinquent refuse bills; and adopt Resolution No. RES- 25-7505 authorizing and requesting the County Assessor to place delinquent refuse charges for Athens Services as a special assessment for collection through the County tax collection process. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 12.b PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SEWER CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL - 25-PW-041 Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presenta tion. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Saemann 10 To conduct a public hearing to receive public comment related to the collection of sewer service charges on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; determine the presence of a majority protest; make an official finding that a majority protest by property owners within the City of Hermosa Beach does not exist; and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7506, approving the Engineer’s Report and authorizing the placement of sewer service charges on the annual County of Los Angeles Tax Roll. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 13. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 13.a GREENWICH VILLAGE NORTH UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ASSESSMENT DISTRICT—ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH NV5, INC., ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO ISSUE BONDS AND ENROLL ASSESSMENTS - 25-PW-046 Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation. Interim City Manager Napolitano provided comments. Mayor Saemann provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided comments. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Saemann To adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7507 awarding a Construction Contract to CEM Construction Corporation for the CIP 114 Greenwich Village North – Underground Utilities Assessment District in the Amount of $2,307,500, Authorizing Contract Change Orders up to $461,500, Approving Project Design and Plans Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6, and Establishing a Project Payment Account” to approve the construction contract; authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion following final completion of the contract; approve the Third Amendment to an agreement with NV5, Inc. to provide professional services for construction management and inspection services during construction which increases the contract amount by $100,000, resulting in a total amended not-to-exceed contract amount of $600,000, and extends the term of agreement to July 12, 2027; adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7508 authorizing the issuance of Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds, approving and directing the execution of a Paying Agent Agreement and a Placement Agent Agreement, authorizing sale of bonds, and other related documents and actions with respect thereto to issue district bonds up to $4,031,600, appointing the City Finance Manager as 11 paying agent, and authorize the execution of the Paying Agent Agreement, and appointing Hilltop Securities, Inc. as Placement Agent and authorize the execution of the Placement Agent Agreement; adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7509 directing the County of Los Angeles Auditor- Controller to place the direct assessments for the Greenwich Village North Underground Utilities Assessment District on the County Tax Roll”; and authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed contracts and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 13.b COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND DIRECTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER’S CIVIC FACILITIES PROJECT ADVISORY GROUP - 25-CMO-046 Eric Horne and Rick Koenig provided a presentation. Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano provided comments. Councilmember Francois asked various questions about library funding. In Person Public Comment:  David Grethen  Jennifer Rosenfeld Virtual Public Comment:  Laura Pena Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided comments. Councilmember Jackson provided comments. Moved by: Mayor Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To receive and file the recommendations from the City Manager’s Civic Facilities Project Advisory Group. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 13.c CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT FIRM FOR THE CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT. - 25-AS-063 12 Human Resources Manager Tiffany Nguyen provided a presentation. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. Councilmember Francois asked various questions. In Person Public Comment:  Rick Koenig Councilmember Jackson provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Saemann To select executive recruitment firm Peckham & McKenney for the City Manager recruitment; and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to a professional services agreement with the selected firm subject to approval by the City Attorney. Ayes (4): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Noes (1): Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried Substitute Motion 1 Moved by: Councilmember Jackson To add a future agenda item to discuss appointing Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano as City Manager. The item failed due to a lack of a second. 13.d PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT - 25-PD-011 Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation. Virtual Public Comment:  Matt McCool Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Saemann To authorize the purchase of two Chevy Tahoes, through the State of California’s General Services Department Statewide Contract for Fleet Vehicles, or other cooperative purchasing program, for a total amount of $131,520; and appropriate $231,520 in the Equ ipment Replacement Fund for the purchase and outfitting of the two Chevy Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicles. 13 Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Jackson requested support to discuss providing a 6-month notice of termination to the Hermosa Beach Self Storage. No support was provided for this item. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy requested support to update the campaign contribution limits to match surrounding cities. Councilmember Francois and Councilmember Keegan provided support. 14.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CMO-050 15. PUBLIC COMMENT 16. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m.