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Home My WebLink About06-08-2021 - CC Regular Mtg. Minutes FinalHermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Closed Session-5:00 P.M., Regular Session 6:00 P.M. Virtual Meeting via Zoom City Council Justin Massey, Mayor Michael Detoy, Mayor Pro Tern Stacey Armato, Councilmember Mary Campbell, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember I. CALL TO ORDER The City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Hermosa Beach met via a virtual meeting held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom March 17, 2020 on the above date. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Massey at 6:02 p.m. II. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led Mayor Massey. Ill. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey Absent: None IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City attorney Jenkins stated one item was listed on the closed session agenda, no additional items were added, and no reportable action was taken. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Massey began his comments by thanking everyone who participated this years virtual Coffee with the Mayor meetings. He shared that attendance has declined as the weather has gotten warmer, so the Mayor's Virtual Coffee will be taking a summer vacation. Staff will review whether to resume it in the Fall. Next Mayor Massey shared that the last unveiling and reception for the loth and final mural will be held Monday, June 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in Parking Lot B. Seating for the unveiling event will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. behind the old Bijou Theater at 42 13th Street. Local Hermosa Beach Musician Jack Tracy will provide live entertainment. The ceremony will last about 30 minutes ending with a live auction, allowing the public to bid on one of the signed & numbered Mural #10 giclee's. Afterwards, guests who purchased tickets to the reception will be directed to Tower 12 for dinner. Mayor Massey thanked the Hermosa Beach Murals Project Board of Directors for ten murals in ten years, celebrating all things Hermosa. All the murals have been funded by the generosity of a few benefactors, the citizens of Hermosa, fundraisers, and the sale of giclee's and merchandise. He added that those who would like to help contribute to the last mural, please purchase a ticket to the Tower 12 Reception after the unveiling or donate by visiting www.hermosamurals.org. VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Armato motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None VII. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT Jacqueline Sun with Beach Cities Health District provided a presentation on the resent COVID-19 metrics. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (June 8, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal began her report by providing an update on vaccination efforts. She shared that Hermosa Beach partnered with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to host two pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Downtown Hermosa Beach over the Memorial Day weekend and administered Pfizer vaccines to 22 people. The city plans to host additional vaccine opportunities later this summer. She emphasized that everyone ages 12 and older in California is now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Appointments for vaccines can be made by visiting myturn.ca.gov. The consent of a parent or legal guardian may be needed for those between the ages of 12 and 17 to receive a vaccination. Please visit vaccinateal158.com to learn more about the safe and effective vaccines available. Next, Ms. Lowenthal reminded everyone that in -person services at Hermosa Beach's City Hall have resumed through the implementation of an appointment system, allowing people to safely visit City Hall to conduct business with the city in person. Please visit the Hermosa Beach website to schedule a time to visit City Hall. She added that the resumption of in -person City Council meetings will also be occurring this Summer. As outlined in the reopening, recovery and resilience plan, Hermosa SHINES, the intent is to continue to take advantage of the technologies and tools being utilized during the pandemic to augment in -person services. Staff is working on integrating remote technologies with an in -person set-up so that residents and other participants in Council meetings can provide their input from their homes, offices, or other locations if needed. This is in addition to providing the opportunity for in -person comments and input inside the Council chamber. The goal is to increase public access to the meetings, and staff are working on an efficient method for broadcasting online and in -person commentary from the Council chambers. She also shared that the Hermosa Beach Rotary Club has also reopened for reservations under the Protocol for Private Events (Meetings, Receptions and Conferences): Appendix BB of the Los Angeles County Health Officer order. City Manager Lowenthal then reminded that Hermosa Beach's 2021 Summer Camp Programs are still open for registration. She requested those interested to please look at the 2021 Summer Camp Programs Brochure for camp and class offerings and register on the City's website at hermosabeach.gov/recreation. Ms. Lowenthal closed her report by asking everyone to continue taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and follow the public health experts' advice to keep yourselves and your loved ones safe. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (June 8, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Jon David 2. Trent Larson 3. Sarah Harper 4. Matt McCool 5. Ed Hart MOTION: Councilmember Armato motioned to receive and file the written communication submissions, seconded by Councilmember Jackson. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. June 8 2021 Re ular City Council Meeting) X. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS a. UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (June 8, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None a. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b. CHECK REGISTERS C. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 4, 2021 d. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR APRIL 2021 e. APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTS GROUP OF HERMOSA BEACH TO PROVIDE THE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON THE COMMUNITY CENTER LAWN f. APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER GYMNASIUM BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE HERMOSA BEACH YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE g. HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2021-2022 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SETTING JULY 13, 2021 FOR A PUBLIC HEARING h. APPROVAL OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION None XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. None XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. VACANCIES -PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION TERM EXPIRATIONS -SCHEDULE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Trent Larson 2. Ed Hart MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Detoy moved to approve staff recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None b. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND REASONABLE ASSURANCE ANALYSIS FOR THE BEACH CITIES WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUP The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. David Grethen MOTION: Mayor Massey moved to approve the revised EWMP on condition that the partner cities of the Beach Cities Watershed Management Group agree to an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding dissolution agreement that is substantially consistent with the amendment to the MOU dissolution agreement that is attached as supplemental item number 4 of the staff report, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None c. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH COMMERCIAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE (FORMERLY GOLDEN TOUCH CLEANING, INC.) MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve staff recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None d. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER HYDRO -FLUSHING AND VIDEO INSPECTION MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING & EQUIPMENT, INC. MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staff recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Jackson. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None e. UPDATE TO COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL EVICTION MORATORIUMS The following members of the public provided public comment: 1. Janice Brittain 2. Marc Panetta 3. Jon David 4. Ed Hart 5. Fred Nichols 6. Gregory Tousson MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve Option 1 of staff recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (June 8, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. MAYOR MASSEY REQUESTS THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE ON THE CITY COUNCIL'S NEXT REGULAR SESSION AGENDA A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT ITS EQUITY AND INCLUSION GOALS Mayor Massey's request for a letter of support for the Hermosa Beach City School District received unanimous support from the City Councilmembers. b. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No comments were made regarding future agenda items. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (June 8, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) ADJOURNMENT Mayor the Adjourned the meeting and shared that the next Regular City Council meeting will be Tuesday June 22, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session followed by regular session at 6:00 p.m. The Council meeting concluded at 9:17 p.m. Eduardo Sarmiento, City C erk