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Home My WebLink About06-22-2021 - CC Regular Mtg. MinutesHermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 22, 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, III. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey Absent: None IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The following person provided public comment: 1.13rain Dunne City attorney Jenkins stated that closed session began at 5:00 p.m. and one person provided public comment, no additional items were added, and no reportable action was taken. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (June 22, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) V. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Massey began by announcing the completion of the Pride Lifeguard Tower. He shared that a celebration is scheduled for Saturday June 26, 2021 at the Bottle Inn from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a stroll to the Lifeguard Tower and a celebration there from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The celebration will continue at The Deck and Java Man throughout the afternoon and at the Fox and Farrow in the evening. Mayor Massey invited the community to join the celebration and festivities. He went on to acknowledge Hermosa residents Jose and Izzy Bacallao who first proposed repainting one of Hermosa's iconic lifeguard towers in the rainbow colors of the Pride flag in honor of Pride month. He added that Jose and Izzy have been the driving force for the Pride Lifeguard Tower. They enlisted volunteers and worked with community members who volunteered their time to complete this important project. Mayor Massey also shared that the City Council declared June to be LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Hermosa, and the city is flying the Pride flag as well as lighting Pier Plaza in the Pride flag's colors in the evening. These all serve as reminders that hate has no home here and that everyone is welcome in Hermosa Beach. Mayor Massey continued his announcements by providing a last reminder about the loth and final mural unveiling and reception on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6pm in Parking Lot B. He added that seating for the unveiling event will be available beginning at 5:30pm behind the old Bijoux Theater at 42 13thStreet. 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. Those who would like to attend may purchase tickets to the reception or make a donation at www.hermosamurals.org. Mayor Massey concluded his announcements by sharing that the city will hold a virtual Budget Workshop and Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The 2021- 22 Preliminary Budget (including capital improvements) will be available online on the City's website at www.hermosabeach.qov once the agenda has been posted on June 24t". He added that if the City Council does not adopt the budget on June 24t", there will be a second public hearing held on July 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Mayor Massey motioned to approve the agenda, with the following change, continue item 13b and have staff bring item 13b before the Planning Commission before bringing the item back to Council, seconded by Councilmember Jackson. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None VII. PROCLAMATIONSIPRESENTATIONS 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 22, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) Vill. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal began her report by informing that Hermosa Beach has fully reopened in -person services at City Hall and City Facilities as of last week, as the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the State Department of Public Health ended most COVID-19 restrictions. She added that the public can still access most city services by phone and online and are encouraged to continue to utilize these convenient options. The appointment system established will continue to be available to schedule in -person meetings with city staff. The appointment system will be re-evaluated as the city navigates reopening. Ms. Lowenthal then provided an update on guidance for face coverings. She shared that the use of masks continues to be required for unvaccinated people in indoor public settings and businesses. These include retail businesses, restaurants, theaters, family entertainment centers, meetings and state and local government offices serving the public. Face coverings aren't required for fully vaccinated people under the modified order, except in settings where masks are required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status. Businesses can require masks be worn by all people inside their facilities, and the city is continuing to require masks for all members of the public, whether they are vaccinated or not, when they're inside City Hall and city facilities to protect staff and other members of the public accessing city services. City Manager Lowenthal then announced that the Community Resources Department is now accepting reservations for all indoor facilities for indoor operations and are set to begin July 1, 2021. This includes the Community Center classrooms and gymnasium, the Community Theatre, the 2"d Story Theatre, the South Park classroom, and the Clark Building. She added that the Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity Center will also re -open for regularly scheduled activities beginning Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Ms. Lowenthal then went on to announce the resumption of in -person City Council meetings 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 we began using during the pandemic to augment our in -person services. Staff is working on being able to continue the use a teleconferencing program so that residents and other participants in Council meetings can provide their input from their homes, offices, or other locations, if needed. This would be in addition to providing in -person comments and input inside the Council chamber. The goal is to increase public access to the meetings, and staff is working on an efficient method for broadcasting online and in -person commentary from the Council chambers. City Manager Lowenthal then reported that in partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the City of Hermosa Beach hosted another pop-up COVID- 19 vaccination clinic in Downtown Hermosa Beach this past weekend. The city plans to continue to partner with Public Health as they evaluate their distribution strategies and possibly host additional vaccine opportunities later this summer. Ms. Lowenthal added that everyone age 12 and older in California is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments for vaccines can be made by visiting myturn.ca.gov_ But appointments are not required. 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 Vaccinate All 58 to learn more about the safe and effective vaccines available. Ms. Lowenthal concluded her report by asking everyone to you continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and follow public health experts' advice to keep you 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 22, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Angelina Giancana 2. Trent Larson 3. Sarah Harper 4. Joseph Verbrugge 5. Kent Allen 6. Dency Nelson 7. Matt McCool 8. Ron Newman 9. Chad Zani (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (June 22, 2021 Regular 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 22, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Armato requested item 11 j be pulled from the consent calendar for separate discussion. MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the balance of the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None a. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b. CHECK REGISTERS C. MEMORANDUM REGARDING REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE TRACKING REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR MAY 2021 d. MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER'S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORTFOR MAY 2021 e. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JUNE 15, 2021 f. ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2021 g. PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS h. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ORDINANCE 21-1431 OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 8.12 OF AND ADDING CHAPTER 8.14 TO THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SOLID WASTE j. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE FIESTAS HERMOSA k. APPROVAL OF ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SENATE BILL 1) PROJECT LIST FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION j. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE FIESTAS HERMOSA MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staff recommendation and direct staff to prepare an agenda item to consider reinstating the Fiesta Hermosa Sub Committee, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. a. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.60 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES' MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE 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 b. ORDINANCE TO REGULATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING Item was continued to a future Council meeting date yet to be determined. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (June 22, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. PARTICIPATION IN BEACH CITIES TRANSIT (BCT) LINE 109 AGREEMENT, WITH NO REQUIRED FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022, WITH THE CITIES OF EL SEGUNDO, MANHATTAN BEACH AND REDONDO BEACH, FUNDED FROM PROPOSITION A FUNDS MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Detoy 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 b. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY RELOCATION AND LEASE AGREEMENT The following person provided public comment: 1. Jessica Accamando 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 c. STATUS UPDATE AND DISCUSSION OF OPTIONS FOR TEMPORARY EXPANDED OUTDOOR DINING AND RETAIL AND TEMPORARY LANE RECONFIGURATIONS IMPLEMENTED TO HELP BUSINESSES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC The following people provided public comment: 1. Jon David 2. Laura Pina 3. David Grethen 4. Ed Hart 5. Jessica Accamando 6. Frank Hallstein 7. Matt McCool 8. Sandy Saemann MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to extend the outdoor dining and retail pilot program through 2021 and bring back an extended urgency ordinance as necessary to continue the program. Continue the lane reconfigurations in the downtown district on Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue though 2021. Begin reapplication and renewal process for businesses to continue the use of outdoor seating and retail areas. Bring back plan for Council consideration regarding encroachment permit fee's and appropriate $3,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for traffic counts of the downtown lane reconfigurations. And staff is to continue to assess the future extension of the pilot program after end of the year, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None MOTION TO EXTEND MEETING: Councilmember Armato moved to extend the City Council meeting to midnight, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Detoy. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None d. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 186 & CIP 190 STREET IMPROVEMENTS VARIOUS LOCATIONS The following person provided public comment: 1. David Grethen MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staff recommendation, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Detoy. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None e. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 192 ANNUAL STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS 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 f. A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT ITS EQUITY & INCLUSION GOALS The following people provided public comment: 1. Matt McCool 2. Dency Nelson 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 g. COMMERCIAL EVICTION MORATORIUM AND RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANTIAL REMODEL EVICTION PROTECTIONS MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve 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 22, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. 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 22 2021 Regular City Council Meeting) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massey Adjourned the meeting to Tuesday June 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. for the Budget Workshop and Public Hearing. The City Council meeting concluded at 11:52 p.m. 7) uardo Sarmiento, City Clerk