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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-2021 - CC Regular Mtg. MinutesHermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 13, 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 6:04 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 City attorney Jenkins stated that the City Council meeting began at 4:00 p.m. with interviews for the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission followed by closed session at 5:00 p.m. No public comment was given for the closed session agenda, 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. July 13, 2021 Closed Session Report) V. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Massey and City Councilmembers did not have any announcements. Mayor Massey directed anyone interested on upcoming events in Hermosa Beach to Hermosabeach.gov and click on calendar of events for more information. VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Campbell motioned to approve the agenda, with the following changes, Mayor Massey requested item 11 b be pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration and move item 13c to the top of the Municipal Matters, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None VII. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. INTRODUCTION OF LIFEGUARDS b. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ANNUAL RELIABILITY REPORT C. NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (July 13 2021 Proclamations and Presentations) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Suja Lowenthal began her report by sharing that on Thursday, July 8, 2021, the City of Hermosa Beach hosted a virtual community forum on homelessness. Over 50 individuals registered and attended the event to hear from our panel consisting of City staff and several of our partner agencies. She added that Mayor Massey served as the panel moderator, leading the discussion with panelists who carefully explained the initiatives, processes, and challenges in connecting people experiencing homelessness with the resources they need. These include housing, mental health, and other social services needed to help make the transition from the street to a home. The discussion covered a wide range of issues based on questions submitted by residents, which contributed to the success of the meeting, Ms. Lowenthal thanked everyone who participated. City Manager Lowenthal then reported on preparations for the next undersea fiber optic cable pull to take place in Hermosa Beach this week. RTI Solutions, Inc., a network company who has an agreement with Hermosa Beach, has announced that they will pull the 3rd undersea fiber optic cable called the SX-NEXT cable. The SX-NEXT system will connect to New Zealand, picking up American Samoa along the way and ending in Australia. These cables span across the Pacific Ocean and will be brought to the landing vault in the City of Hermosa Beach by ship. Residents and visitors will see another ship arrive this week and station off the coast near 25th Street and Hermosa Ave. The landing location for the cable will be their 25th Street system. The cable pull will be at 25th and Hermosa Ave, to the Greenbelt, and along Ardmore Ave to the substation at 16th St and PCH. There is no actual construction associated with the cable pull, but traffic control will be implemented during the work. Impacted residents were notified by the contractor. Ms. Lowenthal then announced that only July 13, 2021 Public Works staff installed an extension to the accessible beach path. Due to production and supply issues with the beach tiles, staff contacted LA County Department of Beaches and Harbors to inquire about the possibility of borrowing the Mobi-Mat material. The County was extremely helpful and has allowed us to use a 100-foot section of material to add to the existing beach path. With this extension, staff was able to achieve the 270-foot summer length. Staff is in contact with the vendor of the beach tiles and continue to explore options to expedite the order, if possible. At the FY2021-22 Budget Workshop held on June 29, 2021, there was a discussion regarding CIP 669—City Park Restrooms and Renovations Project. The discussion was prompted by staffs request to increase the project budget to a total of $2,450,000 based on results from the bidding process. During the discussion there was some misunderstanding about the scope of the CIP project and how that scope was presented in the bidding package. City Manager Lowenthal then provided information related to the city park restrooms and renovations project. She shared that staff would present the item later in the evening, but she provided a brief history of the project from 2016 to where the project stands to date. Ms. Lowenthal shared that this context was incredibly helpful for her own understanding of the history of the project. She thanked Public Works Chairperson Grethen for sending his thorough timeline to add to the research staff is reviewing along with all the prior meetings and related materials. She went on to I hope this history will clarify some of the discussion that took place at the budget study session, as well as set the stage for our discussion this evening. Ms. Lowenthal then provide the history of the project which can be accessed by clicking the link below. City Manager Lowenthal proceeded to share that the Planning Commission is holding the formal public hearing next week, July 20, 2021 regarding the targeted parking code amendments to consider recommended changes to the municipal code regarding parking requirements as set forth in the zoning code. She added that the proposed changes focus on flexibility, adaptive re -use, and allowing investment in small projects that would otherwise require additional parking or costly parking in -lieu fees. These have been presented in concept to the Planning Commission and the Economic Development committee as a first step in implementing parking policies in PLAN Hermosa and the Coastal Zone parking management study. The City Council will consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission in August or September. Ms. Lowenthal continued by providing a report on the recent sewage spill On July 11, 2021, at the Hyperion Reclamation Plant (the Plant) discharged approximately 17 million gallons of untreated sewage through the one -mile outfall into the Santa Monica Bay off the coast of Dockweiler State Beach. Plant crews worked overnight to resolve the issue and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health posted "Beach Closure" signs in the area around Dockweiler State Beach. Staff is maintaining close contact with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and neighboring communities. She added that as of today, there is no closure within Hermosa Beach. The city will notify residents in the event of any anticipated impact to the Hermosa Beach community. City Manager Lowenthal concluded her report by welcoming new team member Sirinya Matute as the Interim Senior Management Analyst who started this week. Sirinya will support the City Manager's Office and Executive Team in special projects related to Transportation and Mobility, Logo and Branding, Media, and Social and Digital Communications for the City. She added that prior to joining the City of Hermosa Beach, Sirinya was a Transportation Planner with eight years of coordinator/administrative analyst experience working in the areas of transit, economic recovery, public information and community engagement at the City of Santa Monica. She also filled in as Santa Monica's citywide Public Information Officer. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (July 13, 2021 City Managers Report) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Ed Hart 2. Gila Katz 3. Jessica Accamando 4. Sarah Harper 5. Kent Allen 6. Trent Larson 7. Jessica Guheen 8. Dyan Kaufman 9. Laura Pena 10. Bill Hallet 11. Kent Brown (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (July 13, 2021 Public Participation) 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. (July 13, 2021 City Councilmember Comments) 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 with item 11 b having been pulled by Mayor Massey for separate consideration, 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 a. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES b. CHECK REGISTERS C. 2019-20 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (ANNUAL REPORT) d. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2021 e. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY 2021 f. APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA FOR ITS ANNUAL EVENT HELD AT VALLEY PARK g. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR HERMOSA BEACH PARKING LOT GREENING PROJECT h. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CONTINUING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PARTS OF CITY STREETS AS PART OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT i. ORDINANCE 21-1432 OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.60 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES' MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE j_ APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SURF FESTIVAL FOR ITS ANNUAL EVENT HELD ON THE BEACH (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (July 13, 2021 Consent Calendar) XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION b. CHECK REGISTERS 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 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (July 13, 2021 Items Removed from Consent Calendar) XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS — TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. a. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET The following people provided public comment: 1. David Grethen 2. Matt McCool 3. Peter Tucker 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 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. July 13, 2021 Adoption of Fiscal Year 2021- 22 Budget) b. PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE COLLECTION (REFUSE) CHARGES FOR CONSIDERATION OF PLACING SAID CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. THE ASSESSMENT WOULD AFFECT ONLY THOSE PROPERTIES WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF MARCH 31, 2021. 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 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link July 13, 2021 Delinquent Solid Waste Collection) C. PUBLIC HEARING-HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 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 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link July_13,_2021 Landscaping and lighting) Municipal Matter item 14c was heard prior to continuing to item 13d. 14c. ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AND THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUNDS The following person spoke on the item: 1. Kent Allen 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 (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: July 13, 2021 Exchange of Proposition A Funds) Mayor Massey recused himself from items 13d and 14a due to conflicts of interest. d. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE APRIL 20, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE ONSITE SALE, SERVICE, AND CONSUMPTION OF GENERAL ALCOHOL INDOORS ONLY WITHIN THE HOTEL LOUNGE FOR REGISTERED GUESTS ONLY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 7:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. AT AN EXISTING HOTEL (1-120 HERMOSA) AT 1429 HERMOSA AVENUE, AND DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). The following people provided public comment: 1. Jon David 2. Michael Zislis 3. George Barks 4. Ben Friedberg 5. Jessica Accamando 6. Laura Pena 7. Matt McCool MOTION: Councilmember Jackson moved to adopt the resolution approving the conditional use permit amendment to provide on sight sale, service, with an amendment to section C of the recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, and Mayor Pro Tern Detoy NOES: None RECUSED: Mayor Massey (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: July 13. 2021 H2'Q Hermosa CUP_ Reconsideration) MOTION TO EXTEND MEETING: Councilmember Armato moved to extend the City Council meeting to 12:00 a.m., seconded by Councilmember Jackson. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy NOES: None RECUSED: Mayor Massey XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION'S PROPOSED USAGE HOURS AND UPDATED USE POLICIES FOR THE KELLY PICKLEBALL COURTS The following people provided public comment: 1. Barbara Ellman 2. Mary Young 3. Geraldine Poon 4. Teri Anderson 5. Alyssa Moorehead 6. Marcus Pierce 7. Emily Cox MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Detoy moved to approve staff recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, and Mayor Pro Tern Detoy NOES: None RECUSED: Mayor Massey (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: (July 13 2021 Pickleball Usage Hours and Update Policies) MOTION TO EXTEND MEETING: Councilmember Armato moved to extend the City Council meeting to 1:00 a.m., seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None b. AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 669 CITY PARK RESTROOMS AND RENOVATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Jessica Guheen 2. David Grethen 3. Barbara Ellman 4. Laura Pizer Mains MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staff recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: Councilmember Jackson (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: July 13, 2021 City Park Restrooms and RPnnvn inn MOTION TO EXTEND MEETING: Councilmember Armato moved to extend the City Council meeting to 2:00 a.m., seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None d. VACANCIES -BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS EXPIRATION OF TERMS - PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMISSION The City Council thanked all the applicants for participating in the interviews and their willingness to provide public service Park, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission. The City Council appointed Jani Lange, Lauren Pizer Mains, and E. Thomas Moroney to the commission by the following vote: Councilmember Jackson: Jani Lange, Lauren Pizer Mains, E. Thomas Moroney Councilmember Campbell: Jani Lange, E. Thomas Moroney, Tara McNamara Stabile Councilmember Armato: Jani Lange, Lauren Pizer Mains, E. Thomas Moroney Mayor Pro Tern Detoy: Jani Lange, Lauren Pizer Mains, Isabel Rodriguez Mayor Massey: Jani Lange, Lauren Pizer Mains, E. Thomas Moroney (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: July 13 2021 Fillinq of Vacancies on Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission) e. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION JULY 2021 The City Council reviewed and discussed committee and subcommittee assignments. MOTION: Mayor Massey moved to approve the following.- 1 . Extend the decommission date for the Public Asset Naming Subcommittee to October 1, 2021. 2. Establish the Fiesta Hermosa Subcommittee consisting of Councilmembers Jackson and Campbell to be our primary elected representative to the subcommittee to support staff in negotiating with the Chamber of Commerce on a new contract for the Fiesta and evaluate the initial performance under that contract and set a decommission date for November 1, 2023. 3. Appoint Councilmember Armato to serve as the delegate to the California Contract Cities Association. 4. Appoint Councilmember Jackson to serve as the alternate to the Watershed Advisory Council of Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission. 5. Appoint Councilmember Jackson to serve as delegate to the Southern California Council of Governments. , seconded by Councilmember Armato. 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: July 13, 2021 Committee Reorganization) 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 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: (July 13, 2021 Future Agenda Items) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massey Adjourned the meeting to Tuesday July 27, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. for closed session followed by regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. The City Council meeting concluded at 1:57 a.m. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: July 13, 2021 Adjournment) Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk