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Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Closed Session - 5:00 P.M.,
Regular Meeting - 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
6:15 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Rachel Vanlandingham.
III. NATIONAL ANTHEM
The National Anthem was led by Charis Rey and Antoinette Gill
IV. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and
Mayor Massey
Absent: None
V. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City attorney Jenkins stated that the City Council meeting began at 5:00 p.m. and one
person spoke during public comment for the closed session agenda, no additional items
were added, and there was no reportable action was taken.
The following person provided public comment for the Closed Session agenda:
1. Tony Higgins
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link. August 24, 2021 Closed Session)
VI. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Prior to the approval of the agenda Mayor Massey made the following prefatory
remarks. Mayor Massey stated that Councilmember Jackson was officially sworn in by
the City Clerk on May 27, 2021, following the May 11, 2021 Special Election and on
June 8, 2021, Council adopted the resolution declaring the results of the Special
Election. However, the City was not able to hold an in -person ceremony & reception at
that time so it was postponed. We are all very happy to be able to hold a ceremonial
swearing -in this evening with Councilmember Jackson's family and friends in
attendance.
MOTION: Councilmember Amato 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
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: August 24 2021 Approval of the Agenda)
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICAITON FROM THE
PUBLIC
The following people spoke during public comment:
1. Tony Higgins
2. Trent Larson
3. Craig Cadwallader
MOTION: Councilmember Amato motioned to receive and file written communications,
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: August 24, 2021 Public Participation Oral and,
Written Communications)
VIII. PRESENTATION — CEREMONIAL SWEARING IN OF RAY JACKSON
Mayor Massey welcomed and acknowledged the numerous guests in attendance.
Mayor Massey then invited Councilmember Jackson's wife Rachel Vanlandingham to
the podium to lead the oath of office.
Following the oath of office each Councilmember took the opportunity to provide
congratulatory remarks to Councilmember Jackson, culminating with the remarks from
Councilmember Jackson who thanked everyone in attendance, all the voters, and his
family.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: August 24, 2021 Presentation - Ceremonial
Swearing in of Ray Jackson)
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Massey then thanked everyone for attending the ceremony and invited everyone
to join the reception at the Stanton Hb. Mayor Massey then invited City Council and
Councilmembers Jackson's family to gather outside on the City Hall steps for a few
additional photos before heading to the reception.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: August 24 2021 Announcements b Ma or)
X. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Massey Adjourned the meeting. The City Council meeting concluded at 7:00 p.m.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: August 24, 2021 Adjournment)
Eduardo garmiento, City CI