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Home My WebLink About09-14-2021 - CC Regular Mtg. MinutesHermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 14, 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 Tem 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 6:03 p.m. II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led Mayor Massey. III. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey Absent: None IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City attorney Jenkins stated that the City Council meeting began at 5:03 p.m. and no public comment was given for the closed session agenda, no additional items were added, and there was 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. September 14, 2021 Closed Session Report) V.ANNOUNCEMENTS – UPCOMMING CITY EVENT Mayor Massey began his comments by presenting a certificate of congratulations to Mayor Pro Tem Detoy and congratulating him on behalf of the entire City Council and City staff on the birth of his son, Teddy. Mayor Massey then reminded all residents that today is Election Day. He added that all registered voters were mailed a Vote by Mail ballot and shared the multiple options on how to return your ballot: •By mail, remember no postage is necessary. If your ballot is postmarked by Election Day and received within 7 days by County Elections Department, they will process, verify and count that ballot. •Any Vote by Mail Drop Box location until 8pm today. There is a Hermosa Beach Vote by Mail Drop Box located behind the Hermosa Beach library across from City Hall 1315 Valley Dr. •In person at any Vote Center in L.A. County until 8pm today. The Hermosa Beach Community Center Gymnasium located at 710 Pier Avenue is the local vote center. Mayor Massey closed his announcements by sharing that September is National Preparedness Month. Each September the City raises awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” Each week in September, the campaign focuses on a different aspect of preparedness for individuals, families, and communities. o Week 1: Make A Plan and share it with your family to ensure they know what to do when a disaster strikes o Week 2: Build A Kit and be sure to include supplies for your family pets o Week 3: Low-Cost, No-Cost Preparedness includes making copies of your critical documents and regarding for emergency notifications. o Week 4: Teach Youth About Preparedness ensure your children understand where your emergency kit is and what your family communication plan is For more information on how to get prepared, please visit: www.ready.gov/september (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: September 14, 2021 Announcements- Upcoming City Events VI.APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Mayor Massey moved to continue item 14a on the agenda to the next regular City Council meeting on September 28, 2021, to allow for any additional meet and confer meetings the City’s negotiating team wishes to have with any of the City employee groups regarding the vaccination policy that is the subject of agenda item 14a, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey NOES: None MOTION: Councilmember Campbell motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem 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: September 14, 2021 Approval of Agenda) VII.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS a.SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON PROJECT UPDATE b.COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (September 14, 2021 Proclamations and Presentations) VIII.CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Lowenthal began her report by sharing that on August 21, the City and Athens Services hosted a free paper shredding and compost giveaway event at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. The event was well attended, and over 4 tons of paper were shredded and recycled and nearly 2 tons of compost were distributed. In total, over 6 tons of organic material was kept out of landfills – and that aligns well with the City’s ongoing efforts to promote organic waste reduction. Ms. Lowenthal then announced that every trash customer in Hermosa Beach will soon be receiving a letter announcing the new mandatory organics recycling program established by the State. This program will ensure recycling of organic waste at every property in town by January 1, 2022. The letter will describe the program and will come with a set of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers to those questions. Please look for this letter in the mail. The City and Athens Services, which provides trash collection services, will also be reaching out to ensure a successful implementation. City Manager Lowenthal then shared that the City recently sent Notices of Violation to about 60 restaurants for failure to comply with the City Ordinance banning on certain single-use plastics. Adopted by Council in 2019, this Ordinance bans the use and distribution of many hard-to-recycle items that also commonly end up as litter in our environment. These include plastic straws, utensils, and polystyrene food containers. City staff is working with these businesses to educate them on alternative products and help them achieve compliance. She then reminded residents that they can also help by stopping the use of single use plastics, and choosing to shop and dine at businesses that are complying with the Ordinance. City Manager Lowenthal then invited community members to participate in the City’s second public workshop for its Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency Measures study from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29. The workshop will address coastal flooding and sea-level rise. This project will recommend a suite of green infrastructure, sea-level rise resiliency improvements and a “living shoreline” concept to be incorporated into planning for mobility enhancements at three locations along Hermosa Avenue. The workshop will be conducted over Zoom and the link and more information can be found on the City’s website and community calendar. She welcomed ideas and desired outcomes to help inform the planning and design process for these potential community improvements. City Manager Lowenthal moved on to report the completion of annual Street Improvements Program, and on Monday, September 20, will mark the beginning of the Parks Restroom Project. The project will include renovations to the restrooms at Clark Field and South Park, and the building of brand-new restrooms at Seaview Parkette and Fort Lots O’Fun. Staff and the contractor will be distributing notices to surrounding properties this week and adding signage to these parks to alert the community of the coming work. Ms. Lowenthal closed her report by introducing the new Director of Public Works, Joe SanClemente, who joined the City Staff on September 7. He was a transportation planner for the City of Santa Monica for four years, overseeing more than 20 transportation and safety enhancement projects with a $32 million budget as part of the Mobility Division’s Capital Improvement Program Before moving to West Coast in 2017, he worked in the private sector as an Associate Principal and Senior Transportation Engineer for Howard Stein Hudson in Boston. She added that Joe is a terrific addition to the City’s team. His knowledge and perspective will further strengthen the Public Works Department and benefit the community. Ms. Lowenthal thanked Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi, who very capably served as Interim Public Works Director since the retirement of former Public Works Director Marnell Gibson earlier this year. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (September 14, 2021 City Managers Report) IX.PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1.Tony Higgins 2.Kelsey Brandin 3.Dominga Praclo 4.Trent Larson 5.Barbara Clark 6.Matt McCool MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to receive and file written communication, seconded by Councilmember Jackson. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem 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. (September 14, 2021 Public Participation - Oral and Written Communication from the Public) 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. September 14, 2021 City Councilmember Comments) XI.CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember Armato requested item 11e be pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration and moved to approve the balance of the consent calendar, seconded by Councilmember Jackson. 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 JUNE 2021 d.MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT FOR JUNE 2021 e.LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 2021 f.ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2021 g.PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS h.SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD QUARTERLY SUMMARY i.PURCHASE OF CCTV CAMERA TRAILER j.ORDINANCE 21-1436 TEXT AMENDMENT 21-02 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OFF STREET PARKING IN COMMERCIAL ZONES AND DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15061 AND 15308 AND THAT THE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH’S COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (September 14, 2021 Consent Calendar) XII.ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION e.LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 2021 MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staff recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Jackson. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, and Mayor Pro Tem Detoy 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. September 14, 2021 Consent Calendar Item 11e) XIII.PUBLIC HEARINGS – TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M. a.CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION The following people provided public comment: 1.Trent Larson 2.Craig Cadwallader 3.Jon David 4.Laura Pena MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staff recommendation and adopted the attached resolution, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem 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. September 14, 2021 Public Hearing Item 13a) XIV.MUNICIPAL MATTERS a.ADOPTION OF THE COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY Item 14a was continued by Mayor Massey to the next regular meeting of the City Council on September 28, 2021 during the approval of the agenda. Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: September 14, 2021 Approval of Agenda) b.APPROVAL OF LETTER SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (RIVAS, ROBERT): OPEN MEETINGS DURING DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY The following people provided public comment: 1.Trent Larson MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve staff recommendation with the changes noted by Mayor Massey, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Detoy. Motion carried by unanimous consent. AYES: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, and Mayor Pro Tem Detoy 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 September 14, 2021 Municipal Matter 14b) XV.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a.TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Jackson began a robust exchange between councilmembers related to parking and the possibility of an agenda item being brought back to address some ongoing needs. Councilmembers ultimately agreed and directed staff to make parking a point of emphasis at the upcoming revenue study session. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: September 14, 2021 Future Agenda Items) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massey recessed the meeting back into closed session at 9:21p.m. At 11:45 p.m. City Attorney Michael Jenkins provided a closed session report. Mr. Jenkins shared that the Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 11:44 p.m. and no reportable action was taken on any of the listed Closed Session items and adjourned the City Council meeting. The meeting concluded at 11:47 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: September 14, 2021 Adjournment) Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk