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Home My WebLink About10-12-2021 - CC Regular Mtg. Minutes Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 12, 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 6:01 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 5:00 p.m. and one person provided public comment 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. October 12, 2021 Closed Session Report) V. ANNOUNCEMENTS – UPCOMMING CITY EVENT Mayor Massey shared a brief announcement about the upcoming State of the City address and invited everyone join on Wednesday, October 20th at 6:00 pm for the State of The City Address. You may attend in-person in the Council Chambers or watch on the local access channels, the City website or City YouTube channel. If attending in- person, please rsvp to anny@hermosabeach.gov. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link: October 12, 2021 Announcements) VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Jackson requested item 11g be pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve on the agenda with item 11g pulled from consent for separate consideration as requested by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Detoy. 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: October 12, 2021 Approval of Agenda) VII. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT b. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 13, 2021 AS METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY c. HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROVIDES FIESTA HERMOSA RECAP (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (October 12, 2021 Proclamations and Presentations) VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Lowenthal began her report by announcing the launch of the City’s new online public records request portal. The new online portal, facilitated by the NextRequest program, furthers efforts to ensure transparency and service by providing a user-friendly way to submit and track requests for public records. The new portal also allows staff to publish requests and documents online so that any member of the public may view previous requests and quickly retrieve associated documents. The NextRequest program allows requesters to create an account, correspond with staff, and retrieve released documents. Please visit the City’s website for more information or to access the NextRequest portal. Ms. Lowenthal then moved on to inform residents that the Skechers development is scheduled to begin shoring activities at their 3001 Pacific Coast Highway site this week. Shoring is the temporary support of structures during construction in order to provide stability. The shoring work will result in a noticeable increase in construction activity. Properties surrounding the area received notification regarding possible impacts during this phase of construction and were provided contact information for the construction company. CalTrans, the agency responsible for Pacific Coast Highway, also received notification and will work with the Sketchers project team to ensure traffic flow and safety of vehicles traveling along Pacific Coast Highway. City Manager Lowenthal proceeded to announce that State regulations will require all California cities to implement solid waste and organic recycling programs by January 2022. These programs are aimed at the reduction of waste and combatting climate change caused by the release of methane gases from landfills. All customers in Hermosa Beach recently received a notice from Athens Services, Hermosa’s trash and recycling services provider, regarding the upcoming organic waste recycling program. The notice included a Frequently Asked Question sheet to provide helpful information. The Frequently Asked Questions sheet and additional information can be found on the Trash and Recycling page of the City’s website. Further information and instructions will be sent to customers in the coming months as preparations for the January 1st implementation deadline approaches. Ms. Lowenthal moved on to announce that construction continues at the Southern California Edison (SCE) project located on Second Street at Hermosa Avenue. She reported that restoration of the sidewalk, curb and gutter, and the base paving were scheduled to be completed today October 12, 2021. Construction fencing and K- rails are also scheduled for removal. Second Street will remain closed to traffic until final work is complete. At this time, reopening of the street is anticipated by the end of the month. City Manager Lowenthal concluded her report by sharing that over the past several days, people living in the City of Carson and surrounding jurisdictions have reported a foul odor in the air. To identify the source and severity of the odor, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County Hazardous Materials Team, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health conducted air sampling in the City of Carson along the Dominguez Channel and in the surrounding community. The air sampling detected elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide in some areas. Currently, the potential source of the hydrogen sulfide appears to be the Dominguez Channel. South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County Hazardous Materials Team, and Los Angeles County Public Health will continue to conduct air monitoring until odors subside. The current levels of hydrogen sulfide in some areas can cause nuisance odors and various symptoms including: headaches; nausea; or eye, nose and throat irritation. These symptoms should subside, but if prolonged, please contact your medical provider. Should you notice “rotten egg” or “sulfur” odors, please report them to the South Coast Air Quality Management District by phone at 1-800-CUT-SMOG (1- 800-288-7664) or by visiting its website. (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (October 12, 2021 City Manager Report) IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following people provided public comment: 1. Bob Atkins 2. Laura Pena 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. (October 12, 2021 Public Participation Oral and Written Communications 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. October 12, 2021 City Council Comments) XI. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Massey requested Consent Calendar item h be pulled for separate consideration. MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar with items g and h being pulled for separate consideration, 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. CTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETINGS OF AUGUST 3, 2021 AND SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 d. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR AUGUST 2021 e. ACTION SHEET OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2021 f. REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM FY 2020-21 TO FY 2021-22, APPROVAL OF RELATED REVENUE REVISIONS g. APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF THE SPECIAL EVENT AGREEMENT WITH EAS ENTERPRISES, LLC (“AVP”) TO PROVIDE HERMOSA BEACH OPEN TO TWIN RIVER MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. (“TRMG”) h. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND GLEOW LLC TO PROVIDE EXECUTIVE COACHING SERVICES (Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be accessed by clicking the following link. (October 12, 2021 Consent Calendar) XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION g. APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF THE SPECIAL EVENT AGREEMENT WITH EAS ENTERPRISES, LLC (“AVP”) TO PROVIDE HERMOSA BEACH OPEN TO TWIN RIVER MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. (“TRMG”) The following person provided public comment: 1. Laura Pena MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the assignment of EAS Enterprises, LLC ("AVP") to Twin River Management Group, Inc. ("TRMG") as it relates to the special event agreement with AVP for its annual Hermosa Beach Open event, 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. October 12, 2021 Items removed from the Consent Calendar Item g) h. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND GLEOW LLC TO PROVIDE EXECUTIVE COACHING SERVICES MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the second amendment with GLEOW LLC for Executive Coaching Services, 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. October 12, 2021 Item removed from Consent Calendar item h) XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INCLUSION OF HERMOSA HOLIDAYS FROM NOVEMBER 19 TO NOVEMBER 21 AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY TO THE 2021 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staff recommendation and include Hermosa Holidays from November 19 to November 21, 2021 at various locations downtown and the surrounding community to the 2021 Special Events Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by majority consent. AYES: Councilmembers, Jackson, Campbell, Armato, and 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 October 12, 2021 Public Hearing Item a). XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. CORRECTION TO ORDINANCE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANTIAL REMODEL EVICTION PROTECTIONS MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve staff recommendation and waive first reading of ordinance regulating evictions based on intent to demolish or substantially remodel residential rental property, seconded by Councilmember Jackson. Motion carried by majority consent. AYES: Councilmembers, Jackson, Campbell, Armato, and 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: October 12, 2021 Municipal Matter item a) XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No comments were provided by Council related to tentative future agenda items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massey adjourned the City Council meeting to Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 pm for the State of the City Address. The meeting concluded at 8:41 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: October 12, 2021 Adjournment) Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk