HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-2021 - CC Special Mtg. MinutesHermosa Beach Council Special Meeting Minutes
Saturday, November 6, 2021
8:00 A.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 Special Meeting of the City of Hermosa Beach met via a virtual
meeting held pursuant to Executive Order AB 361 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom
September 16, 2021 on the above date. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Massey
at 8:15 a.m.
II. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Massey.
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Jackson, Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tern Detoy, and
Mayor Massey
Absent: None
IV. WELCOME REMARKS
City Manager Suja Lowenthal introduced the retreat and began by setting the table for
conversation around the review of PLAN Hermosa, and the format for dialog between
city staff and Council on current and future goals.
City Manager Suja Lowenthal welcomed all participants and updated the group from the
last Retreat on October 10, 2020. She stated that PLAN Hermosa was designed to
achieve the vision and guiding principles set and there were seven general plan goals
and policy areas for community governance, land use and design mobility, sustainability
and conservation, parks and open space, public safety and infrastructure. Today, City
Manager Lowenthal wanted to focus on the sustainability goal, the first goal under
sustainability was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at a rate that meets or exceeds
80% below 2005 levels by 2030. Mayor Massey clarified that PLAN Hermosa details
two separate goals in Chapter 4. Goal 1 related only to municipal operations and
specified an emissions reduction of at least 80% below 2005 levels by 2030. Goal 2
specified communitywide emissions reductions of at least 66% less than 2005 levels by
2040.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: November 6, 2021 Welcome Remarks)
V. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following people provided public comment:
1. Trent Larson
2. David Grethen
3. Laura Kenya
4. Peter Tucker
5. Kent Allen
6. Megg Sulzinger
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: November 6, 2021 Public Participation)
VI. PLAN HERMOSA: CARBON REDUCTION GOALS
City Manager Suja Lowenthal introduced the item and welcomed Amy Howorth, an
independent consultant that assists local governments.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: November 6, 2021 PLAN Hermosa: Carbon
Reduction Goals)
VII. PRESENTATION FROM CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE
City Manager Suja Lowenthal introduced the item and Amy Howorth whom introduced
Ted Bardacke, Executive Director of Clean Power Alliance.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's Office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: November 6, 2021 Presentation from CPA)
VIII. CARBON REDUCTION STRATEGIES & PROCESS
Ted Bardacke continued the PowerPoint presentation, addressing Carbon Reduction
Strategies and Process.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: November 6, 2021 Carbon Reduction
Strategies & Process)
IX. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Council provided feedback to staff and asked questions to get additional clarity on
current and future goals. Discussed ensued on the various aspects of the staff report
and timing. Mayor Massey requested a detailed staff report be brought back for Council
consideration. Councilmembers Armato and Campbell supported a detailed staff report
be brought back as an agenda item.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: November 6, 2021 Questions/Comments
from Councilmembers)
X. CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES
City Attorney Jenkins began his report by stating that the City Council Meeting Rules
were presented to conform to the new processes initiated by staff. He stated that the
last resolution was adopted in 2015. He detailed the proposed changes for Council's
consideration and answered their questions.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: November 6, 2021 City Council Meeting
Rules)
XI. BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HERMOSA BEACH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND
RESPONSE ROLES OF COUNCIL AND STAFF (1:00 P.M.)
Mayor Massey referenced the agenda item that the Council and staff should report to
the Hermosa Five-0 Senior Activity Center in a major emergency or disaster, and when
the communication lines are down.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: November 6, 2021 Emergency Management
& Roles)
XII. COMMUNITY SURVEY
Mayor Massey continued this agenda item due to time constraints to a future date.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: November 6, 2021 Community Survey)
XIII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following people provided public comment:
1. Kent Allen
2. David Grethen
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: November 6, 2021 Public Participation)
XIV. CLOSING REMARKS
City Manager Lowenthal thanked the Council for their input and that staff will bring back
the appropriate reports based on the comments.
(Complete audio and video are available upon request at the City Clerk's office or can
be accessed by clicking the following link: November 6, 2021 Closing Remarks)
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Massey announced the next City Council Special Meeting (Mayoral Transition)
will be on November 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The Council meeting concluded at 2:05 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: November 6, 2021 Adjournment).
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