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Home My WebLink About12.13.2016Hermosa Beach City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 13, 2016 6:00 PM Closed Session - 6:00 PM Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Council Chambers City Council Mayor Hany Fangary Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey Councilmembers Jeff Duclos Stacey Armato Carolyn Petty City Council Adjourned Meeting Minutes December 13, 2016 6:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION (LOCATION: Meetings convene in the Council Chambers and move to the Second Floor Conference Room after Public Comment) CALL TO ORDER IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS - ROLL CALL 6:00 p.m. Present: Armato, Duclos, Massey, Petty, Mayor Fangary Absent: None PUBLIC COMMENT - None City Attorney Jenkin requested a Council motion to add to the agenda an item of threatened litigation from E&B Natural Resources Management Corporation, noting a 2/3 vote of the Council was required. Action: To add as item 4 on the Closed Session agenda a threat of litigation from E&B Natural Resources Management Corporation, as requested by the City Attorney. Motion Massey, second Pet . The motion carried by a unanimous vote. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM - 603 p.m. 16-0747 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on December 7, 2016. 2. 16-0748 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Workers Comp Litigation Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation. a) Name of Case: Donald Jones v. City of Hermosa Beach WCAB Number: ADJ10422852; ADJ10422970 b) Name of Case: Kevin Averill v. City of Hermosa Beach WCAB Number: ADJ10426310 3. 16-0749 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR City of Hermosa Beach Page 2 of 10 Approved on 10/09/2018 City Council Adjourned Meeting Minutes December 13, 2016 Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Labor Attorney Daphne M. Anneet, Finance Director, and Interim Fire Chief Employee Organizations: Hermosa Beach Police Officers' Association Police Management Bargaining Group Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association Teamsters Union, Local 911 Professional and Administrative Employee Group Hermosa Beach Management Association Unrepresented Employees 4. 16-0759 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Threatened Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation. Number of Potential Cases: 1 (threat of litigation from E&B Natural Resources Management Corporation) ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION - CALL TO ORDER - 7:15 p.m. 7:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA 7:20 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Armato, Duclos, Massey, Petty, Mayor Fangary Absent: None CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Jenkins reported that no public comments were received, one item was added to the Closed Session agenda (Item #4, E&B Natural Resources, Threatened Litigation) by a unanimous vote, and no reportable actions were taken. ANNOUNCEMENTS City of Hermosa Beach Page 3 of 10 Approved on 10/09/2018 City Council Adjourned Meeting Minutes December 13, 2016 PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a) 16-0735 LOCAL WINNERS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY 2016 CHILDREN'S BOOKMARK CONTEST b) 16-0736 RECOGNIZING KIM MACMULLAN FOR HER SERVICE ON THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION FROM JANUARY 2008 - OCTOBER 2016 c) 16-0688 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD QUARTERLY SUMMARY MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a) 16-0737 INTRODUCTION OF NEW FIRE DEPARMENT EMPLOYEES BY INTERIM FIRE CHIEF PETE BONANO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: a) REPORT LETTER FROM HOWARD LONGACRE DATED DECEMBER 4, 2016 16-0741 REGARDING STATE -MANDATED CONSOLIDATION OF HERMOSA BEACH ELECTIONS WITH CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS AND THE ORDINANCE "INTRODUCED" BY COUNCIL AT ITS NOVEMBER 22ND REGULAR MEETING Attachments: Le er fro Howard Longacre 12-4-16 Action: To receive and file the letter. Motion Armato, second Massey. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. b) REPORT LETTER FROM DAVID GRETHEN DATED NOVEMBER 23, 2016 16-0758 REGARDING CCA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Attachments: Letter fro David Grethen 11-23-16.pdf Action: To receive and file the letter. Motion Armato, second Massey. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: City of Hermosa Beach Page 4 of 10 Approved on 10/09/2018 City Council Adjourned Meeting Minutes December 13, 2016 Action: To approve Consent Calendar items 2(a) through 2(o), with the exception of item 2(d), which was removed for separate discussion later in the meeting by Councilmember Armato. Motion Petty, second Massey. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. a) REPORT 16-0754 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (City Clerk Elaine Doerfling) Action: To receive and file the City Clerk's memorandum. b) REPORT 16-0750 CHECK REGISTERS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Attachments: 11-17-16 11-23-16 12-01-16 c) REPORT ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND 16-0733 COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 4, 2016 AND NOVEMBER 1, 2016 Attachments: PR Minutes 10.04.2016.pdf PR Minutes 11.01.2016.pdf Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meetings of October 4, 2016 and November 1, 2016. d) REPORT ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF 16-0743 DECEMBER 12, 2016 Attachments: SUPPLEMENTAL Planning Commission Action Sheet of 12-12-16 (added 12-13-16 at 12pm) Action: To receive and file the Action Sheet of the Planning Commission meeting of December 12, 2016. Motion Massey, second Fangary. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. e) REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 16-0742 (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) Attachments: Planning Commission January 17, 2017 Tentative Agenda SUPPLEMENTAL Revised Planning Commission January 17, 2017 Tentative Agenda (added 12-13-16 at 12pm) Page 5of10 City of Hermosa Beach Approved on 10/09/2018 City Council Adjourned Meeting Minutes December 13, 2016 Action: To receive and file the Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items. f) REPORT SUBJECT: FINAL MAP NO. 73489 (C.U.P. CON NO. 15-6, PDP NO. 15-8) 16-0740 LOCATION: 832 LOMA DRIVE APPLICANT(S): TRACY A. SWERDFEGER REQUEST: TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR A 2 -UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) Attachments: Proposed Resolution Final Map No. 73489 Action: To adopt Resolution No. 16-7054, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 73489, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A TWO -UNIT CONDOMINIUM, LOCATED AT 832 LOMA DRIVE IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." g) REPORT APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 16-0739 AGREEMENT WITH ED ALMANZA & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR THE SKECHERS DESIGN CENTER AND EXECUTIVE OFFICES PROJECT (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) Attachments: Almanza 1st Amendment to PSA Dec 2016 Almanza 1st Amendment to PSA Dec 2016 - Attachment A Ed Almanza (Skechers) Original Agreement 2-10-15 EXECUTED Action: To approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Ed Almanza & Associates, originally approved on February 10, 2015, to provide Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Assistance Services for the Skechers Design Center and Executive Officers Project. h) REPORT RECEIVE AND FILE LIST OF REGULAR AND ONGOING CITY 16-0746 BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTIVE TERMS THAT WILL EXPIRE DURING THE 2017 CALENDAR YEAR (City Clerk Elaine Doerfling) Attachments: 2017 Action: To receive and file the list, prepared for posting by the City Clerk pursuant to State law, of all regular and ongoing Hermosa Beach board, commission and committee appointive terms which will expire during the 2017 calendar year. Additional Action: To extend tonight's meeting until 11.30 p.m. Motion Armato, second Petty. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. City of Hermosa Beach Page 6 of 10 Approved on 10/09/2018 City Council 3. CONSENT ORDINANCES a) REPORT 16-0745 Adjourned Meeting Minutes December 13, 2016 ORDINANCE NO. 16-1373 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MOVING THE DATE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF ODD -NUMBERED YEARS TO THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EVEN -NUMBERED YEARS BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER 2022" (City Clerk Elaine Doerfling) Attachments Ord for 2022 election change SUPPLEMENTAL information from City Clerk Elaine Doerflinq (added 12-13-16 at 3:30pm).pdf Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 16-1373, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MOVING THE DATE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF ODD NUMBERED YEARS TO THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EVEN NUMBERED YEARS BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER 2022." Motion Duclos, second Fangary. The motion carried 3-2, noting the dissenting votes of Petty and Massey. 4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Item 2(d) was heard at this time but is shown in order for clarity. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) REPORT 16-0738 APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENYA VARIANCE TO LOCATE A SIGN WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 1818 MONTEREY BOULEVARD (ST. CROSS EPISCOPAL CHURCH) (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) Attachments: Attachment 1- Attachment 3- Attachment 4- Attachment 5- Attachment 6- Attachment 7- Attachment 8- Attachment 9- Sign Variance Sign Variance Proposed Resolution.pdf Att City of Hermosa Beach achment 2- P.C. Reso 16-27 (1818 Monterey BI, St Cross Church DENIED).pdf Zoning Map.pdf Poster Verification.pdf Radius Map.pdf Site Photos.pdf P.C. 09-20-16 Action Minutes.pdf Applicant Appeal Letter.pdf Applicant Submittal.pdf 09-1 Staff Report and Attachments 09-1 Sign Renderings Page 7 of 10 Approved on 10/09/2018 City Council Adjourned Meeting Minutes December 13, 2016 Sign Variance 09-1 Supplemental Letter Sign Variance 16-2 Staff Report and Attachments Sign Variance 16-2 Applicant Submittal Sign Variance 16-2 Supplemental Letters Sign Variance 16-2 Supplemental Revised Resolutions Attachment 17- Email Correspondence with Neighbor of St. Cross Episcopal Church.pdf Attachment 18- Letter from St. Cross Episcopal Church to City Council.pdf Attachment 19- Photographs of Temporary Mock -Up Sign .pdf SUPPLEMENTAL Letter from Carol Gainor Reznichek (added 12-13-16 at 12pml SUPPLEMENTAL Letter from Elka Worner (added 12-13-16 at 3pm) SUPPLEMENTAL Letter and Attachments from Jim Sullivan (added 12-13-16 at 3pm) The public hearing opened at 8:26 p.m. The public hearing closed at 8:37 p.m. Action: To direct staff to prepare a resolution (and to return with it for adoption at the next Regular Council meeting) approving a sign variance to allow the proposed sign to be located in the public right of way at 1818 Monterey Boulevard (St. Cross Episcopal Church). Motion Petty, second Duclos. The motion carried 3-2, noting the dissenting votes of Fangary and Massey. 6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a) REPORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 16-0755 YEAR-END INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES UPDATE (Assistant to the City Manager Nico De Anda-Scaia) Attachments: SCE City Council Update 12-13-16 It was Council consensus to receive and file the update. b) REPORT APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH THE CHAMBER 16-0744 OF COMMERCE TO PRODUCE THE WEDNESDAY FARMER'S MARKET ON PIER PLAZA AND RESCHEDULE OF MARKET HOURS TO 1:00 - 6:OOPM (Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta) Attachments: Wednesday Farmers' Market Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce Amendment 1 to the Wednesday Farmers' Market Agreement Three-month Extension Letter 2016 Wednesday Market Summary Letter from the Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Power Point Presentation Amendment 11 to Wednesday Farmers' Market Agreement Action: To approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement, providing an extension through September 13, 2017, with the following additions/changes: •Eliminate all references to compliance with specific sections of the HBMC (ex: polystyrene, City of Hermosa Beach Page 8 of 10 Approved on 10/09/2018 City Council plastic bag ban, A -frame, etc.) Adjourned Meeting Minutes December 13, 2016 B. The City Manager authorized a 3 -month extension to the term of the initial agreement to allow the market to continue, under the same terms, through December 28, 2016. This authorization is attached hereto as Exhibit A. C. Event Producer has requested a 12 -month extension from the original date of execution to allow the market to continue through September 13, 2017 with approval for adjusted market times of 1:00 — 6:00pm. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Agreement is amended as follows: . Section I of the Agreement entitled "The Event" is amended to read as follows: During the term of this Agreement, CITY authorizes EVENT PRODUCER to coordinate production of the Event on the portion of Lower Pier Plaza described in Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference ('the license area'). The EVENT shall consist of vendor booths selling fruits, vegetables and handmade goods produced by area farms. The EVENT may also consist of the following: a.) A children's trackless train (as depicted in the image attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by reference and limited to the route shown in Exhibit D attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference) during the market hours (1:00 — 6:00 p. m.). If the train is gas powered, the train shall not be refueled on the Plaza and if it is parked for any period of time on the Plaza, a drip pan must be placed under the engine. b.) Acoustic or amplified music during market hours (1:00. — 600 p.m.) at the location on the Plaza shown on the market diagram attached hereto as Exhibit C. No stage is permitted without specific authorization by the City Manager and no generator may be used without permission from the Fire Department. 2. Section II of the Agreement entitled "Term of Agreement" is amended to read as follows: The Agreement shall take effect upon execution of this Agreement. The EVENT may be produced each Wednesday commencing January 4, 2017 through September 13, 2017. 3. Subsection IVO) of the Agreement is amended to read as follows: CITY shall make all parking spaces available in Lot B for use by vendors from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at a rate of $0.625 per space, per hour, except for the marked disabled parking spaces, which shall remain available for use by eligible motorists. CITY shall post temporary "No Parking" signs 72 hours in advance of each week's EVENT until permanent signs are installed. Except as above modified, in all other respects the Agreement is hereby reaffirmed in full to change the hours to 1-6 p.m.; to remove paragraph 3; to delete section 3 and replace it with an amendment to section 4f that states "all but the marked handicapped spaces." Motion Petty, second Massey. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. City of Hermosa Beach Page 9 of 10 Approved on 10/09/2018 City Council Adjourned Meeting Minutes December 13, 2016 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a) REPORT 16-0757 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Attachments: Tentative Future Agenda 2016-2017 STRATEGIC PLAN (For reference when considering Other Matters items) Attachments: Plan in Brief 2015 Performance Report 2016-2021-2031 Strategic Plan Action Agenda Leader's Guide Decision Making Tool It was Council consensus to receive and file the Tentative Future Agenda Items. ADJOURNMENT At 11:54 p.m., the City Council recessed to a Closed Session in the Second Floor Conference Room, which adjourned at 12:50 a.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2016, to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Monday, December 19 at 6 p.m. (a Study Session on Future Fire Services), which will adjourn to an Adjourned Regular Meeting (a Closed Session) at 6 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2017, which will adjourn to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Elaine Doerfling City Clerk City of Hermosa Beach Linda Abbott Deputy City Clerk Page 10 of 10 Approved on 10/09/2018