City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA
90254
City of Hermosa Beach
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
Mayor
Michael Detoy
Mayor Pro Tem
Raymond Jackson
Councilmembers
Stacey Armato
Mary Campbell
Justin Massey
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 5:00 PM
Hybrid virtual/in-person meetings are held pursuant to AB361 5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Detoy called to order the Hybrid Closed Session meeting at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum.
Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilmember Armato, and Councilmember Campbell
Present: 4 -
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Massey
Absent: 0
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
There were no Public Comments.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Mayor Detoy recessed to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.
Councilmember Massey joined the meeting after the City Council recessed into Closed Session and participated in the Closed Session. a) 22-0383 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on May 10, 2022. b) 22-0382 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Labor Attorney Daphne M. Anneet and City Manager Employee
Organizations: Hermosa Beach Police Officers’ Association Police Management Bargaining Group
Teamsters Union, Local 911
Professional and Administrative Employee Group
Management Employee Group
Unrepresented Employee Group
6:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Detoy called to order the Hybrid Open Session meeting at 6:34 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Tom Bakaly.
III. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum.
Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilmember Armato, Councilmember Campbell, and Councilmember Massey
Present: 5 -
Absent: 0
IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jenkins provided a Closed Session report. No reportable action was taken.
City Clerk Maravilla confirmed Councilmember Massey's attendance during Closed Session.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Detoy provided announcements regarding Fiesta Hermosa, the butterfly installation at the Greenbelt, and the passing of Geoff Hirsch's.
Tom Bakaly and Andrea Giancoli provided comments on the passing of Mr. Hirsch.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson to approve the Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) 22-0364 RECOGNIZING LOCAL ARTIST KATY JENSSEN
FOR HER MOSAIC SURFBOARDS
Katy Jenssen provided public comment.
Mayor Detoy presented a proclamation to artist Katy Jenssen. b) 22-0361 RECOGNIZING OFFICERS NAKAMOTO AND DEANDRADE
FOR THEIR LIFE SAVING EFFORTS
Chief LeBaron recognized Officers Nakamoto and DeAndrade for their lifesaving efforts.
c) 22-0381 RECOGNIZING 2022 HERMOSA BEACH
CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESSES
Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss and the Consultant Lisa Ryder introduced the Certified Green Businesses Program. Mayor Detoy and the City Council presented awards to the following businesses:
South Bay Structural Integration
Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce
Practical Magic Apothecary
Jennifer Cervelli Jewelry
Sol Baby
The Londoner Salon
Mobi Scooters
Vibrancy Wellness
Details Tile and Stone Studio
Well + Good Health Studio
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a report. Please see the Supplemental Attachment in the agenda.
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a) REPORT
22-0365
POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Chief LeBaron provided an update.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Jessica Accamando provided public comment.
Trent Larson provided public comment.
Greg Reed provided public comment.
Leslie Scott from the City of Redondo Beach provided public comment about Consent Calendar Item k - Beach Cities Transit.
Richard Gotthoffer provided public comment.
Kent Allen provided public comment.
Craig Cadwallader provided public comment.
Matt McCool provided public comment.
Anthony Higgins provided public comment.
Char Hardin provided public comment.
a) REPORT
22-0386
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey, to receive and file the written communication. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
a) REPORT
22-0366
UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Mayor Pro Tem spoke about the birthday of the Army and the acknowledgment of Flag Day.
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Councilmember Campbell spoke about Fiesta Hermosa to debrief about the survey being circulated.
Councilmember Massey made comments about the school district and about the mobility devices on the beach.
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Massey pulled the Consent Calendar items j and k for separate discussion.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
a) REPORT
22-0367
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. b) REPORT
22-0349
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c) REPORT
22-0377 ADOPTION OF THE 2022-23 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. d) REPORT
22-0362
2020-21 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)
(Including Report from Independent Auditor)
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e) REPORT
22-0343
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY
REPORT FOR APRIL 2022
(Emergency Management Coordinator Brandy Villanueva)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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f) REPORT
22-0369
FINDINGS TO HOLD REMOTE TELECONFERENCE/MEETINGS,
PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g) REPORT
22-0352
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR USE
OF THE CORNER OF 11TH STREET AND VALLEY DRIVE FOR THE
FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. h) REPORT
22-0356
APPROVE OCCUPANCY LICENSE FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. i) REPORT
22-0376
APPROVAL OF ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT OF 2017 (SENATE BILL 1) PROJECT LIST FOR THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION j) REPORT
22-0355
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A
DROUGHT CRITICAL CONDITION AND IMPLEMENTING
DROUGHT RESPONSE LEVEL 2 CONSERVATION
MEASURES PURSUANT TO HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 8.56.090
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss provided a staff report.
City Council had questions regarding the irrigation schedule, community outreach, and pool drainage.
Trent Larson provided public comment.
Richard Gotthoffer provided public comment.
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Councilmember Massey additional provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to adopt the resolution declaring a Drought Critical Condition and implementing specified Level 2 conservation measures, pursuant to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 8.56.090. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
k) REPORT
22-0359
PARTICIPATION IN BEACH CITIES TRANSIT (BCT) LINE 109
AGREEMENT, WITH NO REQUIRED FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
FROM THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, WITH THE CITIES
OF EL SEGUNDO, MANHATTAN BEACH AND REDONDO BEACH,
FUNDED FROM PROPOSITION A FUNDS
(Interim Community Development Director Angela Crespi)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi presented the staff report.
Leslie Scott from Beach Cities Transit provided additional information.
City Council made comments regarding the route study, focus groups, and community outreach.
Trent Larson provided public comment.
Jessica Accamando provided public comment.
Matt McCool provided public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to approve participation for one year along with the other beach cities, with no required financial contribution from the City for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and direct the Mayor to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a) REPORT
22-0371
ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Lowenthal presented the staff report.
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Mayor Detoy opened Public Comment.
Trent Larson provided public comment.
Mayor Detoy closed Public Comment.
Finance Director Viki Copeland presented additional information regarding the budget workshop.
Mayor Detoy opened Public Comment.
Laura Pena provided public comment.
Matt McCool provided public comment.
Mayor Detoy closed Public Comments.
The City Council provided deliberation on the preliminary budget.
City Council made comments regarding personnel, Senior Management Analyst position, midyear budget review, audit review, Public Works yard project, face-lifting facilities, Parks and Recreation plan and user groups, other park items, costs, execution of projects, Parks Master Plan, pedestrian safety, new personnel, and the Coastal Commission.
City Manager Lowenthal provided additional information to City Council.
Mayor Detoy closed the Public Hearing.
City Manager Lowenthal and Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided additional information to Council's comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey, to receive public testimony regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget, (2) Approve contracts for services contained in the table herein; (3) Approve the revisions to the Preliminary Budget as shown on pages 5-6; and (4) Adopt a Resolution approving the 2022-23 Budget as presented in Exhibit A. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mayor Detoy, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
No: 1 - Jackson
Absent: 0
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey extend the City Council meeting to midnight 12:00 AM. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Absent: 0
b) REPORT
22-0350
PUBLIC HEARING-HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING
AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing.
Public Works Director SanClemente provided a staff report.
Mayor Detoy opened Public Comment.
Richard Gotthoffer provided public comment.
Mayor Detoy closed Public Comment.
Mayor Detoy closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to adopt a Resolution confirming the diagram and assessment found in the Engineer's Report for Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2022-2023 and levying an assessment for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a) REPORT
22-0374
INFORMATION REGARDING THE CITY’S
HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION PROGRAM
(Interim Community Development Director Angela Crespi)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff report.
The City Council made comments regarding various potential landmark properties and the Mills Act.
City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council's concerns.
Scott Davey provided public comment.
Geoff Yarema provided public comment.
Marsha Maeka provided public comment.
Richard Gotthoffer provided public comment.
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City Council made comments regarding various potential landmark properties, financial incentives, Planning Commission, setting aside money for other applicants, and waiving fees.
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided additional information.
City Attorney Jenkins gave options for City Council's fee wavier policy.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to direct the Planning commission to consider a revision to the Historic Preservation Ordinance to incorporate the Mills Act or other financial incentives for voluntary designation of property as historically significant. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Mayor Detoy to direct staff to return in August with a Fee Waiver Policy related to Historic Preservation Program along with the Mayor Detoy's friendly amendment to include only residential properties.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
b) REPORT
22-0373
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL REFINEMENTS TO
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR PERMIT PROGRAMS
RELATED TO MAXIMUM ON-STREET DECK AREAS
AND DISCUSSION OF CHANGES TO PIER PLAZA
ENCROACHMENTS
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss provided a staff report.
City Council made comments regarding permitted business spaces, utilized space, parking spaces and business awareness on this item.
Jessica Accamando provided public comment.
Doug Howarth provided public comment.
Matt McCool provided public comment.
Raymond Dussault provided public comment.
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expansion, and being fair and equitable regarding businesses.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson to extend the City Council meeting to 12:30 AM. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson to approve the implementation of short-term refinements to the outdoor dining programs related to establishing maximum areas of on-street dining decks; and staff come back with recommendations on potential changes to the temporary encroachment areas for Pier Plaza businesses. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, and Campbell
No: 1 - Massey
Absent: 0
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to continue Municipal Matter c to the next Regular City Council meeting and extend the meeting to 12:45 AM. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
c) REPORT
22-0379
ADOPTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
(Interim Community Development Director Angela Crespi)
This item was moved to the next Regular City Council meeting. d) REPORT
22-0358
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE AND CERTAIN OTHER
RESOLUTIONS NECESSARY FOR HOLDING
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
There were no Public Comments.
City Clerk Maravilla clarified the tie-vote option will only take place if there is a tie for the third place candidate.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the election for certain officers and one or more measures; and adopt a resolution to permit a special runoff election for elective officers in the event of a tie vote; and adopt a resolution to request the County of Los Angeles consolidate the City of Hermosa Beach General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election and render full services to the conduct of the election; and City of Hermosa Beach Page 11 Printed on 1/11/2023
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adopt a resolution to adopt regulations for candidates for election office pertaining to candidate statements. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) 22-0380 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting to the June 28, 2022 hybrid Council Meeting at 12:43 a.m. in memory of Geoff Hirsch.
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