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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, July 12, 2022 5:00 PM
Hybrid virtual/in-person meetings are held pursuant to AB361 Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Open Session - 6:00 PM
5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Detoy called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum.
Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilmember Armato, Councilmember Campbell, and Councilmember Massey
Present: 5 -
Absent: 0
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Public comment was provided virtually by Kent Allen.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:09 p.m. a) 22-0419 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Special Closed Session held on June 22, 2022.
b) 22-0420 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Workers Comp Litigation Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) City of Hermosa Beach Page 1 Printed on 1/11/2023
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The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
i) Name of Case: Robert Higgins v. City of Hermosa Beach WCAB Number: ADJ12418006
ii) Name of Case: Everett Faulk v. City of Hermosa Beach WCAB Number: ADJ13191197
RECESS TO OPEN SESSION
6:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Detoy called the Hybrid City Council meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Commissioner Ellman.
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 Patrick Donegan provided a Closed Session report. There was no reportable action.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Detoy provided updates on AVP; Shakespeare by the Sea on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 7 p.m.; and the Mayor's Conversations and Clean-up event on July 30, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to approve the order of the Agenda. that this was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
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VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) 22-0415 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PARKS
AND RECREATION MONTH
Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols and Commissioners Ellman and Pizer Mains shared the "We Rise Up" theme recognizing National Parks and Recreation Month in July 2022.
Mayor Detoy presented the Proclamation.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Clerk Myra Maravilla provided an update on the upcoming November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election.
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided an update on hiring efforts, the City Park Restroom and Renovation Project, the Housing Initiative Court Announcement, and the Summering Safely in Hermosa campaign. a) 22-0413 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Chief LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update about recent crimes, citations issued, and the proactive measures being taken by the department to combat crime.
Councilmember Massey asked about crime statistics over the 4th of July weekend in comparison to pre-pandemic numbers as well as the level of interagency coordination that takes place for large community events.
Police Chief provided responses to the questions and comments made by Councilmember Massey.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -- ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comments were provided in person by:
Trent Larson
Dency Nelson
Commissioner Barbara Ellman
Jessica Accamando, Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce President Public comments were provided virtually by:
Kent Allen
Dean Francois
Matt McCool
Attorney Anthony Trujillo
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a) 22-0422 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
Councilmember Campbell provided comments on the Fiesta debrief.
Councilmember Massey provided comments on Shakespeare by the Sea. a) 22-0417 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
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
22-0411
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. b) REPORT
22-0408
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c) REPORT
22-0416
ACTION MINUTES OF CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
MEETING OF MAY 18, 2022
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. d) REPORT
22-0412
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY
REPORT FOR MAY 2022
(Emergency Management Coordinator Brandy Villanueva)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e) REPORT
22-0407
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF MAY 3, 2022 AND JUNE 16, 2022
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. f) REPORT
22-0393
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2022 AND
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 21, 2022
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g) REPORT
22-0392
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. h) REPORT
22-0410
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.
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION There were no items removed from the Consent Calendar for Separate Discussion.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) REPORT
22-0400
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY FOR
THE SEWER CHARGE AND ENGINEER’S REPORT
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
City Clerk Myra Maravilla gave a brief summary regarding written protests and the Public Hearing.
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a staff report.
Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing.
Public comment was provided in person by:
Larry Heiller
Trent Larson
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Public comment was provided virtually by:
Kent Allen
Mayor Detoy closed the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced the Clerk's Office received a total 35 written protests and stated that a majority protest did not exist.
Mayor Detoy also stated that a majority protest did not exist.
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
Councilmember Campbell provided comments.
Director SanClemente provided responses to all of City Council's questions and comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Campbell Staff to adopt a resolution, including an Engineer's Report, approving the new rates and placing the sewer service charge on the annual County of Los Angeles Tax Roll; and introduce on first reading an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach amending sections 13.12.010 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code relating to annual sewer service charge and reflecting the rate.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
b) REPORT
22-0409
PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION (REFUSE) CHARGES FOR CONSIDERATION OF
PLACING SAID CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS AS
A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AFFECTING ONLY THOSE PROPERTIES
WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF MARCH 31, 2022
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing.
Environmental Programs Manager Krauss provided a staff report.
There were no public comments for this item.
Mayor Detoy closed the Public Hearing.
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the County tax collection process. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a) REPORT
22-0421
ADOPTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
(Continued from June 14, 2022)
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
Senior Planner Christy Teague provided a staff report.
Councilmember Armato and Mayor Detoy requested rough estimates for the items listed in the Economic Development Strategy.
Public comment was provided in person by:
Trent Larson
Brian Dunne
Jessica Accamando
Public comment was provided virtually by:
Jon Davis
Ed Hart
Matt McCool
Laura Pena
Councilmember Massey expressed dissent for the strategy due to the large number of priorities listed. He shared the strategy should outline the parties responsible for completing each priority to ensure it is implementable.
Councilmember Campbell expressed support for the strategy and suggested adding details to each priority would be encouraged during the next phase of the strategy.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson requested refinement on the priorities listed in the strategy.
Councilmember Armato and Mayor Detoy provided comments in support of the strategy.
A motion was made by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Armato to approve the resolution adopting an Economic Development Strategy and direct staff to being on identified first year implementation priorities. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, and Campbell
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No: 1 - Massey
Absent: 0
b) REPORT
22-0401
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A PARKS MASTER PLAN TO CATALYST
CONSULTING
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols provided a staff report.
John Jones from Catalyst Consulting was invited to provide comments.
Councilmember Campbell provided comments.
Mayor Detoy provided comments.
There were no public comments for this item.
Councilmember Armato provided comments.
Councilmember Campbell provided comments.
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey to award a contract for project management services for development of a Parks Master Plan to Catalyst Consulting in the amount of $105,000 over two years; and Authorize the Community Resources Manager to establish a $21,000 project contingency; and Authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments up to the amount of the approved project contingency; and Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed contract subject to approval by the City Attorney.that this Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
c) REPORT
22-0405
VACANCIES-CIVIL SERVICE BOARD TERM
EXPIRATION-SCHEDULE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
City Clerk Myra Maravilla presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments for this time.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato schedule interviews with Civil Service Board applicants on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 4:15 p.m. to fill one vacancy for a four-year term ending July 15, City of Hermosa Beach Page 8 Printed on 1/11/2023
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2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) 22-0418 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Massey provided comments about the early start to the Closed Session meeting on July 26, 2022. It was requested that nonessential items be moved to a future City Council meeting. It was requested that staff schedule future City Council items regarding the sidewalk ordinance, modifications to the agenda, and lifting the ban on the delivery of cannabis.
.XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Detoy, at 9:06 p.m., adjourned to the next City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session and Open Session at 6:00 p.m.
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