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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, September 13, 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 PM - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Detoy called to the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilmember Armato, Councilmember Campbell, and Councilmember Massey
Present: 5 -
Absent: 0
City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
There was no Public Comment.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:04 p.m. a) 22-0555 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on August 9, 2022. b) 22-0549 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open City of Hermosa Beach Page 1 Printed on 1/11/2023
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Name of Case: City of Long Beach v. Monsanto Company et al Case Number: United States District Court Case No. 2:16-cv-03493-FMO-AS c) 22-0546 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.
Name of Case: Garrett McDermott v. City of Hermosa Beach WCAB Number: ADJ11109421
d) 22-0548 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Mayor Detoy
Unrepresented
employee: City Manager
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 13, 2022 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Detoy called to order the Open Session meeting to order at 6:22 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegience was led by Public Works Superintendent John Cordova.
III. ROLL CALL
Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, Councilmember Armato, Councilmember Campbell, and Councilmember Massey
Present: 5 -
Absent: 0
City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum.
IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Michael Jenkins provided the Closed Session Report and stated no reportable action was taken. The Closed Session Report was amended under Item V. Announcements.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Detoy thanked the volunteers who attended the August Mayor's Event, encouraged residents to join the Coastal Cleanup Day on September 17, and announced the Paper Shredding and Compost Giveaway Event on September 24.
City Attorney Jenkins amended the Closed Session Report and disclosed the City Council voted to opt out of the class action settlement related to Closed Session item "b" with dissenting votes from Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Mayor Detoy. Motion carried by a 3-2 vote.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Massey to approve the order of the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 13, 2022 a) 22-0524 RECOGNIZING ERIC WILCOSKY FOR 40 YEARS
OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente and Public Works Superintendent John Cordova recognized Eric Wilcosky for his years of service.
Mr. Wilcosky provided comments.
TheCity Council and City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided comments and thanked him for his years of service.
b) 22-0533 RECOGNIZING JIM LIGHT AND SOUTH BAY PARKLAND
CONSERVANCY FOR THEIR WORK TO RESTORE
BUTTERFLY NATIVE HABITAT ON THE GREENBELT
Public Works Director SanClemente provided a summary about the South Bay Parkland Conservancy.
President Jim Light and Director of Conservation Jacob Varvarigos gave and update about the South Bay Parkland Conservancy restoration along the Greenbelt.
The Council provided comments.
c) 22-0525 UPDATE ON SKECHERS DESIGN CENTER PROJECT
Tim Ball, Vice President of Commercial Development, and Chris DeHaven, Project Director, provided an update on the Skechers project. d) 22-0526 PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
Mayor Detoy read a proclamation for National Registration Day into the record.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Lowenthal provided a brief overview of the Cooling Center, Pipeline Repair and Outdoor Watering Prohibition, the Housing Initiative Court, Dog Licenses, the volunteer opportunities at the Historical Society, and the Public Works Commission Vacancies, a hiring update was provided and the Emergency Management Coordinator Brandy Villanueva was recognized for her time serving the Hermosa Beach community.
Brandy Villanueva made remarks and the City Council thanked her for her years of service.
a) 22-0527 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 13, 2022 Police Chief LeBaron provided an update on police operations.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public Comment provided In Person:
Trent Larson
Kieran Harrington
Public Comment provided Virtually:
Kent Allen
Daniel Godwin
Vanessa Reyes-Smith
Travis Hernandez
Matt McCool
a) 22-0528 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 Massey provided comments related to the Skechers project.
Councilmember Armato provided a report on her attendance to the Independent Cities Association and California Contract Cities conferences.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided a report on his attendance to Independent Cities Association
Councilmember Campbell provided a report on her attendance to the League of California Cities General Assembly.
a) 22-0529 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following City of Hermosa Beach Page 5 Printed on 1/11/2023
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Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
a) 22-0530 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA (City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. b) REPORT
22-0531
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c) REPORT
22-0553
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. d) REPORT
22-0521
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY
REPORT FOR JULY 2022
(Emergency Management Coordinator Brandy Villanueva)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e) REPORT
22-0532
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. f) REPORT
22-0534
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF
AUGUST 2, 2022
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g) REPORT
22-0535
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 2022
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. h) REPORT
22-0536
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 13, 2022 A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. i) REPORT
22-0542
SUBJECT: FINAL MAP NO. 82783 (C.U.P CON NO. 19-4, PDP 19-7, AND VESTING PARCEL MAP NO. 82783; LOCATION: 645 10TH
STREET; APPLICANT(S): DOLORES M. SLUSARZ REVOCABLE
LIVING TRUST, C/O MARK SLUSARZ; REQUEST: TO ADOPT
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR A
TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. j) REPORT
22-0538
ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING OF
JULY 20, 2022
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. k) REPORT
22-0544
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR ENGINEER, ESTABLISH
THE POSITION IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT,
AND ESTABLISH A SALARY RANGE
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. l) REPORT
22-0543
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR CITY ENGINEER, ESTABLISH
THE POSITION IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT,
AND ESTABLISH A SALARY RANGE
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. m) REPORT
22-0545
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, ESTABLISH
THE POSITION IN THE TEAMSTERS UNION LOCAL 911
BARGAINING UNIT, AND ESTABLISH A SALARY RANGE
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 13, 2022 n) REPORT
22-0519
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM CALRECYCLE
SB1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. o) REPORT
22-0517
CALTRANS EASEMENT AGREEMENT
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. p) REPORT
22-0522
PURCHASE OF PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. q) REPORT
22-0558
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REVISE THE
CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR BUILDING AND
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL ANDTO AFFIRM
THEBARGAINING UNIT AS PROFESSIONAL
AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE GROUP
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. r) REPORT
22-0559
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REVISE THE CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COORDINATOR AND TO AFFIRM THE BARGAINING UNIT
AS PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE GROUP
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. s) REPORT
22-0560
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REVISE THE
CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT
AND TO AFFIRM THE BARGAINING UNIT AS
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911 EMPLOYEE GROUP
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. t) REPORT
22-0561
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A
CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST,
ESTABLISH THE POSITION IN THE UNREPRESENTED
EMPLOYEE GROUP, AND ESTABLISH A SALARY RANGE
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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 for separate discussion.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a) REPORT
22-0547
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.80
OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
CANNABIS DELIVERY IN THE CITY AND AMENDING
SECTION 1.10.040 TO ADD THAT VIOLATIONS ARE
SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY PROCEDURES
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing.
City Manager Lowenthal provided a staff report.
Public Comment provided In Person:
Trent Larson
No Public Comment provided Virtually.
City Attorney Jenkins clarified the City Council's opposition to the industry-sponsored cannabis initiative appearing on the November 8, 2022 ballot.
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
Mayor Detoy closed Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to waive the full second reading and adopt by title an Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adding Chapter 5.80 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code relating to cannabis delivery into the City and amending Section
1.10.040 to add that violations of Chapter 5.80 are subject to administrative penalty procedures; and direct staff to print and publish the summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days following adoption and post it on the city's bulletin for 30 days. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
No: 1 - Mayor Detoy
Absent: 0
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 13, 2022 b) REPORT
22-0552
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ADDING CHAPTER 15.40
TO TITLE 15 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO AN EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING
PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing.
Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton provided a staff report.
No Public Comment was provided.
Mayor Detoy closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armatoto to waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach adding Chapter 15.40 to Title 15 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code relating to an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a) REPORT
22-0539
GENERAL PLAN 2021 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
Christy Teague, Senior Planner, provided a staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided comments.
Community Development Director Naughton provided information about the permitting software implementation.
Councilmember Campbell provided comments.
City Manager Lowenthal responded to Council comments.
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
No Public Comment provided In Person.
Public Comment provided Virtually:
Laura Pena
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Jon Davis
Councilmember Massey requested the City Council review the fines for the single use plastic ordinance and review parking requirements in the city.
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson to receive and file General Plan 2021 Annual Progress Report and direct staff to submit General Plan 2021 Annual Progress Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
b) REPORT
22-0551
APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND
VERONICA TAM AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PREPARATION
OF AN UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF
PLAN HERMOSA GENERAL PLAN
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
Community Development Director Naughton provided a staff report.
No Public Comment was provided.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided comments.
Community Development Director Naughton responded to Mayor Pro Tem Jackson's comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. to provide services to prepare an update of the 2021-2029 Housing Element of PLAN Hermosa General Plan and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
c) REPORT
22-0510
PUBLIC NOTICING REQUIREMENTS AND PRACTICES
FOR POSTING OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff report.
Councilmember Campbell provided comments.
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City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 13, 2022 City Manager Lowenthal responded to Councilmember Campbell's comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided comments.
No Public Comment provided In Person.
Public Comments provided Virtually:
Laura Pena
Mayor Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
City Manager Lowenthal and City Clerk Maravilla responded to Council's comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Armato to receive a report regarding public noticing requirements and practices for the posting of City Council agendas and take note of the discussion this evening going forward and the recommendations therein. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) 22-0554 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m and announced the Regular City Council meeting of September 27, 2022 has been moved to Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
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