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, October 11, 2022 5:00 PM
Hybrid virtual/in-person meeting 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 the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
a) 22-0651 SUPPLEMENTAL CLOSED SESSION COMMUNICATIONS FROM
THE PUBLIC
Staff recommends City Council receive and file Supplemental Closed Session Communications from the public.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Detoy recessed to Closed Session at 5:10 p.m.
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a) 22-0623 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on September 28, 2022.
b) 22-0624 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Mayor Detoy
Unrepresented
employee: City Manager
c) 22-0625 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
d) 22-0647 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Litigation Update Pending 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 Cases: CARRILLO, BERNADETTE MARIE, Case Number:
21STCV31855; DIAMOND, STEPHAN, Case Number: 19STCV34179; FRILOT, MICHAEL, Case Number: 20TRCV00045; GERSTBERGER, MARISTELA, Case Number: 22STCV08392; MUZATKO, RACHEL, Case Number:
20TRCV00048; WEBSTER, AMBER LYNN, Case Number: 21STCV26516; and WILHELM, JENNIFER, Case Number: 21STCV28370
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6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Detoy called the Open Session meeting to order at 6:18 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jim Fasola, City Delegate to the Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board of Trustees, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 Michael Jenkins provided a Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Detoy announced the following upcoming events:
Beach Cities Health District's Walk and Roll to School Day on October 12, 2022;
October Mayor's Event on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Moondust Parkette for a park refresh;
Break Free from Plastic Celebration and Reception on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Pier followed by a reception at Vista; and
State of the City on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lifeguard Headquarters. A reception will be held at the Lighthouse following the State of the City.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Armato, to amend the agenda by moving item 7.b. to be heard before item 7.a. and updating the title of item 7.a. to read "Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 13, 2022 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day." 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) 22-0641 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2022 AS
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Dana Richards spoke about Breast Cancer Awareness Month in person.
Katie Adams spoke about Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day virtually.
Mayor Detoy presented a proclamation to Dana Richards and Katie Adams.
The City Council joined Mayor Detoy at the podium for a photograph. b) 22-0612 PRESENTATION FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH
DISTRICT ON ALLCOVE BEACH CITIES
Ali Steward, Chief Partnership Development Officer, and Camille Jorenby, from the Youth Advisory Group Member, provided a presentation.
Councilmember Massey provided various comments.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided an update about the Park Restroom Project; the Parking Permit Art Contest which is open through Halloween; and provided election information about the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election.
a) 22-0590 UPDATE FROM JIM FASOLA - CITY DELEGATE TO THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR & VECTOR-BORNE
DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jim Fasola, City Delegate to the Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board of Trustees, provided an update.
b) 22-0642 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief Paul LeBaron provided an update on Police Department operations.
The City Council provided comments.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
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Public Comments provided In Person:
Jessica Accamando
Public Commetns provided Virtually:
Scott Hayes
Tony Higgins
Kent Allen
Matt McCool
a) 22-0644 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato, 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
City Manager Lowenthal provided an update on Summer Concert Series.
Councilmember Armato provided provided information about the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Legislative District Staff Briefing Meeting on October 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato, to approve the Consent Agenda except for item j. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
a) 22-0648 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
22-0645
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c) REPORT
22-0632
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. d) REPORT
22-0618
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY
REPORT FOR AUGUST 2022
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e) REPORT
22-0630
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. f) REPORT
22-0643
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 17.40 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND OTHER PERMIT STANDARDS) TO ADD SECTION 17.40.230
(TIMESHARE USES) TO TITLE 17 (ZONING), AND AMENDING SECTION
17.26.030 TO PERMIT TIMESHARE USES IN SPECIFIED COMMERCIAL
ZONES PURSUANT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g) REPORT
22-0634
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. h) REPORT
22-0635
VACANCY- REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
WEST VECTOR AND VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE CONTROL
DISTRICT BOARD UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERM
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. i) REPORT
22-0633
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO
GRADES OF GREEN VERTE 2022 GALA
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. k) REPORT
22-0577
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022-2025 MEMORANDUM OF
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UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH AND THE HERMOSA BEACH POLICE OFFICERS’
ASSOCIATION
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. l) REPORT
22-0604
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022-2025 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH AND THE PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EMPLOYEE GROUP
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION j) REPORT
22-0626
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT FOR CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A
COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug
Krauss)
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson requested the reconsideration of the City's default level currently set at 100 percent renewable energy.
City Attorney Michael Jenkins shared that this item can be brought back at a future City Council meeting for deliberation.
Virtual Public Comment:
Kent Allen
Matt McCool
Councilmember Armato asked about delayed response times in Consent Calendar item d.
Chief Bennett rejoined the City Council meeting to provide information and will follow-up with more information.
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Waive full second reading and adopt by title an Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach approving the Joint Powers Agreement for Clean Power Alliance of Southern California and authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program (Attachment 6); and
2. 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 City of Hermosa Beach Page 7 Printed on 1/11/2023
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bulletin for 30 days.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
There were no Public Hearings.
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a) REPORT
22-0617
CONSIDERATION OF A HOLIDAY FREE PARKING PROGRAM
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff report.
The City Council provided comments and deliberated.
In Person Public Comment:
Jessica Accamando
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
Tony Higgins
Councilmember Massey provided various comments.
Councilmember Armato provided various comments and requested this come back as an informational item, and requested supporting this program for a longer period of time.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided various comments.
Councilmember Campbell provided various comments.
Mayor Detoy provided various comments.
Mayor Detoy encouraged businesses and the Chamber of Commerce to gather data on changes in customer behavior during the waiver period.
Staff recommends City Council discuss and provide direction on a holiday free parking program at citywide commercial zone silver-post meters1. b) REPORT
22-0636
REPORT REGARDING POLICY, SAFETY, AND HEATH
CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY
SPONSORED INITIATIVE (MEASURE M) ON THE NOVEMBER 8,
2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff report.
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Mayor Detoy provided various comments.
Councilmember Armato provided various comments.
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
Carolyn Petty
Tony Higgins
Councilmember Campbell provided various comments.
Councilmember Armato provided various comments.
Councilmember Massey provided various comments.
Staff recommends City Council receive and file an informational report (Attachment 1) outlining policy, safety, and health considerations related to the cannabis initiative ballot measure, which will appear as Measure M on the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election ballot.
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
c) REPORT
22-0638
TWO APPOINTMENTS TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
City Clerk Maravilla provided a staff report.
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
Councilmember Campbell and Councilmember Massey provided various comments.
City Clerk Maravilla read the following results of the ballots distributed to the City Council:
Councilmember Armato: Kathy Dunbabin and Thor Legvold
Councilmember Campbell: Thor Legvold and Kimberly Noble Councilmember Massey: Kathy Dunbabin and Kimberly Noble Mayor Pro Tem Jackson: Kathy Dunbabin and Thor Legvold
Mayor Detoy: Kathy Dunbabin and Kimberly Noble
A tie vote was announced between Thor Legvold and Kimberly Noble. City Clerk Maravilla conducted a voice vote to break the tie, as requested.
Councilmember Armato: Thor Legvold
Councilmember Campbell: Thor Legvold
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Councilmember Massey: Kimberly Noble
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson: Thor Legvold
Mayor Detoy: Kimberly Noble
Mayor Detoy congratulated newly appointed Public Works Commissioner Thor Legvold and reappointed Public Works Commissioner Kathy Dunbabin.
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) 22-0646 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson and Mayor Detoy placed an item on the next City Council agenda to reconsider the City's default 100 percent renewable energy with Clean Power Alliance.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. in memory of Ron Pizer.
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