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 25, 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 to order at 5:04 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
No Public Comment provided.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Detoy recessed to Closed Session at 5:04 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION TOPICS
a) 22-0669 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on October 11, 2022. b) 22-0688 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation City of Hermosa Beach Page 1 Printed on 1/11/2023
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Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(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.
Number of Cases: 2
c) 22-0689 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: City Manager
Employee
Organizations: Hermosa Beach Police Officers’ Association Police Management Bargaining Group
Teamsters Union, Local 911
Unrepresented Employee Group
Management Employee Group
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6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Detoy called the Open Session to order at 6:03 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Armato.
III. 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
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 made the following announcements:
Volunteers who attended the October Mayor's Event were thanked for participating.
The community was invited to attend the Town Hall on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Theatre at 710 Pier Avenue to learn about local ballot measures.
The community was invited to attend the State of the City on Thursday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Lifeguard headquarters outdoor space at 1201 The Strand.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The order of the agenda was amended to consider item 14.c. following the consideration of the Consent Calendar.
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) 22-0583
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND
MCCORMICK AMBULANCE 2022 SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a presentation. b) 22-0693 HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PROVIDES FIESTA HERMOSA RECAP
Jessica Accamando, Chamber of Commerce President, provided a report on Fiesta Hermosa.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided the following updates:
Hermosa-Redondo Water System Survey
Public Works Maintenance
Temporary mobi mat removal to improve access
Upcoming important dates:
- Early Voting Center at Kiwanis Club Opens Saturday
- Enter Parking Permit Art Contest
- Renew Dog License
- Nominate veterans for "Veterans are Timeless" Campaign - Halloween Safety
Welcomed Gisell Saenz, Interim Building & Permit Technician a) 22-0682 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief LeBaron provided an update.
Chief LeBaron invited Rick Poplin to speak on the Folds of Honor Mission video played during the meeting.
Councilmember Armato provided comments.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
a) 22-0681 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
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Mayor Detoy requested an update on hearing devices. City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided information.
Mayor Detoy requested the City Attorney Jenkins provide information on the mailers sent to voters with information about the ballot measures on the November 8 ballot. City Attorney Jenkins provided a brief update.
Mayor Detoy announced he will be participating in the American Council of Young Political Leaders' upcoming exchange program.
Councilmember Campbell provided information on her attendance of the ribbon cutting for allcove Beach Cities. allcove Beach Cities, a youth wellness center, will offer mental and physical health services, education and employment assistance, peer and family support, and substance use prevention programs for young people ages 12-25 in the greater South Bay.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson invited the community to attend the ribbon cutting elebrating the reopening of Hermosa View School, followed by a State of the Schools address on Wednesday, October 26, starting at 4 p.m.
City Attorney Michael Jenkins announced his intention to retire as the City Attorney for the City of Hermosa Beach.
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
a) 22-0671 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA (City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
b) REPORT
22-0672
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c) REPORT
22-0673
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. d) REPORT
22-0661
CHECK REGISTERS
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(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e) REPORT
22-0684
REVENUE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE TRACKING REPORT,
EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT
FOR JUNE 2022
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. f) REPORT
22-0675
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g) REPORT
22-0676
MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND
CASH BALANCE REPORT
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. h) REPORT
22-0685
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF OCTOBER 18, 2022
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. i) REPORT
22-0667
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 2022 AND
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 2022
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. j) REPORT
22-0668
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. k) REPORT
22-0686
ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
MEETINGS OF AUGUST 17, 2022 AND SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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l) REPORT
22-0649
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. m) REPORT
22-0605
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022-2025 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACHAND THE GENERAL AND
SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT,
CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. n) REPORT
22-0650
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 12.30, (SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY) AND SECTION 12.30.030 (SPECIAL EVENT APPROVAL
AND PERMIT ISSUANCE) AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION No Consent Calendar items were removed for separate discussion.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a) REPORT
22-0658
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL 2022 IMPACT LEVEL III
SPECIAL EVENTS: HERMOSA FOR THE HOLIDAYS (11/18-11/21)
AND LA GALAXY-WORLD CUP VIEWING PARTY (11/23-11/26)
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
City Clerk Maravilla read the item into the record.
Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing.
Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols provided a staff report.
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information about Hermosa for the Holidays.
Gabriel Soto, Representative from LA Galaxy, provided information about LA Galaxy-World Cup Viewing Party.
In Person Public Comment:
Commissioner Barbara Ellman
Jessica Accamando spoke.
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided comments.
Councilmember Campbell provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided comments.
Mayor Detoy closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Armato to approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission's recommendation to include two additional Impact Level III Special Events on the 2022 Special Events Calendar as proposed in the Staff Report; and approve staff's recommendation for the City to serve as co-sponsor for the Hermosa for the Holidays, resulting in a fee-waiver of indirect costs. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
b) REPORT
22-0653
APPROVAL OF 2023 RETURNING IMPACT LEVEL III SPECIAL
EVENTS: STATE OF THE ART (3/18); JVA AND BVCA NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS (7/13-7/18); AAU JUNIOR NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS (7/19-7/26); TRIATHLON (8/11-8/12); SKECHERS PIER TO PIER FRIENDSHIP WALK (10/29); CALIFORNIA GREAT
SANTA STROLL (12/09); AND DESIGNATION OF TWO “NOTHING
WEEKENDS” (6/24-6/25 AND 8/26-8/27)
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
City Clerk Maravilla read the item into the record.
Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing.
Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols provided a staff report.
In Person Public Comment:
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Jessica Accamando
Virtual Public Comment:
Kent Allen
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
Mayor Detoy closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, to approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission's recommendation to include two additional Impact Level III Special Events on the 2022 Special Events Calendar as proposed in the Staff Report; and for the City to serve as co-sponsor for the Hermosa for the Holidays, resulting in a fee-waiver of indirect costs.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
c) REPORT
22-0678
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE
OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), INCLUDING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE;
THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2022
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE; THE 2022 ENERGY CODE; THE 2022
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO
SAID CODES; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton)
City Clerk Maravilla read the item into the record.
Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing.
Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton provided a staff report.
There was no Public Comment.
Mayor Detoy closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember City of Hermosa Beach Page 9 Printed on 1/11/2023
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Armato, to waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), including the 2022 California Building Code; the 2022 California Residential Code; the 2022 California Electrical Code; the 2022 California Mechanical Code; the 2022 California Plumbing Code; the 2022 Energy Code; the 2022 California Existing Building Code; the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code; the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; making amendments to said Codes; and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and set a public hearing to consider adoption of the ordinance on November 29, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a) REPORT
22-0655
CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFAULT RENEWABLE ENERGY
LEVEL FOR THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE AND
IMPLEMTENTATION OF A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION
PROGRAM
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss provided a staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Jose Bacallau
Dean Francois
Virtual Public Comment:
Ann Gotthoffer
Craig Cadwallader
Kent Allen
Matt McCool
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided comments.
Councilmember Campbell provided comments.
Councilmember Armato provided comments.
Mayor Detoy provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Jackson, to approve the default rate of 100% renewable energy with the Clean Power Alliance. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
b) REPORT
22-0666
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL FOR THE AMENDMENT
AND EXTENSION OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND
ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC (DBA ATHENS SERVICES)
FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND
STREET SWEEPING AND CLEANING SERVICES
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Kraus provided a staff report.
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
Gary Clifford, representative from Athens, provided information and responded to City Council questions and comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Peter Tucker
Councilmember Armato provided comments.
Mayor Detoy provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Campbell, to accept the proposal submitted by Athens Services, Inc for extension and amendment of the current solid waste management and street sweeping and cleaning services agreement and direct staff to proceed with issuances of a Proposition 218 notification regarding the proposed rate changes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato, to extend the meeting to 10:45 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
c) REPORT
22-0677
CITY MANAGER CONTRACT AMENDMENT
(City Attorney Michael Jenkins)
City Attorney Michael Jenkins provided a staff report.
Mayor Detoy provided comments.
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Councilmember Armato provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Carolyn Petty
Daniel Godwin
Raymond Dussault
Kieran Harrington
Rodger Deuerlein
Rita Gerace
Peter Tucker
Jeff Raedy
Kathie Stemic
Jose Bacauau
Rob Saemann
Dean Francois
Steve Izant
Bob Atkins
Heidi Swan
Barbara Ellman
Matt McCool
Virtual Public Comment:
Kent Allen
Megg Sulzinger
Laura Pena
Ann Gotthoffer
Mayor Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Armato provided comments.
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
Councilmember Campbell provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson provided comments.
Mayor Detoy provided comments.
The City Council deliberated.
A motion was made by Councilmember Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to approve as amended the amendment to the CIty Manager's employment agreement increasing her compensation as of her third and fourth anniversaries of employment and adjusting other terms of the agreement and City of Hermosa Beach Page 12 Printed on 1/11/2023
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striking out Section 2. A. in its entirety. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Detoy, Jackson, Armato, Campbell, and Massey
Absent: 0
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Campbell requested a future item to discuss For Area Ratios (FARs) as it relates to Housing. Mayor Detoy and Mayor Pro Tem Jackson supported Councilmember Campbell's request.
Mayor Detoy requested a future agenda item to establish a Measure B Advisory Committee. Councilmember Armato and Mayor Pro Tem Jackson supported Mayor Detoy's request.
a) 22-0687 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting at 10:47 p.m. to the Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 for a presentation and discussion regarding local measures on the November 8th ballot.
The Town Hall Meeting will then be adjourned to City Council Meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session and 6:00 p.m. for Open Session.
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