City Council
City of Hermosa Beach
Regular Meeting Agenda - Final
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA
90254
Mayor
Ray Jackson
Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Massey
Councilmembers
Dean Francois
Rob Saemann
Mike Detoy
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 5:00 PM
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Open Session - 6:00 PM
1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 9, 2023
PUBLIC MEETING VIEWING OPTIONS
The public may participate via the following:
1. IN PERSON - Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
2. ZOOM - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968207828?
pwd=bXZmWS83dmxHWDZLbWRTK2RVaUxaUT092.
3. PHONE - Toll Free: (833) 548-0276; Meeting ID: 899 6820 7828, then #; Passcode: 472825 As a courtesy, the City will also plan to broadcast the meeting via the following listed mediums.
However, these are done as a courtesy only and are not guaranteed to be technically feasible. Thus, in order to guarantee live-time viewing and/or public participation, members of the public shall attend in Council Chambers or log in via ZOOM.
4. CABLE TV - Spectrum Channel 8 and Frontier Channel 31 in Hermosa Beach
5. YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofHermosaBeach90254
6. LIVE STREAM - www.hermosabeach.gov and visit the Agendas/Minutes/Videos page If you experience technical difficulties while viewing a meeting on any of our digital platforms, please try another viewing option. View City Council staff reports and attachments at www.hermosabeach.gov and visit the Agendas/Minutes/Video page.
Council Chambers WiFi
Network ID: CHB-Guest
Password: chbguest
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.
Written Communication
Persons who wish to have written materials included in the agenda packet at the time the agenda is published on the City's website must submit their written communication to the City Clerk’s office by noon, one week before the meeting date.
Supplemental communications may be submitted via eComment or emailed to [email protected]. Supplemental materials must be received by 3:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting to be posted to the corresponding agenda item before the meeting begins. Supplemental materials submitted after 3:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting but before the meeting ends will be posted to the agenda packet the next business day.
Submit Supplemental eComments
Submit an eComment via Speak Up Hermosa at hermosabeach.granicusideas.com by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
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2 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 9, 2023 5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. This Public Comment period is limited to Closed Session agenda items only.
1. IN PERSON - Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
2. ZOOM - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968207828?
pwd=bXZmWS83dmxHWDZLbWRTK2RVaUxaUT09 and use 'Raise Hand' feature.
3. PHONE - Toll Free: (833) 548-0276; Meeting ID: 899 6820 7828, then #; Passcode: 472825 Press *9 to 'Raise Hand' and then *6 to unmute yourself line when prompted.
4. EMAIL - Email comments to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
5. ECOMMENT - Submit an eComment via Speak Up Hermosa at hermosabeach.granicusideas.com by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
a) 23-0273 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on April 25, 2023. b) 23-0280 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Personnel Rules Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: 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
c) 23-0275 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.
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3 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 9, 2023 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) 23-0261 RECOGNIZING AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION
WESTERN STATE CHAMPIONS
b) 23-0263 RECOGNIZING CHRISTY TEAGUE FOR HER SERVICE
TO THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
c) 23-0262 RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
d) 23-0265 RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS
JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH AND
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
a) 23-0267 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
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4 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 9, 2023 IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction and on items where public comment will not be taken (City Manager Reports, Written Communication, City Councilmember Comments, Consent Calendar items not pulled for separate consideration, and Future Agenda Items).
The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. This time allotment may be reduced due to time constraints at the discretion of the City Council.
1. IN PERSON - Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
2. ZOOM - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968207828?
pwd=bXZmWS83dmxHWDZLbWRTK2RVaUxaUT09 and use 'Raise Hand' feature.
3. PHONE - Toll Free: (833) 548-0276; Meeting ID: 899 6820 7828, then #; Passcode: 472825 Press *9 to 'Raise Hand' and then *6 to unmute yourself line when prompted.
4. EMAIL - Email comments to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
5. ECOMMENT - Submit an eComment via Speak Up Hermosa at hermosabeach.granicusideas.com by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
No action will be taken on matters raised in oral and written communications, except that the Council may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda.
Speakers with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments directly to the City Manager. Members of the audience will have a future opportunity to speak on items pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, Public Hearings, and Municipal Matters when those items are heard. a) 23-0281 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the written communication.
X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
a) 23-0268 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters will be acted upon collectively with a single motion and vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. Councilmembers may orally register a negative vote on any Consent Calendar item without pulling the item for separate consideration before the vote on the Consent Calendar. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember removes an item from the Consent Calendar, either under Approval of the Agenda or under this item before the vote on the Consent Calendar. Items removed for separate discussion will be considered under Agenda Item XII (12), with public comment permitted at that time.
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5 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 9, 2023 a) 23-0026 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA (City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
b) REPORT
23-0269
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes for the Tuesday, April 25, 2023 regular meeting.
c) REPORT
23-0259
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council ratify the following check registers. d) REPORT
23-0277
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2023
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of April 17,2023. e) REPORT
23-0271
ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2023
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Civil Service Board meeting of February 15, 2023.
f) REPORT
23-0254
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2023
(Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the March 2023 Fire and Ambulance monthly report.
g) REPORT
23-0226
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION
OF A REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DURING FY 2023-2024
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the preparation of a report for the annual levy of assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District during Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
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6 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 9, 2023 h) REPORT
23-0258
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WITH THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL AGENCY
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the Los Angeles Regional Agency (Attachment 1); and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the amended and reinstated Joint Powers Agreement and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.
i) REPORT
23-0260
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-XXXX OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA INCREASING PARKING METER RATES AND
FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-XXXX "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California Increasing Parking Meter Rates and Finding the Same Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act." (Attachment 1); and
2. Direct City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance.
j) REPORT
23-0274
RECEIVE AND FILE LETTERS SUPPORTING
COMMUNITY FUNDING REQUESTS FOR A REAL TIME
CRIME CENTER, CITY YARD PROJECT, AND
COMMUNITY THEATRE RENOVATIONS
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the letters of support for community funding requests for a Real Time Crime Center, City Yard replacement, and Community Theatre renovations (Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4).
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be handled separately. Public comment will be taken before Council deliberation, and action on each item pulled from the Consent Calendar.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
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7 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 9, 2023 XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a) REPORT
23-0257
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, NAMING THE BIKE CORRAL
LOCATED ON HERMOSA AVENUE AND 10TH STREET IN HONOR
OF JULIAN KATZ
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Receive and file the Julian Katz Naming Subcommittee Report (Attachment 1);
2. Adopt a resolution of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, naming the bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of Julian Katz (Attachment 2); and
3. Approve the installation of signage acknowledging the naming as required by the Municipal Naming, Monument and Sponsorship Policy (Attachment 3). b) REPORT
23-0255
PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR
POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Authorize sole-source purchases of three Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Trucks in a combined amount of $312,313.59 from dealerships as vehicles become available;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $31,231 to accommodate a potential cost increase;
3. Authorize the appropriation of $59,242 from the Equipment Replacement Fund fund balance to the Public Works Administration and Engineering Division in the Equipment Replacement Fund; and
4. Authorize the appropriation of $107,764 from the Equipment Replacement Fund fund balance to the Police Department, Community Services Division in the Equipment Replacement Fund.
c) REPORT
23-0229
INFORMATION ON CITY REGULATION OF
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file information on the City's regulation of wireless communication facilities and provide direction on future regulations should modifications be desired.
d) REPORT
23-0276
CONSIDERATION OF A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE
TO EXPLORE JOINT-USE PARK AMENITIES WITH
THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council:
1. Receive and file a report on the City of Redondo Beach's City Council actions related to the creation of a subcommittee to explore possible park improvements and the creation of a related subcommittee; and
2. Consider the formation of a subcommittee to join with the Redondo Beach City Council subcommittee to explore possible joint-use park amenities.
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8 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 9, 2023 XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time for Councilmembers to schedule future agenda items and to ask questions about the status of previously approved future agenda items. No discussion, debate, or public comment will be taken. Councilmembers should consider the city's work plan when considering new items. The tentative future agenda items document is provided for information only. a) 23-0278 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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9 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 9, 2023
FUTURE MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
May 23, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 31, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session June 13, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
June 27, 2023 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
July 11, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 20, 2023 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - Joint Meeting with all Boards and Commissions
July 25, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 8, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 22, 2023 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
September 12, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 26, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 28, 2023 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - Mayor Transition Ceremony October 10, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 24, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 14, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 28, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 12, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 26, 2023 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
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10 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 9, 2023 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
May 16, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 17, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting May 17, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting June 6, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting June 20, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting June 21, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting July 5, 2023 - Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting July 18, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 19, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting July 19, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting August 1, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting August 15, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 16, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting September 5, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting September 19, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 20, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting September 20, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting October 3, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting October 17, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting October 18, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting November 7, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting November 13, 2023 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting November 15, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting November 15, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting December 5, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting December 11, 2023 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting December 20, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY-SUNDAY AND ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
May 29, 2023 - Monday - Memorial Day
June 19, 2023 - Monday - Juneteenth
July 4, 2023 - Tuesday - Independence Day
September 4, 2023 - Monday - Labor Day
November 23, 2023 - Thursday - Thanksgiving Day
December 25, 2023 - Monday - Christmas Day
January 1, 2024 - Monday - New Year's Day
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11 City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
23-0273
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Closed Session of May 9, 2023
MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on April 25, 2023.
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23-0280
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Closed Session of May 9, 2023
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Personnel Rules
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: 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
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Closed Session of May 9, 2023
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.
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23-0261
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
RECOGNIZING AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION
WESTERN STATE CHAMPIONS
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23-0263
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
RECOGNIZING CHRISTY TEAGUE FOR HER SERVICE
TO THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS
JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH AND
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
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CITY MANAGER UPDATE
May 9, 2023
20 Update for May 9, 2023
• Hermosa is Hiring
• Community Recreation Staff Recognition
• BID Education Forum
• ParkMobile Launch
• Parking Update
• CIP 160 Pacific Coast Highway Traffic Improvement Project • National Police Week May 14–20, 2023
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the written communication.
Attachments:
1. Written Communication from Matt McCool re: Police Department City of Hermosa Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 5/5/2023
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Matt McCool
[email protected]
(310) 486-9696
August 5, 2019
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Honorable Stacey Armarto
Mayor, City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885
RE: Formal complaint against the City of Hermosa Beach for police misconduct and conspiracy Dear Mayor Armato:
I am submitting a formal complaint against the City of Hermosa Beach for police misconduct and conspiracy in violating my rights as declared in Article I, Section 28 of the Constitution of California.
During my 2017 campaign for City Council, LT. Landon Phillips knowingly made false, incomplete and misleading statements in a October 18, 2017 Easy Reader article, which effectively ended my run for City Council, and seriously damaging my reputation in our community. His statement “there was nothing wrong with the department’s work in the case” was a lie to cover up police misconduct.
Even with the refinements to the Public Records Request process from the Chris Miller “Standing Room” incident, I still have no records for nearly an eight-month period from March 16, 2014 to November 10, 2014, and neither the Police Department nor City Prosecutor’s Office will discuss the details of my case. Court documents list SGT. Ramirez, OFC. McDermott and DET. Smith as witnesses, and I have not been provided the investigation report from DET. Smith.
The fact the City will not provide nor discuss the records of investigation from DET. Smith only further substantiates my allegation of police misconduct by the Hermosa Beach Police Department. If there “was nothing wrong with the department’s work in the case,” then there should not be an issue of releasing the case file, and/or discussing the details of the case.
This is a stalking case, not a mutual combat case, and as in most stalking cases the victim is unaware of the stalking until it is too late. On March 15, 2014 at 6:15pm on a patio at Pier Plaza, Thomas “TJ” Powers stalked, ambushed and violent attack me in a premeditated orchestrated assault involving multiple people. This attack came without warning or provocation and began with a cowardly and dangerous sucker punch while I was seated, which was followed by a kill shot while I was down and defenseless. As a result of this attack I sustained permanent spinal injuries, and still endure chronic cervical and thoracic pain. Here is the video of Powers “in fear of his life, and acting in self-defense:” https://youtu.be/quHMaiMv_n0 Based on the evidence and circumstances of this case, the perpetrator’s father Thomas F. Powers formerly of SFPD, contact Police Chief Papa regarding his son’s felony PC 245(a)(4), and then she conspired with other police officers to report the felonious attack as a mutual combat fight, and then bury the case from prosecution. The motive for this conspiracy was to prevent revocation of Thomas “TJ” Powers’ Real Estate License.
Over seven months after the attack, Councilman Fangary requested before City Council the Police Chief address this case along with three other cases. It was only then, the newly contracted Redondo Beach City Prosecutor’s Office filed my case. However I was excluded from any investigation from the detectives and prosecutors. Additionally material video evidence was suppressed, and there was an arrangement for a summons in lieu of an arrest warrant for Powers. Also I was purposefully misled as to the original criminal charges, and the subsequent plea bargain. Finally and most importantly, I was denied my right to giving a victim impact statement at sentencing. Clearly Powers received preferential treatment as a cop’s son.
There is overwhelming evidence to support my allegations, and justify an independent serious internal investigation in accordance with the OIR Group report, which followed the Chris Miller settlement. I am looking forward to the finding of the truth, clearing my name and reputation of all the malicious false allegations, and seeing justice done. I believe justice should be harsh, especially for those who denied it to others.
Fiat justitia,
Matt McCool
cc: Hermosa Beach City Council (via email)
Suja Lowenthal, Hermosa Beach City Manager (via email)
Michael Jenkins, Hermosa Beach City Attorney (via email) Milton McKinnon, Hermosa Beach Acting Chief of Police (via email) Hermosa Beach City Clerk (via email) 23
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a) 23-0281 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 2 0 0 2
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Submitted At: 6:39pm 05-06-23
Five City owned tall street lights on north side of Gould lane have been out since march. Pls hire contractor to fix.
Brandee Keith
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Submitted At: 7:42am 05-05-23
Hello, I'm Brandee Keith of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. We'd like to remind residents that May marks the start of ozone season in Greater Los Angeles. During this time of year, hot, stagnant days with strong sunlight can increase the formation of ground-level ozone, known as smog, creating unhealthy air quality throughout Southern California. During this time, it is common for air quality to reach unhealthy levels in the afternoon hours. Ozone pollution can cause or worsen respiratory problems, including asthma, lung inflammation and bronchitis. Young children, older adults and people with chronic respiratory conditions may be more sensitive to the health effects of ozone. Residents should stay informed of air quality levels in their area and adjust their activities accordingly. You can check your air quality by downloading our South Coast AQMD mobile app, or by going to www.aqmd.gov/aqimap for our local Air Quality Index, or by signing up to receive air quality notifications 24 via email at www.airalerts.org.
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Benefactors
Individuals
Families
Patrons
Membership
Income Ratio
Greg McNally
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March 26th, 2023
Saturday August 26th
St. Cross Church
Save the Date!
Jake Courtney
29 Ricardo Reznichek
30 The mission of the Hermosa Beach
Museum is to engage, delight, and
educate the community through the
presentation and exploration of
history.
Embracing the future to better
preserve the history of Hermosa
Beach, making it accessible to
the world.
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
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REPORT 23-0269
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes for the Tuesday, April 25, 2023 regular meeting.
Attachment:
1. April 25, 2023-Regular Meeting Minutes
Respectfully Submitted by: Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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City of Hermosa Beach
Meeting Minutes - Draft
City Council
Mayor
Ray Jackson
Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Massey
Councilmembers
Dean Francois
Rob Saemann
Mike Detoy
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 5:00 PM
Draft
5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jackson called the Closed Session to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Saemann was not present in the Chamber at the time the roll was called. City Attorney Patrick Donegan confirmed Councilmember Saemann was present for the entirety of the Closed Session.
City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum.
Mayor Jackson, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Councilmember Francois, Councilmember Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy
Present: 5 -
Absent: 0
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Public Comment was not provided for the Closed Session.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. a) 23-0234 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on March 28, 2023. b) 23-0235 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
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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: Granite Re, Inc. DBA Granite Surety Insurance Company v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 2:23-cv-1548)
6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jackson called the Open Session to order at 6:01 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mike Ludwig.
III. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum.
Mayor Jackson, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Councilmember Francois, Councilmember Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy
Present: 5 -
Absent: 0
IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided a Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Jackson thanked the Community Resources Team for their work on the Surfer's Walk of Fame weekend and induction ceremony; announced the Dolphin Dash event on April 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; and the Mayor's Conversations and Cleanup Event on April 30 in partnership with the South Bay Botanical Garden for a beach cleanup.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Francois to approve the order of the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
Absent: 0
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) 23-0236 RECOGNIZING MIKE LUDWIG FOR HIS SERVICE
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ON THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Mayor Jackson presented Mike Ludwig with a City plaque for his years of service on the Board of Appeals and other community volunteer positions. b) 23-0238 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 30 - MAY 6
AS MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
Mayor Jackson proclaimed April 30 to May 6 as Municipal Clerks Week.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report. a) 23-0239 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief Paul LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public Comments provided In-Person:
Trent Larson
Patsy Brierby
Adam Goldberg
Mike
Jessica Accamando
Lynne Pope
Robbie Thain
Ray Dussault
Janelle
Mike Stewart
Public Comment provided Virtually:
Tony Higgins
Matt McCool
Mayor Jackson and Councilmember Francois requested more information about the 5G Cell Tower noticing.
City Attorney Donegan and City Manager Lowenthal briefly responded to concerns regarding the 5G Cell Tower noticing.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey made comments about public comment and the 5G Cell Tower.
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a) 23-0240 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to receive and file the written communication. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
Absent: 0
X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
a) 23-0241 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
No comment was provided for this item.
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
City Manager Lowenthal requested Consent Calendar item "g" be tabled to a future meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to move item "g" to a future meeting and the remainder of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
Absent: 0
a) REPORT
23-0230
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. b) REPORT
23-0216
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c) REPORT
23-0233
MEMORANDUM REGARDING
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT,
AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT
FOR MARCH 2023
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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d) REPORT
23-0224
MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER’S REPORT
AND CASH BALANCE REPORT FOR MARCH 2023
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e) REPORT
23-0223
CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. f) REPORT
23-0248
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF APRIL 13, 2023
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g) REPORT
23-0208
ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-XX EASEMENT DEDICATION
505 GOULD AVENUE
(Director of Public Works Joe SanClemente)
This item was tabled to a future City Council meeting.
h) REPORT
23-0232
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2023
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. i) REPORT
23-0205
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2023
(Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. j) REPORT
23-0212
RECEIVE AND FILE LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTER
SUPPORTING
SENATE BILL 381 (MIN) ELECTRIC BICYCLES: STUDY AND
LETTER
OPPOSING THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1 RESTRICTING VOTER’S INPUT AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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k) REPORT
23-0213
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO THE 2022-2025
MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH
AND 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. l) REPORT
23-0211
RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT CLAIMS
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. m) REPORT
23-0222
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE 2023
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION No items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a) REPORT
23-0244
REQUEST FOR HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION
(HRR22-01) FOR DESIGNATION OF A LANDMARK FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2204 MONTEREY BOULEVARD IN THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
City Clerk Maravilla read the Public Hearing item into the record.
Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing item.
Community Development Director Carrie Tai introduced Senior Planner James Atkins.
Senior Planner Atkins presented the staff report.
Councilmember Francois provided comments regarding the Mill's Act.
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Community Development Director Tai responded to Councilmember Francois' comments.
The applicant's representative, Geoff Yareman, provided comments regarding the property.
Applicant Marsha A. Majka provided additional comments regarding the property.
Public Comment provided In-Person:
An unidentified person spoke
Mayor Jackson closed public comment.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Mayor Jackson closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to adopt a resolution approving Historic Resources Preservation No. 22-01 to designate the property located at 2204 Monterey Boulevard as a City of Hermosa Beach Landmark and make the determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
Absent: 0
b) REPORT
23-0247
ADOPT ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
PERMANENT OUTDOOR PERMIT PROGRAMS AND
DOWNTOWN LANE RECONFIGURATIONS AND
ACCOMPANYING RESOLUTIONS
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
Mayor Jackson opened the Public Hearing item.
City Manager Lowenthal provided opening remarks.
Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss presented the staff report.
Councilmember Francois made various comments.
City Manager Lowenthal responded to comments.
Chief LeBaron provided comments.
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Environmental Programs Manager Krauss provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy made various comments.
City Manager Lowenthal responded to comments.
City Attorney Donegan responded to comments.
Mayor Jackson asked various questions.
City Attorney Donegan responded to comments.
Councilmember Saemann asked various questions.
City Attorney Donegan responded to comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Ray Dussault
Jessica Accamando
Jon David
Laura Pena
Jon Paul
Dana Ireland
Cody Lauterbach
Eyner Guerrero
Mikey Jerome
Kathy Knoll
Adam Malovani
Greg Newman
Nicolle Howarth
An unidentified person spoke
Fiona Fleming
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
An unidentified person spoke
Megg Sulzinger
Tony Higgins
City Council continued to deliberate on this item and provided the following items to staff:
(1) Directed staff to investigate the proposed tiered fee schedule. If approved, the new updated encroachment fees would begin on July 1, 2023.
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Pier Plaza with Alcohol (encroachment open until 12:30 pm) Year 1 $4 per square foot
Year 2 $5 per square foot
Year 3 $6 per square foot
Pier Plaza with Alcohol (encroachment open until 11 pm) (Cost savings for businesses closing at 11 pm)
Year 1 $2 per square foot
Year 2 $3 per square foot
Year 3 $4 per square foot
Pier Plaza No Alcohol and Off Pier Plaza (open until 12:30 pm) Year 1 $1 per square foot
Year 2 $2 per square foot
Year 3 $2.50 per square foot
(2) City Council directed staff to review the following maximum sizes for encroachment. Changes would go into effect on October 1, 2023 if approved.
The following maximum sizes for encroachments were discussed:
1. Pier Plaza business - 1,000 square feet per parcel
2. All other businesses - 500 square feet for a maximum of 1,000 square feet
(3) City Council directed staff to review all outdoor dining decks close time of 12:30 a.m. Hours of operation for encroachments would also go into effect on October 1, 2023, if approved.
(4) City Council directed staff to examine eliminating all queuing at Pier Plaza to limit large crowds and enhance public safety. This would go into effect on October 1, 2023, if approved.
(5) City Council directed staff to bring back a discussion item to discuss operating rules for encroachments which would also go into effect on October 1, 2023, if approved. The following suggestions were made and will be discussed at a future meeting:
1. Televisions not to be allowed
2. Seating only (no service stations)
3. Food and beverage dining only
4. Seasonal use allowed
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needed)
(6) City Council discussed bringing back a future discussion item for on-street deck operational standards and guidelines.
Mayor Jackson closed the Public Hearing item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to adopt a resolution approving lane reconfigurations and bike lanes in the downtown area. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
Absent: 0
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Massey, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to extend the existing rules until they are superseded by the rules the City COuncil had directed staff to put into an Ordinance and Resolutions as necessary.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
Absent: 0
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Massey to extend the meeting to 1:00 a.m. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
Absent: 0
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
City Clerk Maravilla conducted a roll call after break and announced a quorum.
Mayor Jackson, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Councilmember Francois, Councilmember Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy
Present: 5 -
Absent: 0
a) REPORT
23-0217
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AND THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR THE
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUNDS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Finance Director Viki Copeland provided a staff report
Mayor Jackson provided comments.
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Finance Director Copeland responded to Mayor Jackson's comments.
No public comment was provided.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to approve an Assignment Agreement for a Proposition A (Prop A) Local Return Fund Exchange with the City of West Hollywood for $700,000 in City of Hermosa Beach Proposition A Funds in exchange for $490,000 of unrestricted funds from the City of West Hollywood; and add estimated revenue of $490,000 in Prop A Exchange Funds in the General Fund and an appropriation of $700,000 for the fund exchange in the Prop A Fund to the 2022-23 Budget; and add an assigned fund balance of $490,000 in the General Fund in 2022-23 to reserve the Prop A Exchange Fund revenue for future use as recommended in the upcoming 2023-24 Budget; and authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
Absent: 0
b) REPORT
23-0225
AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CREATE
A RESIDENT AND BUSINESS MITIGATION EDUCATION PROGRAM
TO SIREN CREATIVE LLC (DBA SIREN SF)
(Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada)
Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada provided a staff report.
There was no public comment for this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to award a contract to SIREN Creative LLC (DBA SIREN SF) to create a resident and business mitigation education program at a not-to-exceed amount $180,000 for a term of one year ending April 25, 2024; and add estimated revenue of $187,500 in the Grant Fund and appropriate $187,500 in the Grant Fund for the federal share of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant and $62,500 in the General Fund from the Prospective Expenditures account to cover the non-federal match; and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
Absent: 0
c) REPORT
23-0209
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 195 CITY
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AND CIP 760 TREE WELL GRATES
TO GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
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Public Works Director Joe SanClemente presented a staff report.
There was no public comment for this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to award a construction contract for sidewalk, curb ramps, ADA improvements, and tree well grates to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $194,031; and appropriate additional funds from the Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of $45,580 to CIP 195 City Sidewalk Improvements; and authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a project contingency amount of $40,000 and approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved contract contingency; and adopt the attached resolution entitled "A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach Approving the Construction of CIP 195 City Sidewalk Improvements & CIP 760 Tree Well Grates Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 and Establishing a Project Payment Account"; and authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion following final completion of the project. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
Absent: 0
d) REPORT
23-0218
CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS FOR NAMING OF
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SPACE IN HONOR OF
JEFF DUCLOS AND JULIAN KATZ
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff report.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
City Manager Lowenthal responded to Councilmember Detoy's comments.
City Attorney Donegan provided comments.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
Virtual Public Comment:
Craig Cadwallader
The City Council continued to deliberate on this item.
Councilmember Saemann and Councilmember Francois volunteered to participate in both naming subcommittees.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to appoint a subcommittee of Councilmember Saemann and Councilmember Francois to consider two requests for the naming of specified public facilities and outdoor space as follows: 1) Naming a bike corral City of Hermosa Beach Page 12 Printed on 5/4/2023
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located on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of late Public Works Commissioner and bicycling advocate Julian Katz; and 2) Renaming the Hermosa Beach Community Garden in honor of former Mayor and Councilmember Jeff Duclos. Councilmember Detoy offered a friendly amendment to include Parks and Recreation Commissioners for naming of the community garden. Mayor Pro Tem Massey directed the subcommittees to report at the next May 9, 2023 meeting to name a public space in honor of Julian Katz.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
Absent: 0
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) 23-0249 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Francois requested a procedure guide be created for designating a person's home as historical resource.
Mayor Jackson provided comments.
Community Development Director Tai responded to Council comments.
City Manager Lowenthal provided comments.
Councilmember Francois suggested the Historical Society could create a recommendation to designate a home as a historical resource.
Councilmember Francois received no support for his request.
Mayor Jackson provided comments regarding the Loretto Plaza encroachment space.
City Manager Lowenthal responded to Mayor Jackson's comments.
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
Mayor Jackson requested that staff draft an information item related to City of Redondo Beach's recent creation of a subcommittee for a Joint Use Park Amenities Study and consider to form a similar Joint Use Park Amenities subcommittee with City of Redondo Beach.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey and Councilmember Detoy supported Mayor Jackson's request.
Councilmember Francois requested a future agenda item to review all possible traffic calming measures available to lower speed limits. He futher requested that this item expand on the Mayor's past request related to City of Hermosa Beach Page 13 Printed on 5/4/2023
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AB43.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments.
Councilmember Francois received no support for this item.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jackson adjourned the meeting at 12:32 a.m. in memory of Wayne Spencer who served as Chairman of the Board of the South Bay Workforce Investment Board for more than 20 years.
Mayor Jackson provided a eulogy.
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City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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REPORT 23-0259
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council ratify the following check registers.
Attachments:
1. Check Register 04/13/2023
2. Check Register 04/20/2023
3. Check Register 04/26/2023
Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102291 4/13/2023 12143 ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC 5106771 LIFT TRUCK PREVENTATIVE MAINT INSPECTION 715-2601-4201 1,756.00
715-2601-4201 171.72
12143 Total : 1,927.72
102292 4/13/2023 12745 AMERICAN BINDING PRODUCTS 42660 LAMINATING POUCHES 001-4202-4305 166.88
001-4202-4305 13.76
12745 Total : 180.64
102293 4/13/2023 17965 AMGRAPH GROUP, INC 14539011 FLAGS FOR VETERANS DAY 001-1101-4319 2,660.00
17965 Total : 2,660.00
102294 4/13/2023 09366 AQUA FLO SI2082789 MAT REQ 938433 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES 001-6101-4309 287.41
09366 Total : 287.41
102295 4/13/2023 16660 ATHENS SERVICES 14241646 PD SHREDDING SERVICES/APR23 001-2101-4309 54.61
16660 Total : 54.61
102296 4/13/2023 19247 BELLA SCREEN PRINTS & APPARELS 4120 SURFERS WALK OF FAME T-SHIRTS 001-2130 912.50
19247 Total : 912.50
102297 4/13/2023 18452 BLOMER, CHARLES Parcel 4188 014 074 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE FY23 105-3105 24.61
18452 Total : 24.61
102298 4/13/2023 06409 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 3097475 MAT REQ 768997/ASPHALT/EMULSION BUCKETS 001-3104-4309 211.37
3102864 MAT REQ 768919/ASPHALT/EMULSION BUCKETS
001-3104-4309 255.42
06409 Total : 466.79
102299 4/13/2023 21651 BLUMENFIELD, DALTON TR 966 - PER DIEM PER DIEM - ICI CORE COURSE 4.17-4.28.23 001-2101-4317 500.00
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102299 4/13/2023 21651 BLUMENFIELD, DALTON (Continued) Total : 500.00 102300 4/13/2023 00163 BRAUN LINEN SERVICE ACCT 70664 INMATE LAUNDRY SERVICE/MAR23 001-2101-4306 314.87
00163 Total : 314.87
102301 4/13/2023 00016 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE Acct 4286211111 WATER USAGE - FEB23 105-2601-4303 2,650.45
001-6101-4303 16,808.03
001-4204-4303 1,232.55
001-3304-4303 231.32
00016 Total : 20,922.35
102302 4/13/2023 22771 CLAUDIO, ENRIQUE PO39319 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT-LASD ACADEMY 001-2101-4317 367.06
22771 Total : 367.06
102303 4/13/2023 05970 COLLINS, DENNIS L. PO39359 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 4.19.23 001-4601-4221 5,775.00
05970 Total : 5,775.00
102304 4/13/2023 20781 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES C0011106 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES/MAY23 001-2202-4251 517,606.67
301-2202-5601 30,306.00
20781 Total : 547,912.67
102305 4/13/2023 21950 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 99044012301 LARIAC 7 - PAYMENT 1 001-1201-4251 10,254.50
21950 Total : 10,254.50
102306 4/13/2023 22402 DELEON, DIOCELINDA PO39320 REIMBURSEMENT-JAIL SUPPLIES 001-2101-4305 550.06
22402 Total : 550.06
102307 4/13/2023 13766 DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY CORP 15353 PALLET COLD ASPHALT 001-3104-4201 1,174.00
001-3104-4201 101.08
13766 Total : 1,275.08
102308 4/13/2023 21807 DOCUSIGN, INC. 111100079444 DOCUSIGN SUBSCRIPTION - 2023 57 04/13/2023
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102308 4/13/2023 21807 DOCUSIGN, INC. (Continued)
715-1206-4201 2,880.00
21807 Total : 2,880.00
102309 4/13/2023 19620 ELLIS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 23-002 CIP 696 - LEAD ABATEMENT 301-8696-4201 1,974.48
19620 Total : 1,974.48
102310 4/13/2023 07853 EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIP 12409 EMERGENCY SEWER VIDEO@PALM DR&24TH ST 160-3102-4201 7,425.00
07853 Total : 7,425.00
102311 4/13/2023 06293 FEDEX OFFICE 02C6418F0770 MAT REQ 768538 PRINTING SERVICES 001-1101-4305 1.31
101600014973 MAT REQ 768538 PRINTING SERVICES
001-1101-4305 21.82
61D641A16020 MAT REQ 768538 PRINTING SERVICES
001-1101-4305 1.31
06293 Total : 24.44
102312 4/13/2023 21217 FJR PACIFIC, INC. 26396 EMERGENCY THERMOSTAT REPAIR@COMM CTR 715-4204-4201 1,188.80
26431 EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THERMOSTAT@PD
715-4204-4201 1,265.38
21217 Total : 2,454.18
102313 4/13/2023 14476 GORODETSKY, VITALY Parcel 4186 028 045 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/FY23 001-6871 132.93
105-3105 24.61
14476 Total : 157.54
102314 4/13/2023 22894 GRAVITY PAYMENTS INV028754 PAX S300 CREDIT CARD READER 001-1204-4305 291.57
001-1204-4305 26.13
22894 Total : 317.70
102315 4/13/2023 21597 GROH, MARK LEE HB-037 CITATION HEARING SVS/APR23 001-1204-4201 240.00
21597 Total : 240.00
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102316 4/13/2023 22893 GUILLEN, JESSICA PO39322 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT-LASD ACADEMY 001-2101-4317 454.05
22893 Total : 454.05
102317 4/13/2023 19611 HERMOSA POOLS 2127 SURF MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN MAINT 001-4204-4201 1,200.00
19611 Total : 1,200.00
102318 4/13/2023 19314 IPS GROUP INC INV83098 PARKING METER CC FEES/MAR23 001-3302-4201 18,236.40
001-3304-4201 739.37
001-3305-4201 694.85
19314 Total : 19,670.62
102319 4/13/2023 13061 JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTI 89636905 REPAIR OF FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT 715-4204-4201 2,473.81
13061 Total : 2,473.81
102320 4/13/2023 22496 JONES, JOHN RILEY 0000016 PARKS MASTER PLAN MGMT SVS THRU 3.9.23 301-8538-4201 4,200.00
22496 Total : 4,200.00
102321 4/13/2023 22327 JONES, KEVIN PO39324 DRONE TEST REIMBURSEMENT 001-2101-4317 175.00
22327 Total : 175.00
102322 4/13/2023 20347 LAURA MECOY COMMUNICATIONS LLC 2233 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER SVS/MAR23 001-1201-4201 6,422.40
157-2702-4201 777.60
20347 Total : 7,200.00
102323 4/13/2023 18274 MAGNUM VENTURE PARTNERS PO39365 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 4.20.23 001-4601-4221 5,950.00
18274 Total : 5,950.00
102324 4/13/2023 10045 MAIN STREET TOURS 1073 CATALINA ISLAND EXCURSION 145-3409-4201 2,610.00
001-4601-4201 765.00
10045 Total : 3,375.00
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102325 4/13/2023 22328 MCBRIDE, RYAN PO39326 DRONE TEST REIMBURSEMENT 001-2101-4317 175.00
22328 Total : 175.00
102326 4/13/2023 16613 MCDERMOTT, GARRETT TR 965 PER DIEM PER DIEM - ICI CORE COURSE 4.17-4.28.23 001-2101-4317 500.00
16613 Total : 500.00
102327 4/13/2023 21380 MOLINA, RUDY PO39366 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT-WRAP TRAINING 001-4202-4317 220.75
21380 Total : 220.75
102328 4/13/2023 22691 MONTROY SUPPLY COMPANY 1003969.00 WRAP MATERIAL 001-3104-5405 677.25
001-3104-5405 64.34
22691 Total : 741.59
102329 4/13/2023 01494 NATIONAL EMBLEM 401218 CAPTAIN PATCHES 001-2101-4201 206.51
001-2101-4201 18.43
01494 Total : 224.94
102330 4/13/2023 11539 NETRIX LLC DI-003769 CABLES FOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT 715-1206-5402 376.15
715-1206-5402 35.74
DI-003776 ARUBA CENTRAL FOR NEW SWITCH
715-1206-5402 1,773.00
11539 Total : 2,184.89
102331 4/13/2023 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 304018773001 MAT REQ 838592/OFFICE SUPPLIES 001-2101-4305 97.63
304394732001 MAT REQ 632802/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4201-4305 67.80
304403350001 MAT REQ 632802/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4201-4305 29.55
304466296001 MAT REQ 939275/ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD
001-1203-4305 76.64
304935238001 MAT REQ 838591/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-2101-4305 83.88
305090336001 MAT REQ 632507/OFFICE SUPPLIES
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102331 4/13/2023 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC (Continued) 001-4202-4305 71.83
305657552001 MAT REQ 632509/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 97.88
305865513001 MAT REQ 632510/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 27.64
305868391001 MAT REQ 632510/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 57.48
306201349001 MAT REQ 632511/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 89.78
306207200001 MAT REQ 632512/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 62.94
306207791001 MAT REQ 532512/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 17.51
306497630001 MAT REQ 632803/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4101-4305 85.23
306511698001 MAT REQ 632803/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4101-4305 7.65
306657874001 MAT REQ 939276/ANIT-FATIGUE MAT
001-1203-4305 89.48
13114 Total : 962.92
102332 4/13/2023 21596 ONWARD ENGINEERING 6823 INSPECTION SVS/SKECHERS TUNNEL/MAR23 001-2148 17,272.50
21596 Total : 17,272.50
102333 4/13/2023 09791 PFEIFER, EDITH Parcel 4187 013 004 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/FY23 001-6871 132.93
105-3105 24.61
09791 Total : 157.54
102334 4/13/2023 17130 PH&S PRODUCTS LLC 0016098-IN MEDICAL GLOVES 001-2101-4201 2,266.00
17130 Total : 2,266.00
102335 4/13/2023 13777 PHIL ROBERTS ILLUSTRATION 11.03.2022 SURFERS WALK OF FAME ARTWORK 001-4601-4201 500.00
13777 Total : 500.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102336 4/13/2023 20016 PINEDA, LUIS PO39329 DRONE TEST REIMBURSEMENT 001-2101-4317 175.00
20016 Total : 175.00
102337 4/13/2023 13838 PITNEY BOWES INC 1022836762 MAT REQ 874085 POSTAGE METER SUPPLIES 001-1208-4305 72.70
13838 Total : 72.70
102338 4/13/2023 15103 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-53247 MAT REQ 938431 PLUMBING SUPPLIES 001-6101-4309 103.89
15103 Total : 103.89
102339 4/13/2023 19904 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING ASSOC 526202 PSYCH TEST FOR CCW APPLICANTS 001-2101-4201 580.00
19904 Total : 580.00
102340 4/13/2023 22179 RACE COMMUNICATIONS RC869836 DEDICATED INTERNET SERVICE/APR23 715-1206-4201 1,020.00
22179 Total : 1,020.00
102341 4/13/2023 21001 ROBERTS, LAUREL LEE Parcel 4183 014 017 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/FY23 001-6871 132.93
105-3105 24.61
21001 Total : 157.54
102342 4/13/2023 20921 ROSCOE, KIMBERLY ANN PO39371 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 4.23.23 001-4601-4221 2,604.00
20921 Total : 2,604.00
102343 4/13/2023 16425 SAFEWAY INC VONS ACCT 150882 REFRESHMENTS&CLEANING SUPPLIES/MAR23 001-4601-4308 48.13
001-4601-4201 35.02
16425 Total : 83.15
102344 4/13/2023 17903 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS ACCT 4251-1921-1 PAINTING SUPPLIES/MAR23 001-3304-4309 876.00
001-4204-4309 1,754.57
001-4204-4309 1,015.12
001-4204-4309 96.44
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102344 4/13/2023 17903 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS (Continued) Total : 3,742.13 102345 4/13/2023 19829 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLC 128276413-001 MAT REQ 938432/LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES 001-6101-4309 550.89
19829 Total : 550.89
102346 4/13/2023 00114 SMART & FINAL ACCT 322063 FOOD&CLEANING SUPPLIES/MAR23 001-1203-4305 84.41
001-2101-4306 229.20
001-3302-4201 293.10
001-4601-4308 232.14
001-4601-4328 88.84
00114 Total : 927.69
102347 4/13/2023 18595 SOUTH BAY SHELL AND CAR WASH JAN-MAR2023 CAR WASHES/JAN-MAR23 715-2101-4311 260.00
715-3302-4311 68.00
18595 Total : 328.00
102348 4/13/2023 21538 SPECIALIZED ELEVATOR SERVICES 55329 PARKING STRUCTURE ELEVATOR MAINT/APR23 001-3304-4201 190.06
55330 CITY HALL ELEVATOR MAINT/APR23
001-4204-4201 190.06
21538 Total : 380.12
102349 4/13/2023 20236 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 8448 30 030 0046247 CITY HALL CABLE/APR23 715-4204-4201 114.85
20236 Total : 114.85
102350 4/13/2023 21075 THAYER'S DIST. & ELECTRICAL 8064 REPAIR FOR THE SALLY PORT GATE 715-4204-4201 375.00
21075 Total : 375.00
102351 4/13/2023 19082 T-MOBILE Acct 954297746 PW YARD/CELL PHONES/HOTSPOTS/MAR23 001-4202-4304 529.08
19082 Total : 529.08
102352 4/13/2023 22857 TOOLMAN INC 040623108177 FLEET SCAN TOOL 715-4206-5402 3,227.00
715-4206-5402 306.57
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102352 4/13/2023 22857 TOOLMAN INC (Continued) Total : 3,533.57 102353 4/13/2023 20670 TURBODATA SYSTEMS, INC. 40000 TICKETPRO SUPPORT & SOFTWARE/APR-JUN23 001-3302-4201 3,750.00
20670 Total : 3,750.00
102354 4/13/2023 20458 VINT, KAMBRIA TR949-MILEAGE CPRS - MILEAGE REIMBURSMENT 001-4601-4317 127.99
20458 Total : 127.99
102355 4/13/2023 15597 VORTEX INDUSTRIES, INC. 07-1657663 INSPECTION OF FRONT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER 715-4204-4201 637.73
15597 Total : 637.73
102356 4/13/2023 21283 YOUNG, JONATHAN PO39331 DRONE TEST REIMBURSEMENT 001-2101-4317 175.00
21283 Total : 175.00
66 Vouchers for bank code : boa Bank total : 699,732.15 66 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 699,732.15
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"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the checks listed on pages 1 to 10 inclusive, of the check
register for 4/13/2023 are accurate funds are available for payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 4/13/23
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102357 4/20/2023 11437 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CO OP 230327 TAXI VOUCHER PROGRAM - CARDS/MAR23 145-3404-4201 2,243.78
145-3853 -121.00
11437 Total : 2,122.78
102358 4/20/2023 06827 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT 84269 CROSSING GUARD SERVICES 3.5-3.18.23 146-2102-4201 14,603.56
84691 CROSSING GUARD SERVICES 3.19-4.1.23
146-2102-4201 14,623.30
06827 Total : 29,226.86
102359 4/20/2023 22728 AMERICAN UPHOLSTERY INC 11851D MAT REQ#632870 VEHICLE UPHOLSTERY REPAIR 715-6101-4311 405.25
22728 Total : 405.25
102360 4/20/2023 13361 AT&T MOBILITY 287301168383X0410202 EOC MANAGER CELL PHONE/MAR23 001-1201-4304 49.97
13361 Total : 49.97
102361 4/20/2023 16660 ATHENS SERVICES 13814484 CITYWIDE SWEEPING SERVICES/JAN23 001-3104-4201 17,349.86
001-3301-4201 11,562.23
001-3304-4201 1,593.14
001-6101-4201 1,698.75
13990594 CITYWIDE SWEEPING SERVICES/FEB23
001-3104-4201 17,349.86
001-3301-4201 11,562.23
001-3304-4201 1,593.14
001-6101-4201 1,698.75
16660 Total : 64,407.96
102362 4/20/2023 20942 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP 962925 CITY ATTNY SVS/GENERAL/MAR23 001-1131-4201 21,149.00
962926 CITY ATTNY SVS/PUB RECORDS REQ/MAR23
001-1131-4201 10,117.50
962927 CITY ATTNY SVS/LAND USE/MAR23
001-1131-4201 1,906.50
962928 CITY ATTNY SVS/FANGARY V CITY HB/MAR23
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102362 4/20/2023 20942 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP (Continued) 705-1133-4201 12,838.65
962929 CITY ATTNY SVS/HBPO ASSOC/MAR23
705-1133-4201 6,127.50
962930 CITY ATTNY SVS/ICRMA V CITY HB/MAR23
705-1133-4201 10,738.00
962931 CITY ATTNY SVS/GRANITE V CITY HB/MAR23
705-1133-4201 4,458.50
962932 CITY ATTNY SVS/TELECOMMUNICATIONS/MAR23
001-1131-4201 4,845.00
962933 CITY ATTNY SVS/PW CONSTRUCTION/MAR23
001-1131-4201 22,127.00
20942 Total : 94,307.65
102363 4/20/2023 08763 BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC. INV1886253 JAIL MAINTENANCE MATERIALS 001-2101-4305 3,608.51
001-2101-4305 342.80
INV1886542 JAIL MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
001-2101-4305 201.06
001-2101-4305 19.09
08763 Total : 4,171.46
102364 4/20/2023 00364 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 645871 MAT REQ 938982/FINGERPRINTING/MAR23 001-1203-4320 256.00
00364 Total : 256.00
102365 4/20/2023 11449 DEWEY PEST CONTROL Acct 759408 PEST CONTROL/APR23 001-4204-4201 849.00
11449 Total : 849.00
102366 4/20/2023 11449 DEWEY PEST CONTROL Acct 1233239 SEWER RAT ABATEMENT/APR23 160-3102-4201 278.00
11449 Total : 278.00
102367 4/20/2023 00181 EASY READER Stmt 5399 LEGAL ADS/MAR 23 001-1121-4323 588.00
00181 Total : 588.00
102368 4/20/2023 16742 EPIC BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, LLC SI00473774 MAT REQ 768540/OFFICE SUPPLIES-NOTEBOOKS 001-1201-4305 76.08
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102368 4/20/2023 16742 EPIC BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, LLC (Continued) Total : 76.08 102369 4/20/2023 21096 FILE KEEPERS, LLC 691291 FILE STORAGE SVS/APR23 001-1121-4201 257.15
21096 Total : 257.15
102370 4/20/2023 19884 FRONTIER 310-318-0113-1203155 EOC ANALOG LINES/APR23 715-1206-4304 1,218.13
19884 Total : 1,218.13
102371 4/20/2023 19884 FRONTIER 310-379-0652-1216195 EOC LANDLINES/MAR23 001-1201-4304 82.91
19884 Total : 82.91
102372 4/20/2023 19884 FRONTIER 310-372-6186-0831895 2ND FL CANON FAX LINE/MAR23 001-1121-4304 15.31
001-1141-4304 15.32
001-1201-4304 15.31
001-1202-4304 15.32
001-1203-4304 15.31
19884 Total : 76.57
102373 4/20/2023 19884 FRONTIER 31-372-6373-0311045 PERSONNEL FAX LINE/APR23 001-1203-4304 68.60
19884 Total : 68.60
102374 4/20/2023 19884 FRONTIER 310-318-8751-0128095 CASHIER TAP LINE/APR23 001-1204-4304 55.36
19884 Total : 55.36
102375 4/20/2023 21463 GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING 601606698-01 Pymt#1 CURBS/SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS/MAR23 140-8601-4201 42,645.38
140-8606-4201 18,097.50
140-8698-4201 45,875.38
21463 Total : 106,618.26
102376 4/20/2023 20756 GHD, INC. 380-0029026 PIER REPAIR PROJECT PERMITS/FEB23 122-8629-4201 648.13
380-0030208 PIER REPAIR PROJECT PERMITS/MAR23
122-8629-4201 960.13
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102376 4/20/2023 20756 GHD, INC. (Continued) Total : 1,608.26 102377 4/20/2023 10836 GRAINGER 9652312407 MAT REQ 632514/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 105-2601-4309 30.71
10836 Total : 30.71
102378 4/20/2023 22892 GREG MINK ENTERPRISES LLC 1427 TREE EVALUATION @VAN HORNE/PROSPECT 115-8191-4201 1,554.00
22892 Total : 1,554.00
102379 4/20/2023 13330 HAJOCA CORPORATION S167861936.001 MAT REQ 938768 PLUMBING SUPPLIES 001-6101-4309 15.51
13330 Total : 15.51
102380 4/20/2023 14204 HARTZOG & CRABILL, INC. 23-0047 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/NOV22 001-3104-4201 275.00
23-0048 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/DEC22
001-3104-4201 1,951.68
23-0177 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/JAN23
001-3104-4201 10,495.00
23-0183 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/FEB23
001-3104-4201 10,043.72
14204 Total : 22,765.40
102381 4/20/2023 05345 HAWTHORNE, CITY OF PO39363 PUBLIC SAFETY SOFTWARE SYSTEMS/2022 001-2101-4251 48,777.89
05345 Total : 48,777.89
102382 4/20/2023 09136 HERMOSA AUTOMOTIVE INC 53448 MAT REQ 632873 VEHICLE ALIGNMENT 715-2101-4311 60.00
09136 Total : 60.00
102383 4/20/2023 07547 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS AND ASSC SIN026407 AUDIT SERVICES - SALES TAX/JAN-MAR23 001-1202-4201 1,348.86
07547 Total : 1,348.86
102384 4/20/2023 22899 HOWE, ELIZABETH PO 39378 CASH KEY REFUND 001-3851 16.50
001-2117 34.00
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102384 4/20/2023 22899 HOWE, ELIZABETH (Continued) Total : 50.50 102385 4/20/2023 22496 JONES, JOHN RILEY 0000018 PARKS MASTER PLAN MGMT SVS THRU 4.13.23 301-8538-4201 3,900.00
22496 Total : 3,900.00
102386 4/20/2023 02175 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 229187 PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/MUZATKO/OCT22 001-1203-4201 60.00
02175 Total : 60.00
102387 4/20/2023 11919 MARK'S LOCK AND SAFE, INC. 36405 MR#632513 CITY HALL SECURITY KEY REPAIR 715-4204-4201 964.24
11919 Total : 964.24
102388 4/20/2023 10324 MUNISERVICES LLC INV06-016166 UUT AUDIT SERVICES/JAN-MAR23 001-1202-4201 2,500.00
10324 Total : 2,500.00
102389 4/20/2023 16663 NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS 6909100 CLARK FIELD RESTROOM TRAILER/MAR23 301-8669-4201 4,092.75
16663 Total : 4,092.75
102390 4/20/2023 11539 NETRIX LLC CI-006447 IT SUPPORT SERVICES/APR23 715-1206-4201 16,364.21
SI-000914 DATTO SERVICES - INFINITE CLOUD/MAR23
715-1206-4201 1,957.55
SI-000970 DATTO SERVICES - INFINITE CLOUD/APR23
715-1206-4201 1,957.55
11539 Total : 20,279.31
102391 4/20/2023 18350 NOWICKI, KAREN TR969 PER DIEM-CMTA 2023 CONFERENCE APR23-28 001-1141-4317 75.00
TR969 FLIGHT REIMB-CMTA 2023 CONFERENCE
001-1141-4317 357.80
18350 Total : 432.80
102392 4/20/2023 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 307486211001 CLOCK IN/OUT MACHINE FOR RECORDS DIV 001-2101-4305 227.35
001-2101-4305 21.60
307946976001 MAT REQ 791097/OFFICE SUPPLIES
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102392 4/20/2023 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC (Continued) 001-1208-4305 206.99
307950538001 MAT REQ 791097/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-1208-4305 25.10
308320448001 MAT REQ 838596/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-2101-4305 60.54
13114 Total : 541.58
102393 4/20/2023 22071 PARKS COFFEE CALIFORNIA, INC. 80002444/PO37942 PD COFFEE SERVICE/RENTAL/APR23 001-2101-4305 96.86
001-2101-4306 96.86
22071 Total : 193.72
102394 4/20/2023 14693 PARS 52859 ALT RETIREMENT PLAN ADMIN FEES/FEB23 001-1101-4112 7.48
001-1141-4112 1.25
001-1201-4112 2.49
001-1204-4112 7.48
001-2101-4112 2.49
001-3302-4112 18.69
001-4101-4112 8.72
001-4201-4112 4.98
001-4202-4112 9.97
001-4601-4112 61.06
14693 Total : 124.61
102395 4/20/2023 22835 PRI MANAGEMENT GROUP 21109-Balance CPRA AND REDACTION TRAINING FOR PSO 001-2101-4317 1,670.00
22835 Total : 1,670.00
102396 4/20/2023 01911 PROVIDENCE MEDICAL GuarantorID600000285 MAT REQ 938981/PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS 001-1203-4320 810.00
01911 Total : 810.00
102397 4/20/2023 17676 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY Cust#12754-05 YARD UNIFORMS,TOWELS,MATS/FEB-MAR23 001-2101-4309 177.15
001-3104-4309 129.95
001-3302-4309 159.50
001-4202-4314 778.15
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102397 4/20/2023 17676 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY (Continued) 001-4204-4309 312.50
715-4206-4309 110.15
17676 Total : 1,667.40
102398 4/20/2023 18946 PUB CONSTRUCTION, INC App#001 PARK RESTROOM RENOVATIONS/FEB-MAR23 301-8669-4201 151,311.25
18946 Total : 151,311.25
102399 4/20/2023 03282 REDONDO BEACH, CITY OF 577419 CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES/MAR23 001-1132-4201 16,667.00
03282 Total : 16,667.00
102400 4/20/2023 21153 RJ PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL 1091 GENERIC BUSINESS CARDS FOR OFFICERS 001-2101-4201 50.52
001-2101-4201 21.48
21153 Total : 72.00
102401 4/20/2023 22904 SALDANA, MARC Permit R#14223 DAMAGE DEPOSIT REFUND 001-2111 63.00
22904 Total : 63.00
102402 4/20/2023 00170 SOCAL GAS 170-781-3287 9 YARD CNG STATION FUEL/MAR23 715-3104-4310 93.96
715-4204-4310 93.95
715-6101-4310 93.95
00170 Total : 281.86
102403 4/20/2023 00170 SOCAL GAS 011 004 5767 8 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/MAR23 001-4204-4303 33.85
00170 Total : 33.85
102404 4/20/2023 10532 SOUTH BAY FORD 429173 MR#632882 VEHICLE REPAIR/MAINT PARTS 715-2101-4311 232.85
10532 Total : 232.85
102405 4/20/2023 19623 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP Stmt#0000562137 MAT REQ 632713/PUBLIC NOTICES 001-1121-4323 488.48
19623 Total : 488.48
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102406 4/20/2023 18821 SPCALA 2023-03 ANIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES/MAR23 001-3302-4201 661.00
18821 Total : 661.00
102407 4/20/2023 10098 SPRINT 551834315-256 COMM RES CELL PHONES/MAR23 001-4601-4304 10.84
001-4601-4304 60.20
10098 Total : 71.04
102408 4/20/2023 21146 TIREHUB LLC 33790137 MAT REQ 932881 FLEET MAINT/VEHICLE TIRES 715-2101-4311 613.20
21146 Total : 613.20
102409 4/20/2023 14007 ULINE 161697966 BROOMS FOR RECORDS DIVISION 001-2101-4306 14.00
001-2101-4306 9.97
14007 Total : 23.97
102410 4/20/2023 22905 UNGER, ALYSSA Permit R#14220 DAMAGE DEPOSIT REFUND 001-2111 63.00
22905 Total : 63.00
102411 4/20/2023 18753 UNITED SITE SERVICES INV-01561134 ADA RESTROOM TRAILER/MAR23 301-8669-4201 5,865.04
INV-01561748 PORTA POTTIES@SOUTH PARK FOR HBSD/MAR23
301-8669-4201 659.45
18753 Total : 6,524.49
102412 4/20/2023 04768 UPTIME COMPUTER SERVICE 32753 MONTHLY PRINTER MAINTENANCE/MAY23 715-1206-4201 587.38
04768 Total : 587.38
102413 4/20/2023 15188 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-54154 DISTRICT ADMIN FEES/JAN-MAR23 135-1219-4201 350.00
139-1219-4201 337.50
010-54351 ANNUAL DISCLOSURE/20' REFUNDING BOND
001-1202-4201 1,325.00
15188 Total : 2,012.50
102414 4/20/2023 13359 WITTMAN ENTERPRISES LLC 2302062 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT BILLING/FEB23 73 04/20/2023
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102414 4/20/2023 13359 WITTMAN ENTERPRISES LLC (Continued) 001-1202-4201 3,479.32
13359 Total : 3,479.32
102415 4/20/2023 00315 YAMADA COMPANY INC. 82893 MR#632869 LANDSCAPE TOOL REPAIR SUPPLIES 715-3104-4311 7.31
00315 Total : 7.31
6099363 4/6/2023 13838 PITNEY BOWES INC Check run 4.19.23 POSTAGE METER REFILL/APR23 001-1208-4305 2,000.00
13838 Total : 2,000.00
60 Vouchers for bank code : boa Bank total : 603,757.03 60 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 603,757.03
"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the checks listed on pages 1 to 9 inclusive, of the check
register for 4/20/2023 are accurate funds are available for payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 4/20/23
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102416 4/26/2023 00321 AT&T 960 461-1985 555 7 PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS/APR23 001-2101-4304 222.51
00321 Total : 222.51
102417 4/26/2023 00321 AT&T 333 267-6155 697 9 PD MOTOR OFFICE CIRCUIT/APR23 001-2101-4304 126.14
00321 Total : 126.14
102418 4/26/2023 13361 AT&T MOBILITY 287298411168X0410202 PD/CSO CELL PHONES/LPR CAMERAS/MAR23 001-2101-4304 1,572.94
001-3302-4304 88.04
001-2101-4201 117.60
13361 Total : 1,778.58
102419 4/26/2023 13361 AT&T MOBILITY 287016141723X0414202 PW&CD CELL PHONES/TABLETS/MAR23 001-4202-4304 480.10
001-4201-4304 117.21
13361 Total : 597.31
102420 4/26/2023 22742 BEACH KIDS YOGA PO39207 INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - CLASS 10417 001-4601-4221 286.36
22742 Total : 286.36
102421 4/26/2023 20396 BENSON, MARY ANN Parcel 4182 019 005 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE/FY23 105-3105 24.61
20396 Total : 24.61
102422 4/26/2023 19585 BLUE SHIELD OF CA Incident#87085 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT FEE REFUND 001-3840 569.66
19585 Total : 569.66
102423 4/26/2023 14146 BOUCHER, SUSAN C Parcel 4185 019 029 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/FY23 001-6871 132.93
105-3105 24.61
14146 Total : 157.54
102424 4/26/2023 03621 CALIFORNIA FENCE AND SUPPLY CO M10160 FENCE PARTS FOR TRASH ENCLOSURE 001-3301-4309 28.72
001-3301-4309 2.73
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102424 4/26/2023 03621 CALIFORNIA FENCE AND SUPPLY CO (Continued) Total : 31.45 102425 4/26/2023 21720 CAPITAL WHOLESALE LIGHTING 465987 MAT REQ 632617 ELECTRICAL MAINT SUPPLIES 105-2601-4309 82.69
467146 MAT REQ 854250 ELECTRICAL MAINT SUPPLIES
105-2601-4309 628.43
21720 Total : 711.12
102426 4/26/2023 08909 CARPET SPECTRUM, INC. 24422 FLOORING FOR SOUTH PARK CLASSROOM 301-8603-4201 10,901.00
08909 Total : 10,901.00
102427 4/26/2023 00045 COASTLINE EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1009065 PARTS FOR THE WACKER 715-3104-4311 114.69
715-3104-4311 416.32
00045 Total : 531.01
102428 4/26/2023 09436 COMPLETES PLUS Cust#284080 VEHICLE MAINT/REPAIR PARTS/MAR23 715-2101-4311 1,184.28
715-3302-4311 116.21
715-6101-4311 390.14
09436 Total : 1,690.63
102429 4/26/2023 00879 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REPW23041005576 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT ARTESIA BLVD/MAR23 001-3104-4251 1,505.02
00879 Total : 1,505.02
102430 4/26/2023 11449 DEWEY PEST CONTROL 15830574 INSPECT AND BAIT MANHOLE 160-3102-4201 305.00
15830575 TREAT AND BAIT 6 MANHOLES
160-3102-4201 1,950.00
11449 Total : 2,255.00
102431 4/26/2023 01400 EFRAM MOBIL 007944 FUEL PURCHASES WHILE SYSTEM DOWN 715-2101-4310 75.41
01400 Total : 75.41
102432 4/26/2023 22113 ELITE PRIVATE INVESTIGATION 202304 INVESTIGATION SERVICES/APR23 001-2101-4201 800.00
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102432 4/26/2023 22113 ELITE PRIVATE INVESTIGATION (Continued) Total : 800.00 102433 4/26/2023 21402 FLYING LION, INC. 1462 LEASE FOR 2 DRONE KITS/APR23 153-2106-4201 1,500.00
21402 Total : 1,500.00
102434 4/26/2023 19884 FRONTIER 209-188-4669-0174985 LANDLINES/COMPUTER LINKS/APR23 001-3302-4304 101.78
001-2101-4304 716.73
001-4202-4304 71.12
001-3304-4304 60.40
001-1204-4304 68.60
715-1206-4304 1,510.05
001-4204-4321 248.93
19884 Total : 2,777.61
102435 4/26/2023 19884 FRONTIER 209-190-0013-1206175 PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS/APR23 001-2101-4304 854.66
19884 Total : 854.66
102436 4/26/2023 19884 FRONTIER 310-318-9210-0827185 PD JAIL BREATHALYZER/APR23 001-2101-4304 92.91
19884 Total : 92.91
102437 4/26/2023 22745 GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 5166 PHASE 2 RECORD DESTRUCTION PROCEDURES 001-1121-4201 750.00
22745 Total : 750.00
102438 4/26/2023 10836 GRAINGER 9677026693 MAT REQ 632885/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 715-2101-4311 309.48
10836 Total : 309.48
102439 4/26/2023 22892 GREG MINK ENTERPRISES LLC 1426 PREPARE TREES FOR ROOT DAMAGE REMOVAL 115-8191-4201 650.00
22892 Total : 650.00
102440 4/26/2023 19314 IPS GROUP INC INV78317 150 SINGLE SPACE PARKING METERS 715-3302-5401 80,708.03
715-3302-5401 7,053.75
INV83593 PARKING METER PARTS
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102440 4/26/2023 19314 IPS GROUP INC (Continued)
715-3302-5401 3,154.02
715-3302-5401 296.02
19314 Total : 91,211.82
102441 4/26/2023 13840 JOHN M CRUIKSHANK, INC. 000018035 MUNI PIER ASSESSMENT SVS/JAN23 191-8629-4201 1,022.00
000018136 MUNI PIER ASSESSMENT SVS/MAR23
191-8629-4201 7,158.00
13840 Total : 8,180.00
102442 4/26/2023 21104 LOWENTHAL, SUJA TR943 Closeout MILEAGE&MEAL REIMB CITY MANAGERS CONF 001-1201-4317 157.32
TR955 Closeout MILEAGE REIMB LEAGUE CA CITIES ACADEMY
001-1201-4317 20.89
TR957 Closeout MILEAGE REIMB ICA WINTER SEMINAR
001-1201-4317 121.63
21104 Total : 299.84
102443 4/26/2023 22437 MATEKO, KURT PO39412 BAIT BIKE EQUIPMENT REIMBURSEMENT 001-2101-5401 481.76
22437 Total : 481.76
102444 4/26/2023 16613 MCDERMOTT, GARRETT PO39451 HOTEL REIMB/ICI COURSE APR 17-21,2023 001-2101-4317 1,358.10
16613 Total : 1,358.10
102445 4/26/2023 20582 MONETTE, JUANITA J. Parcel 4184 015 026 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/FY23 001-6871 132.93
105-3105 24.61
20582 Total : 157.54
102446 4/26/2023 18048 NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP WC9571 2023 CHEVY TRAVERSE 715-2101-5403 34,254.00
715-2101-5403 3,347.88
18048 Total : 37,601.88
102447 4/26/2023 16663 NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS 6896534 FENCE RENTAL @SEAVIEW PARK 301-8669-4201 49.03
6896535 FENCE RENTAL @FORT LOTS OF FUN
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102447 4/26/2023 16663 NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS (Continued) 301-8669-4201 24.52
6943912 RESTROOM TRAILER RENTAL/APR23
301-8669-4201 3,819.00
16663 Total : 3,892.55
102448 4/26/2023 20214 NORIDIAN MEDICARE JE PART B Incident#120341 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT FEE REFUND 001-3840 416.64
20214 Total : 416.64
102449 4/26/2023 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 308100472001 MAT REQ 632806/OFFICE SUPPLIES 001-4201-4305 98.99
308992815001 MAT REQ 632515/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 81.38
309000424001 MAT REQ 632515/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 13.99
309879232001 MAT REQ 632804/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4201-4305 98.12
13114 Total : 292.48
102450 4/26/2023 21596 ONWARD ENGINEERING 6824 3-PHASE AT&T UTILITY PROJECT/MAR23 001-2159 11,990.00
21596 Total : 11,990.00
102451 4/26/2023 18547 PETTY CASH PO39424 PETTY CASH REPLENISHMENT 4/24/23 001-1201-4315 132.32
001-4601-4308 60.92
001-3302-4201 80.46
715-2101-4311 140.40
001-4201-4305 30.09
001-4101-4305 74.45
001-4202-4201 43.78
715-6101-4311 14.29
001-2101-5401 23.16
001-2101-4329 55.30
001-1202-4315 50.00
715-3104-4311 23.17
001-2101-4317 59.47
001-1201-4317 15.26
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102451 4/26/2023 18547 PETTY CASH (Continued)
001-2101-4305 72.58
18547 Total : 875.65
102452 4/26/2023 18411 PLATA, YUNUEN PO39425 MILEAGE REIMB/CLI TRAINING/APR23 001-2101-4317 106.63
18411 Total : 106.63
102453 4/26/2023 01911 PROVIDENCE MEDICAL GuarantorID#1010127 MAT REQ 939387 SART EXAM 001-2101-4201 1,020.00
01911 Total : 1,020.00
102454 4/26/2023 19904 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING ASSOC 526216 PRE-EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION 001-2101-4201 440.00
526217 CCW PRE-EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION
001-2101-4201 290.00
526235 PRE-EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION
001-2101-4201 440.00
19904 Total : 1,170.00
102455 4/26/2023 13255 RED SECURITY GROUP, LLC 79893 MAT REQ 632626 KEYS FOR CLARK RESTROOMS 001-4204-4309 32.85
13255 Total : 32.85
102456 4/26/2023 20061 REGIONAL TAP SERVICE CENTER 6019285 BUS PASS SALES/MAR23 145-3403-4251 20.00
001-1204-4251 10.00
20061 Total : 30.00
102457 4/26/2023 21153 RJ PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL 1102 BUSINESS CARDS L. PINEDA 001-2101-4201 38.49
001-2101-4201 19.45
21153 Total : 57.94
102458 4/26/2023 22900 ROBERTSON, NEIL PO39432 CITATION# 45001199/45001200 REFUND 001-3302 81.00
22900 Total : 81.00
102459 4/26/2023 22483 RONSMAINTENANCE INC 722 STORM DRAIN CATCH BASIN MAINT 161-3109-4201 1,225.00
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102459 4/26/2023 22483 RONSMAINTENANCE INC (Continued) Total : 1,225.00 102460 4/26/2023 03353 SBCU VISA 000010 CC COUNCIL MEETING DINNER 3.28.23 1 OF 2 001-1101-4305 195.16
0030004326 CC NOTARY SERVICE AND STAMPS FOR CDD
001-4101-4305 29.75
00476 CC TR970 OSBORNE CCIAA CONFERENCE 2023
001-1550 450.00
024749 CC TR962 LEBARON/PARKING 3.8.23
001-2101-4317 48.00
031623-A CC MINI SURFBOARDS FOR COUNCIL PRESENTATION
001-1101-4305 282.00
03C0034513168 CC PD WATER DELIVERY/MAR23
001-2101-4305 624.99
0E2A7ECB-0014 SOCIAL MEDIA MGMT SUBSCRIPTION
001-1201-4201 79.00
100317086 CC TR962 LOGDING/LEBARON POA SUMMIT MAR7-8
001-2101-4317 486.14
101521210 CC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES/F. VALLES
001-4201-4315 60.00
1363691-5921053 CC RANGE MATERIALS
001-2101-4201 613.18
14308 CC RANGE MATERIALS
001-2101-4201 81.88
001-2101-4201 7.77
1451 CC DRONE TRAINING FOR 9 EMPLOYEES
001-2101-4317 5,000.00
1opB CC COUNCIL MEETING DINNER 3.28.23 2 OF 2
001-1101-4305 73.76
2016299-8049864 CC HEADPHONES FOR TWO NEW STAFF MEMBERS 001-1201-4305 33.11
001-1201-4305 3.15
2826004821 CC 3 PERSONALIZED WATER TUMBLERS FOR STAFF
001-4101-4305 75.00
001-4101-4305 7.13
3.13.23 CC CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY REFRESHMENTS
001-3302-4201 9.04
3.13.23 CC CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY DINNER 3.13.23
001-3302-4201 316.40
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102460 4/26/2023 03353 SBCU VISA (Continued)
3.6.23 CC TR962 LEBARON/RIDE TO HOTEL
001-2101-4317 24.98
3.6.23 CC CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY DINNER 3.6.23
001-3302-4201 194.91
3.6.23 CC CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY REFRESHMENTS
001-3302-4201 12.98
3.8.23 CC TR962 LEBARON/RIDE TO AIRPORT
001-2101-4317 29.99
3000D0010783518 CC CONNECTIVITY/SUPERCHARGER FEES/MAR23 715-2101-4311 292.52
3859366-5516222 CC SSD TO UPGRADE JAIL COMPUTERS & SPARE 715-1206-5401 50.97
715-1206-5401 11.39
3C711A9D-007 CC SUBSCRIPTION/NO-CODE DATABASE/APR23
715-1206-4201 66.00
4019811-5820252 CC SAFETY GEAR FOR PSOS
001-2101-4305 150.60
001-2101-4305 14.28
42695 CC TR920 LODGING/LEBARON CPCA 2023 TRAINING
001-2101-4317 905.24
54041 CC BATTERY CHARGERS
001-2101-4305 79.98
001-2101-4305 0.80
5779083-7333808 CC MICROWAVE FOR SECOND FLOOR BREAK ROOM 001-1201-4305 219.00
001-1201-4305 27.37
5M8WT2FKS02SM CC LUNCH MEETING W/ CHIEF WHELAN
001-2101-4305 50.34
60914898 CC TR967 FLORES/LODGING/EVOC TRAINING
001-2101-4317 615.85
6217571-1588211 CC SUPPLIES FOR OFFICERS
001-2101-4305 149.26
001-2101-4305 14.16
68220 CC EMBRIODERY ON CODE ENFORCEMENT UNIFORM
001-4101-4314 135.00
001-4101-4314 13.50
7495423-4758647 CC TONER WASTE COLLECTION UNIT FOR HP M551 001-4201-4305 26.50
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102460 4/26/2023 03353 SBCU VISA (Continued)
001-4201-4305 2.52
8445359-8045041 CC JAIL SUPPLIES FOR RECORDS
001-2101-4306 195.85
001-2101-4305 100.91
001-2101-4306 18.60
001-2101-4305 9.59
87857058 CC TR968 AGUIRRE/LODGING/EVOC TRAINING
001-2101-4317 615.85
8835604-3375446 CC RANGE MATERIALS
001-2101-4201 156.47
9029528-9267416 CC DVDS FOR RECORDS
001-2101-4305 32.50
001-2101-4305 3.09
929398 CC TR921 HOTEL/PHILLIPS CPCA 2023 TRAINING
001-2101-4317 1,096.88
941620 CC POSTAGE FOR TEMP OUTDOOR DINING LETTERS
001-4101-4305 4.11
9532903-0030625 CC LOCKS FOR GUN LOCKER
001-2101-5401 22.29
001-2101-5401 8.68
990808 CC LUNCH MEETING W/ DR ZEMLOCK
001-2101-4305 44.24
993904 CC COFFEE FOR ALL DAY OPS 2.28.23
001-2101-4305 45.00
996972 CC FOOD FOR ALL DAY OPS 2.28.23
001-2101-4305 119.44
EBFVW2GYE CC TR972 R JACKSON 2023 SEMINAR MAY 18-21
001-1101-4317 825.00
MARCH 2023 CC TESLA CHARGING ACCT REPLENISHMENT
715-2101-4311 20.00
MARCH2023 CC FASTRAK ACCOUNT REPLENISHMENT/MAR23
001-2101-4305 160.00
MSM5X0KF12 CC ADDITIONAL STORAGE SCHEID/MAR23
001-2101-4305 0.99
MXG1SFB433 CC ADDITIONAL STORAGE LEBARON/MAR23
001-2101-4305 2.99
ORDER#110 CC DINNER BEFORE PLANNING MEETING 3.21.23
001-4101-4305 143.55
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102460 4/26/2023 03353 SBCU VISA (Continued)
001-4101-4305 11.97
ORDER#2842972101 CC 7 WATER TUMBLERS FOR STAFF
001-4201-4305 150.00
001-4101-4305 25.00
001-4201-4305 14.25
001-4101-4305 2.38
PO39297 CC CPR TRAINING FOR PSOS
001-2101-4317 364.00
PO39307 CC PLANNING STAFF DINNER 3/9/23
001-4101-4305 48.00
PO39375 CC CM BRUNCH MEETING WITH BCHD CEO
001-1201-4305 43.58
001-1201-4305 3.40
R#48 CC COUNCIL MEETING DINNER 3.14.23
001-1101-4305 310.79
R#903922 CC FTO CLASS FOR JONES&MCBRIDE
001-2101-4312 260.00
R#935882 CC ANNUAL CLASS I-TIER III MEMBER F. VALLES
001-4201-4315 215.00
RT8445359-8045041 CC JAIL SUPPLIES
001-2101-4305 -56.86
RU08325161 EOC SATELLITE PHONE/MAR23
001-1201-4304 66.95
RU08327818 EOC SATELLITE PHONE/APR23
001-1201-4304 66.95
03353 Total : 16,715.04
102461 4/26/2023 18220 SCOTT ROBINSON CHRYSLER 47490 MAT REQ 632883 VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS 715-3302-4311 90.42
18220 Total : 90.42
102462 4/26/2023 18335 SHAW HR CONSULTING INC 007852 HR CONSULT SVS/R. HIGGINS/MAR23 001-1203-4201 455.00
18335 Total : 455.00
102463 4/26/2023 19829 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLC 128025890-001 MAT REQ 638596/LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES 001-6101-4309 19.94
128303298-001 MAT REQ 938436/LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102463 4/26/2023 19829 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLC (Continued) 001-3301-4201 278.77
19829 Total : 298.71
102464 4/26/2023 13776 SMITH, STARLA PO39435 MILEAGE/PARKING REIMB/CAPE SEMINAR 001-2101-4317 197.92
13776 Total : 197.92
102465 4/26/2023 16339 SOUTHLAND FIRE ALARM GROUP INC 3151547 EMERGENCY CALL OUT FOR FIRE ALARM 715-4204-4201 440.00
16339 Total : 440.00
102466 4/26/2023 20236 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 8448 30 030 0352413 1301 HERMOSA/540 PIER CONNECTION/APR23 001-2101-4304 278.83
20236 Total : 278.83
102467 4/26/2023 20236 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 8448 30 030 0049969 PD CABLE/APR23 001-2101-4201 81.90
20236 Total : 81.90
102468 4/26/2023 10412 STERICYCLE 3006438638 MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL/MAY23 001-2101-4201 82.69
10412 Total : 82.69
102469 4/26/2023 19082 T-MOBILE Acct#946625962 RECORDS/WATCH COMMAND/CELLS/MAR23 001-2101-4304 13.42
19082 Total : 13.42
102470 4/26/2023 16735 TORRANCE AUTO PARTS ACCT 2250 AUTO REPAIR/MAINTENANCE PARTS/FEB-MAR23 715-2101-4311 1,235.04
715-3102-4311 99.44
715-3104-4311 44.57
715-3302-4311 166.32
16735 Total : 1,545.37
102471 4/26/2023 00123 TRIANGLE HARDWARE ACCT 1009 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/APR23 001-3104-4309 1,559.59
001-4204-4309 850.31
105-2601-4309 1,841.41
160-3102-4309 311.49
85 04/26/2023
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
102471 4/26/2023 00123 TRIANGLE HARDWARE (Continued)
161-3109-4309 945.52
715-4206-4309 84.58
00123 Total : 5,592.90
102472 4/26/2023 18753 UNITED SITE SERVICES 114-13535933 FENCE RENTAL@FORT LOTS O FUN/FEB-AUG23 301-8669-4201 1,450.00
114-13537946 FENCE RENTAL @SEAVIEW PARK/FEB-AUG23
301-8669-4201 1,532.00
114-1353795 FENCE RENTAL @SOUTH PARK/FEB-AUG23
301-8669-4201 2,353.60
114-1357947 FENCE RENTAL @CLARK FIELD/FEB-AUG23
301-8669-4201 2,433.60
214-3026934 CREDIT MIN INSTALL FEE@FORT LOTS O FUN
301-8669-4201 -327.28
18753 Total : 7,441.92
102473 4/26/2023 01938 V & V MANUFACTURING, INC. 56801 BADGE FOR OFFICER JULIEN 001-2101-4201 115.95
001-2101-4201 11.02
01938 Total : 126.97
102474 4/26/2023 03209 VERIZON WIRELESS 9930258546 PD TRUNK MODEMS/MAR23 153-2106-4201 1,000.79
03209 Total : 1,000.79
102475 4/26/2023 03209 VERIZON WIRELESS 9932241589 COMM DEV CELL PHONES/MAR23 001-4201-4304 549.74
03209 Total : 549.74
102476 4/26/2023 10703 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 00228512 STAFF AUGMENTATION FOR COMM DEV/MAR23 001-4201-4201 10,830.00
10703 Total : 10,830.00
102477 4/26/2023 22715 YUNEX LLC 5620042617 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT/MAR23 001-3104-4201 575.00
22715 Total : 575.00
2068173 4/24/2023 21347 DEPT OF HEALTH CARE SRVS/GEMT GEM0523IJA0 QUALITY ASSURANCE FEE/OCT-DEC22 001-1201-4251 6,055.56
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
2068173 4/24/2023 21347 DEPT OF HEALTH CARE SRVS/GEMT (Continued) Total : 6,055.56 3074898 4/21/2023 00170 SOCAL GAS 115 404 6900 1 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/MAR23 001-4204-4303 260.13
00170 Total : 260.13
8973667 4/24/2023 00170 SOCAL GAS 141 204 4600 1 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/MAR23 001-4204-4303 19.59
00170 Total : 19.59
8973696 4/24/2023 00170 SOCAL GAS 097 904 5900 3 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/MAR23 001-4204-4303 120.07
102 104 5900 3 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/MAR23
001-4204-4303 169.43
00170 Total : 289.50
8973939 4/24/2023 00170 SOCAL GAS 139 104 4600 7 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/MAR23 001-4204-4303 14.30
00170 Total : 14.30
31530932 4/26/2023 14691 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE Wire Date 4.26.23B WORKERS COMP CLAIMS 4.3-4.7.23 705-1217-4324 3,483.09
Wire Date 4.26.23C WORKERS COMP CLAIMS 4.10-4.14.23
705-1217-4324 9,923.57
14691 Total : 13,406.66
31710027 4/26/2023 14691 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE Wire Date 4.26.23A LIABILITY CLAIMS REIMB/MAR23 705-1209-4324 34,194.37
14691 Total : 34,194.37
69 Vouchers for bank code : boa Bank total : 290,236.42 69 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 290,236.42
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"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the checks listed on pages 1 to 14 inclusive, of the check
register for 4/26/2023 are accurate funds are available for payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 4/26/23
88 City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0277
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2023
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of April 17,2023.
Attachments:
1. Action Minutes of the April 17, 2023 Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting
Respectfully Submitted by: Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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REGULAR MEETING of the PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVISORY COMMISSION
April 17, 2023 – Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive – 7:00 P.M.
Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Traci Horowitz, Chairperson
E. Thomas Moroney, Vice Chairperson
Barbara Ellman
Jani Lange
Lauren Pizer Mains
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
Present: Chairperson Horowitz, Vice Chairperson Moroney, Commissioner Ellman, Commissioner Lange, Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols, Office Assistant Kalyn Kaemerle, Assistant Engineer George Hernandez, and City Attorney John Natalizio
Absent: Commissioner Lauren Pizer Mains
IV. Announcements – Upcoming City Events
V. Presentations
a. None
VI. Community Resources Manager Report
a. Updates Regarding City Council Items Previously on the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s Agenda
b. Parks Master Plan Monthly Progress Report
VII. Public Participation – Oral and Written Communications from the Public: This is the time for members of the public to address the Commission on any items within the Commission's jurisdiction not on this agenda, on items on this agenda as to which public comment will not be taken (Announcements, Community Resources Manager Report, Consent Calendar items that are not pulled for separate consideration and Future Agenda Items), on written communications, and to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar. Public comments on the agenda items called Announcements, Community Resources Manager Report, Consent Calendar items that are not pulled for separate consideration and Future Agenda Items will only be heard at this time. Further, comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Members of the audience may also speak during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration; during Public Hearings; and, during discussion of items appearing under Matters for Commission Consideration. All comments from the public under this agenda item are limited to three minutes per speaker, but this time allotment may be reduced due to time constraints. The Commission acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action will be taken on matters raised in oral and written communications, except that the Commission may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments directly to the City Manager.
90 VIII. Commissioner Comments: Commissioners may briefly respond to public comments, may ask a question for clarification or make a brief announcement or report on his or her own liaison or subcommittee roles, activities or meetings attended.
IX. Consent Calendar
a. March 2023 Activity Report
b. Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2023 Motion by Vice Chairperson Moroney to approve items a. March 2023 Activity Report and b. Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2023. Commissioner Ellman seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 4-0 vote.
X. Items Removed from the Consent Calendar for Separate Discussion b. None
XI. Public Hearings
XII. Matters for Commission Consideration
a. Approval of Requested Alternate Locations for the Placement of Memorial Benches at the Greenbelt and Valley Park
• Recommendation: Staff recommends the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission:
1. Approve two alternate locations for the placement of memorial benches at the Greenbelt and Valley Park; and
2. Provide direction to Staff on future requests for the placement of memorial benches in City parks in locations not approved by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission.
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time: (00:31:45) Nancy Schnebly, Hermosa Beach resident
Motion by Chairperson Horowitz to approve the two alternate locations placement of Memorial Benches at the Greenbelt and Valley Park. Commissioner Lange seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 4-0 vote.
Motion by Chairperson Horowitz to modify the Memorial Donation Program policies to allow staff to approve future requests for alternate locations at Ardmore Park; Clark Field; Edith Rodaway Friendship Park; Fort Lots-o-Fun; The Greenbelt; Greenwood Park; Moondust Park (the current bench would be replaced if a Memorial Bench Application is received for this location); Ocean View Parkette; Scout Park; Seaview Park; and Valley Park as detailed in Option 2 in the Staff Report. Commissioner Lange seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 4-0 vote. b. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Projects Preview • Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission provide input to City Council on Capital Improvement Projects related to the purview of the Commission and the Community Resources Department for City Council’s consideration.
XIII. Future Agenda Items - Requests from Commissioners for possible future agenda items. No discussion or debate of these requests shall be undertaken; the sole action is whether to schedule the item for consideration on a future 91 agenda. No public comment will be taken. Commissioners should consider the city's work plan when considering new items.
a. None
XIV. Adjournment
This meeting was adjourned by Commissioner Ellman at 8:18pm in honor of Casey Rohrer, Hermosa Beach resident, to the Tuesday, May 2, 2023, meeting.
92 City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0271
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2023
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Civil Service Board meeting of February 15, 2023.
Attachments:
1. Action Minutes of the February 15, 2023 Civil Service Board Meeting Respectfully Submitted by: Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0254
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2023
(Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the March 2023 Fire and Ambulance monthly report.
Executive Summary:
City departments generate monthly reports to provide a snapshot of activities performed each month.
Prior to the transition of fire and ambulance transport services to the County of Los Angeles, the Hermosa Beach Fire Department developed monthly response reports. After the transition, the monthly report was updated to include Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) and McCormick Ambulance information and continues to be uploaded to the website. Staff is currently reworking the monthly data provided by LACoFD and McCormick based on City Council feedback and to ensure a complete picture of monthly service activities. The following report provides details regarding services provided for the month of March 2023.
Background:
At the February 11, 2020 Council meeting, City Council requested monthly reports be placed onto the City Council agenda under consent calendar. On the July 14, 2020 City Council agenda, the monthly reports began to appear. The enclosed report reflects the services for February 2023.
Past Board, Commission and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
February 11, 2020
(Regular Meeting)
City Council requested monthly reports be placed onto the City Council agenda under consent calendar.
July 14, 2020 (Regular
Meeting)
Monthly reports began on City Council consent agenda.
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Discussion:
The March 2023 monthly report provides an overview of services provided by LACoFD and McCormick Ambulance (Attachment 1: March 2023 LACoFD and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report).
Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD)
LACoFD and McCormick Ambulance work together to provide emergency medical services (EMS) to the Hermosa Beach community. LACoFD has two apparatus stationed at Station 100 including: one assessment engine (Engine 100) staffed with a Fire Captain, a Fire Engineer, and a Firefighter Paramedic; and a paramedic squad (Squad 100) staffed with two Firefighter Paramedics. The paramedic squad (Squad 100) only responds to calls for service exclusively within the City of Hermosa Beach. It does not provide mutual aid, thereby remaining available for calls within Hermosa Beach.
Each LACoFD apparatus has the capability to provide basic emergency medical care known as Basic Life Support (BLS) to medical patients. In addition, the paramedic squad has advanced equipment, including medications, and responds from within the City to address Advanced Life Support (ALS) calls, such as a stroke or heart attack.
McCormick Ambulance is one of the emergency medical transport companies within Los Angeles County. LACoFD does not conduct patient transport; therefore, unincorporated areas are included in the fire department transport contracts with various providers. Contract cities are responsible for negotiating and contracting with a medical transport provider for their community. Within the South Bay, many of the cities have contracted with McCormick Ambulance to conduct emergency medical transportation including the City of Hermosa Beach.
When LACoFD is dispatched, McCormick Ambulance may also be dispatched as the City’s emergency medical transportation provider. LACoFD provides life-saving medical care on scene and continues ALS level care as the patient is transported to a local hospital. In the case of a BLS level call, monitoring and care are safely provided by one of the two Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) assigned to the responding ambulance.
LACoFD follows industry standards developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which outlines call transfer times and total response times. The NFPA standard for call transfer time is that each call will be answered within 60 seconds 90 percent of the time. Additionally, responding units are to be enroute within 60 seconds to EMS related calls and 80 seconds for structure fire calls.
NFPA further stipulates that for EMS calls, responding units must arrive on scene within 8 minutes and 59 seconds 90 percent of the time.
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The March 2023 call transfer report provided by LACoFD indicates that there were no calls that had a longer transfer time than the NFPA standard. Staff is working with LACoFD to incorporate the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (RCC) call transfer time data, currently provided semi -annually, into the monthly reports. The RCC call transfer data provides information regarding each call for service from the time that the call first comes into the 9-1-1 system to the time that it is transferred to LACoFD.
McCormick Ambulance
McCormick Ambulances are staffed by two EMT’s who can provide and transport BLS patients independently and, with the support of LACoFD paramedics riding in the ambulance, can also transport ALS patients.
In March 2023, McCormick Ambulance responded to 58 calls for services within the City of Hermosa Beach. The March 2023 report indicated that 8 calls resulted in delayed Code 3 responses. A Code 3 response is one where the responding emergency units are driving with lights and sirens to a presumed life-threatening emergency, which is typically classified as an ALS call. According to the McCormick Ambulance contract, “response time must not exceed eight (8) minutes, fifty-nine (59) seconds” for a Code 3 incident. Of the 8 delayed Code 3 calls, the average response time was thirteen (13) minutes, nineteen (19) seconds with the longest single response time at seventeen (17) minutes, fifty-one (51) seconds.
There were two delayed Code 2 responses in March 2023. A Code 2 response is one where the responding emergency units are driving with lights and sirens to an emergency classified as a basic life support or BLS call. According to the McCormick Ambulance contract, “response time must not exceed fifteen (15) minutes, zero (0) seconds” for a Code 2 incident. Of the two delayed Code 2 calls, the average response time was twenty-one (21) minutes, twenty-three (23) seconds with the longest single response time at twenty-five (25) minutes, forty (40) seconds.
Staff reviewed the March 2023 McCormick Ambulance monthly report. The following outlines the reasons for the delayed responses:
· Multiple Calls: (5) The dispatch center received multiple calls at the same time; · Distance: (1) Based on the location the ambulance begins the response to the City, it could impact the response time. The City contract does not have a unit permanently stationed within Hermosa Beach; therefore, the responding ambulance often begins the response outside of the City; and
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ambulances at a hospital waiting at least 30 minutes to transfer care of the patient from the ambulance crew to the hospital for continuation of care. · Traffic: (0) The ambulance was delayed by a red traffic light. · Dispatch Error: (1) The dispatch crew relayed the wrong address.
McCormick Ambulance demonstrates a continuous effort to detect and correct service level performance deficiencies by identifying the reason for delayed response times, issuing personnel performance notices when mandatory response requirements are not met and releasing personnel upon continued performance issues. McCormick Ambulance also provides training and continuing education to staff to improve skills and service delivery.
Although the emergency medical transport units arrived on scene within the allowable timeframe for 48 calls in March 2023, patients were provided timely life-saving emergency medical care on scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics. When LACoFD arrives on scene, it takes paramedics 5 to 10 minutes to conduct the required treatment protocols prior to commencing transport with McCormick Ambulance. During the patient treatment phase, the requested ambulance is typically on scene waiting for the paramedics to complete their treatment protocols even if the ambulance response is delayed. Los Angeles County Fire Department and McCormick Ambulance are committed to providing excellent emergency medical care, customer service, and response to the residents and visitors of Hermosa Beach.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Safety Element
Goal 5. High quality police and fire protection services provided to residents and visitors.
Policy:
· 5.2 High level of response. Achieve optimal utilization of allocated public safety resources and provide desired levels of response, staffing, and protection within the community.
Fiscal Impact:
Fire and ambulance services are contracted and accounted for during the annual budget process.
Attachments:
1. Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report-March 2023
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Concur: Israel Estrada, Emergency Management Coordinator Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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E100 S100 Total
FIRE, EXPLOSION
111 ‐ Building fire 1 1 0.43% FIRE, EXPLOSION Total 1 1 0.43% RESCUE, EMS
300 ‐ Rescue, EMS incident, other 24 21 45 19.31% 311 ‐ Medical assist, assist EMS crew 8 7 15 6.44% 320 ‐ Emergency medical service, other 1 1 2 0.86% 321 ‐ EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 45 45 90 38.63% 322 ‐ Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1 1 2 0.86% 364 ‐ Surf rescue 1 1 2 0.86% RESCUE, EMS Total 80 76 156 66.95% HAZARDOUS CONDITION
440 ‐ Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 1 1 0.43% HAZARDOUS CONDITION Total 1 1 0.43% GOOD INTENT CALL
600 ‐ Good intent call, other 28 3 31 13.30% 611 ‐ Dispatched and cancelled en route 24 4 28 12.02% GOOD INTENT CALL Total 52 7 59 25.32% FALSE ALARM, FALSE CALL
700 ‐ False alarm or false call, other 1 1 0.43% FALSE ALARM, FALSE CALL Total 1 1 0.43% SPECIAL OR OTHER INCIDENT TYPE
900 ‐ Special type of incident, other 10 10 4.29% 911 ‐ Citizen complaint 5 5 2.15% SPECIAL OR OTHER INCIDENT TYPE Total 15 15 6.44% Grand Total 150 83 233 100.00% Note:
Data based on ImageTrendElite apparatus data. Units responses in and outside the City of Hermosa Beach LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HERMOSA BEACH
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2023
Incident Type UNIT RESPONSESPercentage
99 DAY OF THE WEEK E100 S100 Total
Sunday 17 7 24
Monday 14 10 24
Tuesday 12 8 20
Wednesday 24 11 35
Thursday 27 15 42
Friday 29 18 47
Saturday 27 14 41
Grand Total 150 83 233
Note:
Data based on ImageTrendElite apparatus data. Units responses in and outside the City of Hermosa Beach.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HERMOSA BEACH
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2023
UNIT RESPONSES
‐
5 10
15 20
25 30
35 E100
S100
100
TIME OF THE DAY E100 S100 Total
00:00:00 TO 00:59:59 3 3
01:00:00 TO 01:59:59 5 2 7 02:00:00 TO 02:59:59 4 1 5 03:00:00 TO 03:59:59 4 4
04:00:00 TO 04:59:59 4 2 6 05:00:00 TO 05:59:59 2 2
06:00:00 TO 06:59:59 6 2 8 07:00:00 TO 07:59:59 7 3 10 08:00:00 TO 08:59:59 9 5 14 09:00:00 TO 09:59:59 9 4 13 10:00:00 TO 10:59:59 5 3 8 11:00:00 TO 11:59:59 3 2 5 12:00:00 TO 12:59:59 8 7 15 13:00:00 TO 13:59:59 4 5 9 14:00:00 TO 14:59:59 3 1 4 15:00:00 TO 15:59:59 8 5 13 16:00:00 TO 16:59:59 13 8 21 17:00:00 TO 17:59:59 5 4 9 18:00:00 TO 18:59:59 13 7 20 19:00:00 TO 19:59:59 7 4 11 20:00:00 TO 20:59:59 9 8 17 21:00:00 TO 21:59:59 12 6 18 22:00:00 TO 22:59:59 5 3 8 23:00:00 TO 23:59:59 2 1 3 Grand Total 150 83 233
Note:
Data based on ImageTrendElite apparatus data. Units responses in and outside the City of Hermosa Beach.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HERMOSA BEACH
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2023
UNIT RESPONSES
‐
2 4
6 8
10 12
14 00:00:00 TO 00:59:5901:00:00 TO 01:59:5902:00:00 TO 02:59:5903:00:00 TO 03:59:5904:00:00 TO 04:59:5905:00:00 TO 05:59:5906:00:00 TO 06:59:5907:00:00 TO 07:59:5908:00:00 TO 08:59:5909:00:00 TO 09:59:5910:00:00 TO 10:59:5911:00:00 TO 11:59:5912:00:00 TO 12:59:5913:00:00 TO 13:59:5914:00:00 TO 14:59:5915:00:00 TO 15:59:5916:00:00 TO 16:59:5917:00:00 TO 17:59:5918:00:00 TO 18:59:5919:00:00 TO 19:59:5920:00:00 TO 20:59:5921:00:00 TO 21:59:5922:00:00 TO 22:59:5923:00:00 TO 23:59:59 E100
S100
101
Ad Hoc Report:
Name:
Date:
Description:
Seizure Date Seizure Time ALI City Answer Secs Call Type ID ALI Class 3/2/2023 21:36:15 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/2/2023 21:46:32 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/3/2023 12:38:52 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
3/3/2023 18:09:02 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
3/3/2023 18:15:04 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/3/2023 19:40:31 HMB 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/5/2023 09:13:31 HERMOSA BEACH 38 911 Calls WPH2
3/6/2023 13:32:59 HERMOSA BEACH 21 911 Calls WPH2
3/6/2023 15:54:36 HERM BCH 15 911 Calls WPH2
3/6/2023 21:38:01 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/7/2023 12:01:58 HERM BCH 16 911 Calls WPH2
3/7/2023 19:47:58 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/8/2023 12:27:02 HERM BCH 52 911 Calls WPH2
3/8/2023 13:38:53 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/9/2023 06:56:23 HERM BCH 1 911 Calls WPH2
3/9/2023 08:24:29 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
3/9/2023 10:14:03 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/9/2023 16:39:41 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/10/2023 12:14:18 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/10/2023 12:15:03 HMB 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/10/2023 16:17:50 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/10/2023 16:18:52 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/10/2023 16:38:05 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
3/10/2023 20:06:06 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/11/2023 06:48:10 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/11/2023 15:24:54 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/11/2023 22:19:19 HERMOSA BEACH 16 911 Calls VOIP
3/12/2023 20:55:46 HERMOSA BEACH 23 911 Calls WPH2
3/13/2023 04:32:13 HMB 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/13/2023 17:58:17 HERMOSA BEACH 21 911 Calls WPH2
3/13/2023 23:25:30 HERMOSA BEACH 1 911 Calls WPH2
3/15/2023 00:50:19 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/15/2023 15:04:03 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
3/15/2023 21:24:20 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
3/15/2023 22:04:02 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/16/2023 08:36:02 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
3/16/2023 16:29:05 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/16/2023 18:49:29 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/17/2023 03:43:25 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/17/2023 20:55:47 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
3/18/2023 06:48:11 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/18/2023 14:35:47 HERM BCH 22 911 Calls WPH2
3/18/2023 18:12:21 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
Hermosa Call Answer Time
4/4/2023
March 2023
Los Angeles County Fire
102
3/19/2023 11:51:57 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
3/19/2023 20:22:53 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
3/20/2023 22:32:04 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
3/21/2023 20:56:35 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
3/21/2023 20:56:42 HERM BCH 30 911 Calls WPH2
3/21/2023 21:59:04 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/22/2023 07:14:18 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/22/2023 07:57:12 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/22/2023 07:59:15 HMB 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/23/2023 13:54:34 HMB 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/24/2023 16:51:05 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
3/24/2023 18:56:15 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/25/2023 00:45:10 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
3/25/2023 04:52:33 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
3/25/2023 17:53:00 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/26/2023 07:18:06 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
3/27/2023 04:03:28 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/27/2023 04:50:04 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
3/29/2023 21:40:42 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
3/30/2023 16:15:59 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
3/30/2023 16:30:52 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
3/30/2023 18:45:08 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
3/31/2023 12:14:14 HERM BCH 23 911 Calls WPH2
Average Call Answer Time (seconds) 6
103
McCormick Ambulance
March 2023
Total Number of Dispatched Calls
Dispatched Calls Totals
Transported 58
Canceled 36
Grand Total 94
NOTE: None
58, 62%
36, 38%
Total Dispatched Calls
Transported
Canceled
104
Calls per the day of the week
Day of the Week Completed Canceled Total
Sunday 6 3 9
Monday 6 4 10
Tuesday 5 6 11
Wednesday 11 1 12
Thursday 11 5 16
Friday 12 6 18
Saturday 7 11 18
Grand Total 58 36 94
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
Completed
Canceled
105
Response by the Time of Day
Time of Day Total Response
00:00:00 TO 00:59:59 0
01:00:00 TO 01:59:59 3
02:00:00 TO 02:59:59 1
03:00:00 TO 03:59:59 0
04:00:00 TO 04:59:59 2
05:00:00 TO 05:59:59 0
06:00:00 TO 06:59:59 2
07:00:00 TO 07:59:59 4
08:00:00 TO 08:59:59 5
09:00:00 TO 09:59:59 5
10:00:00 TO 10:59:59 2
11:00:00 TO 11:59:59 1
12:00:00 TO 12:59:59 8
13:00:00 TO 13:59:59 5
14:00:00 TO 14:59:59 2
15:00:00 TO 15:59:59 6
16:00:00 TO 16:59:59 10
17:00:00 TO 17:59:59 5
18:00:00 TO 18:59:59 10
19:00:00 TO 19:59:59 4
20:00:00 TO 20:59:59 6
21:00:00 TO 21:59:59 8
22:00:00 TO 22:59:59 4
23:00:00 TO 23:59:59 1
Grand Total 94
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 00:00:00 TO 00:59:5901:00:00 TO 01:59:5902:00:00 TO 02:59:5903:00:00 TO 03:59:5904:00:00 TO 04:59:5905:00:00 TO 05:59:5906:00:00 TO 06:59:5907:00:00 TO 07:59:5908:00:00 TO 08:59:5909:00:00 TO 09:59:5910:00:00 TO 10:59:5911:00:00 TO 11:59:5912:00:00 TO 12:59:5913:00:00 TO 13:59:5914:00:00 TO 14:59:5915:00:00 TO 15:59:5916:00:00 TO 16:59:5917:00:00 TO 17:59:5918:00:00 TO 18:59:5919:00:00 TO 19:59:5920:00:00 TO 20:59:5921:00:00 TO 21:59:5922:00:00 TO 22:59:5923:00:00 TO 23:59:59 Time of Day
Responses
106
Response Times Within Allowable
Time
Delayed Response Canceled Total
Code 3: Response Time
of 8:59 or less
17 8 0 25
Code 2: Response Time
of 15:00 or less
31 2 0
33 Canceled Responses 0 0 36 36
Grand Total 48 10 36 94
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REPORT 23-0226
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION
OF A REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DURING FY 2023-2024
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the preparation of a report for the annual levy of assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District during Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Executive Summary:
The Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District (District) collects funds for the maintenance and operation of the citywide street lighting program and landscaping within street medians and parkways. The District must be renewed annually by following a three-step process.
Staff recommends initiation of the renewal process for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Background:
The Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting Assessment District was created in Fiscal Year 1989-1990, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. The District assessment funds the cost of maintaining and operating street lights, traffic signals, and landscaping located within parkways and medians citywide. The assessment rate per dwelling unit has not increased since the passage of Proposition 218 in 1996 and is currently set at $41.45.
The Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District partially funds the maintenance and operation of the citywide street lighting program and landscaping within street medians and parkways. The anticipated assessment to be collected for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 is $457,649; an additional $240,835 was approved for transfer from the RTI Undersea Cable Fund to the Landscaping and Street Lighting District Fund to cover the shortfall for maintaining the citywide Landscaping and Street Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
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the Director of Public Works to prepare an engineer’s report containing the estimated cost of maintaining the District, the list of parcels within the District, and the method of apportionment of the assessment. Second, Staff presents the engineer’s report to Council for approval and requests to set a date for a public hearing declaring the City Council’s intention to order certain improvements and to levy and collect assessments within the District for the new fiscal year. The third and final step is to hold a public hearing to accept public input on the matter of the proposed assessment and, if approved, to levy the assessment for the new fiscal year.
Analysis:
Based on the advice of the City Attorney, the City is in compliance with Proposition 218 and can continue to levy assessments to pay for the maintenance and operation of streetlights, street medians, and parkway landscaping without balloting requirements so long as the assessments are not increased. The assessment rate per dwelling unit has not increased since the passage of Proposition 218 in 1996.
By approving the attached resolution, City Council authorizes initiation of the annual renewal process by authorizing the preparation of an engineer’s report, which would contain maps, methodology, costs, and estimated assessments for the District. The following action items are required in order to levy and collect assessments within the City’s Landscaping and Street Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024:
1. The Director of Public Works files the engineer’s report consisting of, among other things, the map and the assessments with the City Clerk;
2. The City Council adopts a resolution approving the report as prepared under the direction of the Director of Public Works;
3. The City Council adopts a resolution setting the date, time, and the place for a Public Hearing in order to accept input on the report for the Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2023- 2024;
4. The City Council holds a Public Hearing and adopts a resolution confirming the map and assessment for the Landscaping and Street Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and levies the set assessment per-unit rate for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024; and
5. The City Council adopts the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 estimated revenue for secured collections for the Landscaping and Street Lighting District.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Mobility Element
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Goal 2. A public realm that is safe, comfortable, and convenient for travel via foot, bicycle, public transit, and automobile and creates vibrant, people oriented public spaces that encourage active living.
Policies:
· 2.1 Prioritize public rights-of-way. Prioritize improvements of public rights-of-way that provide heightened levels of safe, comfortable, and attractive public spaces for all non-motorized travelers while balancing the needs of efficient vehicular circulation. · 2.4 Sustainable landscape. Use consistent and sustainable landscape and streetscape designs that reflect the city’s community identity; showcase local assets and the community’s unique and vibrant culture.
Parks and Open Space Element
Goal 10. Abundant landscaping, trees, and green space provided throughout the community.
Policy:
· 10.3 Green space co-benefits. Recognize the many positive qualities provided by landscaping, trees, and green space including reduced heat gain, controlled stormwater runoff, absorbed noise, reduced soil erosion, improved aesthetic character, and absorption of air pollution.
Infrastructure Element
Goal 1. Infrastructure systems are functional, safe, and well maintained.
Policies:
· 1.1 Infrastructure systems plan. Infrastructure systems plan. Establish and adopt an integrated, holistic systems approach to guide infrastructure development, improvement, maintenance, and resilience.
· 1.4 Fair share assessments. Require new development and redevelopment projects to pay their fair share of the cost of infrastructure improvements needed to serve the project and ensure that needed infrastructure is available prior to or at the time of project completion.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. However, annually, there is a shortfall between what is collected through the assessment and what is needed to operate the Landscaping and Street Lighting District. During the FY 2022-23 budget, City Council approved covering the shortfall for FY 2022-23 through a transfer from the RTI Undersea Cable Fund. The shortfall for FY 2023-24 would require a General Fund subsidy as the RTI Undersea Cable Fund would not have sufficient funds to cover it.
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Council approved $25,000 in the FY 2022-2023 Budget to study the District rates and to consider creating a new supplemental district. The study will seek to address the annual operating deficit, so that no further subsidies from the General Fund or other discretionary funds would be required. The study should include District-related recommendations from the Parks Master Plan, thereby, shifting completion of the study to FY 2023-24. Any proposed rate increase resulting from the study would be processed in compliance with Proposition 218.
Attachments:
1. Draft Resolution
Respectfully Submitted by: German Alvarez, Assistant Engineer Concur: Stephanie Holst, Senior Engineer
Concur: Lucho Rodriguez, City Engineer
Concur: Joseph SanClemente, Public Works Director
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-XXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4 OF CHAPTER 1 OF THE “LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972”, BEING DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF
THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR
THE MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND SERVICING OF STREET AND
SIDEWALK LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING AND APPURTENANT WORK IN THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024.
HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2023–2024 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, proposes to renew the existing assessment district designated as “Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2022–2023” pursuant to the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972”, being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the assessment district includes all parcels of land within the City and shall be redesignated as the “Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2023–2024;” and
WHEREAS, it is proposed to maintain and operate streets and sidewalks within the assessment district, including the operation, maintenance, and servicing of landscaping, lighting, and appurtenant facilities located in and along such streets and sidewalks.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby redesignates the existing Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2022–2023 as the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2023–2024.
SECTION 2. That the Director of Public Works is hereby ordered to prepare and file a report in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,” 112
being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, for the maintenance and operation of streets and sidewalks within the assessment district, including the operation, maintenance, and servicing of landscaping, lighting, and appurtenant facilities located in and along such streets and sidewalks, for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, all as set forth in this resolution.
SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this resolution be presented to the Director of Public Works for their information and guidance.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the original resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceeding of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 9
th day of May, 2023.
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________ _________________________
Myra Maravilla Patrick Donegan
City Clerk City Attorney
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WITH THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL AGENCY
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the Los Angeles Regional Agency (Attachment 1); and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the amended and reinstated Joint Powers Agreement and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Executive Summary:
To reflect changes in legislation related to solid waste management, and specifically new organic waste reduction laws, CalRecycle (California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery) requires the City’s existing Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Los Angeles Regional Agency (LARA) be updated and amended. Staff recommends City Council approve the execution of the amended and reinstated JPA.
Background:
In 2004, CalRecycle approved the formation of LARA for the purpose of meeting the waste reduction mandates set by State Assembly Bill 939. LARA is a consortium of 18 cities in Southern California.
The JPA with LARA allows the 18 agencies to combine efforts on programs and waste diversion tonnage to achieve cumulative benchmarks. The City of Hermosa Beach joined LARA in 2005.
Advantages of LARA membership include:
· LARA submits a consolidated report on behalf of its members for all the required Source Reduction & Recycling Element Programs.
· Cities can focus on program implementation rather than numerical compliance. · The JPA with LARA allows cities to share costs and conduct new “regional level” base year City of Hermosa Beach Page 1 of 3 Printed on 3/25/2024
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studies, if required.
· LARA provides member cites a unified voice on issues and concerns faced by each member. · Membership offers network coordination and peer sharing. · LARA can average waste diversion and disposal over all cities in the agency, smoothing out fluctuations due to confusion about jurisdictional boundaries or changes in state reporting formulas. The City of Los Angeles, because of its size, can easily absorb these fluctuations; they would affect smaller jurisdictions more drastically.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
November 9, 2004 Approved Joint Powers Agreement with LARA Discussion:
As required by CalRecycle to comply with the requirements of Senate Bill 1383, the mandatory organic waste reduction law, the amended JPA would authorize LARA to report on behalf its member agencies information related to compliance with organics recycling compliance. The amendment also reflects recent changes to the waste diversion calculation methodology used by CalRecycle as well as a number of minor clean-ups to the original JPA language, which is now over twenty years old.
Staff recommends City Council approve the execution of the amended and reinstated JPA. Should Council decide not to approve the amended agreement, the City would be electing to leave LARA and would assume primary responsibility for the various reporting requirements.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendations have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant policy is listed below:
Sustainability and Conservation Element
Goal 6. Hermosa Beach is a low or zero-waste community with convenient and effective options for recycling, composting, and diverting waste from landfills.
Policies:
· 6.1 Franchise agreements. Ensure waste franchise agreements and program offerings provide progressively higher rates of waste diversion.
· 6.10 Evaluate recycling and waste diversion opportunities. Periodically evaluate and consider new opportunities to achieve greater waste diversion rates Fiscal Impact:
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The City pays approximately $2,000 annually to LARA in membership fees. The amended JPA may result in a minor increase in these annual dues as the reporting of SB1383-related data will require more labor by LARA staff. Additionally, leaving LARA would result in a substantial increase in costs to the City as the City would be solely responsible for the many reporting requirements performed by LARA.
Attachments:
1. Draft Resolution
Respectfully Submitted by: Douglas Krauss, Environmental Program Manager Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 23-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH
THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL AGENCY
WHEREAS, The City desires to maximize its diversion of solid waste from landfills; and
WHEREAS, The City has partnered with the Los Angeles Regional Agency (LARA) and its member agencies since 2005 to maximize diversion of solid waste; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1383 (2016) established mandatory reduction of organic waste; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1383 also required that LARA revise and amend its Joint Powers Agreement to reflect the required reporting and compliance monitoring related to organic waste recycling.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, in the name of the City of Hermosa Beach, the amended Joint Powers Agreement (Exhibit A).
SECTION 2. The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution which serves also to execute the amended Joint Powers Agreement SECTION 3. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 9th day of May, 2023 117
Raymond Jackson
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Myra Maravilla Patrick Donegan
City Clerk City Attorney
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Amended and Restated
Joint Powers Agreement
between the following jurisdictions:
1. City of Artesia
2. City of Beverly Hills
3. City of Bradbury
4. City of Downey
5. City of Duarte
6. City of Hermosa Beach
7. City of Hidden Hills
8. City of Los Angeles
9. City of Lynwood
10. City of Manhattan Beach
11. City of Palos Verdes Estates
12. City of Pomona
13. City of Rancho Palos Verdes
14. City of Redondo Beach
15. City of Rosemead
16. City of Sierra Madre
17. City of South Gate
18. City of Torrance
Establishing the Los Angeles Area
Integrated Waste Management Authority
Exhibit A
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Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement –
Los Angeles Area Integrated Waste Management Authority
This Joint Powers Agreement – Los Angeles Area Integrated Waste Management Authority; effective the ________ day of ___________, _______, ("Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the cities of:
1. Artesia
2. Beverly Hills
3. Bradbury
4. Downey
5. Duarte
6. Hermosa Beach
7. Hidden Hills
8. Los Angeles
9. Lynwood
10. Manhattan Beach
11. Palos Verdes Estates
12. Pomona
13. Rancho Palos Verdes
14. Redondo Beach
15. Rosemead
16. Sierra Madre
17. South Gate
18. Torrance
each a municipal corporation, hereinafter also referred to individually as "Party” and collectively as “Parties”.
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Whereas, Section 6500, et seq., of the California Government Code (Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 5, Article 1) provides for agreements between two or more public agencies to jointly exercise any power common to the contracting parties, subject to certain mandatory provisions contained therein; and
Whereas, the State of California has enacted the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939), California Public Resources Code § 40000 et seq., mandating that municipalities and county unincorporated areas divert material from disposal, and has promulgated regulations promoting material reuse and recycling; and
Whereas, the foregoing Parties to this agreement have the power to provide waste management services including the storage, collection, recycling, and disposal of solid wastes within their respective jurisdictions; and
Whereas, the foregoing Parties desire and agree to form a regional agency to report as a single entity the annual regional compliance with AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383 reporting requirements and to work towards the implementation of regional waste reduction and regional recycling diversion programs, including, but not limited to, organics programs and compliance with both existing and similar future regulations and/or legislation; and Whereas, each of the foregoing Parties has a CalRecycle-approved Source Reduction and Recycling Element, a CalRecycle-approved Solid Waste Generation Study, a 3 Printed on Recycled-Content Paper
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CalRecycle-approved Household Hazardous Waste Element, and a CalRecycle-approved Non-Disposal Facility Element; and
Whereas, on the date above, this agreement was entered into by the Parties to this agreement whereby the Los Angeles Area Integrated Waste Management Authority is established to be a “Regional Agency” entity to provide cooperative solid waste reporting and program activities to the participating parties; and
Whereas, the California Public Resources Code, Sections 40970 through Section 40975 allows cities and counties to form Regional Agencies to implement PRC Division 30, Part 2, Integrated Waste Management Plans, in order to reduce the cost of reporting and tracking of disposal and diversion programs by individual jurisdictions and counties and to increase the diversion of solid waste from disposal facilities; and
Whereas, by this agreement, the Parties hereto wish to enter into this agreement to form a Regional Agency for purposes of combining disposal and diversion quantities for determining compliance with the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 and to allow for the efficient operation of diversion programs on a region-wide basis and hereby authorize the Regional Agency to submit annual reports to CalRecycle on behalf of the Parties regarding the Parties’ compliance with Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) and corresponding regulations codified in Title 14, Division 7, Chapter 12 of the California Code of Regulations, consistent with the requirements prescribed by CalRecycle; and
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Whereas, the members of the Agency desire to revise the language of the agreement to reflect updated terminology and operating practices;
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Section 1. Definitions
1.1 Agreement. This Agreement as it is now exists, or as it may be amended.
1.2 AB 341. Solid Waste: Diversion (Chesbro, Chapter 476, Statutes of 2011).
1.3 AB 939. The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989.
1.4 AB 1826. Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling (Chesbro, Chapter 727, Statutes of 2014).
1.5 Agency/Regional Agency. Los Angeles Area Integrated Waste Management Authority, also referred to as Los Angeles Regional Agency, or LARA, formed pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sections 40970 through 40975 and approved by CalRecycle.
1.6 Agency Staff. Personnel employed by the City of Los Angeles responsible for administration of the Agency that may serve in the capacity of Manager, Executive Director, Administrator, and/or another capacity.
1.7 Annual Report. The report required by the State of California to measure compliance to the provisions of AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383.
1.8 Board. Body consisting of a representative designated by the governing body of each member.
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1.9 Bylaws. The rules and regulations document enacted by the Agency to provide a framework for its operation and management.
1.10 CalRecycle. California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
CalRecycle is the successor agency to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB).
1.11 Chair/Vice-Chair. Board representatives elected by a majority vote of the Board with responsibilities as stated in Section 10.3.
1.12 Fiscal Year. Any year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
1.13 HHWE. Household Hazardous Waste Element
1.14 Jurisdiction. Incorporated Parties who may be Members of the Agency.
1.15 Member/Members. Jurisdictions who are parties to the Agreement.
1.16 NDFE. Non-Disposal Facility Element
1.17 SB 1383. Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP): Organic Waste Reductions (SB 1383 Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016 , and implementing regulations, 14 CCR 18981.1, et seq.).
1.18 Secretary. Board representative elected by the Board with duties as stated in Section
10.5. 1.19 SRRE. Source Reduction and Recycling Element
1.20 Treasurer. Board representative elected by the Board with duties as stated in Section
10.4. Section 2. Purpose of Agreement
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This Agreement is made and entered into for the purpose of forming a Regional Agency pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sections 40970 through 40975, the Regional Agency being established for purposes of combining disposal and diversion quantities for determining compliance with AB 939, to allow for the efficient operation of diversion programs on a regionwide basis as allowed by Members under this agreement, and to allow for the development of Regional Integrated Waste Management Plans including a Source Reduction and Recycling Element, Household Hazardous Waste Element, and Non-Disposal Facility Element.
The Agency will pool together the resources of its Members as stated in this agreement to provide AB 939 compliance as well as AB 341 and AB 1826 reporting and SB 1383 recordkeeping and reporting services to the Members. The Agency will be responsible for preparing the annual regional diversion rate calculation for the Regional Agency, and submitting the report to CalRecycle.
The Members enter the agreement with the intent to benefit from the regional programs and regional reporting that the Agency will provide.
Section 3. Term of Agreement
The term of this agreement shall commence on __________, and shall continue until amended or terminated pursuant to the terms contained herein.
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Section 4. Powers of the Agency
4.1 The Agency is authorized to perform the following functions as required by the terms of this Agreement and the bylaws of the Agency:
4.1.1 to make and enter into contracts;
4.1.2 to apply for and accept grants, advances and contributions;
4.1.3 to make plans and conduct studies;
4.1.4 to incur and discharge debts, liabilities and obligations;
4.1.5 to hire agents and employees.
4.2 Such powers shall be exercised subject only to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, applicable law and such restrictions upon the manner of exercising such powers as are imposed by law upon the Members in the exercise of similar powers. In no event do these powers expressly granted restrict the individual power of each Member with regards to solid waste management under their jurisdiction.
Furthermore, in no event shall the Agency be authorized to exercise any power not expressly granted by this Agreement. The Members hereby designate the City of Los Angeles as the Member required to be designated by Section 6509 of the California Government Code.
Section 5. Responsibilities of the Regional Agency
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requirements set forth in the Public Resources Code, Article 1 of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 41780).
5.2 The Agency will be responsible for providing the following services for the benefit of the Members:
5.2.1 The Agency will be responsible for preparing the Annual Report with collective information submitted by the Members and submitting the report to CalRecycle;
5.2.2 The Agency will develop standardized database tools for monitoring, tracking, and evaluating implemented jurisdiction-owned/operated diversion programs and make them available to all members;
5.2.3 The Agency will conduct a new “regional level” generation-based diversion study when required by CalRecycle or when a study is needed for a new baseline for its Members;
5.2.4 The Agency will provide legislative and regulatory analysis on pending regulations and legislation for Members;
5.2.5 The Agency will seek grant funding for additional Regional Agency activities.
5.2.6 The Agency will evaluate and disseminate information to Members about innovative waste management/recycling technologies. As directed by the Board and upon available funding, the Agency will conduct additional programs based on additional funding such as but not limited to: cooperative food waste donation for reuse, technical assistance for business recycling, investigate forming cooperative partnerships to develop additional capacity for processing and/or reuse of materials, and/or pool buying power of Members to lower the cost of recycled-content products.
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Section 6. Duties and responsibilities of Member Jurisdictions
6.1 Each Member will be responsible for funding and/or implementing programs recommended for implementation in their jurisdiction as adopted in their respective SRRE and for continued support of the associated programs as adopted in their respective HHWE.
6.2 Each Member will also provide funding of the Agency for its operation in accordance with Section 9, the implementation of regional programs, and for preparing the annual regional diversion rate calculation for the progress made by the Regional Agency.
6.3 Each Member shall provide the information required for annual report or new base year compilation to the Agency in a timely manner according to the format set forth by the Agency. The annual report information shall include, but not be limited to, all information required by AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383.
Section 7. Approval of Agreement by CalRecycle
Pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 40975(a), establishment of a Regional Agency requires authorization from CalRecycle, if CalRecycle finds that the formation of such a Regional Agency will not adversely affect compliance with PRC Division 30, Part 2. Integrated Waste Management Plans.
Section 8. Agency Financial Requirements
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8.1 The Agency will follow the financial accounting requirements set forth in Government Code Section 6505, Section 6505.1, Section 6505.5, Section 6505.6, Section 6511, and Section 6512, herein incorporated by reference.
8.2 Agency Staff will prepare a budget for each fiscal year and present it to the Board before its approval by the City of Los Angeles. The assets, rights, debts, liabilities and obligations of the Agency shall not constitute assets, rights, debts, liabilities or obligations of any of the Members. However, nothing in this Agreement shall prevent any Member from separately contracting for or assuming responsibility for specific debts, liabilities or obligations of the Agency, provided that both the Agency and the Member approve such contract or assumption.
8.3 Payment of Civil Penalties Imposed by CalRecycle - The Members hereby agree that the responsibility for any civil penalties incurred pursuant to AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, or SB 1383 shall be assigned to the Agency. Should a penalty be assessed against the Agency for non-compliance after all administrative remedies are exhausted; the Members hereby authorize the Agency to allocate responsibility to the Members based upon equal division of the monetary fine between all of the participating Members. Any modification to this basis for determining responsibility for any civil penalties will be codified in the operating Bylaws.
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of Los Angeles will contribute existing staff and resources totaling approximately $300,000 per year to the Agency.
9.2 The City of Los Angeles will provide $100,000 annually towards a new base year study to be prepared no less than three years but within five years from the original formation of the Agency.
9.3 Funding will be provided by each additional Member assessed as a fee per ton of the Member's landfill disposal. The fee will be codified in the Agency Bylaws and is subject to adjustments as directed by the Board. This fee will be due at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Section 10. Structure of the Agency
10.1 Agency Staff. The City of Los Angeles shall employ staff for the Agency. Agency Staff shall, upon direction by the Board, plan, organize, and direct the administration and operations of the Agency, shall advise the Chair/Vice-Chair on policy matters, shall develop Agency budgets, shall reply to communications on behalf of the Agency, shall attend meetings of the Board, and carry out other duties as needed.
10.2 Board. The Board of the Los Angeles Area Integrated Waste Management Authority shall be comprised of a representative from each of the Members. The Board shall make all policy decisions on behalf of the Agency, review and approve budgets, and decide the disbursement of discretionary funds collected under Section 9.3.
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all meetings of the Board; Appoint all ad hoc committees subject to ratification by the Board; act as ex-officio members of all ad hoc committees.
10.4 Treasurer. The officers of the Board shall include a Treasurer elected by a majority vote of Members. His/her duties are to lead in the preparation and submission of Agency budgets to the Board and monitor expenditures with the assistance of the Agency administrative staff.
10.5 Secretary. The officers of the Board shall include a Secretary elected by a majority vote of the Members. His/her duties are to record attendance at all Agency meetings and keep a record of vote tallies when votes are taken by roll call.
10.6 Committees. Committees, subcommittees, and ad hoc committees shall be at the discretion of the Chair subject to ratification by the Board. The Chair may appoint any individual deemed qualified to serve on a Committee.
10.7 Meetings. The Board will hold regular meetings, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis.
Special meetings of the Board may be called in accordance with the provisions of Section 54956 of the California Government Code.
10.8 Brown Act. All meetings of the Board shall be held subject to the provisions of the California Ralph M. Brown Act (Sections 54950 et seq. of the California Government Code) and other applicable laws of the State of California.
10.9 Minutes. Agency staff shall cause minutes of all meetings of the Board to be kept and shall, after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to be forwarded to each Member.
Section 11. Addition of New Member Jurisdictions
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11.1 The Agency will have the authority through an action by the Board to add New Member Jurisdictions to the Agency without modification to the existing Agreement by the amendment of Attachment(s) to this Agreement. Attachment(s) shall list the Member Jurisdictions and contain additional signature pages for each New Member.
Each New Member shall have equal rights and responsibilities of all Members.
11.2 New members must apply to the Board in writing no less than 90 days before the end of each fiscal year to be considered for membership.
11.3 New Members will be assessed a prorated share of assets held by the Agency such as the reserve fund.
Section 12. Withdrawal and Termination
12.1 Any Member may voluntarily withdraw from this Agreement by filing with the Agency a written notice to withdraw no less than one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the close of the Agency’s fiscal year.
12.2 A Jurisdiction’s participation and membership may be terminated by the Agency for non-performance of its responsibilities and/or duties required under Sections 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 of this Agreement. A vote by a majority of the Members is needed to terminate the agreement with respect to a Jurisdiction. When terminated, the Jurisdiction and CalRecycle will be notified in writing of the action on behalf of the Agency and all funds received by the Agency for the remainder of the current fiscal year after termination will be refunded to the Jurisdiction after deducting any applicable expenses.
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12.3 The withdrawing Jurisdiction shall also continue to be liable for its share of Agency obligations, including, but not limited to, operations costs and the General Budget, until the effective date of its withdrawal.
12.4 This Agreement may be terminated at any time by a written concurrence of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board. Procedures for termination of the Agreement will be codified in the operating Bylaws.
Section 13. Jurisdictional Responsibility Upon Termination In the event that this Agreement is terminated, individual Jurisdictions will assume responsibility for a share of any civil penalties incurred by the Agency during the term of the Jurisdiction as a Member. Jurisdictions will also be responsible individually for any civil penalties incurred individually. If this Agreement is terminated, each Jurisdiction will assume responsibility for compiling their own disposal information from haulers and facility operators for compliance with the monitoring and reporting system required pursuant to PRC Sections 41780, 41821.5, 42652.5, and 42653, and implementing regulations 14 CCR 18981.1 et seq., unless a subsequent regional agency formation agreement is approved specifically for this purpose. Each Jurisdiction is still responsible for the implementation of the programs described in their respective portion of the annual report including, but not limited to, programs responsive to AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383.
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implement these programs will provide cause for termination of the Agreement with respect to that Jurisdiction.
Section 15. Contact Persons
The name of the regional agency is the Los Angeles Area Integrated Waste Management Authority. The contact persons for all members are listed in Attachment A. The address and primary contact person is the following:
Mr. Alex E. Helou
City of Los Angeles
LA Sanitation and Environment, SRCRD
Los Angeles Regional Agency
1149 S. Broadway, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Telephone: (213) 485-2260
Section 16. Amendment
This Agreement may be amended or modified at any time, in a manner consistent with and in furtherance of the purposes of this Agreement, with the written consent of a majority of the Member Jurisdictions within the Regional Agency.
Section 17. Indemnification
Pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4, the Parties agree as follows:
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17.1 Each Member Jurisdiction shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Los Angeles, the other Member Jurisdictions, the Agency, and their officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, expenses, liability or damage arising out of injury to persons, loss of life, or damage to property which are attributable to any activity of that Member Jurisdiction or of any other person acting under authority of that Member Jurisdiction which results from activities conducted on behalf of the Agency.
17.2 The City of Los Angeles and the Agency shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless each Member Jurisdiction and its officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, expenses, liability or damage arising out of injury to persons, loss of life, or damage to property which are attributable to any authorized activity of Agency, or of any other person acting under authority of Agency.
Section 18. Miscellaneous Provisions
18.1 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the respective Parties hereto, provided that no Party shall assign any rights, nor delegate any duties provided for hereby without the consent of the other Party.
18.2 Required Actions of the Parties. The Parties hereto agree to execute all such instruments and documents and to take all actions as may be required in order to consummate the transactions herein contemplated.
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prior understandings and agreements, if any, with respect thereto, whether written or oral. No addition or modification of any term or provision shall be effective unless set forth in writing, signed by the Parties hereto.
18.4 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of each and every term, condition, obligation, and provision thereof.
18.5 Notices. All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally (including by means of professional messenger service) or sent by electronic mail or other electronic means or express mail or registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested. Notices delivered personally or by express mail shall be considered given when received. Notices sent by registered or certified mail shall be considered given two (2) business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the person to receive such notice. Notices sent by electronic mail or other electronic means shall be considered given two (2) business days after sending.
18.6 Notices shall be addressed as appears below for the Agency, and as listed in the Attachment(s) for each party, provided that if any party gives notice of a change of name or address, notices to the giver of that notice shall thereafter be given as demanded in that notice.
If to Agency: Los Angeles Regional Agency
LA Sanitation and Environment, SRCRD
1149 S. Broadway, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Attention: Alex E. Helou
[email protected]
With a copy to: LA Sanitation and Environment
1149 S. Broadway, Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Attention: Director
If to Members: Please see Attachment(s)
18.7 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
18.8 No Waiver. A waiver by any Party of the breach of any of the terms and conditions under this Agreement to be performed by any other Party shall not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same terms and conditions of this Agreement.
18.9 Modifications. Except as expressly allowed in the Agreement, any alteration, change or modification of or to this Agreement, in order to become effective, must be made in writing and in each instance signed on behalf of each Party hereto.
18.10 No Obligations to Third Parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the provisions of this Agreement are intended to be solely for the benefit of the Parties hereto, and execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not be deemed to confer any rights upon, or obligate any of the Parties hereunder, to any person or entity other 19 Printed on Recycled-Content Paper
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
By: Date:
Raymond Jackson
Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Myra Maravilla
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-XXXX OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA INCREASING PARKING METER RATES AND
FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-XXXX “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California Increasing Parking Meter Rates and Finding the Same Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.” (Attachment 1); and
2. Direct City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance.
Executive Summary:
Considering the recommendations included in the 2019 Coastal Zone Parking Management Study, City Council discussion, and recommendations at its January 31, 2022 Parking Study Session, February 28, 2023, March 14, 2023, and March 28, 2023 meetings, staff presents the item to adopt revised hourly parking meter and parking lot rates and hours of operation for the meters.
Background:
At its February 28, 2023 meeting, City Council discussed various issues related to parking in the City including parking meter rates. As discussed at the prior meeting, metered and pay-by-space parking is currently available for $1.25 per hour, daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and $1.50 per hour, daily 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in City lots, the downtown parking structure, and along streets and alleys. These rates were approved in 2010 and 2016, respectively. The dual-rate structure implements a demand-based pricing program where meters in higher demand areas (silver post) cost 25 cents more during peak (high usage) hours.
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The following table details the history of meter rate increases.
Meter Rates-History of Rate Increases
Year of Last Increase Rate
2001 $.75/hour
2003 $1.00/hour
2010 $1.25/hour
2016 $1.50/hour Demand pricing implemented from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. for Upper Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Lots A, B, D, and silver meters
The table below shows a survey of meter rate comparisons with other cities.
Meter/Pay by Space
City Location Rate
Hermosa Beach Upper Pier, Hermosa Avenue-10 a.m.-8 p.m./8 p.m.-2 a.m. $1.25/$1.50 Lot A, B & D (silver meters) 10 a.m.-8 p.m./8 p.m.-2 a.m. $1.25/$1.50 Lot D-yellow meters only, F, G & All Other Meters, 10a.m.- 2a.m.
$1.25
24-hour yellow meters and residential one--hour time limit spaces
$5/day
Manhattan
Beach
On-Street Meters Citywide $2.00
County Parking Lots/Meters $2.50
Redondo Beach Street Meters: Redondo Bike Path, North Harbor Drive, George Freeth Way, Veterans Park (Lot)
$1/40 min;
$.25/10 min;
$.10/4 min;
$.05/2 min
Parking Meter Permit thru 9/21, non-transferrable,
numbered parking sticker, CA plates only
$110/Annual
per vehicle. 4
hr. limit
Santa Monica On-Street Meters Citywide $1.25
Downtown/Beach Meter Zones$2.50
West Hollywood All Streets
Per 15 Minutes $0.50
Per Hour, 5-minute grace between transactions $2.00
Outdoor Dining Parking Meter Fee (Restaurants)
Daytime Hourly Rate per Parking Meter $0.54
Evening Hourly Rate per Parking Meter $0.32
Annual Flat Rate per Non-Enforcement Hour $107.50
Annual Renewal Fees Subject to the LA-Long Beach-Santa
AACPI I
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Santa Monica On-Street Meters Citywide $1.25
Downtown/Beach Meter Zones$2.50
West Hollywood All Streets
Per 15 Minutes $0.50
Per Hour, 5-minute grace between transactions $2.00
Outdoor Dining Parking Meter Fee (Restaurants)
Daytime Hourly Rate per Parking Meter $0.54
Evening Hourly Rate per Parking Meter $0.32
Annual Flat Rate per Non-Enforcement Hour $107.50
Annual Renewal Fees Subject to the LA-Long Beach-Santa
Ana Area CPI Increase
Culver City Areas where employee parking is scarce, and where businesses, by petition, opted for employee parking
$0.25 per
hour
Areas with high-turnover, food pick-up in the Downtown
area
$0.75 per 15
minutes
Outside of the Downtown area $1.00 per
hour
Downtown area $1.50 per
hour
After completing its deliberations, City Council introduced on first reading a rate increase to $2.00/ $2.50 per hour to align with current parking rates in other nearby coastal cities while maintaining the demand pricing structure. However, the language in the presented ordinance did not entirely reflect the current demand-based pricing locations. Staff brought this item back at the March 14, 2023 City Council meeting. There was still agreement that the rates should be raised to $2.00/$2.50 per hour and there was also agreement that demand-based pricing should be instituted citywide (i.e., all meters will implement demand-based pricing between the hours of 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.). At its March 28, 2023 meeting, a majority of the City Council reached a consensus on an 8 a.m. start time and introduced on first reading Ordinance No. 23-XXXX.
Meeting Date Description
June 6, 2018 The City Council held a Budget Workshop, with a Five-Year Financial Forecast, including recommendations for increased citation fines. At that time, the City Council requested a survey for all parking violations.
December 17, 2019 The City Council accepted the Coastal Zone Parking Assessment Study recommendations; directed staff to return to Council and the applicable City Commissions with the related implementation actions for each of the near-term recommendations; and directed staff to incorporate the policy recommendations into the Draft Local Coastal Program and, if appropriate, draft an amendment to the City’s Coastal
Development Permit for the Preferential Parking Program and Remote Beach Park and Ride System.
September 14, 2021 The City Council approved amending and updating the City’s Certified Coastal Land Use Plan, focused on the Mobility Element, and authorized submittal to the California Coastal Cii
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Meeting Date Description
June 6, 2018 The City Council held a Budget Workshop, with a Five-Year Financial Forecast, including recommendations for increased citation fines. At that time, the City Council requested a survey for all parking violations.
December 17, 2019 The City Council accepted the Coastal Zone Parking Assessment Study recommendations; directed staff to return to Council and the applicable City Commissions with the related implementation actions for each of the near-term recommendations; and directed staff to incorporate the policy recommendations into the Draft Local Coastal Program and, if appropriate, draft an amendment to the City’s Coastal
Development Permit for the Preferential Parking Program and Remote Beach Park and Ride System.
September 14, 2021 The City Council approved amending and updating the City’s Certified Coastal Land Use Plan, focused on the Mobility Element, and authorized submittal to the California Coastal Commission.
September 28, 2021 The City Council requested that City Parking Programs and Parking Management be discussed at a future meeting.
January 31, 2022 The City Council reviewed and discussed the status and priorities of the 12 recommendations in the Parking
Management Study and challenges of coordinating these
efforts with goals of Plan Hermosa and the City’s efforts to certify a Local Coastal Program with the Coastal Commission.
Council directed staff to move forward with the sale of the renewal of the 2022-2023 residential and employee parking permits; place an item on a future agenda to enable Council to consider a fee increase; and restrict the out-of-state vehicles except for active military.
November 3, 2022 The City Council awarded a contract for mobile parking payment systems (Pay-By-App) to ParkMobile, LLC and
directed staff to explore opportunities to utilize the system to provide real-tome parking availability information to the public.
November 29, 2022 The City Council approved the conclusion of all incentives for public electric vehicle charging and implementation of
charging fees for electricity usage at public chargers.
February 28, 2023 The City Council approved changes to the City’s residential parking permit program, employee permit program, and
hourly parking meter and parking lot rates.
March 14, 2023 The City Council gave City Manager or designee the discretion to waive the vehicle registration requirement, upon showing a good cause, amending the previously adopted
resolution.
March 28, 2023 The City Council approved the introduction and waived the first reading of an ordinance entitled “Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California Increasing City of Hermosa Beach Page 4 of 7 Printed on 5/5/2023
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November 29, 2022 The City Council approved the conclusion of all incentives for public electric vehicle charging and implementation of
charging fees for electricity usage at public chargers.
February 28, 2023 The City Council approved changes to the City’s residential parking permit program, employee permit program, and
hourly parking meter and parking lot rates.
March 14, 2023 The City Council gave City Manager or designee the discretion to waive the vehicle registration requirement, upon showing a good cause, amending the previously adopted
resolution.
March 28, 2023 The City Council approved the introduction and waived the first reading of an ordinance entitled “Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California Increasing Parking Meter Rates and Finding the Same Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act” with a start time of 8:00 a.m. for parking meters in the City. Council also directed staff to create an annual parking pass for parking meter spaces only during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Early Bird Sticker at a fee of $180 per year, and to implement the sale of this parking pass.
Discussion:
For City Council’s consideration of adoption is an ordinance which would eliminate the bifurcated approach and implement demand-based pricing for all meters in the City regardless of location and operational hours for meters commencing at 8 a.m. and terminating at 2 a.m. daily (Attachment 1).
Environmental Determination
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the City finds that there is no evidence that the Project would have a significant effect on the environment. Thus, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061 (b)(3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Furthermore, section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines states that CEQA does not apply to modification of fees by public agencies for meeting operating expenses or financial needs.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Mobility Element
Goal 4. A parking system that meets the parking needs and demand of residents, visitors, and employees in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Policies:
· 4.2 Encourage coastal access. Ensure parking facilities and costs of such facilities are not a barrier to beach access by the public.
· 4.3 Reduce impacts. Reduce spillover parking impacts due to employee parking and seasonal event-based demands.
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· 4.4 Preferential parking program. Periodically study and evaluate the current inventory of public parking supply and update the preferential parking program. · 4.6 Priority parking. Provide priority parking and charging stations to accommodate the use of Electric Vehicles (EVs), including smaller short-distance neighborhood electric vehicles. · 4.7 Parking availability. Optimize parking availability through dynamically adjusted pricing and new technology to manage available spaces for short-term parking use to encourage rates of turnover that are responsive to fluctuating demands. · 4.8 Ensure commercial parking. Ensure that prime commercial parking spaces are available for customers and other short-term users throughout the day. · 4.9 Encourage TDM strategies. Encourage use of transportation demand management strategies and programs such as carpooling, ride hailing, and alternative transportation modes as a way to reduce demand for additional parking supply. · 4.10 Visitor parking information. Manage information about passes and accessing public parking lots to facilitate use by longer-distance visitors with limited transportation choices. · 4.11 Consolidated parking facilities. Consider the development of new small-scale parking structures or shared facilities outside of the Downtown core and incorporate adaptability standards so that they may serve other uses in the future.
Fiscal Impact:
The recommended increase of meter rates from $1.25 per hour, daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and $1.50 per hour, daily 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., to $2.00 per hour and $2.50 per hour to align with current parking rates in other nearby Coastal cities would result in an estimated annual revenue increase of $1,838,489. This estimate would change if the hours of operation or locations or both are changed.
The addition of demand-based pricing of $2.50 per hour from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. to yellow post meters would result in an estimated annual revenue increase of $174,799. Additional hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on all meters would result in an estimated annual revenue increase of $815,452.
Updated Fiscal Impact Since March 28, 2023 Meeting:
Based on updated meter reports by time, the recommended increase of meter rates from $1.25 per hour, daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and $1.50 per hour, daily 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., to $2.00 per hour and $2.50 per hour to align with current parking rates in other nearby Coastal cities would result in a revised estimated annual revenue increase of $1,696,823.
Attachments:
1. Draft Ordinance Increasing Parking Meter Rates and Instituting Demand Pricing City Wide and Establishing Operational Hours
2. Link to June 6, 2018 City Council Budget Workshop (see Draft Forecast and Financial Plan Attachment p.11)
3. Link to December 17, 2019 City Council Staff Report
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4. Link to September 14, 2021 City Council Staff Report
5. Link to September 28, 2021 City Council Meeting Agenda
6. Link to January 31, 2022 City Council Parking Study Session Agenda
7. Link to November 3, 2022 City Council Staff Report
8. Link to November 29, 2022 City Council Staff Report
9. Link to February 28, 2023 City Council Staff Report
10. Link to March 14, 2023 City Council Staff Report
11. Link to March 28, 2023 City Council Staff Report
Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Concur: Carrie Tai, AICP, Community Development Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ORDINANCE NO. 23-XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA INCREASING PARKING METER RATES AND FINDING
THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS
A. Pursuant to Vehicle Code § 22508, cities must establish parking meter rates by ordinance.
B. The last time the City of Hermosa Beach considered the parking meter rates in the City was 2016.
C. The City Council received and accepted the Parking Management Study and Recommended Parking Standards for the Coastal Zone in late 2019.
Among other things, this Parking Study recommended that the City maintain its existing dual-rate structure that implements a demand-based pricing program where meters in higher demand areas cost more in the City.
D. In order to better manage the City’s limited parking resources and consistent with parking rates in comparable jurisdictions, parking meter rates need to be increased.
SECTION 2. Parking Meter Rates. Section 10.36.010 (A) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“A. Parking meter zones are those streets or portions of streets or public parking lots established by Ordinance as zones within which the parking of vehicles may be controlled, regulated and inspected with the aid of parking meters. In the event that no parking meters are installed in any parking space within such parking meter zones, the maximum time for 147
parking shall be as specified by this code or by Resolution of the City Council.
Parking meter rates shall be set at $2.00 per hour. Between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. daily, parking meter rates shall be set at $2.50 per hour.
The hours of operation for meters throughout the City shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.”
SECTION 3. Environmental Review. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061 (b)(3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity contemplated by this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. Furthermore, section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines states that CEQA does not apply to modification of fees by public agencies for meeting operating expenses or financial needs.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937.
SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 9th day of May 2023.
Raymond Jackson
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Myra Maravilla Patrick Donegan
City Clerk City Attorney
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Agenda Name Comments Support Oppose Neutral
i) REPORT 23-0260 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-XXXX OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA INCREASING PARKING METER RATES AND
FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
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Agenda Item: eComments for i) REPORT 23-0260 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-XXXX OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA INCREASING PARKING METER RATES AND
FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Overall Sentiment
Cammie Herbert
Location:
Submitted At: 1:40pm 05-09-23
I thought Hermosa was looking for ways to bring people to Hermosa over cities on either side of us (ex: don’t we have free meters at holidays?)
For the morning commuters, surfers, walkers, cyclists, school parents & to go breakfast people that have chosen Hb over other cities this is a real unfriendly bummer. And certainly a bummer for the city when the pch commuters or parents just keep driving.
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The other cities have neighborhoods you can park in, bummer for Hb morning businesses.
Thank you for your strong consideration of NO morning change.
Rachel Hayes
Location: 90254-5103, Hermosa Beach
Submitted At: 11:57am 05-09-23
I support the parking meter charges between the hours of 8am and 10am. You have raised the rate of parking passes so residents who live in impacted zones must pay more for the parking program. You have raised the rate for parking for our beach guests. You have raised the rate for parking for employees in the impacted zone. So, I see nothing wrong for charging a dollar for someone to park on the street to pick up a cup of coffee (remember, that barista is now paying more to park so they can make you that cup of coffee - or they are probably walking several blocks to get to work). Where I live, I can see three 2-hour spaces (which are intended for the businesses). They are used in the morning by surfers, walkers, joggers, and volleyball players. The argument I see in correspondence is that someone wants to park there to pick up coffee or breakfast from Mickey's... but sometimes the 2-hour spaces are taken up by people not spending money at the businesses. I do not see that as a benefit to the businesses. There is still free parking on Herondo, free parking at the Clark Building, as well as free parking east of Monterey. The walkers, joggers, surfers, and volleyball players can still park for free, they just don't need front row parking. For those of us who live and/or work in the area, we know we are not entitled to free parking. I don't think anyone is.
Todd Tullis
Location:
Submitted At: 11:27am 05-09-23
For the benefit of fellow residents, local businesses, and our guests I oppose changing the parking meter hours from 10am to 8am (and attempting to replace with yet another specialty parking permit program). Can the added revenue really be worth the costs - particularly the impression it gives of our city to visitors - on those who wish to enjoy beach access in the mornings, or must return to pick up their vehicles after a late night out? David Emhoff
Location:
Submitted At: 9:59am 05-09-23
I am opposed to changing the meter hours from 10 am to 8 am. There is absolutely no reason for this other than for the city to make more money to use for pet projects. I'm sure public works will love having to change the hundreds if not thousands of signs around the city to reflect the new hours.
Matt McCool
Location:
Submitted At: 10:58pm 05-08-23
Mayor Jackson and City Council - I am respectfully requesting this item be pulled from the Consent Calendar for public comment. Additionally, at the very least the change of parking enforcement from 10am to 8am should be deferred for a year.
Michael F
Location: 90278, Redondo Beach
Submitted At: 7:55pm 05-08-23
As a 7-9am Hermosa surfer I oppose the proposed change of Hermosa’s parking meters from 10am-8am.
Ed deBeer
Location: 90254, Hermosa Beach
Submitted At: 6:56pm 05-08-23
Reposting from the Hermosa Beach Residents Forum on Facebook. PLEASE check this post and read through the comments - this ordinance has plenty of local opposition.
As I faithfully exited my parking space at 10:00 AM this morning, two thoughts ran through my head:
1. It's great to be able to exercise early in the day and not have to pay for parking 150
2. It's ridiculous that the Hermosa Beach City Council has decided to impose a "locals tax" by changing the hours of the meters from 10:00 AM to 8:00 AM
I really hope that the cost of extra patrols, changing of all the signage, meter reprogramming, and lost tax revenue from the business that cater to morning customers is worth the extra two hours of revenue that the city is imposing on its residents. I would like to see the mathematical breakdown of the all the inputs and outputs of this ordinance.
I also hope that the local breakfast businesses, yoga studios, rental shops, and any other business that thrives on customers from 8:00 to 10:00 AM is not adversely affected by this decision, as I'm sure they will be. Note that the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce has opposed this ordinance, as they are sure it will affect sales.
Special thanks for Mike Detoy and Dean Francois that understood the ramifications to Hermosa locals (especially us "east-siders") of this change.
Maggie M
Location:
Submitted At: 11:33pm 05-07-23
OPPOSE MOVING START OF METER ENFORCEMENT FROM 10 AM TO 8 AM. HOW MEAN-SPIRITED IS THAT?
Now if you have an overnight guest they will have to leave before 8 am or get a parking ticket unless they run down in their bathrobe 5 blocks to feed the parking meter for an extra morning hour at 7:45 am. What city does this with residential parking meters. It's been enforcement starting at 10 am forever for this reason. Most cities don't start enforcement until noon. Manhattan Beach only have meters in comercial districts by the beach.
Hermosa has meters just about everywhere or one-hour limits and has the worst reputation with parking enforcement. This is a hateful and mean tactic to further harass the city's own residents and guests. Meanspirited City Council.
Anthony Fitzgerald
Location: 90254, Hermosa Beach
Submitted At: 6:28pm 05-07-23
438 PCH
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
May 7, 2023
Dear Council Members:
Via email
RE: Residents Parking Permits:
While I disagree with the price increase from $40 to $50 my distaste for this increase will be aimed at the council members supporting it at the next election.
The purpose of this letter is to request that the council change the duration of the Residents Parking Permit from its Current May to September duration to an all year permit.
This request is made in light of our council members belief that climate change is real and measures should be taken to combat climate change. Plus, if climate change is real summers will be extended beyond the traditional dates being May to September. It appears that summers are getting longer, so the days outside of the current permit period are as bad as on mid-summer days. I believe it could also have the benefit of ensuring more people use ride share options, etc.
The city could also benefit from increased use of car parking areas in downtown and the increased number of parking tickets being issued in resident only permit areas during this increased period.
The council should also take into account the high real estate taxes paid by residents and enact rules which benefits taxpayers in the city. Plus, a refusal to not support this request would be proof that the council members belief in climate change is bogus.
I thank the council for addressing this request & issues raised in this letter hopefully with an open mind.
Yours Sincerely
Anthony E. Fitzgerald
Howard L
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Location:
Submitted At: 2:33am 05-07-23
Council:
Note: this is the Consent Item Ordinance Adoption (2nd reading, but without even the Title being read anymore) of the ordinance (i.e., the city law) setting a change in parking rates, hours of charging to park, enforcement, etc., etc., but nonetheless its purpose (this 2nd reading Adoption) is there per California General City law to ABSOLUTELY allow for reconsideration of the matter or portions thereof.
It's not an automatic Adoption necessarily unless you have a completely lazy city manager and city council that just wants to rubber-stamp the matter, and which is so often the case since Suja Lowenthal arrived some 5-years ago as hired by the council to be city manager unfortunately and has taken over under primarily Massey as the behind the scenes slippery-slimiy king-pin.
The “Adoption” (2nd reading) used to be a separate Consent Ordinance Item with minimal automatic council discussion and then and explicit audible vote. But now under Suja, Massey, and former city attorney Jenkins facilitating, they decided to bury such adoptions on the Consent Calendar rather than even mentioning such an important item at all unless a councilmember pulls the Consent item for separate discussion. Hopefully a councilmember will pull the item for additional discussion and separate vote of why it's being railroaded through.
Nonetheless councilmembers can specifically indicate that they are voting for the Consent Calendar items enmasse but that on a specific item of the Consent Calendar that they are voting NO. This is one of the reasons it used to be a specific Consent Ordinance item requiring at least the Title being read, and for the public and press being clearly aware of the law being passed, and so that the votes were formally recorded for the specific ordinance's Adoption.
But this was just another of the filthy, dirty, rotten, scummy techniques of Suja, and of course Massey to hide more and more stuff as they have done with so much, when it took no time at all to properly Adopt their latest law.
It wasn't to save time, it was to eliminate and reduce transparency. Suja's just a highly paid participant. It's the slime on council that knowingly have done this.
The 2024 city election is coming and ABSOLUTELY the Council needs to be rid of Justin Massey. Nine years of Massey is way too much. All my views herein of course of all the deceit and smugness that Massey has brought to what was a far more honorable city council and city manager operation before he and Armato (now replaced with equally-useless Jackson) brought along Suja Lowenthal along with Jenkins facilitating all along, that sodestroyed the operation of Hermosa Beach and its City Staff for their own personal benefit.
Howard L.
Howard L
Location:
Submitted At: 12:49am 05-07-23
RE: Changing to park starting at 8-AM and enforcement citywide at 8-AM rather than the long standing 10 AM.
Council:
This latest Staff and Council desire to charge to park beginning at 8-am rather than at the present long-standing and not-broken 10-am time is completely unnecessary to the maximum.
This petty-nonsense is going to do significant damage to early morning businesses and more, in the downtown and the entire community along the beach. Suja, Massey, and Jackson may be personally rolling in dough but that does not mean everyone is, especially the local morning businesses, residents, and those desiring to do business or visit the coastal area beach front in the early morning before the maddening crowds arrive.
The average resident in the beach area still does not know this is even being considered and will be rubberstamped as virtually everything under Massey and his helper-councilman Raymond Jackson, is. 152
This is not Manhattan Beach, where btw, they only have parking meters in the business area at the beach. No meters in the residential area at the beach, and no 1-hour restriction in the non-metered residential areas a few blocks from the beach as here in Hermosa Beach.
If you didn’t have essentially the City Manager, Suja Lowenthal; ---1 operating the city via her cell phone from high up in her luxury home in the East Rancho Palos Verdes hills (overlooking the Terminal Island and Long Beach abominations), and ---2 were not paying Suja over $400-Thousand per year in salary and grift-benefits now, not to mention paying for her incredibly bloated city manager operation so as to push Councilman Justin Massey’s and his again helpercouncilman Raymond Jackson’s ULTRA-ULTRA left wing agenda, and ---3 with the city’s residents and businesses to be considered absolutely last, and for that matter to be ignored, but
---4 instead got rid of Suja’s assistant city manager, and all her management analysts that Queen Bee Suja has installed to do her work, to worship her, and to essentially be scared of her, ---5 you wouldn’t need to be trying to squeeze every last penny out of those who park downtown, or even along the beach early between 8-am and 10-am.
I, as others over time, have learned to avoid the downtown and the City’s beach area as one would a plague due to the incredibly costly parking, and the now screwed-up lanes and council-created congestion, not to mention the incessant anxiety of getting a $50-plus parking ticket.
Hermosa Beach is going down the toilet due to your hire, Suja Lowenthal (who was perhaps too goody-goody to move here from Malibu) while basic things like paving the streets, fixing potholes, and even keeping the street lights working have gone to you know where in a handbasket under Suja’s bloated, inefficient managementoperation.
Suja, is supposedly now to be in city 40-hours a week per her latest gift and grift contract, however I and others see no evidence as such being the case. Just my views herein primarily of Council’s worst, laziest, most selfeffected, manipulating Hermosa Beach City Manager ever; and probably the most costly city manager in the entire country basis employees managed, per-area managed, per-population managed, per-budget spent, per any measure. The worst! And combine that with Massey and Jackson being on the City Council patronizing Suja and vice-versa and you have a recipe for total incompetence and de facto corruption.
Bottom line this is petty-madness that a council majority would so ignore their own residents and morningbusinesses for Suja’s bloated, inefficient, operation with this latest squeezing of every last nickel from them.
So many of these ordinances, that are being routinely rubber-stamped into law by the City Council drinking whatever Kool-Aid Suja serves up, shows a City Council way out of control building the most inefficient and most costly city bureaucracy in Hermosa’s history, while again, next to nothing is getting accomplished of everyday infrastructure maintenance, i.e. street paving and markings. Everything is just more and more inefficient, ineffective SUJA city bureaucracy, supplemented by endless $50- and $100-Thousand consultants for studies never utilized.
All you need to see is Suja’s self-aggrandizing “City Manager Report”, of useless, Council Meeting wasting BS at every regular meeting that need not be done at the meetings, but instead could simply be posted on the website, to know that Suja is all about herself. She brags incessantly about new hires, never mentioning all the employees who left the city during the last 5 years under Suja’s incompetence.
Howard L.
Howard L
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Submitted At: 12:27am 05-07-23
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Randy Balik
Location:
Submitted At: 10:21am 05-05-23
No. Please do not do this. This is not a good idea. I know the City is constantly looking for new sources of revenue (or increasing its existing sources), and while that's not necessarily a bad thing, in this instance, it is.
This will have a "locals only" impact. Free parking downtown before 10:00 is a very "local" benefit. Most businesses are not yet open, or are just opening, so the impact here is felt by us locals...those of us who stop for coffee, those of us who want to get a morning surf in, or those of us that just want to meet up with friends and colleagues for a chat in the morning. Those of us how have lived here a long time or all our lives have always enjoyed and appreciated this local benefit, because early mornings are the one time of day when it's just Hermosa. Don't put another tax on us for that.
Jessica Accamando
Location:
Submitted At: 9:39am 05-05-23
Dear Hermosa Beach City Council,
We would like to express again our strong opposition to the proposal to change the start time for downtown parking meters in Hermosa Beach to 8am (from 10am). As a business community, we believe this change would have a negative impact on both residents and businesses alike. We have already seen lots of feedback from locals and businesses alike since this was first passed.
As demonstrated by online conversations, many residents rely on free early morning street parking as a convenient local benefit when visiting the beach, stopping in for coffee, visiting with groups after school drop offs, and general errands. Few businesses are open before 10am, so the real impact is to the locals, coffee shops, and businesses who come early to prep. Visitor foot traffic is low from 8am - 10am.
The business community will already be impacted by the modified employee parking options, increase in permit fees, and raised hourly metered parking rates. Residents will already be impacted by the local permits. We believe this additional change is in excess and could have unintended consequences (such as impact on events) that we cannot foresee without offering time for the community to implement the newly approved changes and then provide input. For example, there are several morning events Hermosa hosts throughout the year that are community fundraisers (Dolphin Dash, new You Are Enough 5k, Pier to Pier, etc) that depend on locals coming down to participate early morning.
We urge you to reconsider your vote and consider the impact this change would have on the community. Please reject the proposal to change the start time for parking meters in Hermosa Beach. Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
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From: HBresident
To: HBresident
Subject: Additional Comment Re: Charging to park at 8 AM rather than 10 AM I have posted for Hermosa Beach CC meeting of Tuesday 5-9-2023
Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023 1:22:28 AM
FYI, advance copy of an E-Comment I have posted for
Consent Item XI-i of the Hermosa Beach Regular City Council meeting Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Direct Links to full agenda and eComments are at the end of this email.)
Note: this is the Consent Item Adoption (2nd reading, but without even the title being read anymore) of the ordinance (law) change in parking rates, hours of charging to park, enforcement, etc, but nonetheless its purpose (this 2nd reading Adoption) is there per state law to ABSOLUTELY allow for reconsideration of the matter or portions thereof.
It's not an automatic Adoption necessarily unless you have a completely lazy staff and city council that just wants to rubber-stamp the matter, and as is so often the case unfortunately. It used to be a separate Consent Item with minimal automatic council discussion and vote, but now Suja, Massey, and Jenkins company decided to bury such adoptions on the Consent Calendar rather than even mentioning them unless a councilmember pulls the consent item for separate discussion. Hopefully a councilmember will pull the item for additional explanations of why it's being railroaded through.
Councilmembers can specifically indicate that they are voting for the consent calendar but that on a specific item of the consent calendar they are voting no. See if any of them do or whether the City Attorney even indicates that they can.
RE: Changing to park starting at 8-AM and enforcement citywide at 8-AM rather than the long standing 10 AM.
My E-Comment follows
Council:
This latest Staff and Council desire to charge to park beginning at 8-am rather than at the present long-standing and not-broken 10-am time is completely unnecessary to the maximum.
This petty-nonsense is going to do significant damage to early morning businesses and more, in the downtown and the entire community along the beach. Suja, 155
Massey, and Jackson may be personally rolling in dough but that does not mean everyone is, especially the local morning businesses, residents, and those desiring to do business or visit the coastal area beach front in the early morning before the maddening crowds arrive.
The average resident in the beach area still does not know this is even being considered and will be rubber-stamped as virtually everything under Massey and his helper-councilman Raymond Jackson, is.
This is not Manhattan Beach, where btw, they only have parking meters in the business area at the beach. No meters in the residential area at the beach, and no 1- hour restriction in the non-metered residential areas a few blocks from the beach as here in Hermosa Beach.
If you didn’t have essentially the City Manager, Suja Lowenthal; ---1 operating the city via her cell phone from high up in her luxury home in the East Rancho Palos Verdes hills (overlooking the Terminal Island and Long Beach abominations), and
---2 were not paying Suja over $400-Thousand per year in salary and grift-benefits now, not to mention paying for her incredibly bloated city manager operation so as to push Councilman Justin Massey’s and his again helper-councilman Raymond Jackson’s ULTRA-ULTRA left wing agenda, and
---3 with the city’s residents and businesses to be considered absolutely last, and for that matter to be ignored, but
---4 instead got rid of Suja’s assistant city manager, and all her management analysts that Queen Bee Suja has installed to do her work, to worship her, and to essentially be scared of her,
---5 you wouldn’t need to be trying to squeeze every last penny out of those who park downtown, or even along the beach early between 8-am and 10-am.
I, as others over time, have learned to avoid the downtown and the City’s beach area as one would a plague due to the incredibly costly parking, and the now screwed-up lanes and council-created congestion, not to mention the incessant anxiety of getting a $50-plus parking ticket.
Hermosa Beach is going down the toilet due to your hire, Suja Lowenthal (who was perhaps too goody-goody to move here from Malibu) while basic things like paving the streets, fixing potholes, and even keeping the street lights working have 156
gone to you know where in a handbasket under Suja’s bloated, inefficient management-operation.
Suja, is supposedly now to be in city 40-hours a week per her latest gift and grift contract, however I and others see no evidence as such being the case. Just my views herein primarily of Council’s worst, laziest, most self-effected, manipulating Hermosa Beach City Manager ever; and probably the most costly city manager in the entire country basis employees managed, per-area managed, per-population managed, per-budget spent, per any measure. The worst! And combine that with Massey and Jackson being on the City Council patronizing Suja and vice-versa and you have a recipe for total incompetence and de facto corruption.
Bottom line this is petty-madness that a council majority would so ignore their own residents and morning-businesses for Suja’s bloated, inefficient, operation with this latest squeezing of every last nickel from them.
So many of these ordinances, that are being routinely rubber-stamped into law by the City Council drinking whatever Kool-Aid Suja serves up, shows a City Council way out of control building the most inefficient and most costly city bureaucracy in Hermosa’s history, while again, next to nothing is getting accomplished of everyday infrastructure maintenance, i.e. street paving and markings. Everything is just more and more inefficient, ineffective SUJA city bureaucracy, supplemented by endless $50- and $100-Thousand consultants for studies never utilized.
All you need to see is Suja’s self-aggrandizing “City Manager Report”, of useless, Council Meeting wasting BS at every regular meeting that need not be done at the meetings, but instead could simply be posted on the website, to know that Suja is all about herself. She brags incessantly about new hires, never mentioning all the employees who left the city during the last 5 years under Suja’s incompetence.
Howard L.
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REPORT 23-0274
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
RECEIVE AND FILE LETTERS SUPPORTING
COMMUNITY FUNDING REQUESTS FOR A REAL TIME
CRIME CENTER, CITY YARD PROJECT, AND
COMMUNITY THEATRE RENOVATIONS
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the letters of support for community funding requests for a Real Time Crime Center, City Yard replacement, and Community Theatre renovations (Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4).
Executive Summary:
The City actively seeks outside funding to support planned Hermosa Beach projects. One avenue pursued annually is the ability to request Federal and State funding for community projects through our various representatives. This year, the City of Hermosa Beach submitted a request for funding for a Real Time Crime Center, City Yard replacement, and Community Theatre renovations. Staff Recommends City Council receive and file four letters prepared and signed by the Mayor in support of the City’s funding requests.
Background:
The City actively seeks outside funding to support planned Hermosa Beach projects and annually submits requests for Federal and State funding for community projects. In Fiscal Year 2022-23, the City was successful in securing $3.3 Million in funding. First, with the support of Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, the City was awarded $2,300,000 in State funds to renovate and repair the Hermosa Beach Pier. Second, with the support of Congressman Ted Lieu, the City was awarded $1,000,000 in Federal Funding for a Mobile Mental Health Pilot Program.
Discussion:
This year, staff submitted requests for Federal and State funding to Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Ben Allen, Congressman Ted W. Lieu, and Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi for the following projects.
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Hermosa Beach Real Time Crime Center-$4 Million
The proposed project would create a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for the City of Hermosa Beach. A RTCC is a technology-driven support center which uses state-of-the-art technology to provide real time information to officers and detectives working in the field and investigating crimes that are reported.
Hermosa Beach City Yard Replacement Project-$15 Million The proposed project is the design and construction of a new City Yard Facility located at 555 6th Street. The Hermosa Beach City Yard is a critical facility for all City operations and services and houses the Public Works Maintenance crews including Vehicle Maintenance, Street Maintenance, Traffic Safety, Parks Maintenance, and Sewer and Electrical Maintenance. A new City Yard will provide a safe, energy efficient, and functional area for City Public Works staff and will ensure that the City is able to provide essential City services.
Hermosa Beach Community Theatre-$8 Million
The proposed project is to complete a necessary renovation of the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre. A Community Theatre Market and Needs Assessment, completed in 2020, determined that renovations are required to maintain the facility as community serving and to transform it into a regional performing arts center.
In support of the City’s funding requests, Mayor Jackson signed and submitted the attached letters, which staff recommends City Council receive and file. Should our legislators choose to support any of our funding requests this year, the item would be sent to the Appropriations Committee, then to the House and Senate.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process.
Policies:
· 1.2 Strategic Planning. Regularly discuss and set priorities at the City Council and management level to prioritize work programs and staffing needs. · 1.6 Long-term Considerations. Prioritize decisions that provide long-term community benefit and discourage decisions that provide short-term community benefit but reduce long-term opportunities.
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Infrastructure Element
Goal 1. Infrastructure systems are functional, safe, and well maintained.
Policy:
· 1.2 Priority Investments. Use City Council established priorities and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to identify and allocate funding for projects identified in the infrastructure plan.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Attachments:
1. Letter of Support to Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi
2. Letter of Support to Congressman Ted Lieu
3. Letter of Support to Senator Ben Allen
4. Letter of Support to Senator Dianne Feinstein
Respectfully Submitted by: Jay Fall, Management Analyst Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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IIn Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885 May 1, 2023
The Honorable Al Muratsuchi
California State Assemblymember, District 66
3424 W. Carson Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Subject: Community Funding Request – City Council Support Dear Assemblymember Muratsuchi:
On behalf of the Hermosa Beach City Council, I am writing to ask for your support to secure funding for a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) in Hermosa Beach. As you know, advanced technology is revolutionizing how cities locate, prevent, and mitigate crime. Having critical information in real time will help in streamlining the law enforcement response, while reducing the possibility of unnecessary encounters with individuals who are not related to the incident.
The development of an RTCC in Hermosa Beach would allow our officers and detectives to use state of the art technology to obtain real time information and integrate into a South Bay regional approach to crime prevention, detection, and investigation. The Hermosa Beach Police Department works closely with its law enforcement partners in the region and this project would further link our police departments together to share information and solve crimes more effectively.
The estimated cost of the project is $4,000,000, which would support the complete development and implementation of the Hermosa Beach RTCC. We understand that the budget is tight this year and we thank you for your thoughtful consideration of our request and your continued support for our community.
Should you have any questions regarding the project details, please contact our City Manager, Suja Lowenthal at [email protected] or 310-218-0216.
Sincerely,
Ray Jackson, Mayor
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The Honorable Ted W. Lieu
United States Congressman
California’s 36th District Office
1645 Corinth Avenue, Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Subject: Community Funding Request – City Council Support Dear Congressman Lieu:
On behalf of the Hermosa Beach City Council, I am writing to ask for your support to secure funding for a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) in Hermosa Beach. As you know, advanced technology is revolutionizing how cities locate, prevent, and mitigate crime. Having critical information in real time will help in streamlining the law enforcement response, while reducing the possibility of unnecessary encounters with individuals who are not related to the incident.
The development of an RTCC in Hermosa Beach would allow our officers and detectives to use state of the art technology to obtain real time information and integrate into a South Bay regional approach to crime prevention, detection, and investigation. The Hermosa Beach Police Department works closely with its law enforcement partners in the region and this project would further link our police departments together to share information and solve crimes more effectively.
The estimated cost of the project is $4,000,000, which would support the complete development and implementation of the Hermosa Beach RTCC. We understand that the budget is tight this year and we thank you for your thoughtful consideration of our request and your continued support for our community.
Should you have any questions regarding the project details, please contact our City Manager, Suja Lowenthal at [email protected] or 310-218-0216.
Sincerely,
Ray Jackson, Mayor
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The Honorable Ben Allen
California State Senator, District 24
2512 Artesia Blvd., #320
Redondo Beach, CA 90278-3279
Subject: Community Funding Request – City Council Support Dear Senator Allen:
On behalf of the Hermosa Beach City Council, I am writing to ask for your support to secure funding to renovate the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre. After completing a community theatre market and needs assessment in 2020, it was determined that renovations are required to maintain the facility.
The Hermosa Beach Community Theatre contributes to the City of Hermosa Beach, the Los Angeles and South Bay regions, and the state of California’s quality of life and economic stability. The Community Theatre promotes cultural tourism and serves as an engine for economic development. This project would ensure that the Community Theatre remains operational for generations to come and available as a regional performing arts center and community facility for arts and cultural programming.
The total project budget is estimated at $8,000,000. The entirety of the funding would be for the design and construction of the proposed renovation project. We understand that the budget is tight this year and we thank you for your thoughtful consideration of our request and your continued support for our community. Should this project be supported we would ensure that the project is completed and that the newly renovated theatre is reopened as soon as possible.
Should you have any questions regarding the project details, please contact our City Manager, Suja Lowenthal at [email protected] or 310-218-0216.
Sincerely,
Ray Jackson, Mayor
City of Hermosa Beach
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IIn Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885 May 1, 2023
The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Subject: Community Funding Request – City Council Support Dear Senator Feinstein:
On behalf of the Hermosa Beach City Council, I am writing to ask for your support to secure Federal funding for community projects in the City of Hermosa Beach. Each of the projects submitted for community funding were selected based on its direct benefit to the community and the region and we hope that you are able to support one or more of the following funding requests.
Real Time Crime Center (RTCC)
This project is to create a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for the City of Hermosa Beach.
A RTCC is a technology- driven support center which uses state of the art technology to provide real time information to officers and detectives working in the field and investigating crimes that are reported. The estimated cost of the project is $4,000,000, which would support the complete development and implementation of the Hermosa Beach RTCC.
City Yard
The proposed project is for the design and construction of a new City Yard Facility located at 555 6th Street. The Hermosa Beach City Yard is a critical facility for all of City operations and services and houses our Public Works Maintenance crews including Vehicle Maintenance, Street Maintenance, Traffic Safety, Parks Maintenance, Sewer and Electrical Maintenance. The current facility is out of date and code compliance and in need of full replacement. A new City Yard will provide a safe, energy efficient, and functional area for City Public Works staff and will ensure that the City is able to provide essential City services. The estimated cost of the project is $15,000,000.
Community Theatre
The proposed project is to complete a necessary renovation of the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre. After completing a Community Theatre Market and Needs 165
Assessment in 2020, it was determined that renovations are required to maintain the facility as community serving and to transform it into a regional performing arts center. The Community Theatre is managed by the City as a rentable facility for a diverse variety of events including live-stage performances, concerts, stand-up comedy, film screenings, seminars, and award presentations for guests of all ages. Additionally, the City hosts numerous events in the space including Community Movie Nights. The total project budget is estimated at $8,000,000.
As a coastal community, Hermosa Beach hosts over one million beach visitors each year and is a recreational destination and economic generator for the greater Los Angeles area. With modest General Fund revenue, the City of Hermosa Beach must balance daily service obligations with long-term needs. Our long-term needs must also be balanced to be sure that we are properly maintaining our critical infrastructure, safety, and community engagement. Directed spending through grants and funds, would allow the City to initiate this essential project and ensure that these essential facilities serving the City are capable of meeting the needs of the community into the future.
Should you have any questions regarding the project details, please contact our City Manager, Suja Lowenthal at [email protected] or 310-218-0216.
Sincerely,
Ray Jackson, Mayor
City of Hermosa Beach
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j) REPORT 23-0274 RECEIVE AND FILE LETTERS SUPPORTING
COMMUNITY FUNDING REQUESTS FOR A REAL TIME
CRIME CENTER, CITY YARD PROJECT, AND
COMMUNITY THEATRE RENOVATIONS
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Having privacy and civil liberty concerns there needs to be a privacy policy created.
The previous council agreed to not expanding surveillance technology without first holding a public hearing. That has not happened!
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How is current tech data being collected and stored?
How is it being used?
How much does it cost?
What if any privacy policy controls are in place?
Until a privacy policy is in place we need a hard stop on technological tyranny.
We need to enforce constitutional laws.
We need to recognize the inherent Dangers to Civil Liberties! Article quote:
"The audit states that in the last three years, the Board of Public Service has spent about $4 million on the deployment of cameras and license plate readers (LPRs) using ward capital funds and other funding sources some of which include federal and private funding sources. However, Rice said the other findings about surveillance were vague, and Board Bill 95 would help fill in the gaps. “This is going to help you watch our dollar and cents,” testified Sara Baker, legislative and policy director of the ACLU Missouri. “We should know if the surveillance technology is effective before we put more of the city’s budget into it.”
Alicia Hernández, community organizer for the ACLU of Missouri, told aldermen that the bill would not only address cameras, but also the use of stingrays tracking devices and drones. “As a resident of St. Louis and of the United States, you have the right to zones of privacy that should not be penetrated by government intrusion,” Hernández said. “Unfortunately, since the launch of the Real Time Crime Center, St. Louis’ embrace of surveillance technologies has felt more like a runaway train. There is no existing oversight, and no agreed upon framework for uses of surveillance technologies, which are permissible and which are not. Board Bill 95 would change that.”
Please keep in mind that grants also have dangers involved.
The strings attached to the General Plan grant funding is a good example of the dangers possible. See the application and the included requirements that come with the grant funding.
Oppose sending a letter to request funding for a RTCC.
Howard LadditionalComment
Location:
Submitted At: 1:37pm 05-08-23
Council,
This is really a disturbing, nothing-appearing, "Receive and File” item. It’s staff report is confusingly written. It’s improperly worded on the agenda face. It’s seeking $27-Million from the State and Federal politicians to scam, and which amount should appear on the agenda face.
I note that the one letter to Ben Allen specifies does specify the $8-Million request for the Theater rehab to turn it into a commercial venue operation. Btw, the Community Center and property, which was a gift from the school district, cannot be used for commercial money making operations, or the school district has the right to take it back. The city has been down that road before. They keep hoping no one remembers that the school district can take the property back should the city seek to use the property for money making, or sell off parts of it.
Also there is no letter regarding a request for the $15 million for the rehab of the city yard. The staff report talks 168
about a total of $27-Million dollars in requests. Three letters ask for $4 Million for the Crime thing, and one letter asks for $8-Million for the theater thing. Also as mentioned the agenda item is incorrectly worded by not mentioning the $27-Million number. This is an incredible amount of money. These agenda items are constantly saying essentially not mentioning pertinent facts in their nonetheless brief wording. Suja Lowenthal makes the agendas and sets the final wording and is leaving not pertinent facts. By doing so Suja is constantly trying to scam the public and the Council, or is she in cahoots with the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, i.e. Raymond Jackson and Justin Massey in doing this?
This is also an additional scam. I.e. you request of these politicians, taxpayers money, i.e. $4 Million.
Then they get you a grant of much less, say $1.5 Million for something, and then Suja comes back to council saying "we'll lose this grant if we don't spend it by December, therefore we want the council to move $2.5 Million from street paving” so as to complete this project." There seems to be just no end to the scams of this present sitting council and its over-compensated City Manager Suja Lowenthal.
Horrible, dishonorable, Hermosa Beach government, pure and simple is the way I view it, and probably the way most everyone should view this government, especially since Justin Massey and Lowenthal arrived and took over.
Howard L.
HowardL Revised
Location:
Submitted At: 2:50am 05-06-23
REViSED: E-comment from Howard L for Consent Item XI-j, of Hermosa Beach Regular City Council Meeting of May 9, 2023.
https://hermosabeach.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6197046&GUID=80D71A19-20D9-4B16-81D9- D4F68344108F
City Council,
Most-apparently, four flat-out misleading and in-fact lying letters have evidently already been mailed to four of Hermosa’s top state and federal elected officials seeking $4-Million of the taxpayers’ money. These letters’ content was evidently specified and approved by Contract City Manager Suja Lowenthal, notwithstanding the other names Suja has listed for rubber-stamp purposes in the staff report, i.e.; ---- Respectfully Submitted by: Jay Fall, Management Analyst ---- Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
---- Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director ---- Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
---- Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
These outrageous and deceptive letters were then ignorantly and cavalierly all signed by ceremonial Mayor Raymond Jackson, evidently without first even being reviewed and approved by Hermosa’s City Council.
These four letters explicitly state that $4-Million of taxpayer funds is sought for a so-called “Real Time Crime Center (RTTC)” when in actuality the vast majority of the funds sought have nothing whatever to do with an RTTC, but are instead (per the staff report) for the long-stalled City Yard project and essentially a fluff-project to turn the Community Center theater into a venue the City wants to market for commercial usage.
The staff report, BUT NOT THE LETTERS states that the $4-million is to be for a “Real Time Crime Center, City Yard replacement, and Community Theatre renovations”.
Hermosa Beach should not be a party to such slimy, dirty, sneaky scams by sending purposely-misleading letters to top state and federal officials seeking taxpayers’-money.
These four letters need to be immediately followed-up and replaced by four corrected letters stating clearly as to what the $4-Million being sought is to actually be used for with the proportions indicated of the three projects 169
intended.
This kind of disgraceful tactic by the Council’s contracted City Manager, Suja Lowenthal, needs to be condemned by the residents and their City Council.
The “receive and file” staff report for Consent item XI-j of this 5/9/2023 Hermosa Beach City Council agenda should first and foremost indicate that these letters are for approval by the Council before being mailed. It does not! Instead, this is just another example of how deceitfully and arrogantly City Manager Suja Lowenthal is acting in clearly misrepresenting in an official Hermosa Beach city letter to these officials as to what the taxpayers'- money being sought will actually be used for. In my view this is criminal misrepresentation to scam taxpayers’ money from the state and federal treasuries.
Below follows a copy of one of the letters evidently already signed by ceremonial Mayor Jackson and mailed, scam-seeking $4-Million of the taxpayers’ money, to each of; ---- U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
---- U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu
---- CA Senator Ben Allen
---- CA Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi
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May 1, 2023
The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Subject: Community Funding Request – City Council Support Dear Senator Feinstein:
On behalf of the Hermosa Beach City Council, I am writing to ask for your support to secure funding for a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) in Hermosa Beach. As you know, advanced technology is revolutionizing how cities locate, prevent, and mitigate crime. Having critical information in real time will help in streamlining the law enforcement response, while reducing the possibility of unnecessary encounters with individuals who are not related to the incident.
The development of an RTCC in Hermosa Beach would allow our officers and detectives to use state of the art technology to obtain real time information and integrate into a South Bay regional approach to crime prevention, detection, and investigation. The Hermosa Beach Police Department works closely with its law enforcement partners in the region and this project would further link our police departments together to share information and solve crimes more effectively.
The estimated cost of the project is $4,000,000, which would support the complete development and implementation of the Hermosa Beach RTCC. We understand that the budget is tight this year and we thank you for your thoughtful consideration of our request and your continued support for our community.
Should you have any questions regarding the project details, please contact our City Manager, Suja Lowenthal at [email protected] or 310-218-0216.
Sincerely,
S i g n e d b y R a y J a c k s o n
Ray Jackson, Mayor
City of Hermosa Beach
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Howard L
Location:
Submitted At: 2:20am 05-06-23
E-comment from Howard L for Consent Item XI-j, of Hermosa Beach Regular City Council Meeting of May 9, 2023.
https://hermosabeach.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6197046&GUID=80D71A19-20D9-4B16-81D9- D4F68344108F
City Council,
Most-apparently, four flat-out misleading and in fact lying letters have evidently already been sent to four of Hermosa’s top state and federal elected officials seeking $4 Million of the taxpayers’ money. These letters’ content was evidently specified and approved by Contract City Manager Suja Lowenthal, notwithstanding the other names Suja has listed for rubber-stamp purposes, i.e.; Respectfully Submitted by: Jay Fall, Management Analyst Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
These outrageous and deceptive letters were than ignorantly and cavalierly all signed by ceremonial Mayor Raymond Jackson, evidently without first even being reviewed and approved by Hermosa’s City Council.
This kind of disgraceful tactic by the Council’s contracted City Manager Suja Lowenthal, needs to be condemned by the residents and their City Council.
The “receive and file” staff report Consent item XI-j of this 5/9/2023 City Council agenda should first and foremost indicate that these letters are for approval by the Council before being sent. It does not! Instead, this is just another example of how deceitfully and arrogantly City Manager Suja Lowenthal is acting by clearly misrepresenting in an official city letter to these officials as to what the taxpayers'-money being sought will actually be used for. In my view this is criminal misrepresentation to scam taxpayers’ money from the state and federal treasuries.
These four letters explicitly state only that $4 Million of taxpayer funds is sought for a so-called “Real Time Crime Center (RTTC)” when in actuality the vast majority of the funds sought have nothing whatever to do with an RTTC, but are instead (per the staff report) for a long-stalled City Yard project and essentially a fluff-project to turn the Community Center theater into a venue the City wants to market for commercial usage.
The staff report, BUT NOT THE LETTERS state that the $4 million is to be for a “Real Time Crime Center, City Yard replacement, and Community Theatre renovations”.
Hermosa Beach should not be a party to such slimy, dirty, sneaky scams by sending purposely-misleading letters to top state and federal officials seeking taxpayers’ money.
These four letters need to be immediately followed-up and replaced by four corrected letters stating clearly as to what the $4 Million sought is to actually be used for with the proportions indicated of the three projects intended.
Below follows a copy of one of the letters evidently already signed by ceremonical Mayor Jackson and sent, scam-seeking $4 Million of the taxpayers’ money, to each of; U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu
CA Senator Ben Allen
CA Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi
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May 1, 2023
The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Subject: Community Funding Request – City Council Support Dear Senator Feinstein:
On behalf of the Hermosa Beach City Council, I am writing to ask for your support to secure funding for a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) in Hermosa Beach. As you know, advanced technology is revolutionizing how cities locate, prevent, and mitigate crime. Having critical information in real time will help in streamlining the law enforcement response, while reducing the possibility of unnecessary encounters with individuals who are not related to the incident.
The development of an RTCC in Hermosa Beach would allow our officers and detectives to use state of the art technology to obtain real time information and integrate into a South Bay regional approach to crime prevention, detection, and investigation. The Hermosa Beach Police Department works closely with its law enforcement partners in the region and this project would further link our police departments together to share information and solve crimes more effectively.
The estimated cost of the project is $4,000,000, which would support the complete development and implementation of the Hermosa Beach RTCC. We understand that the budget is tight this year and we thank you for your thoughtful consideration of our request and your continued support for our community.
Should you have any questions regarding the project details, please contact our City Manager, Suja Lowenthal at [email protected] or 310-218-0216.
Sincerely,
S i g n e d b y R a y J a c k s o n
Ray Jackson, Mayor
City of Hermosa Beach
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From: HBresident
To: HBresident
Subject: Comment I have posted for Hermosa Beach CC meeting of Tuesday 5-9-2023 Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023 3:39:05 AM
FYI, advance copy of an E-Comment I have posted for
Consent Item XI-j of the Hermosa Beach Regular City Council meeting Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Direct Links to full agenda are at the end of this email.)
REVISED E-comment from Howard L for Consent Item XI-j, of Hermosa Beach Regular City Council Meeting of May 9, 2023.
https://hermosabeach.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx? ID=6197046&GUID=80D71A19-20D9-4B16-81D9-D4F68344108F
City Council,
Most-apparently, four flat-out misleading and in-fact lying letters have evidently already been mailed to four of Hermosa’s top state and federal elected officials seeking $4-Million of the taxpayers’ money. These letters’ content was evidently specified and approved by Contract City Manager Suja Lowenthal, notwithstanding the other names Suja has listed for rubber-stamp purposes in the staff report, i.e.; ---- Respectfully Submitted by: Jay Fall, Management Analyst ---- Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
---- Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director ---- Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
---- Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
These outrageous and deceptive letters were then ignorantly and cavalierly all signed by ceremonial Mayor Raymond Jackson, evidently without first even being reviewed and approved by Hermosa’s City Council.
These four letters explicitly state that $4-Million of taxpayer funds is sought for a so-called “Real Time Crime Center (RTTC)” when in actuality the vast majority of the funds sought have nothing whatever to do with an RTTC, but are instead (per the staff report) for the long-stalled City Yard project and essentially a fluff-project to turn the Community Center theater into a venue the City wants to market for commercial usage.
The staff report, BUT NOT THE LETTERS states that the $4-million is to be for a “Real Time Crime Center, City Yard replacement, and Community Theatre renovations”.
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Hermosa Beach should not be a party to such slimy, dirty, sneaky scams by sending purposely-misleading letters to top state and federal officials seeking taxpayers’- money.
These four letters need to be immediately followed-up and replaced by four corrected letters stating clearly as to what the $4-Million being sought is to actually be used for with the proportions indicated of the three projects intended.
This kind of disgraceful tactic by the Council’s contracted City Manager, Suja Lowenthal, needs to be condemned by the residents and their City Council.
The “receive and file” staff report for Consent item XI-j of this 5/9/2023 Hermosa Beach City Council agenda should first and foremost indicate that these letters are for approval by the Council before being mailed. It does not! Instead, this is just another example of how deceitfully and arrogantly City Manager Suja Lowenthal is acting in clearly misrepresenting in an official Hermosa Beach city letter to these officials as to what the taxpayers'-money being sought will actually be used for. In my view this is criminal misrepresentation to scam taxpayers’ money from the state and federal treasuries.
Below follows a copy of one of the letters evidently already signed by ceremonial Mayor Jackson and mailed, scam-seeking $4-Million of the taxpayers’ money, to each of;
---- U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
---- U.S. Congressman Ted Lieu
---- CA Senator Ben Allen
---- CA Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi
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May 1, 2023
The Honorable Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator
11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Subject: Community Funding Request – City Council Support Dear Senator Feinstein:
On behalf of the Hermosa Beach City Council, I am writing to ask for your support to secure funding for a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) in Hermosa Beach. As you 174
know, advanced technology is revolutionizing how cities locate, prevent, and mitigate crime. Having critical information in real time will help in streamlining the law enforcement response, while reducing the possibility of unnecessary encounters with individuals who are not related to the incident.
The development of an RTCC in Hermosa Beach would allow our officers and detectives to use state of the art technology to obtain real time information and integrate into a South Bay regional approach to crime prevention, detection, and investigation. The Hermosa Beach Police Department works closely with its law enforcement partners in the region and this project would further link our police departments together to share information and solve crimes more effectively.
The estimated cost of the project is $4,000,000, which would support the complete development and implementation of the Hermosa Beach RTCC. We understand that the budget is tight this year and we thank you for your thoughtful consideration of our request and your continued support for our community.
Should you have any questions regarding the project details, please contact our City Manager, Suja Lowenthal at [email protected] or 310-218-0216.
Sincerely,
S i g n e d b y R a y J a c k s o n
Ray Jackson, Mayor
City of Hermosa Beach
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From: Councilmember Dean Francois
To: Myra Maravilla
Subject: Fwd: New Parking Fees
Date: Monday, May 8, 2023 5:47:47 PM
From: maura tremblay <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2023, 1:24 PM
To: City Council <[email protected]>
Subject: New Parking Fees
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I read recenty in the Beach Reporter that free parking before 10:00am will be eliminated and fees after 10:00 will be raised.
I am disappointed--I live in Hermosa and I avail myself of the earlybird parking ofter--I often get up early on a weekend in order to take advantage of free parking.
In addition, I am concerned for the nearby communities who are less affluent and want to enjoy the beach and the boardwalk with their families will be negatively imapcted--these changes project an image that perhaps some folks are not welcome.
Further, I am appalld that a resident can purchase a pass for $100+ dollars to maintain the privilege to access parking before 10:00. The people who can afford this pass are the same people who can easily pay the ticket if meter expires.
This "formula" reeks of privilege, sends the wrong message--Not welcome here!! Whomever on the city council supports these changes should be ashamed.
I appreciate my neighbor and city councilperson, Dean Francois for his comments in the article referred to above.
I request that my comments be included in the agenda for the next meeting.
Respectfully,
Maura L. Tremblay
310-463-0660
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Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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REPORT 23-0257
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, NAMING THE BIKE CORRAL LOCATED ON HERMOSA AVENUE AND 10TH STREET IN HONOR
OF JULIAN KATZ
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Receive and file the Julian Katz Naming Subcommittee Report (Attachment 1);
2. Adopt a resolution of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, naming the bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of Julian Katz (Attachment 2); and
3. Approve the installation of signage acknowledging the naming as required by the Municipal Naming, Monument and Sponsorship Policy (Attachment 3).
Executive Summary:
At its April 25, 2023 meeting, City Council approved the formation of a subcommittee to review and consider the proposed naming of a bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of late Public Works Commissioner and bicycling advocate Julian Katz. The subcommittee, consisting of Councilmembers Francois and Saemann met on April 27, 2023 and prepared the report (Attachment 1) recommending approval of the proposed naming. Staff recommends City Council receive the subcommittee report, adopt a resolution approving the proposed naming, and authorize staff to proceed with installation of signage.
Background:
At its September 28, 2021 meeting, City Council adopted the Municipal Naming, Monument, and Sponsorship Policy (Attachment 4). The purpose of the policy, among other naming and sponsorship activities, is to establish criteria and formal procedures for consideration of the naming of public facilities and outdoor space.
At its March 28, 2023 City Council meeting, under the “Future Agenda Items” section of the agenda, Councilmember Detoy made a motion, and three Councilmembers supported, directing staff to return with an item regarding the naming of the Bike Corral at Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of City of Hermosa Beach Page 1 of 4 Printed on 5/5/2023
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late Commissioner and cycling advocate Julian Katz.
At its April 25, 2023 meeting, City Council approved the formation of a subcommittee to review and consider the proposed naming of a bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of late Public Works Commissioner and bicycling advocate Julian Katz.
Past Board, Commission and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
September 28, 2021 City Council approved a final Municipal Naming, Monument and Sponsorship Policy Guide.
March 28, 2023 Under the “Future Agenda Items” section of the agenda, Councilmember Detoy made a motion and three Council
members supported directing staff to return with an item regarding the naming of the Bike Corral at Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of late Commissioner and cycling advocate Julian Katz.
April 25, 2023 Under the “Consideration of Requests For Requests For Naming Of Public Facilities And Public Space In Honor Of Jeff Duclos And Julian Katz” Section of the agenda, City Council designated a subcommittee to review a request for the naming of a bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of late Public Works Commissioner and bicycling Advocate Julian Katz.
Discussion:
The subcommittee, consisting of Councilmembers Francois and Saemann, met on April 27, 2023 and prepared the report (Attachment 1) recommending approval of the proposed naming. The subcommittee found the proposed naming to be appropriate given Julian’s commitment to bicycle mobility, the expansion of bicycle-related infrastructure, and the Hermosa Beach community. The identification of the Julian Katz Bike Corral engenders a strong, positive image consistent with the City’s goals and values for complete streets and a multi-modal transportation system as outlined in the Mobility Element of PLAN Hermosa and is an enhancement to the City asset.
Based upon a detailed analysis and recommendation provided by the City Council subcommittee, staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution naming a bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of late Public Works Commissioner and bicycling advocate Julian Katz and approve installation of signage identifying the City asset as the “Julian Katz Bike Corral.” City of Hermosa Beach Page 2 of 4 Printed on 5/5/2023
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In accordance with the Municipal Naming, Monument, and Sponsorship Policy (Attachment 4), City Council shall approve the size, subject matter, overall sign design, materials, location, and placement of the signage. Staff proposes installation of a 12-inch by 18-inch street sign to be placed on the existing sign pole located next to the bike coral. The proposed signage adheres to the City’s official logo and branding guidelines and includes the City logo along with the text “Julian Katz Bike Corral” (Attachment 3).
Should Council approve the naming recommendation, the City would serve as a co-sponsor for the May 21, 2023 Julian Katz Memorial Bike Ride organized by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi and the South Bay Bicycle Coalition. The City would also hold a separate intimate event prior to the ride to celebrate the bike corral naming.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process.
Policy:
· 1.6 Long-term considerations. Prioritize decisions that provide long-term community benefit and discourage decisions that provide short-term community benefit but reduce long-term opportunities.
Goal 2. The community is active and engaged in decision-making processes.
Policy:
· 2.6 Responsive to community needs. Continue to be responsive to community inquiries, providing public information and recording feedback from community interactions.
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact associated with the recommended action would include the cost of signage, as well as incidental costs associated with a brief ceremony prior to the Julian Katz Memorial Bike Ride. The estimated total cost is below $250.
Attachments:
1. Julian Katz Naming Subcommittee Report
2. Draft Resolution
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3. Bike Corral Signage
4. Municipal Naming, Monument and Sponsorship Guide
5. Link to September 28, 2023 City Council Staff Report
6. Link to March 28, 2023 City Council Meeting-Tentative Future Agenda Items Video
7. Link to April 25, 2023 City Council Staff Report
Respectfully Submitted by: Jay Fall, Management Analyst Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 27, 2023
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Councilmember Francois and Councilmember Saemann
SUBJECT: Julian Katz Naming Subcommittee Report
The City Council subcommittee to consider the naming of the bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue at 10th Street in honor of late Public Works Commissioner and bicycling advocate Julian Katz met on April 27, 2023. In accordance with the Municipal Naming, Monument, and Sponsorship, and Policy Guide, the subcommittee provides the following detailed analysis and recommendation regarding the proposed naming:
Proposed Honoree
Mr. Julian Katz and his wife, Mrs. Gila Katz, moved to Hermosa Beach in 1989 where he became an advocate for safer streets for bicyclists in the South Bay. Led by his passion, he became the founding member and past president of the South Bay Bicycle Coalition and a vice president of the Beach Cities Cycling Club.
Mr. Katz was dedicated to serving the Hermosa Beach community and the South Bay region. Katz, a retired aerospace engineer, served in a number of positions including eight years on the Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission, from 2006 to 2014, serving as past president of the Hermosa Beach Lawn Blowing Club, and holding a position on the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation Finance Committee. He volunteered for the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Park and as a reader and math mentor at 186th Street Elementary School in Gardena. He was also honored as Hermosa Beach’s Older American Award winner in 2012.
Mr. Katz passed in June 2018 leaving an indelible mark and legacy in the City through his commitment to community service and bicycle mobility.
Proposed City Facility/Public Space
The bike corral located in the downtown area on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street is the site of four colorful Hermosa Beach branded bike racks and decorative planters delineating the corral from vehicles on Hermosa Avenue. The bike corral is uniquely situated along the Julian Katz Bike Route, which identifies the 1.3 mile path of “sharrows” that runs along the number two lanes of Hermosa Avenue 181
between the border with Redondo and 24th street. Dedication of this shared roadway area was approved by City Council resolution at its February 12, 2019 meeting.
“The Julian Katz Memorial Bike Route” is identified by signage at four locations including the entrance to Hermosa near the border with Redondo, at the two downtown bike corrals on 10th and 13th streets, and at the beginning of the sharrow lanes on 24th Street. The signage for the 10th street bike corral proudly hangs above the proposed naming location.
Background
A founding member and past president of the South Bay Bicycle Coalition, Katz was instrumental in developing the South Bay Bikeway Master Plan, which led to the construction of the region’s first sharrow lane on Hermosa Avenue. Through his leadership, he helped unify the Cities of El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Lawndale, and Gardena to develop that plan, which led to a $250,000 grant from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Thanks in part to the urging of Katz and other members of the Bicycle Coalition, Hermosa approved the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan in 2009. The agreement, which would eventually join together seven cities, was intended to allow for cooperation in the design of bike-friendly infrastructure, including bike routes, dedicated lanes, and “sharrows.”
The Hermosa Avenue sharrows, completed in January 2010, comprised a pilot project for the master plan, and they proved the viability of the concept for other parts of the South Bay. In 2015, Hermosa voted to add sharrows on Monterey Boulevard and Longfellow Avenue. As a result of the Hermosa Avenue sharrows demonstration project, over 13.8 miles of sharrows and 40 miles of the bikeways have been installed throughout the South Bay as part of the Bikeway Master Plan.
Recommendation and Written Statement
The proposed naming of the bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue at 10th street in honor of the late Julian Katz is appropriate given his commitment to bicycle mobility, the expansion of bicycle related infrastructure, and the Hermosa Beach community. The symbolic and commemorative value of naming the bike corral after this tireless advocate is an enhancement to the City asset.
The identification of the Julian Katz Bike Corral engenders a strong positive image consistent with the City’s goals and values for complete streets and a multi-modal transportation system as outlined in the Mobility Element of PLAN Hermosa.
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It is a fitting honor to name the bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue at 10th Street in memory of Julian who traveled everywhere he could by bicycle and worked tirelessly for years to make Hermosa Beach and the surrounding communities more bicycle and pedestrian friendly.
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 23- (XXXXX)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, NAMING THE BIKE CORRAL LOCATED ON HERMOSA
AVENUE AND 10TH STREET IN HONOR OF JULIAN KATZ
WHEREAS, On September 28, 2021, the City Council adopted the Municipal Naming, Monument, and Sponsorship Policy;
WHEREAS, On March 28, 2023, Councilmember Detoy made a motion, and three Councilmembers supported, directing staff to return with an item regarding the naming of the bike corral at Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of late Commissioner and cycling advocate Julian Katz;
WHEREAS, On April 25, 2023, the City Council designated a subcommittee, consisting of Councilmembers Francois and Saemann, to review a request for the naming of the bike corral;
WHEREAS, On April 27, 2023, the City Council subcommittee met to discuss the proposed naming and to evaluate the criteria set forth by the Municipal Naming, Monument, and Sponsorship Policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council subcommittee determined that the proposed naming of the bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue at 10th street in honor of the late Julian Katz is appropriate given his commitment to bicycle mobility, the expansion of bicycle-related infrastructure, and the Hermosa Beach community and that the symbolic and commemorative value of naming the bike corral after this tireless advocate is an enhancement to the City asset.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council approves the naming of the bike corral on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of Julian Katz; and SECTION 2. The City Council approves the installation of a sign to memorialize the naming of the bike corral and directs the Public Works 184
Department to secure and erect identification signage in a manner consistent with all applicable regulations.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 9th day of May 2023.
Mayor Raymond A. Jackson
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Myra Maravilla, MPA, CMC Patrick Donegan,
City Clerk City Attorney
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JULIAN KATZ
BIKE CORRAL
18"
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City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 318-0239
MUNICIPAL NAMING,
MONUMENT AND SPONSORSHIP
POLICY GUIDE
PUBLIC FACILITIES + OUTDOOR SPACES
MONUMENTS, STATUES + PUBLIC ART
EVENT + ACTIVITY SPONSORSHIP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 1 General Information ..................................................................................................... 1 Definitions ................................................................................................................... 1 Naming of Public Facilities + Outdoor Space ............................................................ 3 Purpose ..................................................................................................................................3 Guiding Principles..................................................................................................................4 Guidelines..............................................................................................................................4 Review Procedure.................................................................................................................5 Qualifying Names and Criteria.............................................................................................6 Renaming ..............................................................................................................................6 Monuments, Statues + Public Art................................................................................. 7 Purpose ..................................................................................................................................7 Guiding Principles..................................................................................................................7 Guidelines..............................................................................................................................8 Review Procedure.................................................................................................................9 Signage........................................................................................................................ 10 Municipal Naming, Monument and Sponsorship Quick Glance........................... 11 188
1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish criteria and formal procedures for consideration of the naming of public facilities and outdoor space; the placement of Monuments or Statues, public art, and memorial park benches; and event and activity Sponsorships for the purpose of recognizing individuals, groups or organization that have made a significant contribution to the City of Hermosa Beach. This policy shall guide the City Council in its approval of these recognition opportunities to ensure a thorough and formal review of each request.
This policy outlines criteria, conditions and procedures in order to maintain integrity, encourage philanthropic giving while acknowledging public investments, and to safeguard against unwanted commercialization of City Assets. Consideration will include the specific name(s) of public facilities and outdoor space; the specific placement of Statues and/or Monuments on Cityowned land; Sponsorship opportunities; and the duration of each of these relationships.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Definitions
The following definitions will apply for the purpose of this policy:
City Assets: Tangible or intangible items of value that are owned or created by the City including but not limited to both City facilities and City-owned land.
City Facility (included in City Assets): Any part of real property or structure owned by the City including, but not limited to parks, libraries, Recreational Facilities buildings, parking facilities, interior or ancillary features that are a part of, or within, a larger facility and other City facilities.
Civic Organizations: any local service club or association not organized for profit but operated exclusively for education or charitable purposes.
Commission: Commission as defined by the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapters 2.28; 2.32; 2.76 and 2.80.
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2 Donation or Gift: A monetary (cash) contribution, endowments, personal property, real property, financial securities, equipment, in-kind goods or services, or any other City Asset that the City has accepted and for which the Donor has not received any goods or services in return.
Donor: A person or other legal entity that proposes or provides a Donation to the City.
Funding: Financial or in-kind resource to provide Funding that might result in Naming or Renaming.
Naming: The selection and approval by the city for the initial Naming of a City Asset within the public right of way.
Monument or Statue: a structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person or event.
Renaming: The selection and approval by the City for a new name of an existing City Asset.
Sign Ordinance: The City’s sign regulations contained in the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 17.50.
Sponsorship: A contractual arrangement for a defined period of time where a third party provides goods, services or financial contribution in return for access to the commercial/marketing potential associated with rights to be publicly denoted as being a sponsor of a city service, program, event, activity or sub-component of a City Asset and/or rights for the inclusion and public display of the third party’s name as part of the name of a city service, program, event, activity or sub-component of a City Asset. 190
3 NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES + OUTDOOR SPACE
Purpose
To establish formal policies as a guide to the City Council in considering appropriate names for city-owned land, buildings, and facilities (City Asset); whether, and under what circumstances, such land, building, and facilities should be named or renamed in honor of an individual; and the duration of Naming rights of City-owned land, buildings, and facilities.
This policy is in place to ensure the following:
• The Naming of public facilities and outdoor space enhances a sense of community within the city.
• Parks and recreational areas are easily identified and located. • Names given are consistent with the values and characteristics of the City of Hermosa Beach.
• Assure the quality of the title/name, so that it will serve the purpose of the city in a permanent manner.
• Encourage public participation and input in order to fully represent the best interest of the area affected; and
• Encourage and recognize the dedication of lands, or Donations by individuals or groups.
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4 Guiding Principles
In considering proposals for the Naming or Renaming of a city-owned public facility or outdoor space, the city will consider whether the proposed name will:
• Engender a strong positive image consistent with the city’s goals and values;
• Be appropriate relative to the City Asset’s location and/or history; • Have historical, cultural, or social significance for future generations; • Commemorate places, people, or events that are of continued importance to the city, community, region, or state;
• Have symbolic value that transcends its ordinary meaning or use and enhances the character and identity of the City Asset;
• Names that have recognizable geographic, topographic, or historical significance associated with Hermosa Beach. In assessing this type of name, the City Council will take into consideration the recommendations from different bodies such as the Planning Commission or the Hermosa Beach Historical Society.
• Have broad public support; and
• Not result in the excessive commercialization of the City Asset.
Guidelines
The City Council will consider requests for the Naming of public facilities and outdoor space whether submitted by City Council members, city staff, city agencies, Civic Organizations, or by members of the community.
City-owned land, buildings and facilities may be named in honor of persons who have served the nation, the State of California and/or the City of Hermosa Beach in an exceptional and distinguished manner; and where such action is warranted by a contribution or service which is deemed to be of major significance. In assessing this honor, the City Council will take into consideration the recommendations from different bodies such as the applicable City Commission(s) or local interest groups.
City-owned land, buildings and facilities may be named after individuals or families who have donated the land or funds for a capital project, particularly if such Naming is set forth as a condition of the Donation. Additionally, the City Council may approve the Naming of city-owned land, buildings or facilities based on an organization or individual’s monetary contribution to the city for that purpose. The funds from that contribution may be used for any purpose deemed appropriate by the City Council unless there is a specified use as a condition of 192
5 the contribution. The duration of the name is on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the City Council unless otherwise set forth as a condition of the contribution approved by the Council.
The names of city-owned land, buildings and facilities shall not normally be named in honor of individuals when they have previously been named for another individual. However, if the Council deems it appropriate, they may vary from the guideline on a case-by-case basis.
When appropriate, parks, trails and facilities can be named after predominant geographical or physical features of the land. These may include natural features or man-made features. Different sections of public facilities and outdoor space may carry names that differ from that of the overall park or facility. This may include the Naming of individual items in a park or facility such as a meeting room.
However, the guidelines outlined in this guide shall still apply in the selection and adoption of the name.
Review Procedure
Consideration of requests for the Naming of public facilities and outdoor space will include the following:
1. Submittal Request. Letter requests for Naming of City-owned land, buildings and facilities shall be filed with the City Clerk. Letters shall include clear justification for the request including qualifying information, as outlined below.
2. Sub-committee Review. Upon review by the City Manager and if the request warrants further investigation, it will be presented to the City Council to consider designating a sub-committee consisting of two (2) City Council Members to provide a detailed analysis and recommendation. The Council may also direct any applicable Commission to also create a subcommittee to further assist in the review.
3. Sub-committee(s) Recommendation. The sub-committee(s) will present their recommendations to the applicable body followed by the City Council for a formal review. If the Sub-committee recommends approval, it will also provide a written statement to be preserved as to who the individual is/was and why the naming is taking place.
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6 4. City Council Review. The City Council will make its determination as to the Naming or Renaming of City-owned land, buildings, and facilities at regularly scheduled meetings. The decision of the City Council will be final. a. In the case the request is denied by the Council, no further action is taken.
b. If the request is approved, staff will begin implementing the Naming of the public facility or outdoor space through execution of a formal agreement.
Qualifying Names and Criteria
The review and selection of names will follow an extensive and exhaustive review of several factors. The following will be considered as part of this review:
• Geographical location of the facility or outdoor space including descriptive names.
• An outstanding feature of the area (i.e. hill, vegetation). • Commonly recognized subjects of historical significance such as an event, person, group, culture, or place.
• A person or group who significantly contributed to the acquisition or development of the park/facility.
• An individual who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system as a whole or for the community as a whole. • A person whose contribution or significant Gift is of a most extraordinary nature.
• Parks and facilities that are donated to the city can be named by deed restriction by the Donor.
Additionally, Naming may be considered based on the provision of significant Funding that underwrites the cost of renovation or construction of city property.
Financial underwriting shall be broadly defined as substantial monetary contributions that enable the City to acquire, maintain, and/or improve City Assets. This may include monetary Gifts and/or grants that leverage federal, state and local Funding for such projects or complete Donation of land.
Renaming
The intent of Naming a public facility or outdoor space is intended for permanent recognition. Therefore, the Renaming of parks and facilities is strongly discouraged. Requests for the Renaming or removal of the name of an already named public facility or outdoor space will be subject to the most careful examination so as not to diminish the original justification for the name or discount the value of the prior contributors. Notwithstanding the preceding language, and 194
7 unless restricted by an agreement with a Donor, City Council has complete discretion to remove a name or rename a property
MONUMENTS, STATUES + PUBLIC ART
Purpose
To establish formal policies as a guide to the City
Council in considering the placement of a
Monument, Statue or public art on city-owned
land including city facilities and outdoor spaces;
whether and under what circumstances a
desired location would be best suited for the
placement of a Statue, Monument and/or
public art in honor of an individual or family; and
the duration of this placement of a Statue,
Monument and/or public art.
Memorial park benches are not included as part of this policy. These are administered by the Public Works Department and should be contacted directly for further details. The Community Development Department oversees placement of Monuments, Statues and public art on private property.
Guiding Principles
In considering proposals for the placement of a Monument, Statue or public art on city-owned land including City facilities and outdoor spaces, the city will evaluate whether the Monument or public art piece:
• Engenders a strong positive image consistent with the city’s goals and values;
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8 • Have historical, cultural, or social significance for future generations; • Commemorate places, people, or events that are of continued importance to the city, community, region, state, or nation; • Have symbolic value that transcends its ordinary meaning or use and enhances the character and identity of the City Asset;
• The location of the Monument, Statue or public art piece is significant in some measurable way to the individual or image depicted; • The individual or image depicted in the art piece have recognizable geographic, topographic, or historical significance associated with Hermosa Beach. In assessing this type of name, the City Council will take into consideration the recommendations from different bodies such as the Planning Commission or the Hermosa Beach Historical Society. • Have broad public support; and
• Not result in the excessive commercialization of the City Asset.
Guidelines
The City Council will consider placement of Statues, Monuments or public art whether submitted by City Council members, city staff, city agencies, Civic Organizations, or by members of the community.
Placement of a Statue, Monument or public art should have recognizable geographic, topographic, or historical significance associated with Hermosa Beach. In assessing this placement location, the City Council will take into consideration the recommendations from different bodies such as the applicable City Commission(s) or local interest groups. Placement may be in honor of persons who have served the nation, the State of California and/or the City of Hermosa Beach in an exceptional and distinguished manner; and where such action is warranted by a contribution or service which is deemed to be of major significance.
Placement of a Statue, Monument or public art in honor of a deceased person shall generally not take place until after a minimum of one-year waiting period unless the City Council determines that there are overriding considerations deviating from this policy guideline. This policy guideline is not intended in any way to reflect on the merits of any deceased individual who may have been a prominent civic leader. However, it is felt appropriate to establish some type of waiting period to ensure that an individual’s accomplishments or contributions will stand the test of time; and that a decision shall not be made on an emotional basis immediately following a person’s death.
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9 A Statue and/or Monument may be named after individuals or families who have donated the land or funds for the capital project, particularly if such Naming is set forth as a condition of the Donation. The City Council may approve the placement of a Statue and/or Monument based on an organization or individual’s monetary contribution to the city for that purpose. The funds from that contribution may be used for any purpose deemed appropriate by the City Council unless there is a specified use as a condition of the contribution. The duration of the name is on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the City Council unless otherwise set forth as a condition of the contribution approved by the Council.
Review Procedure
Consideration of requests for the placement of a Monument, Statue or public art on city-owned land including city facilities and outdoor spaces will include the following:
1. Submittal of Request. Letter requests for Naming of City-owned land, buildings and facilities shall be filed with the City Clerk. Letters shall include clear justification for the request including qualifying information, as outlined below.
2. Sub-committee Review. Upon review by the City Manager and if the request warrants further investigation, it will be presented to the City Council to consider designating a sub-committee consisting of two (2) City Council Members to provide a detailed analysis and recommendation. The Council may also direct any applicable Commission to also create a subcommittee to further assist in the review.
3. Sub-committee(s) Recommendation. The sub-committee(s) will present their recommendations to the applicable body followed by the City Council for a formal review. If the Sub-committee recommends approval, it will also provide a written statement to be preserved as to who the individual is/was and why the naming is taking place.
4. City Council Review. The City Council will make its determination as to the placement of a Statue, Monument or public art on city-owned land including city facilities and outdoor spaces at regularly scheduled meetings. The decision of the City Council will be final. 197
10 a. In the case the request is denied by the Council, no further action is taken.
b. If the request is approved, staff will begin implementing the Naming of the public facility or outdoor space through execution of a formal agreement.
Signage
Donor or Naming acknowledgement is permitted but must be approved by the City Council prior to installation. This approval will include review of the size, subject matter, overall sign design, materials, location and placement. Signage shall comply with the Sign Ordinance (HBMC 17.50) and adhere to the City’s official logo and branding guidelines. Additionally, the following criteria must also be followed:
• Any physical form of recognition shall not interfere with visitor use or routine operations.
• The form of any on-site recognition shall:
o Be of appropriate size and color within the design scheme of the facility, Monument, Statue or public art piece;
o Not dominate the sign in terms of scale or color; and o Not detract from surroundings or any interpretive messages.
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11 Municipal Naming, Monument and Sponsorship
Quick Glance
APPROVAL
NAMING OF PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND OUTDOOR
SPACES
City Council retains sole authority to name Cityowned land, buildings, and facilities.
PLACEMENT OF
MONUMENTS, STATUES, OR
PUBLIC ART
City Council retains sole authority to allow installation of a Monument, Statue or public art to honor or
memorialize a person or family or to celebrate the
culture of the community.
SPONSORSHIP OF CITY
EVENT OR ACTIVITY
The City Manager retains authority to allow for the
Sponsorship of city operated programs. If deemed
necessary by the City Manager, the sponsorship
opportunity would be taken to the City Council for
final approval.
MEMORIAL BENCH
DONATION PROGRAM
The Public Works department accepts, reviews and
administers Memorial Bench Donation requests.
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CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION NAMING THE
BIKE CORRAL ON HERMOSA
AVENUE AND 10TH STREET IN
HONOR OF JULIAN KATZ
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MUNICIPAL NAMING, MONUMENT, AND
SPONSORSHIP POLICY PROCESS
Submit Request Appoint
Subcomittee
Subcommittee
makes
recommendation
Council Reviews
Recommendation
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OVERVIEW
• Receive the Julian Katz Naming
Subcommittee Report
• Consider adoption of a resolution approving
the proposed naming of the bike corral
• Authorize staff to proceed with installation of
proposed identification signage
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FOUNDING MEMBER AND PAST PRESIDENT OF THE
SOUTH BAY BICYCLE COALITION JULIAN KATZ
• Founding member and past president of
the South Bay Bicycle Coalition
• Served as Hermosa Beach Public Works
Commissioner
• Instrumental in development of South Bay
Bikeway Master Plan
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NAMING THE BIKE CORRAL ON HERMOSA AVENUE
AND 11TH STREET IN HONOR OF JULIAN KATZ
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SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
• The proposed naming is appropriate given his
commitment to bicycle mobility, the
expansion of bicycle related infrastructure,
and the Hermosa Beach community.
• The symbolic and commemorative value of
naming the bike corral after this tireless
advocate is an enhancement to the City
asset.
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PROPOSED SIGNAGE
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CONSIDERATION OF A
RESOLUTION NAMING THE
BIKE CORRAL ON HERMOSA
AVENUE AND 10TH STREET IN
HONOR OF JULIAN KATZ
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City of Hermosa Beach
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR
POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Authorize sole-source purchases of three Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Trucks in a combined amount of $312,313.59 from dealerships as vehicles become available;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $31,231 to accommodate a potential cost increase;
3. Authorize the appropriation of $59,242 from the Equipment Replacement Fund fund balance to the Public Works Administration and Engineering Division in the Equipment Replacement Fund; and
4. Authorize the appropriation of $107,764 from the Equipment Replacement Fund fund balance to the Police Department, Community Services Division in the Equipment Replacement Fund.
Executive Summary:
The City of Hermosa Beach is committed to providing excellent services to the community. Fulfilling this commitment relies heavily on the availability of appropriate vehicles for staff to perform their duties. The Police and Public Works Departments are currently in need of three pickup trucks to replace older vehicles that have reached the end of their useful service life.
Staff diligently evaluated the City’s Clean Fleet Vehicle Purchasing Policy, recent Council direction to purchase electric vehicles, and the Police and Public Works Department’s operational needs to select the most appropriate and cost-effective replacement vehicles that are currently available. Aligned with the City’s clean fleet goals, staff would replace gasoline-fueled vehicles with electric vehicles.
Purchasing new vehicles has been challenging due to high market demand, which has resulted in reduced vehicle inventory and ongoing pricing increases. Staff recommends Council approve a solesource purchase direct from a dealership(s) as vehicles become available.
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Background:
Police Department
The Police Department’s Community Services Division’s vehicles are scheduled in the City’s Equipment Replacement Schedule for replacement approximately every five to six years.
The 2005 Ford Ranger, used for meter installation and maintenance, has been in service for approximately 18 years and the 2007 Ford Ranger, used for animal control, has been in service for approximately 16 years. The vehicles proposed for replacement have exceeded their useful life. The 2005 and 2007 Ford Ranger trucks have become increasingly problematic and prone to mechanical failures, with the 2005 Ford Ranger recently experiencing a transmission failure. The overall age and condition of the vehicles and the lack of modern safety equipment to protect staff no longer support continuing repairs.
As part of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget process, Council approved the replacement of the 2005 Ford Ranger and 2007 Ford Ranger with two gas powered Ford Transit Connect vans. Then at its May 24, 2022 meeting, Council approved the purchase of a 2022 E-Transit Cargo Van and a 2022 F150 Lightning in place of the two gas powered vans.
Staff placed an order for a Ford E-Transit Cargo Van and a Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Truck through the City’s vendor National Auto Fleet Group in June of 2022, but that order remains unfilled after nearly 11 months due to high market demand with no foreseeable delivery date. The Police Department has since reassessed its vehicle needs for the Community Services Division and determined that a Ford E-Transit Cargo Van is not the most suitable vehicle and recommends purchase of a second Ford F-150 Lightning in its place. The Ford F-150 Lightning could serve a broader range of service for the Department including, but not limited to, meter collection, traffic control, animal control, and parking enforcement.
Public Works
The Public Works Maintenance Division’s 2001 Ford-450 has been in service for approximately 22 years and is scheduled for replacement as it has reached the end of its service life, and no longer meets the needs of the department.
As part of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget process, Council approved the replacement of the 2001 Ford 450 with a Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Truck. Staff placed an order for Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Truck through National Auto Fleet Group in August of 2022, however, the price had increased at that time, due to a surge in demand, to $55,272.31 which exceeded the budget amount of $46,000. At its September 13, 2022 meeting, Council authorized an increased appropriation to cover the cost increase. The order for the truck with National Auto Fleet Group remains on a waiting list City of Hermosa Beach Page 2 of 5 Printed on 5/5/2023
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with no delivery dates for the foreseeable future.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
May 24, 2022 City Council approved the purchase of one Ford E-Transit Cargo Van, one Ford F-150 Lightning for the Police
Department, Community Services Division.
September 13, 2022 City Council approved the purchase of one Ford F-150 Lightning for the Public Works Department.
Discussion:
The Police and Public Works Departments are scheduled to replace three vehicles, that have long since exceeded their useful service lives, with Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Trucks.
The City has traditionally purchased vehicles through the National Auto Fleet Group’s master vehicle contract with Sourcewell. As a participating member agency, the City may take advantage of this competitively bid contract to expedite the procurement process.
Staff placed orders with National Auto Fleet Group for two of the vehicles in June 2022, and the third in August 2022, which remain unfilled. The current estimated price of the Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Truck with National Auto Fleet Group is $52,272.31 each, but for the 2023 base model. Since the order was initially placed, the 2022 model is no longer available and staff remains on the wait list for the 2023 model. The pricing for these vehicles is competitive; however, the National Auto Fleet Group has been unable to fulfill these orders, due to a surge in demand and limited supply of the base model, and the City remains on a waitlist with no clear delivery date and facing increases in pricing as time goes on.
Given the growing need to replace aging City vehicles, staff evaluated other options to fill the orders more quickly, including reaching out to local dealerships to determine availability. Due to the high market demand, staff has determined that most dealerships are no longer offering the base models and only have limited availability of higher priced trim levels of the Ford F-150 Lightning in stock, with estimated pricing ranging between $98,500 and $110,000 each.
The City was able to place one vehicle on a temporary hold at a local dealership, Hermosa Motors, for $104,104.53, pending approval by Council for staff to proceed. Staff recommends Council authorize sole-source purchases of three Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Trucks from dealerships as vehicles become available, pursuant to Chapter 3.12 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code which lays out the City’s purchasing system based on the amount of the purchase with different procedures and options depending on the amount of the purchase.
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Section 3.12.140 € exempts from certain formal bidding procedures “[p]urchases made through a cooperative purchasing program utilizing purchasing agreements maintained by the state, county, or other public agencies.” This is what the City was relying upon when attempting to purchase through National Auto Fleet Group’s master vehicle contract with Sourcewell. However, as noted above, this has proven to be futile. Due to the strong demand and limited supply of the Ford F-150 Lightning (confirmed by staff’s attempt to solicit numerous dealerships in the area for even one Ford F-150 Lightning) and the City’s increasing need for the vehicle, Section 3.12.070 can be applied for this initial purchase.
Section 3.12.070 posits that formal procedures shall be dispensed with when an emergency requires it or when the product can only be obtained from one vendor. If approved, for future Ford F-150 Lightning purchases, City staff would use best efforts to obtain multiple bids. However, based on staff’s past efforts, it does not appear likely that multiple bids can be obtained for these vehicles. If necessary, staff may rely upon the alternative bidding procedures provided for in the City’s Municipal Code for future purchases within the approved budget.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process.
Policy:
· 1.6 Long-term considerations. Prioritize decisions that provide long-term community benefit and discourage decisions that provide short-term community benefit but reduce long-term opportunities.
Sustainability and Conversation Element
Goal 1. Hermosa Beach is a low-carbon municipal organization, reducing greenhouse gas emissions at a rate that meets or exceeds 80% below 2005 levels by 2030.
Policies:
· 1.1 Low-carbon municipality. Demonstrate environmental leadership and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from municipal facilities and operations by at least 80% below 2005 levels by 2030.
· 1.2 Highest return on investment. Prioritize the implementation of greenhouse gas reduction projects that simultaneously reduce ongoing operational costs to the City.
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Fiscal Impact:
The total purchase price for the three Ford F-150 Lightning Electric trucks is estimated at $312,313.59. Staff recommends establishing a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $31,231 to accommodate any cost increases or variance in pricing between dealerships as vehicles become available.
Staff recommends an additional appropriation of $59,242 from the Equipment Replacement Fund’s fund balance to the Public Works Administration and Engineering Division in the Equipment Replacement Fund and an additional appropriation of $107,764 from the Equipment Replacement Fund’s fund balance to the Police Department, Community Services Division in the Equipment Replacement Fund.
Department FY 2022-2023
Budget Dept.
Account
Current
Appropriation
Amount
Requested
Total
Public Works 715-4202-5403 $55,273 $59,242 $114,515
Police 715-3302-5403 $121,266 $107,764 $229,030
Attachments:
1. Link to May 24, 2022 City Council Staff Report
2. Link to September 13, 2022 City Council Staff Report Respectfully Submitted by: Dave Wilson, Management Analyst Concur: Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
Concur: Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Pat Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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City Council Hybrid Meeting (Closed Session - 5:00 PM and Open Session - 6:00 PM) 05-09-23 17:00
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b) REPORT 23-0255 PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR
POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
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Agenda Item: eComments for b) REPORT 23-0255 PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR
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Anthony Higgins
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Submitted At: 10:50am 05-09-23
Garden equipment engines produce up to 5% of the nation's air pollution. Gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment emit air pollutants such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.
A carbureted two-stroke engine can emit up to 25-30 percent of its fuel unburned into the atmosphere.
So if HB is serious about reducing carbon emissions to the tune of paying for really expensive EVs for staff, why then with all the general plan justifications do we still have 2 stroke mowers, edgers, and now grass vacuums used to maintain our parks.
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Policies:
* 1.1 Low-carbon municipality. Demonstrate environmental leadership and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from municipal facilities and operations by at least 80% below 2005 levels by 2030. * 1.2 Highest return on investment. Prioritize the implementation of greenhouse gas reduction projects that simultaneously reduce ongoing operational costs to the City.
David Emhoff
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Submitted At: 9:52am 05-09-23
Please do not approve this. $312,313.59 for THREE (3) vehicles is absolutely a total waste of tax payers money.
These are not even specialty vehicles such as heavy equipment or a fire truck. Over $300,000 for three pickup trucks. The $312,313.59 figure doesn't even include the amount it would cost to up fit these trucks with equipment such as lighting, radios, computers and other necessary items. By the time these pickup trucks are ready to be used, the cost for all three would be almost half a million dollars. Please find another alternative solution. Ask the city employees that will be driving these vehicles if they care if its electric or not. No one cares. City employees need safe and reliable vehicles.
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
INFORMATION ON CITY REGULATION OF
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file information on the City’s regulation of wireless communication facilities and provide direction on future regulations should modifications be desired.
Executive Summary:
This report provides a summary of the City’s regulations pertaining to wireless communication facilities on both private and public property. The City’s ability to regulate wireless communication facilities is also affected by many Federal and State regulations. The report also provides options for the City Council for future actions, including future updating of regulations.
Background:
At its March 28, 2023 meeting, City Council requested an information item on the regulation of wireless communication facilities, including Federal, State, and City regulations. This report provides an overview of current regulations and provides options for future consideration of regulations.
The City adopted regulations for wireless communications on private property in 2001. Since 2009, however, Federal and State regulations have continually evolved to increasingly limit how local jurisdictions regulate wireless communications facilities.
Past Board, Commission and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
April 24, 2001 First reading of City regulations for wireless communications facilities for private property and non-public right-of-way.
Second reading and adoption on May 8, 2001.
January 8, 2019 First reading of City regulations for wireless communications facilities in the public right-of-way (Ordinance 19-1390).
Second reading and adoption on January 22, 2019.
March 28, 2023 City Council requested staff return to a future meeting with an information item regarding the City’s regulation of
wireless communication facilities.
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Meeting Date Description
April 24, 2001 First reading of City regulations for wireless communications facilities for private property and non-public right-of-way.
Second reading and adoption on May 8, 2001.
January 8, 2019 First reading of City regulations for wireless communications facilities in the public right-of-way (Ordinance 19-1390).
Second reading and adoption on January 22, 2019.
March 28, 2023 City Council requested staff return to a future meeting with an information item regarding the City’s regulation of
wireless communication facilities.
Discussion:
Current City Regulations
Private Property; Non-Public Right-of-Way
The City’s Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code) regulates wireless communications facilities requirements on private property. The regulations are briefly summarized as follows:
· Reviewed by the Planning Division of the Community Development Department; · Requires a Conditional Use Permit, a discretionary application decided upon by the Planning Commission at a public hearing, and appealable to the City Council; · Must meet the standards of the zoning district;
· Requires public noticing (500-foot radius for non-residential properties); · Does not allow signage or advertising;
· Equipment must be located in a building or enclosure; · Equipment must be shrouded by landscaping or designed to match architecture; · Exterior must have non-reflective materials and painted to match; · Screening on wall- or roof- mounted facility to be compatible with building; · Facility to be placed in centermost location to screen it from street view or adjacent properties; · Shall not be permitted on residentially-zoned property; · Shall not use monopoles;
· If facility is within 200 feet of a residential use, the facility must meet setbacks of the zoning district of such zone; and
· Site selection guidelines take various regulations into consideration including:
- Blending into surroundings; architecturally integrated into the structure; - Screening camouflaged by topography, buildings, vegetation, etc.; - Size of the proposed facility;
- Suitable alternatives;
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- Facilities to be located on existing buildings, poles, or support structures.
Public Right-of-Way
Chapter 12.18-Wireless Facilities-provides regulations for wireless communications facilities in the public right-of-way. These regulations were adopted in 2019 and are largely reflective of Federal and State regulations governing the City’s regulations of such facilities. These regulations are briefly summarized as follows:
· Reviewed by the Public Works Department;
· Application and requirements as described in Chapter 12.18.070 of the Municipal Code; · Requires a “wireless encroachment permit” decided upon by the Public Works Director, and appealable to the City Manager. The appeal to be considered by a hearing officer appointed by the City Manager;
· Requires that the applicant provide proof that notice of the application has been mailed to owners and occupants of real property, and the resident manager for any multifamily dwelling unit that includes 10 or more units, within 300 feet of the proposed wireless facility; · Evaluated and decided upon in compliance with State and Federal law (see below sections pertaining to Federal and State regulations);
· Includes conditions of approval memorializing operational requirements, including, but not limited to:
- Permit duration of 10 years;
- Maintenance requirements;
- Indemnification;
- Performance bond;
- Must comply with Federal radio frequency (RF) standards; - Requires agreement and insurance to operate on public property; - Must comply with the design and development standards; and - Must comply with conditions o approval per section 12.18.090 of the Municipal Code.
Federal Regulations
While local governments are responsible for siting wireless facilities, their authority has been increasingly limited by various state and federal laws. Principally, the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)):
· Requires actions on applications to be within a reasonable period of time; · Provides that local regulations and placement decisions may not prohibit or effectively prohibit provision of personal wireless services;
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· Requires that denials must be in writing and supported by substantial evidence; · Prohibits any consideration of radio frequency (RF) emissions in siting decisions if applicant meets Federal Commissions Commission (FCC) standards;
· Does not allow unreasonable discrimination among providers of functionally equivalent services; and
· Provides for expedited appeals to court.
Over the past 15 years, there have been multiple orders undertaken by FCC limiting local regulation of wireless communications facilities on both private property and the public right-of-way in areas of processing times, scope of review, and fees, as described in the following sections:
Shot Clocks and Enhanced Remedies (Federal and State)
Since 2009, the FCC has adopted a total of five “shot clocks” or timelines within which to act on applications for wireless facilities. Shot clocks begin on the date of application submittal, and consider calendar days, not business days. At the end of the shot clock period, applications are deemed approved if the City does not make a decision.
2009 Shot Clocks: In 2009, the FCC adopted a Declaratory Ruling, 24 FCC Rcd. 18994 (rel. Nov. 18, 2009), to clarify existing federal law requiring local governments to act on wireless applications within a reasonable period of time. In that Declaratory Ruling, the FCC established two shot clocks for local action on wireless facilities applications, a 60-day shot clock for colocations (adding facilities to a location that already has facilities), and a 150-day shot clock for all other types of wireless applications.
2012 Shot Clocks (Eligible Facilities Requests): In 2012, Congress adopted a law (codified as 47 CFR Sec. 1455) requiring that “Eligible Facilities,” i.e., applications to modify or add to existing wireless facilities must be approved by the local jurisdiction. “Eligible Facilities Requests” are those that modify existing tower or station with no substantial change of the physical dimensions of the tower, and also include colocation, removal, or replacement of equipment. The City has no discretion and must approve a qualifying eligible facilities request. In 2014, the FCC adopted an implementing Order, including height and size criteria and a 60-day shot clock to process these “eligible facilities requests,” (29 FCC Rcd. 12865).
2018 Shot Clocks (Small Wireless Facilities): On September 26, 2018, the FCC adopted a Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order, 33 FCC Rcd. 9088 (rel. Sep. 27, 2018) (the “Small Cell Order”). The Small Cell Order went into effect in part on January 14, 2019, and in part on April 15, 2019. Small cell wireless facilities are low-powered cellular facilities that use 3-4 feet tall antennas and installed on existing infrastructure (buildings or structures). The Small Cell Order:
· Created new shorter (60-day for existing facilities and 90-day for new facilities) shot clocks for small wireless facilities (as defined in the Small Cell Order); · Interpreted existing shot clock regulations to require local public agencies to issue all relevant City of Hermosa Beach Page 4 of 9 Printed on 5/5/2023
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· Interpreted existing shot clock regulations to require local public agencies to issue all relevant permits and authorizations within this period;
· Established a national standard for an effective prohibition related to small wireless facilities that replaced the existing “significant gap” test adopted by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; and
· Provided that a failure to act within the applicable timeframe presumptively constitutes an effective prohibition.
2020 Shot Clock refinements: In 2020, the FCC adopted two new orders seeking to clarify and modify its rules to further facilitate these types of deployments by increasing height limits, limiting concealment requirements, and allowing certain new excavations, among other changes.
Deemed Granted Remedy: California adopted Assembly Bill (AB) 57 (Gov. Code 65964.1) in 2016, which was expanded by AB 537 in 2021, creating a “deemed granted” remedy for applicants if the local government fails to act on an application during the time period allowed by these FCC shot clocks. This remedy is available for any applications, including small cell wireless facilities, under these shot clocks other than those proposed for placement on fire department facilities. The law puts the burden on local governments to respond to deemed granted notices within 30 days of receipt. As of January 1, 2022, there is deemed granted remedy available in California for all five FCC shot clocks-four under Government Code Section 65964.1 as amended by AB 537 and one under FCC regulations applicable to certain wireless facilities modifications (47 CFR Section 1.6100).
Tolling Agreements: In certain instances, cities may enter into tolling agreements with wireless communications facilities applicants to mutually agree to extend shot clock timelines, particularly when there are circumstances on the applicant side which require additional time. However, cities may not require applicants to enter into tolling agreements. Absent any tolling agreements, shot clocks continue to apply.
Decisions to Deny
Jurisdictions are highly regulated as to when and how they can deny applications. Decisions to deny an application for a wireless communication facility must be produced in writing and be supported by substantial evidence. For example, jurisdictions must produce specific reasons as to how the facility does not comply with its regulations. However, those reasons may not prevent the provision of wireless services or discriminate among different carriers.
Jurisdictions may not impose an “effective prohibition” of wireless communications facilities. An effective prohibition is one that prevents a wireless carrier from closing a “significant” gap in service coverage provided by that carrier. As such, wireless carriers must submit gap coverage analyses with their applications, demonstrating that the subject location in their application is needed to close service gaps. This gap coverage analysis must demonstrate the extent to which the gap will be closed. As part of this analyses, the wireless carriers must also submit any alternative locations, City of Hermosa Beach Page 5 of 9 Printed on 5/5/2023 powered by Legistar™224
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closed. As part of this analyses, the wireless carriers must also submit any alternative locations, systems, and placement to justify that the proposed location is the least intrusive location while providing the needed gap closure. Jurisdictions then review these analyses to verify the findings for gap coverage; if the jurisdiction has comments, the wireless carrier must be provided an opportunity to reply and response to the comments.
Regulation Based on Radio Frequency (RF) Emissions Prohibited The health risks associated with the public’s exposure to RF energy has been an area of public concern particularly in light of the public’s increasing reliance on mobile devices and the proliferation of mobile technology and its supporting infrastructure. Setting the safety standards for RF emissions is exclusively the responsibility of the federal government, and the responsible agency is the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). Section 332(c)(7)(B)(iv) prohibits the City from denying a wireless facility application based on concerns about RF emissions so long as the applicant has demonstrated that its facilities will comply with FCC standards.
Limits on Design Standards
The Small Cell Order placed limits on aesthetic regulations for small wireless facilities, including undergrounding. The FCC declared that such requirements will not be preempted if they are reasonable, no more burdensome than those applied to other types of infrastructure deployments, and objective and published in advance so that applicants know what aesthetic requirements they must satisfy to be able to deploy facilities. However, in the August 12, 2020 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision discussed above, the Court invalidated certain portions of the FCC’s rules for aesthetic standards. Now, a city’s aesthetic regulations for small wireless facilities will not be preempted if they are (1) reasonable (technically feasible); and (2) published in advance.
Ban on Moratoria
On August 2, 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) adopted a Third Report & Order and Declaratory Ruling, 33 FCC Rcd. 7705 (rel. Aug. 3, 2018) (the “Moratoria Order”), that, among other things, contained a declaratory ruling prohibiting express and de facto moratoria for all personal wireless services, telecommunications services and their related facilities under 47 U.S.C. § 253(a) and directed the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Wireline Competition Bureau to hear and resolve all complaints on an expedited basis. The declaratory ruling in the Moratoria Order was made effective upon release. This means that there can be no pause in accepting or processing applications to allow a city to study and address potential issues.
While the City’s regulations for regulating wireless communications facilities have not been updated since 2001, staff practice abides by the numerous Federal and State laws and regulations that are in effect and which place various restrictions on local permitting processes. Therefore, while the Federal and State regulations discussed above are not referred to or codified in the City’s Zoning Ordinance, the City is nonetheless required to abide by those regulations.
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Limits on Fees
The Small Cell Order also declared that all fees, including permit fees and rental fees for use of government-owned infrastructure, such as streetlights, must be based on a reasonable approximation of the local government’s costs, such that only objectively reasonable costs are factored into those fees, and fees are no higher than the fees charged to similarly situated competitors in similar situations. The FCC established presumptively reasonable fee levels (called “safe harbors”) that include: non-recurring fees equal to $500 for a single application for up to five colocations, plus $100 for each additional colocation, and $1,000 for each new pole. Recurring fees for attachment to municipal poles are presumed reasonable if equal to $270 per facility, per year, including the fee for attachment to municipal infrastructure and use of the public rights-of-way. The Order does allow jurisdictions to charge higher fees if the jurisdiction can justify that those fees reflect the actual cost of providing service and make an associated finding on the fee resolution adopting the fee.
Zoning Code Update
The Community Development Department has undertaken a comprehensive review and update to the Zoning Ordinance since 2019. The draft amendments to the regulations for wireless communications facilities on private property are intended to align the City’s regulations with Federal and State standards.
Summary and Conclusion
Local jurisdictions, such as cities, are highly regulated in the manner in which they can regulate wireless communications facilities. There are regimented timelines and standards under which application review can be conducted. However, to the degree possible, the City continues to adjust regulations in order to balance the need for community education and involvement with the processing of wireless telecommunications facilities in accordance with the law.
General Plan Consistency:
This report has been evaluated for consistency with the City’s General Plan. Chapter 7 of the City’s General Plan Infrastructure element states that telecommunication systems support advanced and innovative communication methods between residents, businesses, visitors, and the City.
Telecommunications infrastructure and services are critical to businesses for economic growth and job creation. Residents rely on telecommunications for quality of life, education, research, and access to health care and government services. Telecommunications services in Hermosa Beach include cable television, high speed Internet, and wireless and ground-line telephone services. A variety of private companies provide these services and have infrastructure located throughout the City to provide consistent and reliable telecommunication services to the community.
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Infrastructure Element
Goal 1: Infrastructure systems are functional, safe, and well maintained.
Policies:
· 1.1 Infrastructure systems plan. Establish and adopt an integrated, holistic systems approach to guide infrastructure development, improvement, maintenance, and resilience. · 1.5 New technologies. When feasible, utilize emerging technologies and funding strategies that improve infrastructure efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency. · 1.6 Utility Infrastructure Siting. Ensure new infrastructure is sited in a manner to minimize negative impacts to the community and prioritize projects to address the greatest deficiencies. · 1.7 Aesthetic and urban form. Require infrastructure and infrastructure improvements that are aesthetically pleasing and consistent with the scenic character of the surrounding area.
Goal 7: A reliable and efficient telecommunications network available to every resident, business, and institution.
Policies:
· 7.1 Accommodate future technologies. Encourage telecommunications providers and building developments to size infrastructure and facilities to accommodate future expansion and changes in the need for technology.
· 7.2 Appropriate siting of telecommunications infrastructure. Design and site all facilities to minimize their visibility, prevent visual clutter, and reduce conflicts with surrounding land uses while recognizing that the entire community can have access to communication infrastructure.
· 7.3 Co-location of facilities. Encourage telecommunications facilities located adjacent to, on, or incorporated into existing or proposed buildings, towers, or other structures. · 7.4 Emergency services technology. Prioritize telecommunications services used for the safety and well-being of the community.
· 7.5 Access for all. Encourage the installation and availability of facilities that provide free telecommunication access at key activity and business centers throughout the community.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Attachments:
1. April 24, 2001 City Council Staff Report
2. Link to January 8, 2019 City Council Staff Report
3. Link to March 28, 2023 City Council Meeting-Tentative Future Agenda Item Video
4. HBMC 17.40.170-Current regulations-Private property
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Respectfully Submitted by: Carrie Tai, AICP, Community Development Director Concur: Joe SanClemente, AICP, P.E., Public Works Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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March 26, 2001
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Regular Meeting of
Hermosa Beach City Council April 24, 2001
SUBJECT: TEXT AMENDMENT 01-1
TO MODIFY THE LIMITATIONS ON ROOFTOP ANTENNAS, SATELLITE
DISHES AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT THAT EXCEEDS THE HEIGHT LIMIT AND THE PLACEMENT AND USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES.
Recommendation
To adopt the attached ordinance modifying Sections 17.04.040, 17.26.030, 17.28.020, 17.30.020, and 17.46.240, and adding Section 17.40.170 to the Zoning Ordinance.
Background
On February 27, 2001, the City Council directed staff to initiate the subject amendment to better regulate for rooftop antennas and satellite dishes, with an emphasis on regulating the visibility as opposed to bulk of such equipment and to establish standards for the placement and use of wireless communication facilities.
On April 17, 2001, the Planning Commission approved the subject Ordinance and added a recommendation to include antenna equipment co-located with public governmental buildings or schools in the O-S zone.
Analysis
Section 17.46.240 of the Zoning Ordinance regulates antennas, television aerials, satellite dishes and similar equipment and provides that such equipment is an accessory structure in any zone and establishes standards for the size, placement and the height limit for such equipment 1 Pursuant to Section 17.46.240, antennas, satellite dishes and similar equipment shall be allowed to exceed the height limit only to the extent that the surface area of the device on its widest side shall not exceed 12 square feet of surface area over the height limit. Pursuant to Subsection A.1. any device designed to receive any electronic signals broadcast from another location is regulated by this section.
Rooftop Antennas and Satellite Dishes
Section 17.46.240 addresses the issues of bulk and visibility of rooftop antennas and satellite dishes.
However, it does not address the placement of rooftop equipment on existing buildings nonconforming to height requirements. On buildings nonconforming to height, all antenna or satellite dish equipment placed on the roof or parapet count toward the twelve (12) square foot area limitation whether or not it is visible above the existing roofline or parapet wall. Staff believes the ordinance should be changed so that a device placed on the rooftop of an existing building nonconforming to the height limit would have the same surface area limitations of conforming buildings and that measurement of the surface area of the device be applied only to that area which exceeds the height of the existing roof or parapet wall, whichever is greater as long as it is adequately screened from view. The result would be to allow such equipment to be located on 229
buildings nonconforming to height while ensuring that it is adequately screened and that it have no greater visual impact to surrounding properties.
Wireless Communication Facilities
Current zoning regulations do not take into consideration new wireless communication technology.
Section 17.46.240 was approved twenty years ago and was intended to regulate satellite television dishes on both residential and commercial properties. Wireless communication facilities today not only receive radiofrequency (RF) signals, but also relay or rebroadcast RF signals they receive, which results in the need for additional equipment as part of the communication facility generally located on a roof. The development of new cell phone technology and growth of cell phone use has created a continuing demand for cell antenna sites. Due to the number of new building permit applications for such facilities, staff believes that discretionary review should be required for all future wireless communication facility projects. Currently, such facilities are only subject to submittal of a site plan and approval of a building permit. Furthermore, because of the commercial nature of wireless communication facilities, such uses should be limited to the commercial zones (C-1, C-2 & C-3), open space zones (O-S) co-located with public governmental buildings or schools, and industrial zones (M-1). Currently such facilities are permitted in all zones as an accessory use.
Attachment No. 1 provides the suggested changes to address the City Council’s concerns regarding the placement of satellite and wireless communication rooftop equipment on buildings nonconforming to height, and new requirements for regulation of wireless communication facilities including new provisions for application procedures, definitions, site selection, screening, setbacks, and leasing of public property. Preference in site selection is recommended for public structures, co-location and shared sites.
Scott Lunceford
CONCUR: Planning Assistant
Sol Blumenfeld, Director
Community Development Department
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Stephen R. Burrell,
City Manager
Attachments
1. Suggested Text
2. City Council Minutes
3. Survey of California Cities’ Telecommunication Ordinances 230
Notes: 1. Section 17.46.240 --Antennas, satellite dishes and similar equipment.
No antenna, television aerial, satellite dish or similar device shall be erected, constructed, maintained or operated except in conformance with the following regulations:
A. Applicability.
1. Antennas, television aerials, satellite dishes, similar devices or any apparatus designed or used to receive television, radio or other electronic communication signals broadcast or relayed from another location shall be regulated by this section.
2. Such device shall be considered an accessory structure under the zoning code.
B. Location of Device.
1. Except as herein provided, no such device shall be allowed to exceed the height limit applicable in the zone in which the device is located. The height limit in any particular zone shall apply whether or not the device is placed on the roof or in the rear yard. For the purposes of this chapter, all such devices placed upon a roof shall be combined for measurement. The surface area of the device shall be measured at its maximum projection above the height limit.
2. Said devices shall be allowed to exceed the height limit only to the extent that the surface area of the device on its widest side shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet of surface area over the height limit. The surface area measurement shall only include measurement of the surface area of the device that exceeds the applicable height limit. It shall not include the surface area of the device below the height limit.
3. Such devices shall be located and designed to reduce visual impact from surrounding properties and from public streets and shall be screened in a manner compatible with existing architecture and/or landscaping.
However, no screening shall be required which blocks the ability of any such device to receive signals. Based on a determination by the building director or his designee, screening of a type and construction compatible with the architecture of the building in question may be required.
4. All devices regulated under this section and the construction and installation thereof shall conform to applicable city building code, zoning code, and electrical code regulations and requirements.
5. Such devices shall meet all manufacturer’s specifications, and all antennas and screens shall be fire-resistive and of corrosive resistant material, and shall be erected in a secure, wind resistant manner. They shall also be maintained in good condition.
6. Every such device shall be adequately grounded for protection against a direct strike of lightning.
7. No building permit shall be issued until there is filed with the city a site plan and building elevations showing conformance with this section. For the purposes of this section, a building permit shall be required for all satellite dishes and for other antennas or aerials which exceed ten feet in height above the existing roof line when measured from the base of the antenna or aerial.
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SUGGESTED CHANGE TO TEXT
17.04.040 General definitions. (these definitions will be added alphabetically to existing list)
“Antenna” means any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves when such system is either external to or attached to the exterior of a structure. Antennas shall include devices having active elements extending in any direction, and directional beam-type array having elements carried by and disposed from a generally horizontal boom that may be mounted upon and rotated through a vertical mast or tower interconnecting the boom and antenna. “Antenna – Building-Mounted: means any antenna, other than an antenna with its supports resting on the ground, directly attached or affixed to a building, tank, tower, building-mounted mast less than 10 feet tall above the roof ridge line and 6 inches in diameter, or structure other than a wireless communications tower. “Antenna – Directional” (also known as a “panel” antenna) transmits and/or receives radio frequency signals in a directional pattern of less than 360 degrees. “Antenna – Façade-Mounted” means an antenna that is directly attached or affixed to any façade of a building or other structure. Also known as a building-mounted antenna.
“Antenna – Ground-Mounted” means an antenna with its support structure or base placed directly on the ground, the total height of which does not exceed 14 feet, including the height of the antennas.
“Antenna – Omni-directional” (also known as stick, whip, or pipe antennas) means any antenna which transmits and/or receives radio frequency signals in a 360-degree horizontal pattern and a compressed vertical plane. For the purpose of this article, omni-directional antennas have diameters between 2 and 6 inches, and measures between 1 and 18 feet in height.
“Antenna – Panel” (see “Antenna – Directional”)
“Antenna – Parabolic” (also known as a satellite dish antenna) means any device incorporating a reflective surface that is solid, open mesh, or bar-configured that is shallow dish, cone, horn, bowl, or cornucopia shaped and is used to transmit and/or receive electromagnetic or radio frequency communication/signals in a specific directional pattern. “Antenna – Portable” means any device used to transmit and/or receive electromagnetic or radio frequency communication/signals in a specific directional pattern, located on a portable or moveable base designed to be placed either for temporary or long-term use at a given site.
“Antenna – Roof-Mounted” means an antenna directly attached or affixed to the roof, generally free-standing, of an existing building or structure other than a wireless communications tower.
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“Antenna – Vertical” means a vertical type antenna without horizontal cross-sections greater than one-half inch in diameter.
“Antenna – Whip” (see “Antenna – Omni-directional”)
“Antenna Array” means a structure attached to a wireless communications tower that supports a wireless communications antenna or antennas. “Antenna Array Group” means more than two sets of antennas by different service providers placed on a monopole, tower, building, or other support structure or on multiple poles, towers, buildings, or other support structures on the same parcel of land or on different parcels where the antennas are located within 200 feet from each other (also known as an antenna farm).
“Co-location” means a wireless telecommunications facility comprising a single wireless communications tower, monopole, or building supporting antennas owned or used by more than one wireless communications carriers. Co-location shall also include the location of wireless telecommunications facilities with other facilities such as water tanks, light standards, and other utility facilities and structures (see also Wireless Communications Facility).
“Commercial Use” means a use that involves the exchange of cash, goods, or services, barter, forgiveness of indebtedness, or any other remuneration in exchange for goods, services, lodging, meals, entertainment in any form, or the right to occupy space over any period of time.
“Direct Broadcast Satellite Service” (DBS) is a system in which signals are transmitted directly from a satellite to a small home receiving dish which does not exceed 18 inches in diameter. The system is commonly marketed as Digital Satellite System (DSS). DBS or DSS competes with cable television.
“Monopole” is a wireless communication facility which consists of a single-pole structure or spire, erected on the ground to support wireless communication antennas and appurtenances.
“Public service use or facility” means a use operated or used by a public body or public utility in connection with any of the following services: water, waste water management, public education, parks and recreation, fire and police protection, solid waste management, transportation, or utilities.
“Public-Right-of-Way” means and includes all public streets and utility easements, now and hereafter owner by the City, but only to the extent of the City’s right, title, interest, or authority to grant a license to occupy and use such streets and easements for wireless communications facilities.
“Quasi-Public Use” means a use serving the public at large, and operated by a private entity under a franchise or other similar governmental authorization, designed to 233
promote the interests of the general public or operated by a recognized civic organization for the benefit of the general public.
“Related Equipment” means all equipment ancillary to the transmission and reception of voice and data via radio frequencies. Such equipment may include but is not limited to cable, conduit, and connectors.
“Satellite Earth Station” means a wireless communications facility consisting of more than a single satellite dish smaller than 10 feet in diameter that transmits to and/or receives signals from an orbiting satellite.
“Wireless Communications Facility” means a wireless facility that transmits and/or receives electromagnetic signals. It includes antennas, microwave dishes, horns, and other types equipment for the transmission or receipt of such signals, wireless communications towers, or similar structures supporting said equipment, equipment buildings, parking area, and other accessory development.
“Wireless Communications Tower” means a structure more than 10 feet tall, built primarily to support one or more wireless communications antennas.
17.26.030 C-1, C-2 and C-3 land use regulations.
(Wireless communication facility shall be added as a permitted use requiring a CUP in all three commercial zones.)
17.28.020 Permitted Uses. (M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone) (Wireless communication facility shall be added as a permitted use requiring a CUP.)
17.30.020 Permitted Uses. (O-S Open Space Zone)
(Wireless communication facility shall be added as a permitted use requiring a CUP and co-location with public governmental buildings or schools.)
17.46.240 Antennas, satellite dishes and similar equipment.
No antenna, television aerial, satellite dish or similar device as defined in Section
17.04.040 shall be erected, constructed, maintained or operated except in conformance with the following regulations:
A. Purpose.
To establish procedures and regulations for processing wireless service facility applications in all non-residential areas and to create consistency between federal legislation and local ordinances regarding amateur radio and satellite dish antennas. The intent of these regulations is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare while ensuring fairness and reasonable permit processing time.
B. Applicability.
1. Antennas, television aerials, satellite dishes, similar devices or any apparatus designed or used to receive television, radio or other electronic communication signals broadcast or relayed from another location shall be regulated by this section.
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3. Wireless communication facilities shall be subject to discretionary review and must obtain a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 17.40 of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. The following uses shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter until such time as federal regulations are repealed or amended to eliminate the necessity of the exemption:
a. Any antenna or such device that is one meter (39.37 inches) or less in diameter and is designed to receive direct broadcast satellite service, including direct-to-home satellite service, as defined by Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and any interpretive decisions thereof issued by the Federal Communications Commission;
b. Any antenna or such device that is two meters (78.74 inches) or less in diameter located in a commercial or industrial zone and is designed to transmit or receive Radio Communication by Satellite Antenna;
c. Any antenna or such device that is one meter (39.37 inches) or less in diameter or diagonal measurement and is designed to receive Multipoint Distribution Service, provided that no part of the Antenna Structure extends more than twelve feet (12') above the principal building on the same lot.
C. Location of Device.
1. Except as herein provided, no such device shall be allowed to exceed the height limit applicable in the zone in which the device is located. The height limit in any particular zone shall apply whether or not the device is placed on the roof or in the rear yard. For the purposes of this chapter, all such devices placed upon a roof shall be combined for measurement. The surface area of the device shall be measured at its maximum projection above the height limit.
2. Said devices shall be allowed to exceed the height limit only to the extent that the surface area of the device on its widest side shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet of surface area over the height limit. The surface area measurement shall only include measurement of the surface area of the device that exceeds the applicable height limit. It shall not include the surface area of the device below the height limit. For a device placed on the rooftop of an existing building nonconforming to the height limit, the surface area measurement shall only include measurement of the surface area of the device that exceeds the height of the existing roof or parapet wall, whichever is greater.
3. Such devices shall be located and designed to reduce visual impact from surrounding properties and from public streets and shall be screened in a manner compatible with existing architecture and/or landscaping. However, no screening shall be required which blocks the ability of any such device to receive signals. Based on a determination by the building community development director or his designee, screening of a type and construction compatible with the architecture of the building in question may be required.
4. All devices regulated under this section and the construction and installation thereof shall conform to applicable city building code, zoning code, and electrical code regulations and requirements.
5. Such devices shall meet all manufacturer’s specifications, and all antennas and screens shall be fire-resistive and of corrosive resistant material, and shall be erected in a secure, wind resistant manner. They shall also be maintained in good condition.
6. Every such device shall be adequately grounded for protection against a direct strike of lightning.
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building permit shall be required for all satellite dishes and for other antennas or aerials which exceed ten feet in height above the existing roof line when measured from the base of the antenna or aerial.
D. Removal of Wireless Communication Facilities.
1. The applicant shall provide notification to the community development director upon cessation of operations on the site. The applicant shall remove all obsolete or unused facilities from the site within six (6) months of termination of its lease, cessation of operations, or expiration of its permit, subject to the determination of the director of community development. Should the owner fail to effect such removal, the property owner shall be responsible for the removal of the equipment.
2. A new permit shall be required if the site is to be used again for the same purpose as permitted under the original permit, if a consecutive period of six (6) months has lapsed since cessation of operations.
3. Any FCC licensed wireless communications carrier that is buying, leasing, or considering a transfer of ownership of an already approved facility shall submit a letter of notification of intent to the director of community development.
Section 17.40.170 Wireless Communications Facilities. (new section) The following minimum conditions and standards which apply to the siting of a wireless communications facility, in addition to any other deemed necessary or appropriate to ensure compatibility with existing or future uses in the vicinity, may be required:
A. Application Requirements.
1. Each application shall contain a brief narrative accompanied by written documentation that explains and validates the applicant's efforts to locate the facility in accordance with the Screening and Site Selection Guidelines set forth in this Section.
2. Each application shall contain a narrative that discloses the exact location and nature of any and all existing facilities that are owned (including publicly owned structures), operated or used by the applicant and located within five (5) miles from the geographic borders of the City of Hermosa Beach.
3. Each application shall contain a narrative and scaled map(s) that precisely disclose the geographic area(s) within the City of Hermosa Beach that are proposed to be serviced by the proposed facility, the geographic area(s) bordering the City of Hermosa Beach, if any, that will be serviced by the proposed facility, the nature of the service to be provided or purpose of the facility, the reasons, if any, why the applicant cannot locate the facility outside the City of Hermosa Beach, and the efforts, if any, that applicant has made to locate the facility outside the City of Hermosa Beach.
4. Notwithstanding any permit that may be granted in accordance with this Section, the facility shall be erected, located, operated and maintained at all times in compliance with this Section and all applicable laws, regulations and requirements of the Building Code, and every other code and regulation imposed or enforced by the City of Hermosa Beach, the State of California, and the United States Federal Government.
Applicants are separately required to obtain all applicable building and construction permits that may be required prior to erecting or installing the facility.
5. Each wireless communications carrier applicant shall provide a letter to the director of community development stating willingness to allow other carriers to co-locate on their facilities wherever feasible or a written explanation why the subject facility is not a candidate for co-location.
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6. Approval of the project is subject to the Planning Commission making a finding that the proposed site results in fewer or less severe environmental impacts than any feasible alternative site. The City may require independent verification of this analysis at the applicant’s expense. The intention of the alternatives analysis is to present alternative strategies which would minimize the number or size and adverse environmental impacts of facilities necessary to provide the needed services to the City and surrounding areas.
B. Design and Development Standards.
1. The facility shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification, public safety, warning, or other required seals or required signage.
2. Any and all accessory equipment, or other equipment associated with the operation of the facility, including but not limited to transmission cables, shall be located within a building, enclosure, or underground vault in a manner that complies with the development standards of the zoning district in which such equipment is located. In addition, if equipment is located above ground, it shall be visually compatible with the surrounding buildings and either (1) shrouded by sufficient landscaping to screen the equipment from view, or (2) designed to match the architecture of adjacent buildings. If no recent and/or reasonable architectural theme is present, the Planning Commission may require a particular design that is deemed by the Commission to be suitable to the subject location.
3. The facility exterior shall be comprised of non-reflective material(s) and painted or camouflaged to blend with surrounding materials and colors.
4. Any screening used in connection with a wall mounted and/or roof mounted facility shall be compatible with the architecture, color, texture and materials of the building or other structure to which it is mounted.
5. The facility shall be placed to the centermost location of the roof top to screen it from view from the street and adjacent properties.
6. The facility shall not be permitted on residentially zoned property.
C. Setback Requirements.
The facility shall be considered an accessory structure. If the facility is located within two hundred (200) feet of a residential use, then the facility shall comply with the setback requirements for such zone. In all other instances, the extent of compliance with the setback requirements for the zone in which the facility is located shall be considered, in accordance with the following guidelines, by the City in connection with its processing of any facility permit.
D. Screening and Site Selection Guidelines.
In addition to the above requirements the following guidelines shall be considered by the City in connection with its processing of any facility permit:
1. The extent to which the proposed facility blends into the surrounding environment or is architecturally integrated into a concealing structure, taking into consideration alternate sites that are available.
2. The extent to which the proposed facility is screened or camouflaged by existing or proposed new topography, vegetation, buildings, or other structures.
3. The total size of the proposed facility, particularly in relation to surrounding and supporting structures.
4. The availability of suitable alternative locations for the facility.
5. Preference shall be given to facilities located on publicly owned structures, co-location and shared sites.
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6. Preference shall be given to sites which are not located along primary street frontage, front yard areas or adjacent to residential uses.
7. Whenever possible, wireless communication facilities should be located on existing buildings, existing poles, or other existing support structures.
E. Lease of public property.
1. Any lease of City property for the purpose of erecting a wireless communication facility shall require a negotiated lease agreement or other written license granted by the City. The existence of a lease agreement or license shall not relieve the applicant of any obligations to obtain appropriate permits as required by this section.
2. The City Council, by resolution following a public hearing, may approve a list of sites located on existing City property or within the public rights-of-way which are approved for major facilities. Each site shall include a description of permissible development and design characteristics, including but not limited to maximum height requirements. The City shall make such resolution available to all persons upon request.
The approved list of locations may be subsequently amended by the City Council by resolution from time to time.
3. All proposed facilities to be located on a City property site which is preapproved in accordance with the requirements of this section following an effective date of the ordinance codified in this section may be approved subject to a Conditional Use Permit and any additional or different requirements made applicable by this section.
4. All leases of any City property that is preapproved in accordance with the requirements of this section shall be nonexclusive. The operator of a facility located on such public property shall make the supporting structure of the of the facility available to any other provider wishing to co-locate to the extent technically feasible. 238
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HERMOSA BEACH, CA MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 12 STREET, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Chapter 12.18 Wireless Facilities in Public Rights-of-Way Contents:
12.18.010 Applicability.
12.18.020 Purpose.
12.18.030 Definitions.
12.18.040 Scope.
12.18.050 Administration.
12.18.060 General standards for wireless facilities in the public right-of-way.
12.18.070 Applications.
12.18.080 Findings–Decisions–Consultants.
12.18.090 Conditions of approval.
12.18.100 Breach–Termination of permit.
12.18.110 Infrastructure controlled by city.
12.18.120 Nondiscrimination.
12.18.010 Applicability.
The siting and construction of wireless facilities in the ROW are subject to the provisions of this chapter. The siting and construction of wireless facilities on all other property are subject to the provisions in Title 17 of this Code (the Zoning Ordinance). (Ord. 19-1390 §1 (part), 2019)
12.18.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a process for managing, and uniform standards for acting upon, requests for the placement of wireless facilities within the ROW of the city adjacent to all zoning districts consistent with the city’s obligation to promote the public health, safety, and welfare, to manage the ROW, and to ensure that the use and enjoyment of the ROW are not inconvenienced by the use of the ROW for the placement of wireless facilities. The city recognizes the importance of wireless facilities to provide high-quality communications service to the residents and businesses within the city, and the city also recognizes its obligation to comply with applicable federal and state law regarding the placement of personal wireless services facilities in its ROW. This chapter shall be interpreted consistent with those provisions. (Ord. 19-1390 §1 (part), 2019)
12.18.030 Definitions.
The terms used in this chapter shall have the following meanings. In the event of any conflict between these definitions and applicable definitions in federal law, the applicable provisions of federal law shall control over these definitions. 239
Hermosa Beach, CA | Municipal Code Date Printed: 5/3/2023 | pg. 2 Applicant means a person filing an application for placement or modification of a wireless facility in the ROW.
Application means a formal request, including all required and requested documentation and information, submitted by an applicant to the city for a wireless encroachment permit.
Base station shall have the meaning as set forth in Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Section 1.40001(b)(1), or any successor provision.
Director means the city’s director of public works or designee.
Eligible facilities request shall have the meaning as set forth in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(3), or any successor provision.
FCC means the Federal Communications Commission or its lawful successor.
Hearing officer means a person designated by the city council to conduct hearings.
Municipal infrastructure means city-owned or controlled property, structures, objects, and equipment in the ROW, including, but not limited to, street lights, traffic control structures, banners, street furniture, bus stops or other poles, lighting fixtures, or electroliers located within the ROW.
Permittee means any person or entity granted a wireless encroachment permit pursuant to this chapter.
Personal wireless services shall have the same meaning as set forth in 47 U.S.C. Section 332(c)(7)(C)(i).
Personal wireless services facility means a wireless facility used for the provision of personal wireless services.
Public right-of-way (ROW) means any public street, alley, sidewalk, street island, median or parkway that is owned or granted by easement, operated, or controlled by the city.
Small cell facility means (and is intended to be consistent with and declaratory of the definition of "small wireless facility" in 47 C.F.R. 1.6002(l), or any successor provision) a personal wireless services facility that meets any of the following conditions:
1. The facility:
a. Is mounted on an existing or proposed structure fifty (50) feet or less in height, including antennas, as defined in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1320(d); or
b. Is mounted on an existing or proposed structure no more than ten (10) percent taller than other adjacent structures; or
c. Does not extend an existing structure on which it is located to a height of more than fifty (50) feet or by more than ten (10) percent, whichever is greater;
2. Each antenna associated with the deployment, excluding associated antenna equipment (as defined in the definition of antenna in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1320(d)), is no more than three (3) cubic feet in volume;
3. All other wireless equipment associated with the structure, including the wireless equipment associated with the antenna and any preexisting associated equipment on the structure, is no more than twenty-eight (28) cubic feet in volume;
4. The facility does not require antenna structure registration under 47 C.F.R. Part 17;
5. The facility is not located on tribal lands, as defined under 36 C.F.R. Section 800.16(x); and
6. The facility does not result in human exposure to radio frequency radiation in excess of the applicable safety standards specified in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307(b).
Structure means an apparatus located in the ROW which is in any way attached to, constructed on, or built into the ground, either directly or indirectly. This term includes, without limitation, street lights, traffic signals, and utility poles, but it does not include towers.
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Hermosa Beach, CA | Municipal Code Date Printed: 5/3/2023 | pg. 3 Support structure means any structure capable of supporting a base station.
Tower means any apparatus built for the sole or primary purpose of supporting any FCC-licensed or authorized antennas and their associated facilities, including those that are constructed for personal wireless services, including, but not limited to, private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services and fixed wireless services such as microwave backhaul, and the associated site. This definition does not include utility poles.
Underground areas means those areas where there are no electrical facilities or facilities of the incumbent local exchange carrier in the ROW; or where the wires associated with the same are or are required to be located underground; or where the same are scheduled to be converted from overhead to underground. Electrical facilities are distribution facilities owned by an electric utility and do not include transmission facilities used or intended to be used to transmit electricity at nominal voltages in excess of thirty-five thousand (35,000) volts.
Utility pole means a structure in the ROW designed to support electric, telephone and similar utility lines. A tower is not a utility pole.
Wireless encroachment permit means a permit issued pursuant to this chapter authorizing the placement or modification of a wireless facility of a design specified in the permit at a particular location within the ROW; and the modification of any existing support structure to which the wireless facility is proposed to be attached.
Wireless facility or facility means the transmitters, antenna structures and other types of installations used for the provision of wireless services at a fixed location, including, without limitation, any associated tower(s), support structure(s), and base station(s).
Wireless infrastructure provider means a person that owns, controls, operates or manages a wireless facility or portion thereof within the ROW.
Wireless regulations means those regulations adopted by the city council or director implementing the provisions of this chapter.
Wireless service provider means an entity that provides personal wireless services to end users. (Ord. 19-1390 §1 (part), 2019)
12.18.040 Scope.
A. In General. There shall be a type of encroachment permit entitled a "wireless encroachment permit," which shall be subject to all of the same requirements as an encroachment permit would under Chapter 12.16 in addition to all of the requirements of this chapter. Unless exempted, every person who desires to place a wireless facility in the ROW or modify an existing wireless facility in the ROW must obtain a wireless encroachment permit authorizing the placement or modification in accordance with this chapter. Except for small cell facilities, facilities qualifying as eligible facilities requests, or any other type of facility expressly allowed in the ROW by state or federal law, no other wireless facilities shall be permitted pursuant to this chapter.
B. Exemptions. This chapter does not apply to:
1. The placement or modification of facilities by the city or by any other agency of the state solely for public safety purposes.
2. Installation of a "cell on wheels," "cell on truck" or a similar structure for a temporary period in connection with an emergency or event, but no longer than required for the emergency or event; provided, that installation does not involve excavation, movement, or removal of existing facilities.
C. Other Applicable Requirements. In addition to the wireless encroachment permit required herein, the placement of a wireless facility in the ROW requires the persons who will own or control those facilities to obtain all permits required by applicable law, and to comply with applicable law, including, but not limited to, applicable law governing radio frequency (RF) emissions and all requirements for encroachments under Chapter 12.16. 241
Hermosa Beach, CA | Municipal Code Date Printed: 5/3/2023 | pg. 4 D. Preexisting Facilities in the ROW. Nothing in this chapter shall validate any existing illegal or unpermitted wireless facilities. All existing wireless facilities shall comply with and receive a wireless encroachment permit, when applicable, to be considered legal and conforming.
E. Public Use. Except as otherwise provided by California law, any use of the ROW authorized pursuant to this chapter will be subordinate to the city’s use and use by the public. (Ord. 19-1390 §1 (part), 2019)
12.18.050 Administration.
A. Review Authority. The director is responsible for administering this chapter. As part of the administration of this chapter, the director may:
1. Interpret the provisions of this chapter;
2. Develop and implement standards governing the placement and modification of wireless facilities consistent with the requirements of this chapter, including regulations governing co-location and resolution of conflicting applications for placement of wireless facilities;
3. Develop and implement acceptable design, location and development standards for wireless facilities in the ROW, taking into account the oning districts bounding the ROW;
4. Develop forms and procedures for submission of applications for placement or modification of wireless facilities, and proposed changes to any support structure consistent with this chapter;
5. Collect, as a condition of the completeness of any application, any fee established by this chapter;
6. Establish deadlines for submission of information related to an application, and extend or shorten deadlines where appropriate and consistent with federal laws and regulations;
7. Issue any notices of incompleteness, requests for information, or conduct or commission such studies as may be required to determine whether a permit should be issued;
8. Require, as part of and as a condition of completeness of any application, that an applicant for a wireless encroachment permit send notice to members of the public that may be affected by the placement or modification of the wireless facility and proposed changes to any support structure;
9. Subject to appeal as provided herein, determine whether to approve, approve subject to conditions, or deny an application; and
10. Take such other steps as may be required to timely act upon applications for placement of wireless facilities, including issuing written decisions and entering into agreements to mutually extend the time for action on an application.
B. Appeal.
1. Any person claiming to be adversely affected by the decision of the director pursuant to this chapter may appeal the director’s decision. The appeal will be considered by a hearing officer appointed by the city manager. The hearing officer may decide the issues de novo and whose written decision will be the final decision of the city. An appeal by a wireless infrastructure provider must be taken jointly with the wireless service provider that intends to use the wireless facility. As Section 332(c)(7) of the Telecommunications Act preempts local decisions premised directly or indirectly on the environmental effects of radio frequency (RF) emissions, appeals of the director’s decision premised on the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions will not be considered.
2. Where the director grants an application based on a finding that denial would result in a prohibition or effective prohibition under applicable federal law, the decision shall be automatically appealed to the hearing officer. All appeals must be filed within two (2) business days of the written decision of the director, unless the director extends the time therefor. An extension may not be granted where extension would result in approval of the application by operation of law.
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3. Any appeal shall be conducted so that a timely written decision may be issued in accordance with applicable law. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with any procedures adopted in the wireless regulations. (Ord. 19-1390 §1 (part), 2019)
12.18.060 General standards for wireless facilities in the public right-of-way.
A. Generally. Wireless facilities in the ROW shall meet the minimum requirements set forth in this chapter and the wireless regulations, in addition to the requirements of any other applicable law.
B. Regulations. The wireless regulations and decisions on applications for placement of wireless facilities in the ROW shall, at a minimum, ensure that the requirements of this section are satisfied, unless it is determined that the applicant has established that denial of an application would, within the meaning of federal law, prohibit or effectively prohibit the provision of personal wireless services, or otherwise violate applicable laws or regulations. If that determination is made, the requirements of this chapter may be waived, but only to the minimum extent required to avoid the prohibition or violation.
C. Minimum Standards. Wireless facilities shall be installed and modified in a manner that minimizes risks to public safety, utilizes installation of new support structures or equipment cabinets in the ROW only after all existing and replacement structure options have been exhausted, and, where feasible, places equipment underground, and otherwise maintains the integrity and character of the neighborhoods and corridors in which the facilities are located; ensures that installations are subject to periodic review to minimize the intrusion on the ROW; and ensures that the city bears no risk or liability as a result of the installations, and that such use does not inconvenience the public, interfere with the primary uses of the ROW, or hinder the ability of the city or other government agencies to improve, modify, relocate, abandon, or vacate the ROW or any portion thereof, or to cause the improvement, modification, relocation, vacation, or abandonment of facilities in the ROW.
D. Location and Design Standards. All applicants shall locate the facilities in accordance with the design standards and wireless regulations. All applicants shall, to the extent feasible, incorporate specific concealment elements to minimize visual impacts and incorporate design requirements in accordance with the design standards adopted by resolution of the city council and wireless regulations and ensure compliance with all standards for noise emissions, unless it is determined that another design is less intrusive or placement is required under applicable law. (Ord. 19- 1390 §1 (part), 2019)
12.18.070 Applications.
A. Submission. Unless the wireless regulations provide otherwise, the applicant shall submit a paper copy and an electronic copy of any application, amendments, or supplements to an application, or responses to requests for information regarding an application to the director.
B. Content. An application must contain:
1. Any information required pursuant to the wireless regulations.
2. The name of the applicant, its telephone number and contact information, and, if the applicant is a wireless infrastructure provider, the name and contact information for the wireless service provider that will be using the wireless facility.
3. The name of the owner of the structure, if different from the applicant, and proof of owner’s authorization for use of the structure.
4. A complete description of the proposed wireless facility and any and all work that will be required to install or modify it, including, but not limited to, detail regarding proposed excavations, if any; detailed site plans showing the location of the wireless facility, and dimensioned drawings with specifications for each element of the wireless facility, clearly describing the site and all structures and facilities at the site before and after installation or modification; and a dimensioned map identifying and describing the distance to the nearest 243
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5. Documentation sufficient to show that the proposed facility will comply with generally applicable health and safety provisions of the Municipal Code and the FCC’s radio frequency emissions standards.
6. A copy of the lease or other agreement between the applicant and the owner of the property to which the proposed facility will be attached. Proprietary information may be redacted.
7. If the application is for a small cell facility, the application shall state as such and shall explain why the proposed facility meets the definition of small cell facility in this chapter.
8. If the application is for an eligible facilities request, the application shall state as such and must contain information sufficient to show that the application qualifies as an eligible facilities request, which information must show that there is an existing wireless facility that was approved by the city. Before and after three hundred sixty (360) degree photo simulations must be provided, as well as documentation sufficient to show that the proposed facility will comply with generally applicable health and safety provisions of the Municipal Code and the FCC’s radio frequency emissions standards.
9. Proof that notice of the application has been mailed to owners and occupants of real property, and the resident manager for any multifamily dwelling unit that includes ten (10) or more units, within three hundred (300) feet of the proposed wireless facility.
10. If the applicant contends that denial of the application would prohibit or effectively prohibit the provision of service in violation of federal law, or otherwise violate applicable law, the application must provide all information on which the applicant relies on in support of that claim. Applicants are not permitted to supplement this showing if doing so would prevent the city from complying with any deadline for action on an application.
11. The electronic version of an application must be in a standard format that can be easily uploaded on a web page for review by the public.
12. Any required fees.
C. Fees. Application fee(s) shall be required to be submitted with any application for a wireless encroachment permit, as established by city council resolution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no application fee shall be refundable, in whole or in part, to an applicant for a wireless encroachment permit unless paid as a refundable deposit.
D. Waivers. Requests for waivers from any application requirement of this section shall be made in writing to the director or his or her designee. The director may grant or deny a request for a waiver pursuant to this subsection.
The director may grant a request for waiver if it is demonstrated that, notwithstanding the issuance of a waiver, the city will be provided all information necessary to understand the nature of the construction or other activity to be conducted pursuant to the permit sought. All waivers approved pursuant to this subsection shall be (1) granted only on a case-by-case basis, and (2) narrowly tailored to minimize deviation from the requirements of the Municipal Code.
E. Incompleteness. Wireless facility applications will be processed, and notices of incompleteness provided, in conformity with state, local, and federal law. If such an application is incomplete, the director may notify the applicant and specify the material omitted from the application. (Ord. 19-1390 §1 (part), 2019)
12.18.080 Findings–Decisions–Consultants.
A. Findings Required for Approval.
1. Except for eligible facilities requests, the director or hearing officer, as the case may be, shall approve an application if, on the basis of the application and other materials or evidence provided in review thereof, all of the following findings can be made:
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2. For eligible facilities requests, the director or hearing officer, as the case may be, shall approve an application if, on the basis of the application and other materials or evidence provided in review thereof, it finds the following:
a. That the application qualifies as an eligible facilities request; and b. That the proposed facility will comply with all generally applicable laws.
B. Decisions. Decisions on an application by the director or hearing officer shall be in writing and include the reasons for the decision.
C. Independent Consultants. The director or hearing officer, as the case may be, is authorized, in its discretion, to select and retain independent consultant(s) with expertise in telecommunications in connection with the review of any application under this chapter, at the expense of the applicant. Such independent consultant review may be retained on any issue that involves specialized or expert knowledge in connection with an application, including, but not limited to, application completeness or accuracy, structural engineering analysis, or compliance with FCC radio frequency emissions standards. (Ord. 19-1390 §1 (part), 2019)
12.18.090 Conditions of approval.
A. Generally. In addition to any supplemental conditions imposed by the director or hearing officer, as the case may be, all permits granted pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the following conditions, unless modified by the approving authority:
1. Code Compliance. The permittee shall at all times maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and other rules, including, without limitation, those applying to use of the ROW.
2. Permit Duration. A wireless encroachment permit shall be valid for a period of ten (10) years, unless, pursuant to another provision of the Code or these conditions, it expires sooner or is terminated. At the end of ten (10) years from the date of issuance, such permit shall automatically expire, unless an extension or renewal has been granted. A person holding a wireless encroachment permit must either (a) remove the facility within thirty (30) days following the permit’s expiration (provided that a support structure owned by the city, a utility, or another entity authorized to maintain a support structure in the ROW need not be removed, but must be restored to its prior condition, except as specifically permitted by the city); or (b) at least ninety (90) days prior to expiration, submit an application to the director to renew the permit, which application must, among all other requirements, demonstrate that the impact of the wireless facility cannot be reduced. The wireless facility must remain in place until it is acted upon by the city and all appeals from the city’s decision exhausted.
3. Timing of Installation. The installation and construction authorized by a wireless encroachment permit shall begin within one (1) year after its approval, or it will expire without further action by the city. The installation and construction authorized by a wireless encroachment permit shall conclude, including any necessary postinstallation repairs and/or restoration to the ROW, within ninety (90) days following the day construction commenced.
4. Commencement of Operations. The operation of the approved facility shall commence no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the completion of installation, or the wireless encroachment permit will expire without further action by the city. The permittee shall provide the director notice that operations have commenced by the same date.
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5. As-Built Drawings. The permittee shall submit an as-built drawing within ninety (90) days after installation of the facility. As-builts shall be in an electronic format acceptable to the city.
6. Inspections–Emergencies. The city or its designee may enter onto the facility area to inspect the facility upon twenty-four (24) hours’ prior notice to the permittee. The permittee shall cooperate with all inspections and may be present for any inspection of its facility by the city. The city reserves the right to enter or direct its designee to enter the facility and support, repair, disable, or remove any elements of the facility in emergencies or when the facility threatens imminent harm to persons or property. The city shall make an effort to contact the permittee prior to disabling or removing any facility elements, but in any case shall notify permittee within twenty-four (24) hours of doing so.
7. Inspections and Reporting. The permittee, when directed by the city, must perform an inspection of the facility and submit a report to the director on the condition of the system to include any identified concerns and corrective action taken. Additionally, as the city performs maintenance on municipal infrastructure additional maintenance concerns may be identified. These will be reported to the owner of the facility. The city shall give the permittee thirty (30) days to correct the identified maintenance concerns after which the city reserves the right to take any action it deems necessary, which could include revocation of the permit. The burden is on the permittee to demonstrate that it complies with the requirements herein. Prior to issuance of a permit under this chapter, the owner of the facility shall sign an affidavit attesting to understanding the city’s requirement for performance of annual inspections and reporting.
8. Contact. The permittee shall at all times maintain accurate contact information for all parties responsible for the facility, which shall include a phone number, street mailing address and email address for at least one (1) natural person.
9. Insurance. The permittee shall obtain and maintain throughout the term of the permit a type and amount of insurance as specified in the wireless regulations. The relevant policy(ies) shall name the city, its elected/appointed officials, commission members, officers, representatives, agents, and employees as additional insured. The permittee shall use its best efforts to provide thirty (30) days’ prior notice to the director of the cancellation or material modification of any applicable insurance policy.
10. Indemnities. The permittee and, if applicable, the owner of the property upon which the wireless facility is installed shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the city, its agents, officers, officials, and employees (a) from any and all damages, liabilities, injuries, losses, costs, and expenses, and from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and other actions or proceedings brought against the city or its agents, officers, officials, or employees to challenge, attack, seek to modify, set aside, void or annul the city’s approval of the permit, and (b) from any and all damages, liabilities, injuries, losses, costs, and expenses, and any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, or causes of action and other actions or proceedings of any kind or form, whether for personal injury, death or property damage, arising out of or in connection with the activities or performance of the permittee or, if applicable, the private property owner or any of each one’s agents, employees, licensees, contractors, subcontractors, or independent contractors. In the event the city becomes aware of any such actions or claims the city shall promptly notify the permittee and, if applicable, the private property owner and shall reasonably cooperate in the defense. The city shall have the right to approve, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the city’s defense, and the property owner and/or permittee (as applicable) shall reimburse the city for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the city in the course of the defense.
11. Performance Bond. Prior to issuance of a wireless encroachment permit, the permittee shall file with the city, and shall maintain in good standing throughout the term of the approval, a performance bond or other surety or another form of security for the removal of the facility in the event that the use is abandoned or the permit expires, or is revoked, or is otherwise terminated. The security shall be in the amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the cost of removal of the facility as specified in the application for the permit or as that 246
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12. Adverse Impacts on Adjacent Properties. The permittee shall undertake all reasonable efforts to avoid undue adverse impacts to adjacent properties and/or uses that may arise from the construction, operation, maintenance, modification, and removal of the facility.
13. Interference.
a. The permittee shall not move, alter, temporarily relocate, change, or interfere with any existing structure, improvement, or property without the prior consent of the owner of that structure, improvement, or property. No structure, improvement, or property owned by the city shall be moved to accommodate a permitted activity or encroachment, unless the city determines that such movement will not adversely affect the city or any surrounding businesses or residents, and the permittee pays all costs and expenses related to the relocation of the city’s structure, improvement, or property. Prior to commencement of any work pursuant to a wireless encroachment permit, the permittee shall provide the city with documentation establishing to the city’s satisfaction that the permittee has the legal right to use or interfere with any other structure, improvement, or property within the ROW or city utility easement to be affected by permittee’s facilities.
b. The facility shall not damage or interfere in any way with city property, the city’s operations or the operations of prior-existing, third-party installations. The city will reasonably cooperate with the permittee and/or carrier to carry out such activities as are necessary to correct the interference. i. Signal Interference. The permittee shall correct any such interference within twenty-four (24) hours of written notification of the interference. Upon the expiration of the twenty-four (24) hour cure period and until the cause of the interference is eliminated, the permittee shall cease operation of any facility causing such interference until such interference is cured. ii. Physical Interference. The city shall give the permittee thirty (30) days to correct the interference after which the city reserves the right to take any action it deems necessary, which could include revocation of the permit.
c. The city at all times reserves the right to take any action it deems necessary, in its sole discretion, to repair, maintain, alter, or improve the sites. Such actions may temporarily interfere with the operation of the facility. The city will in all cases, other than emergencies, give the applicant thirty (30) days’ written notification of such planned, nonemergency actions.
14. No Right, Title, or Interest. The permission granted by a wireless encroachment permit shall not in any event constitute an easement on or an encumbrance against the ROW. No right, title, or interest (including franchise interest) in the ROW, or any part thereof, shall vest or accrue in permittee by reason of a wireless encroachment permit or the issuance of any other permit or exercise of any privilege given thereby.
15. No Possessory Interest. No possessory interest is created by a wireless encroachment permit. However, to the extent that a possessory interest is deemed created by a governmental entity with taxation authority, the permittee acknowledges that the city has given to the permittee notice pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 107.6 that the use or occupancy of any public property pursuant to a wireless encroachment permit may create a possessory interest which may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied upon such interest. Permittee shall be solely liable for, and shall pay and discharge prior to delinquency, any and all possessory interest taxes or other taxes, fees, and assessments levied against permittee’s right to possession, occupancy, or use of any public property pursuant to any right of possession, occupancy, or use created by this permit.
16. General Maintenance.
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b. The permittee shall repair, at its sole cost and expense, any damage including, but not limited to, subsidence, cracking, erosion, collapse, weakening, or loss of lateral support to city streets, sidewalks, walks, curbs, gutters, trees, parkways, street lights, traffic signals, improvements of any kind or nature, or utility lines and systems, underground utility line and systems (water, sewer, storm drains, gas, oil, electrical, etc.) that result from any activities performed in connection with the installation and/or maintenance of a wireless facility in the ROW. The permittee shall restore such areas, structures and systems to the condition in which they existed prior to the installation or maintenance that necessitated the repairs. In the event the permittee fails to complete such repair within the number of days stated on a written notice by the director the city will engage resources at the permittee’s sole cost and expense to complete such repairs. Such time period for correction shall be based on the facts and circumstances, danger to the community and severity of the disrepair. Should the permittee not make said correction within the time period allotted the director shall cause such repair to be completed at permittee’s sole cost and expense.
c. The permittee shall keep the site area free from all litter and debris at all times. Each year after the permittee installs the wireless facility, the permittee, if requested by the director, shall submit a written report to the satisfaction of the director, documenting the then-current site condition.
17. RF Exposure Compliance. All facilities must comply with all standards and regulations of the FCC and any other state or federal government agency with the authority to regulate RF exposure standards. After transmitter and antenna system optimization, but prior to unattended operations of the facility, the permittee or its representative must conduct on-site post-installation RF emissions testing to demonstrate actual compliance with the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin 65 RF emissions safety rules for general population/uncontrolled RF exposure in all sectors. For this testing, the transmitter shall be operating at maximum operating power, and the testing shall occur outwards to a distance where the RF emissions no longer exceed the uncontrolled/general population limit.
18. Testing. Testing of any equipment shall take place on weekdays only, and only between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., except that testing is prohibited on holidays that fall on a weekday. In addition, testing is prohibited on weekend days.
19. Modifications. No changes shall be made to the approved plans without review and approval in accordance with this chapter.
20. Agreement with City. If not already completed, the permittee shall enter into the appropriate agreement with the city, as determined by the city, prior to constructing, attaching, or operating a facility on municipal infrastructure. This permit is not a substitute for such agreement.
21. Conflicts with Improvements. For all facilities located within the ROW, the permittee shall remove or relocate, at its expense and without expense to the city, any or all of its facilities when such removal or relocation is deemed necessary by the city by reason of any change of grade, alignment, or width of any ROW, for installation of services, water pipes, drains, storm drains, power or signal lines, traffic control devices, ROW improvements, or for any other construction, repair, or improvement to the ROW. 248
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22. Abandonment. If a facility is not operated for a continuous period of six (6) months, the wireless encroachment permit and any other permit or approval therefor shall be deemed abandoned and terminated automatically, unless before the end of the six (6) month period (a) the director has determined that the facility has resumed operations, or (b) the city has received an application to transfer the permit to another service provider. No later than thirty (30) days from the date the facility is determined to have ceased operation or the permittee has notified the director of its intent to vacate the site, the permittee shall remove all equipment and improvements associated with the use and shall restore the site to its original condition to the satisfaction of the director. The permittee shall provide written verification of the removal of the facilities within thirty (30) days of the date the removal is completed. If the facility is not removed within thirty (30) days after the permit has been discontinued pursuant to this subsection, the site shall be deemed to be a nuisance, and the city may cause the facility to be removed at permittee’s expense or by calling any bond or other financial assurance to pay for removal. If there are two (2) or more users of a single facility or support structure, then this provision shall apply to the specific elements or parts thereof that were abandoned, but will not be effective for the entirety thereof until all users cease use thereof.
23. Encourage Co-location. Where the facility site is capable of accommodating a co-located facility upon the same site in a manner consistent with the permit conditions for the existing facility, the owner and operator of the existing facility shall allow co-location of third-party facilities, provided the parties can mutually agree upon reasonable terms and conditions.
24. Records. The permittee must maintain complete and accurate copies of all permits and other regulatory approvals issued in connection with the facility, which includes without limitation this approval, the approved plans and photo simulations incorporated into this approval, all conditions associated with this approval and any ministerial permits or approvals issued in connection with this approval. In the event that the permittee does not maintain such records as required in this condition or fails to produce true and complete copies of such records within a reasonable time after a written request from the city, any ambiguities or uncertainties that would be resolved through an inspection of the missing records will be construed against the permittee.
25. Attorney’s Fees. In the event the city determines that it is necessary to take legal action to enforce any of these conditions, or to revoke a permit, and such legal action is taken, the permittee shall be required to pay any and all costs of such legal action, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred by the city, even if the matter is not prosecuted to a final judgment or is amicably resolved, unless the city should otherwise agree with permittee to waive said fees or any part thereof. The foregoing shall not apply if the permittee prevails in the enforcement proceeding.
26. The permittee is responsible for obtaining power to the facility and for the cost of electrical usage.
27. Failure to comply with the city’s adopted noise standard after written notice and opportunity to cure have been given shall be grounds for the city to revoke the permit.
28. The permittee shall remove all nonoperational equipment from any structure on which it installs new equipment under the permit.
B. Eligible Facilities Requests. In addition to the conditions provided in this section and any supplemental conditions imposed by the director or hearing officer as the case may be, all permits for an eligible facility request granted pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the following additional conditions, unless modified by the approving authority:
1. Permit Subject to Conditions of Underlying Permit. Any permit granted in response to an application qualifying as an eligible facilities request shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying permit.
2. No Permit Term Extension. The city’s grant or grant by operation of law of an eligible facilities request permit constitutes a federally mandated modification to the underlying permit or approval for the subject tower or base station. Notwithstanding any permit duration established in another permit condition, the city’s grant or grant by operation of law of a eligible facilities request permit will not extend the permit term for the 249
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3. No Waiver of Standing. The city’s grant or grant by operation of law of an eligible facilities request does not waive, and shall not be construed to waive, any standing by the city to challenge Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act, any FCC rules that interpret Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act, or any modification to Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act.
C. Small Cell Facilities Requests. In addition to the conditions provided in this section and any supplemental conditions imposed by the director or hearing officer, as the case may be, all permits for a small cell facility granted pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the following condition, unless modified by the approving authority:
1. No Waiver of Standing. The city’s grant of a permit for a small cell facility request does not waive, and shall not be construed to waive, any standing by the city to challenge any FCC orders or rules related to small cell facilities, or any modification to those FCC orders or rules. (Ord. 19-1390 §1 (part), 2019)
12.18.100 Breach–Termination of permit.
A. For Breach. A wireless encroachment permit may be revoked for failure to comply with the conditions of the permit or applicable law. Upon revocation, the wireless facility must be removed within thirty (30) days; provided, that a support structure owned by the city, a utility, or another entity authorized to maintain a support structure in the ROW need not be removed, but must be restored to its prior condition, except as specifically permitted by the city.
All costs incurred by the city in connection with the revocation and removal shall be paid by entities who own or control any part of the wireless facility.
B. For Installation without a Permit. A wireless facility installed without a wireless encroachment permit (except for those exempted by this chapter) must be removed within thirty (30) days of notification by the city; provided, that a support structure owned by the city, a utility, or another entity authorized to maintain a support structure in the ROW need not be removed, but must be restored to its prior condition, except as specifically permitted by the city.
All costs incurred by the city in connection with the revocation and removal shall be paid by entities who own or control any part of the wireless facility.
C. Violation. Any violation of this chapter will be subject to the same penalties as a violation of Chapter 12.16. (Ord. 19-1390 §1 (part), 2019)
12.18.110 Infrastructure controlled by city.
The city, as a matter of policy, will negotiate agreements for use of municipal infrastructure. The placement of wireless facilities on those structures shall be subject to the agreement. The agreement shall specify the compensation to the city for use of the structures. The person seeking the agreement shall additionally reimburse the city for all costs the city incurs in connection with its review of, and action upon the person’s request for, an agreement. (Ord. 19-1390 §1 (part), 2019)
12.18.120 Nondiscrimination.
In establishing the rights, obligations and conditions set forth in this chapter, it is the intent of the city to treat each applicant or ROW user in a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory manner, to the extent required by law, and with considerations that may be unique to the technologies, situation and legal status of each particular applicant or request for use of the ROW. (Ord. 19-1390 §1 (part), 2019)
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TITLE 17 ZONING
Chapter 17.40 Conditional Use Permit and Other Permit Standards
17.40.170 Wireless communications facilities.
The following minimum conditions and standards which apply to the siting of a wireless communications facility, in addition to any other deemed necessary or appropriate to ensure compatibility with existing or future uses in the vicinity, may be required:
A. Application Requirements.
1. Each application shall contain a brief narrative accompanied by written documentation that explains and validates the applicant’s efforts to locate the facility in accordance with the Screening and Site Selection Guidelines set forth in this Section.
2. Each application shall contain a narrative that discloses the exact location and nature of any and all existing facilities that are owned (including publicly owned structures), operated or used by the applicant and located within five (5) miles from the geographic borders of the City of Hermosa Beach.
3. Each application shall contain a narrative and scaled map(s) that precisely disclose the geographic area(s) within the City of Hermosa Beach that are proposed to be serviced by the proposed facility, the geographic area(s) bordering the City of Hermosa Beach, if any, that will be serviced by the proposed facility, the nature of the service to be provided or purpose of the facility, the reasons, if any, why the applicant cannot locate the facility outside the City of Hermosa Beach, and the efforts, if any, that applicant has made to locate the facility outside the City of Hermosa Beach.
4. Notwithstanding any permit that may be granted in accordance with this Section, the facility shall be erected, located, operated and maintained at all times in compliance with this Section and all applicable laws, regulations and requirements of the Building Code, and every other code and regulation imposed or enforced by the City of Hermosa Beach, the State of California, and the United States Federal Government. Applicants are separately required to obtain all applicable building and construction permits that may be required prior to erecting or installing the facility.
5. Each wireless communications carrier applicant shall provide a letter to the director of community development stating willingness to allow other carriers to co-locate on their facilities wherever feasible or a written explanation why the subject facility is not a candidate for co-location.
6. An RF Environmental Evaluation Report must be prepared by the applicant indicating that the proposed wireless communications facility meets FCC regulations and standards for construction, maintenance and operations. Ten days after installation and every two years thereafter, the telecommunications service provider must submit a certification report, attested to by a licensed engineer expert in the field of RF emissions, that the facility is compliant with the applicable FCC regulations for RF emissions.
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Hermosa Beach, CA | Municipal Code Date Printed: 5/3/2023 | pg. 2 independent verification of this analysis at the applicant’s expense. The intention of the alternatives analysis is to present alternative strategies which would minimize the number or size and adverse environmental impacts of facilities necessary to provide the needed services to the City and surrounding areas.
B. Design and Development Standards.
1. The facility shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification, public safety, warning, or other required seals or required signage.
2. Any and all accessory equipment, or other equipment associated with the operation of the facility, including but not limited to transmission cables, shall be located within a building, enclosure, or underground vault in a manner that complies with the development standards of the zoning district in which such equipment is located. In addition, if equipment is located above ground, it shall be visually compatible with the surrounding buildings and either (1) shrouded by sufficient landscaping to screen the equipment from view, or (2) designed to match the architecture of adjacent buildings. If no recent and/or reasonable architectural theme is present, the Planning Commission may require a particular design that is deemed by the Commission to be suitable to the subject location.
3. The facility exterior shall be comprised of non-reflective material(s) and painted or camouflaged to blend with surrounding materials and colors.
4. Any screening used in connection with a wall mounted and/or roof mounted facility shall be compatible with the architecture, color, texture and materials of the building or other structure to which it is mounted.
5. The facility shall be placed to the centermost location of the roof top to screen it from view from the street and adjacent properties.
6. The facility shall not be permitted on residentially zoned property.
7. The facility shall not include the use or installation of a monopole.
C. Setback Requirements.
The facility shall be considered an accessory structure. If the facility is located within two hundred (200) feet of a residential use, then the facility shall comply with the setback requirements for such zone. In all other instances, the extent of compliance with the setback requirements for the zone in which the facility is located shall be considered, in accordance with the following guidelines, by the City in connection with its processing of any facility permit.
D. Screening and Site Selection Guidelines.
In addition to the above requirements the following guidelines shall be considered by the City in connection with its processing of any facility permit:
1. The extent to which the proposed facility blends into the surrounding environment or is architecturally integrated into a concealing structure, taking into consideration alternate sites that are available.
2. The extent to which the proposed facility is screened or camouflaged by existing or proposed new topography, vegetation, buildings, or other structures.
3. The total size of the proposed facility, particularly in relation to surrounding and supporting structures.
4. The availability of suitable alternative locations for the facility.
5. Preference shall be given to facilities located on publicly owned structures, co-location and shared sites.
6. Preference shall be given to sites which are not located along primary street frontage, front yard areas or adjacent to residential uses.
7. Whenever possible, wireless communication facilities should be located on existing buildings, existing poles, or other existing support structures.
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1. Any lease of City property for the purpose of erecting a wireless communication facility shall require a negotiated lease agreement or other written license granted by the City. The existence of a lease agreement or license shall not relieve the applicant of any obligations to obtain appropriate permits as required by this section.
2. The City Council, by resolution following a public hearing, may approve a list of sites located on existing City property or within the public rights-of-way which are approved for major facilities. Each site shall include a description of permissible development and design characteristics, including but not limited to maximum height requirements. The City shall make such resolution available to all persons upon request. The approved list of locations may be subsequently amended by the City Council by resolution from time to time.
3. All proposed facilities to be located on a City property site which are pre-approved in accordance with the requirements of this section following an effective date of the ordinance codified in this section may be approved subject to a Conditional Use Permit and any additional or different requirements made applicable by this section.
All leases of any City property that are pre-approved in accordance with the requirements of this section shall be nonexclusive. The operator of a facility located on such public property shall make the supporting structure of the facility available to any other provider wishing to co-locate to the extent technically feasible. (Ord. 01- 1214 §4 part, 05/08/01)
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Lynne Pope
Location: 90254, Hermosa beach
Submitted At: 1:59pm 05-09-23
We have gathered over 80 signatures (and growing) of residents within the 500 foot radius of Verizon tower installation at 2629 Manhattan Avenue in Hermosa Beach who the city claims they sent notification of the June 2021 public hearing on this matter. These residents stated they never received this notification Debbie Martin
Location: 90254, Hermosa Beach
Submitted At: 1:02pm 05-09-23
I live next to the 5G cell tower at 2629 Manhattan Avenue. There has to be greater scrutiny on these structures being built in residential neighborhoods. I have sent images of the radio frequency levels in my hallway and 254
bedroom that are in the 'Severe' zone to all of you via email. You should also know that I developed tinnitus shortly after the tower was activated last month, and I have consulted an audiologist to investigate further. This condition is one of the symptoms of 'Microwave Syndrome' discussed in a report from the Environmental Health Trust dated March 2022 on the environmental and health impacts of 5G in residential areas, which I have also emailed to you all. I am not a 5G conspiracy theorist but the lack of available information from the City, Verizon or their engineering consultants has been astounding. No one seems to know anything or be willing to answer questions. The FCC limits were determined 20 years ago before 5G was even around and even they don't have enough data to substantiate their analysis. It's time to slow down and reconsider where these towers are being placed.
Maddie O'Connor
Location: 90254, Hermosa Beach
Submitted At: 11:05am 05-09-23
Your May 9, 2023 City Council Agenda Report (Item XIV c) States under Decisions to Deny:
"Jurisdictions may not impose an “effective prohibition” of wireless communications facilities. An effective prohibition is one that prevents a wireless carrier from closing a “significant” gap in service coverage provided by that carrier. As such, wireless carriers must submit gap coverage analyses with their applications, demonstrating that the subject location in their application is needed to close service gaps. This gap coverage analysis must demonstrate the extent to which the gap will be closed. As part of this analyses, the wireless carriers must also submit any alternative locations, systems, and placement to justify that the proposed location is the least intrusive location while providing the needed gap closure. Jurisdictions then review these analyses to verify the findings for gap coverage; if the jurisdiction has comments, the wireless carrier must be provided an opportunity to reply and response to the comments."
We would like to state for the record that in the city's project files we have been unable to find a)What Hermosa Beach Staff Member reviewed Verizon's gap coverage analyses (for their recent 9 Antenna cell tower installation at 2629 Manhattan Avenue) demonstrating that the subject location is needed to close service gaps and their review notes verifying the findings for gap coverage and b) Information/Documents/Submittals on the alternative locations, systems, and placement to justify that the 2629 Manhattan Ave location was the least intrusive location while providing the needed gap closure.
This Gap Coverage Analyses and Hermosa Beach city staff's review was also NOT attached to the city's June 15, 2021 Planning Commision Report approving this installation.
Michael Winn
Location: 90254, Hermosa Beach
Submitted At: 10:41am 05-09-23
We would like to know how the Verizon tower installed at 2629 Manhattan Avenue in Hermosa Beach meets the goal of the Hermosa Beach Plan:
Goal 5. Scenic vistas, viewpoints, and resources are maintained or enhanced. The culture and identity of Hermosa Beach is defined in part by scenic value. The City seeks to maintain and enhance the beauty of Hermosa Beach, and to ensure future development does not substantially detract from identified scenic public viewpoints or uninterrupted viewing areas, particularly within the Coastal Zone.
Policies
5.1 Identify public coastal views. Identify the Prominent Public Viewpoints and Uninterrupted Viewing Areas from which coastal scenic vistas can be observed. DONE:PAGE 167 of PLAN
5.2 Visual character. Accommodate economic growth and new buildings in a way that is consistent with and reflects the visual character of the community.
5.3 Building site and design. Massing, height, and orientation of new development adjacent to Prominent Public Viewpoints and Uninterrupted Viewing Areas shall be evaluated and, to the extent reasonable, new development will be sited and designed to minimize additional obstructions of public coastal views to and along the ocean and scenic areas.
5.4 Exceptions to protect views. Consider exceptions to setback, open space, landscaping, or other development standards to minimize additional obstructions to the Prominent Public Viewpoints and Uninterrupted Viewing 255
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INFORMATION ON CITY
REGULATION OF
WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS
FACILITIES
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Background
• March 28, 2023 – City Council requests
information item
• City regulations:
Private Property – 2001
Public Property – 2019
• Federal and State regulations limit City’s
ability to regulate
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Regulations – Private Property
• Reviewed by Community Development Dept
• Conditional Use Permit – Planning Commission
• Public hearing – Requires notification
• Non-residentially-zoned property
• Must meet zoning district standards
• Site selection guidelines
• Other design standards
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Regulations – Public Right-of-Way
• Reviewed by Public Works Department
• Wireless Encroachment Permit – PW Director
• Applicant notification – 300 feet
• Requires conditions of approval with
operational requirement (10 year duration,
maintenance, indemnification; performance
bond, agreement and insurance, design and
development standards)
• Reflective of Federal/State regulations
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Federal Regulations – Shot Clocks
FCC Wireless Category Description Shot Clock
Eligible Facilities (2012) Modify existing tower or station with no substantial change of the physical dimensions
of the tower. Includes colocation, removal, or
replacement of equipment.
60 days
Small Wireless Facilities
(2018)
Low-powered cellular facilities that use 3-4 feet
tall antennas and installed on existing
infrastructure (buildings/structures).
60 days (existing)
90 days (new)
Collocations (2009) Adding facilities to a location that already has facilities.
60 days
All Other Types (2009) Facilities not falling into any of the above categories
150 days
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Federal Regulations - Continued
• Denials supported by substantial evidence
• May not “effectively” prohibit wireless services
Carriers must demonstrate a “significant gap” in service by that carrier
Must demonstrate that the proposed location closes the gap in service
Carriers must provide an alternatives analysis and
demonstrate location is the “least intrusive.”
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Federal Regulations - Continued
• City may not deny an application based on
concerns of radio frequency emissions
Applicant/carrier must demonstrate that its facilities will comply with FCC standards.
• City may not discriminate amongst carriers
• City may not approve moratoria on wireless
• FCC limits fees
The City may justify higher fees if reflective of actual cost of providing service)
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State Regulations
• Assembly Bill 537 (2021) created a “deemed
approved” remedy (eff. January 1, 2022)
•If local government fails to act on
applications within shot clock deadlines
• City must respond to any “deemed
approved” notice within 30 days.
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Federal/State Regulations - Compliance
• Regulations for private property do not
reflect Federal/State regulations
Staff practice and protocol complies with
Federal/State regulations
Zoning Code Update – draft amendments to align
City regulations to Federal/State
• Regulations for public property are
reflective of Federal/State regulations
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Summary and Recommendation
• The City is highly regulated in how wireless
communications facilities are reviewed.
• Receive and file information report.
• Conduct discussion and provide input for
future updates of regulations.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0276
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
CONSIDERATION OF A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE
TO EXPLORE JOINT-USE PARK AMENITIES WITH
THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Receive and file a report on the City of Redondo Beach’s City Council actions related to the creation of a subcommittee to explore possible park improvements and the creation of a related subcommittee; and
2. Consider the formation of a subcommittee to join with the Redondo Beach City Council subcommittee to explore possible joint-use park amenities.
Executive Summary:
At its April 25, 2023 meeting, City Council directed staff to return with a report regarding the City of Redondo Beach City Council’s action related to the creation of a subcommittee to explore possible park improvements and joint uses for the amenities, as well as to allow Council to consider the creation of its own subcommittee to form a joint subcommittee with the City of Redondo Beach City Council representatives.
Background:
At its April 25, 2023 meeting, Mayor Jackson made a motion to direct staff to return with a report on the Redondo Beach City Council action regarding a joint-use park amenities study and to allow the Hermosa Beach City Council to consider the formation of a subcommittee to serve as a joint committee with the City of Redondo Beach. The motion was supported by Mayor Pro-Tem Justin Massey and Councilmember Mike Detoy.
Past Board, Commission and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
April 25, 2023 (Regular
Meeting)
Under Tentative Future Agenda Items, Mayor Jackson made a motion to direct staff to return with a report on the Redondo Beach City Council action regarding a Joint-Use Park Amenities Study and to allow the Hermosa Beach City Council to consider the formation of a subcommittee to
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April 25, 2023 (Regular
Meeting)
Under Tentative Future Agenda Items, Mayor Jackson made a motion to direct staff to return with a report on the Redondo Beach City Council action regarding a Joint-Use Park Amenities Study and to allow the Hermosa Beach City Council to consider the formation of a subcommittee to
serve as a joint committee with the City of Redondo Beach.
The motion was supported by Mayor Pro-Tem Justin
Massey and Councilmember Mike Detoy.
Discussion:
The City of Redondo Beach City Council’s Strategic Plan includes an objective to provide a report on short and long-term improvements at Aviation Park. At its April 4, 2023 meeting, its City Council received a report to facilitate discussion and possible action on improvements at Aviation Park and potential additional amenities. The report (Attachment 1) provided an update on the possible improvements.
At the conclusion of its discussion, the Redondo Beach City Council voted to form a subcommittee, comprised of Councilmembers Loewenstein and Behrendt, to explore funding options and to reach out to organizations including the Beach Cities Health District, City of Hermosa Beach, and other cites to discuss the possible park amenities.
Staff recommends City Council consider the formation of a subcommittee to join with the Redondo Beach City Council subcommittee to explore possible joint-use park amenities.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process.
Policy:
· 1.6 Long-term considerations. Prioritize decisions that provide long-term community benefit and discourage decisions that provide short-term community benefit but reduce long-term opportunities.
Parks and Open Space Element
Goal 1. First class, well maintained, and safe recreational facilities, parks and open spaces.
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Policy:
· 1.5 Evaluate community needs. Conduct a periodic review of community park needs and interests to inform maintenance and investment priorities.
Goal 3. Community parks and facilities encourage social activity and interaction.
Policy:
· 3.6 Availability of City facilities. Consider the demand and availability of City facilities for general community use in the long-term lease and/or rental of City facilities.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions.
Attachments:
1. Link to April 4, 2024 Redondo Beach City Council Staff Report
2. Link to April 25, 2023 City Council Meeting Video-Tentative Future Agenda Items Respectfully Submitted by: Jay Fall, Management Analyst Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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AMENITIES WITH THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH
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OVERVIEW
• At its April 4, 2023 meeting the City of
Redondo Beach received a report regarding
possible improvements and park amenities at
Aviation Park
• Its Council voted to form a subcommittee to
explore funding options and to reach out to
organizations to discuss the possible park
amenities
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CONSIDERATION OF A CITY
TO EXPLORE JOINT-USE PARK
AMENITIES WITH THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
23-0278
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 9, 2023
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
Attachments:
Tentative Future Agenda Items
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May 4, 2023
Honorable Mayor and Members Regular Meeting of
of the Hermosa Beach City Council May 9, 2023
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAY 23, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
MAY 23, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION FROM MADD
RECOGNIZING LEADERSHIP HERMOSA BEACH EMERGING LEADERS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Recognizing National Public Works Week May 21–27, 2023
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report and CIP Report by Project for April 2023
Finance Director Ongoing
City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report for April 2023 City Treasurer Ongoing Cancellation of Certain Checks City Treasurer Ongoing
Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of March 15, 2023
Public Works Director Ongoing
Adopt Resolution 23-XXXX Easement Dedication 505 Gould Avenue Public Works Director Staff Request Apr. 27, 2023
Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Preliminary Engineer’s Report for the Sewer Service Charges and Setting a Majority Protest Hearing for July 11, 2023 Setting a New Increased Rate and for Approving the Annual Levy of the Charge
Public Works Director Annual
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of May 16, 2023
Community Development Director Ongoing
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Quarterly Summary (3rd Quarter for FY 2022–23)
City Manager/Chris Cagle Quarterly
Endorsement of Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (DBA Athens Services) Request for an Annual Rate Adjustment to the Maximum Rates for Solid Waste Services
Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Mar. 29, 2023
Revised Award of Construction Contract for CIP 617 Civic Center Charging Stations
Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Apr. 6, 2023
Request for Adoption of the City of Hermosa Beach Personnel Rules and Regulations for Civil Service Employees
Human Resources Manager Staff Request
Apr. 24, 2023
Recommendation to Reject Claim Human Resources Manager Staff Request Apr. 26, 2023
Approval of the Commencement of Special Event Long-term Agreement Negotiations
Community Resources Manager Staff Request
Apr. 27, 2023
Vacancies – Civil Service Board Upcoming Expiration of Terms City Clerk 4-Year Term 274
2 MAY 23, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
INITIAL
DATE
(CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
First Reading: Adopt Ordinance Establishing Permanent Outdoor Permit Programs and Downtown Lane Reconfigurations and Accompanying Resolutions
Environmental Programs Manager Council Direction
Apr. 25, 2023
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Award of contract to X for updating the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Award of contract to X for updating the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan
Staff Request
Mar. 14, 2023
Report on California AB43 - New Legislation Which Gives Cities Throughout the State More Control Over Deciding How Speed Limits Should be Set and Would Allow Local Government to Lower Speed Limits by 5 MPH (Analysis on What the City Can/Can’t do and When the City can do it), (supported by Jackson, Massey and Detoy)
City Attorney Council Direction
Mar. 28, 2023
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
FISCAL YEAR 2023–2024 BUDGET STUDY SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING:
• Applicant Interviews for Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission • Applicant Interviews for Planning Commission
• Appointments to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission • Appointments to the Planning Commission
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3 JUNE 13, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
JUNE 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2023 AS PRIDE MONTH IN HERMOSA BEACH
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of May 2, 2023
Community Resources Manager Ongoing
Action Minutes of the Civil Service Board Meeting of March 15 and April 19, 2023
Human Resources Manager Ongoing
Approval of Resolution to join California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) effective July 1, 2023
Human Resources Manager Staff Request
Apr. 26, 2023
Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for April 2023
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2023-2024 Adoption of Resolutions Regarding the Engineer’s Report and Setting July 11, 2023 for a Public Hearing
Public Works Director Annual
Adoption of the 2023-24 Appropriations List Finance Director Annual 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), (Including Report from Independent Auditors)
Finance Director Annual
Second Reading: Adopt Ordinance Establishing Permanent Outdoor Permit Programs and Downtown Lane Reconfigurations and Accompanying Resolutions
Environmental Programs Manager Council Direction
Apr. 25, 2023
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Finance Director Annual First Reading - Ordinance to Amend the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.04.040 and Chapter 17.21 Regarding ADUS And JAUDS Community Development Director Staff Request
Apr. 13, 2023
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
NO MEETING JUNE 27, 2023
(DARK)
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4 JULY 11, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
JULY 11, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of June 6, 2023
Community Resources Manager Ongoing
Action Minutes of the Civil Service Board Meeting of May 17, 2023 Human Resources Manager Ongoing Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for May 2023
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 20, 2023
Community Development Director Ongoing
Second reading of a Request for an Ordinance to Amend The Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.04.040 and Chapter 17.21 Regarding ADUs and JADUs.
Community Development Director Council Direction
Jun. 13, 2023
Approval of Special Event Long-term Agreements Community Resources Manager Staff Request Dec. 19, 2022
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
Approval of New Impact Level III Event: Last Days of Summer Beach Concerts
Community Resources Manager Staff Request
May 3, 2023
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 if March 31, 2022
Environmental Programs Manager Annual
Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Public Works Director Annual
Public Hearing on the Annual Levy for the Sewer Charge and Engineer's Report
Public Works Director Annual
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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5 PENDING STRATEGIC PLAN ITEMS
STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
Update Personnel Policies Human Resources
Manager
Pending Labor
Negotiations/Meet & Confer
Process
Beach Policy/Regulations (Continued from meeting of October 27, 2016) Community Resources Manager
This item will be addressed
through the creation of the
Volleyball Court Use Policy, to
be reviewed by City Council in
2023 (date to be determined)
Alternative Fuel Transportation Report, Nov. 2016 Environmental Analyst Community Choice Aggregation Direction, Dec. 2016 Environmental Programs Manager
PENDING NEW ITEMS
STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
Approval of the Municipal Lease Policy
Initiated by: Staff Request Jun. 12, 2018
Community Resources
Manager
Landscape and Street Lighting District Assessment Adjustment (mail-in election authorization)
Initiated by: Council Direction Jul. 9, 2019
Public Works Director To be included in Revenue
Strategy Study Session (March
3, 2022). PW staff has funding
to prepare an assessment
adjustment study and will
advance that effort – it is
anticipated that the study will
take approximately 2 to 3
months to complete. If council
agrees to advance the
adjustment, it will need to go to
a city-wide ballot.
The annual assessment is
required to go to council each
year for approval and may need
to go to council separately
before the ballot vote. It was
last approved at the 7/13/2021
council meeting.
Pavement Condition Index Update
Initiated by: Staff Request Sept. 23, 2019
Public Works Director The new pavement
management plan report is
being prepared and is
anticipated to be completed in
approximately 2 to 3
months. PW staff will prepare
a staff report with the updated
document and have our
consultant available to present
the item to council.
Public Records Request Guidelines
Initiated by: Staff Request Oct. 14, 2019
City Clerk
Emergency Services Municipal Code Chapter 2.56 Update Emergency Management
Coordinator
Waiting for State to review
proposed language changes
Return to Council to discuss a full ban on tobacco sales and to include all available data related to other communities who have adopted complete bans Initiated by: Council Direction Jan. 28, 2020
Community
Development Director
Staff to work with BCHD to
consider appropriate timing to
return to consider a full ban
Consideration of licensing agreement/fees for use of City logo Initiated by: Council Direction Jun. 9, 2020
City Attorney The City will develop a
licensing agreement for
commercial uses of the City
logo as part of a comprehensive
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6 Administrative Memorandum
(AM) on City Branding and
Logo Use by City Staff. City
staff will begin drafting the
AM after finalizing the City’s
style guide and filing its “Intent
to Use” trademark application
for the City logo with the
USPTO. As part of developing
a Licensing Agreement for the
Commercial Use of the City
Logo, staff will establish a
process for reviewing and
handling these requests. This
process will likely include the
negotiation of royalties and as
well as the preparation of a
staff report to obtain Council
approval to enter into the
agreement. Only once after the
City receives the issuance of a
Notice of Allowance from the
USPTO can it begin approving
applications for commercial
uses of the logo.
Follow-up on Mayor’s Pledge
Initiated by: Council Direction August 25, 2020
City Manager’s
Office/Police Chief
Pending proposal from Sunny
Lee
Ordinance to regulate nuisance Outdoor Lighting
Initiated by: Staff Request June 3, 2021
Community
Development Director
Council referred to Planning
Commission at June 2021
meeting, tentatively scheduled
for Planning Commission,
February 2022
An Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adding Chapter
12.42 to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to require property owners to repair the sidewalk area abutting their real property
Initiated by: Staff Request June 12, 2021
City Attorney
Update on single use plastics ordinance and resources needed to meet compliance (Supported by Massey, Campbell, Armato)
Initiated by: Council Direction October 26, 2021
Environmental Program
Manager
PLAN Hermosa 5-year check-in on milestones
(Supported by Massey, Campbell, Armato, Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction October 26, 2021
Community
Development
Director/Environmental
Program Manager
The next update to City
Council will be in 2026
Authorize the SBCCOG to contract for alert and warning services through Everbridge and Alert South Bay on behalf of the City of Hermosa Beach Initiated by: Staff Request January 27, 2022
Emergency
Management
Coordinator
Consideration of Non-Profit Grant Program
Initiated by: Council Direction March 9, 2022
Deputy City Manager
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