Agenda packet — Hermosa Beach City Council, May 23, 2023 (part 1 of 3)

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 23, 2023 5:00 PM
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Open Session - 6:00 PM
1 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 23, 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 23, 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) 23-0320 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on May 9, 2023. b) 23-0321 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

Anticipated Litigation - (Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code section 54956.9)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the City in the litigation.

Significant exposure to civil litigation* (1case) -
a. Delay Claim by EBS General Engineering, Inc. (“EBS”): Pacific Coast Highway Improvements at Aviation Blvd & Pier Ave. EBS has alleged it suffered damages related to delay in finishing the project. *Significant exposure to civil litigation means that there exists facts and circumstances where the City may face a lawsuit. This does not mean that any potential lawsuit is meritorious or that there is a significant risk that the City will not prevail in any possible lawsuit.

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3 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 23, 2023 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
I. 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) 23-0293 PRESENTATION FROM

MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD)
b) 23-0294 RECOGNIZING LEADERSHIP HERMOSA

BEACH EMERGING LEADERS
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
a) 23-0297 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
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4 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 23, 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) 23-0314 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the written communication.

X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
a) 23-0298 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 23, 2023 a) 23-0315 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
23-0300

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes for the Tuesday, May 9, 2023 regular meeting.
c) REPORT
23-0304

CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council ratify the following check registers. d) REPORT
23-0309

MEMORANDUM REGARDING REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE
REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR APRIL 2023
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
e) REPORT
23-0284

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council accept the donations received by the City to be used for purposes noted. Donations not included in previous reports are included herein. f) REPORT
23-0310
MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER’S REPORT
AND CASH BALANCE REPORT FOR APRIL 2023
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
g) REPORT
23-0283

CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
Recommendation: The City Treasurer recommends City Council ratify cancellation of certain checks. h) REPORT
23-0303

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF MAY 10, 2023
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of May 10, 2023.
i) REPORT
23-0306

ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2023
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of March 15, 2023.

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23-0299

PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the June 20, 2023 Planning Commission tentative future agenda.
k) REPORT
23-0318

ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 16, 2023
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of May 16, 2023.
l) REPORT
23-0311

SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

QUARTERLY SUMMARY
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Quarterly Summary from the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB).
m) REPORT
23-0285
ENDORSEMENT OF ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC’S
(DBA ATHENS SERVICES) REQUEST FOR AN ANNUAL

RATE ADJUSTMENT TO THE MAXIMUM RATES

FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council endorse the proposed service rate adjustment from Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (DBA Athens Services) at amounts not to exceed the attached rate schedule effective July 1, 2023.
n) REPORT
23-0286
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 617

CIVIC CENTER CHARGING STATIONS
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Rescind the award of the construction contract for CIP 617 Civic Center Charging Stations ("Project") in the amount of $65,732.76 to TurnOnGreen, Inc;

2. Award the construction contract for the Project in the amount of $65,732.76 to Macano Tech, LLC ("Contractor") (Attachment 1);

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and

4. Make the following findings:
a. Any further competitive bidding would be contrary to the public interest because (1) the City solicited proposals for the Project, (2) each proposal received for the Project was for an unlicensed firm in the business of furnishing the equipment needed for the Project proposing to subcontract to a licensed contractor for the construction work of the Project, (3) Contractor was listed by the proposer who submitted the lowest proposal as its proposed subcontractor, and (4) an award to Contractor is consistent with what the proposal results would have been had each proposer properly structured their bids such that a licensed contractor was the prime-proposer; and therefore because competitive bidding laws are not to be applied in a manner which results in an incongruity or result in no competitive advantage, the City finds that this contract is exempt from any further competitive selection process on such basis; and
b. Any and all irregularities in the proposal prompting the award to Contractor are hereby waived as conferring no competitive advantage.

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7 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 23, 2023 o) REPORT
23-0307

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH

PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR

CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve a resolution (Attachment 1) adopting the City of Hermosa Beach Personnel Rules and Regulations for Civil Service Employees (Attachment 2).
p) REPORT
23-0308

RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT CLAIM
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council reject the following claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator:

Claimant: Rameron Perez
Date of Loss: February 9, 2023
Date Filed: February 23, 2023
Allegation: Claimant states he was driving southbound on Ardmore Avenue at 8th Street when a truck driving in front of him caused a drain cover to come off and he drove into the drain causing damage to his vehicle.
q) REPORT
23-0291

APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF SPECIAL EVENT

LONG-TERM AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve the commencement of long-term agreement negotiations with the following organizations for the following special events:
* Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) for the AAU Junior National Championships; * Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) for the Hermosa Beach Open; * Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)/Beach Volleyball Clubs of America (BVCA) for the JVA/BVCA National Championships; and
* Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks for Pets in the Park, Movies at the Beach, and Pumpkins in the Park.
r) REPORT
23-0305
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.

XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE

DISCUSSION
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XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a) REPORT
23-0322

ADOPT ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING

PERMANENT OUTDOOR PERMIT PROGRAMS AND

DOWNTOWN LANE RECONFIGURATIONS AND

ACCOMPANYING RESOLUTIONS
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council continue the Public Hearing to the June 13, 2023 City Council meeting.

XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a) REPORT
23-0290

CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO PLACE A PLAQUE ON CITY

PROPERTY HONORING LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIFEGUARDS
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council consider designating a subcommittee to review the request to place a plaque on City property honoring Los Angeles County Lifeguards previously awarded Lifetime Achievement Recognition through the International Surf Festival's Medal of Valor Ceremony.
b) REPORT
23-0282

APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH
4LEAF, INC FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES

FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Approve the proposed second amendment to an agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for staff augmentation services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $115,000, resulting in a total not-to exceed amount of $190,000 (Attachment 3); and

2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached second amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney.
c) REPORT
23-0256

AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
TO UPDATE THE CITY’S LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

TO EMERGENCY PLANNING CONSULTANTS
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Award a contract to Emergency Planning Consultants to update the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan at a not-to-exceed amount $52,500 for a term of one year ending May 23, 2024 (Attachment 3);

2. Appropriate $16,015 in the General Fund from the Prospective Expenditures account to cover the non-federal match; and

3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney.

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23-0272

AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE RECTANGULAR

RAPID-FLASHINGBEACONS FROM
NEXTECH SYSTEMS, INC.
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Authorize the purchase of rectangular rapid-flashing beacons from NexTech Systems, Inc. in the amount of $129,771.08 (Attachment 2) plus taxes for a total amount of $142,099.33; and

2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a contingency amount of $10,000 for purchasing additional parts as needed during installation.

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) REPORT
23-0317

TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:

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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11 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda - Final May 23, 2023 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

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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Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
23-0320
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Closed Session of May 23, 2023
MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on May 9, 2023.

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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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23-0321
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Closed Session of February 28, 2023
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:

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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 23, 2023

PRESENTATION FROM

MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD)
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Power of Community
Patricia Rillera, MADD California State Executive Director Rose Zapata, MADD Program Specialist
16 MADD Leadership
MADD California State Executive Director
Patricia Rillera
17 Our Mission
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is:
18 MADD Overview
• Founded in 1980
• MADD = Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• We are against the choice and action of drinking
and driving, NOT individuals
• We are NOT against adults 21 and over drinking alcohol • Always plan ahead and designate a non-drinking
driver if your plans include alcohol or other drugs
©2011 Mothers Against Drunk Driving19
What We Do
• Provide services to victims and families
of drunk and drugged driving crashes
• Lobby to support stronger drunk
driving laws
• Protect our youth from the dangers of
underage drinking through educational
initiatives geared toward parents,
youth and community
• Partner with local, county and state
law enforcement and governmental
agencies
20 Drunk Driving Today
• 13,384 lives lost in 2021, accounting for
31% of traffic fatalities
• 1,370 of these fatalities were in California
• Every 35 minutes someone is killed
• Alcohol-related deaths increased by 14%
for the second consecutive year.
©2011 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic Safety Facts and The Economic and Societal Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes 21
MADD Victim Services
• Serve victims and
survivors of:
– Drunk driving
– Drugged driving
– Underage drinking
• All services provided for free
• 24-Hour Victim Help Line
877-MADD-HELP
7 © 2015 Mothers Against Drunk Driving22
How to prevent DUI crashes
Don’t Drink and Drive!
• Hire a car service.
• Take a taxi, Uber or any rideshare company.
• Phone a friend or family member.
• Stay at a nearby hotel that’s in walking
distance.
• Stay at the friend’s house you’ve been
drinking at.
8 © 2015 Mothers Against Drunk Driving23
MADD’s Underage Drinking
Prevention Programs
24 Power of Youth:

Classroom Settings
10 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Underage Drinking Fact Sheet 25 Power of Youth:

Auditorium or Assemblies
11 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Underage Drinking Fact Sheet 26 Power of Youth:

Ever 15 Minuets
12 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Underage Drinking Fact Sheet 27 Resource Booths
13 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Underage Drinking Fact Sheet 28 Underage Drinking Problem
and Consequences
• Alcohol is a drug and the No. 1 drug choice of
youth
• Teen alcohol use kills about 4,300 a year
• Children start thinking about alcohol by age 8
• The human brain is not fully developed until the
mid-20’s.
• On average, 10% of drunk drivers are under
21 14 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Underage Drinking Fact Sheet 29 What YOU can Do
3 in 4 teens say their parents are the leading influence on their decisions about drinking alcohol.

Handbooks:
• Middle school
• High school
• English and Spanish
madd.org/PowerofParents
Source: https://www.prevention.psu.edu/uploads/cv/Turrisi_Rob_VITA.pdf 30 Drink
More
Drink
More
Often
Have
More
Problem
s
Yet, decades of research consistently
prove that:

Children/teens permitted to drink in the home, even in small amounts, do this outside of the home:

You can’t teach your child/teen how to drink responsibly.

The Role of Adults
31 Age at First Drink &
Later Risk of Alcoholism
32 Taking Away the Keys…
Doesn’t Take Away the Risks
Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Underage Drinking 33 What YOU can Do
3 in 4 teens say their parents are the leading influence on their decisions about drinking alcohol.

Handbooks:
• Middle school
• High school
• English and Spanish
Spanish POP Middle School
Source: https://www.prevention.psu.edu/uploads/cv/Turrisi_Rob_VITA.pdf English POP Middle School
34 20
Parent Handbooks
Talking About Alcohol
• Techniques for having the conversation
about alcohol
• Knowing how to communicate family
values and consequences
• Handling questions about parents’ own
history of underage drinking
• This is more than just a one-time conversation!
©2016 Mothers Against Drunk Driving35
What YOU Can Do
• www.madd.org/powerofparents
• Be the example.
– Say no to alcohol when you are the driver.
– Don’t ride with an impaired driver.
– Provide non-alcoholic drinks at social gatherings.
– Support Zero Tolerance for alcohol under 21
21 36
The Power to Take a Stand
2016 Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Get Your Teen Involved!
• Join the MADD Youth Advisory
Board or start a Teen Influencer
Group for your school
• Train as a subject matter expert
and help design awareness
campaigns
• Earn community service hours and
develop leadership skills
37 Thank You!
Funding for this program was provided by a grant
from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS),
through the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA).
38 To request a workshop or free resources:

[email protected]
714-838-6199, Ext:6673
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1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023

RECOGNIZING LEADERSHIP HERMOSA

BEACH EMERGING LEADERS
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City of Hermosa Beach
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Staff Report
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023

POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
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CITY MANAGER UPDATE
May 23, 2023
42 Update for May 23, 2023
• Fiesta Hermosa
• Memorial Day Holiday
• Residential Parking Permits
• Construction Projects:
o South Park Upper Restrooms
o Sidewalk Improvements
o Pier Repairs
• National Public Works Week: May 21–27, 2023
• Deadline to Apply for Commission Vacancies: May 25, 2023 • Budget Study Session: May 31, 2023
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Staff Report
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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 23, 2023

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council receive and file the written communication.

Attachments:

1. Written Communication from Tony Higgins
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From: tony higgins
To: City Clerk
Cc: City Council; Suja Lowenthal; DG_PlanningCommission; DG_PubWorksCommission; Carrie Tai; Joseph SanClemente; Paul LeBaron
Subject: Written Communications to 5/23 City Council Meeting Date: Monday, May 8, 2023 8:36:12 AM
Dear City Council,
Re: Written communications…4/25 Council OutdoorDining discussions- lampooned Can someone please tell me how a burger & margarita
consumed by 2am, indoors, is more likely to contribute to crime; than the same margarita consumed at the same
time, ….but on an adjacent outdoor dining patio?
Is it some kind of Magical Margarita?
And tell my why this was worth more than an hour of
discussion in the 4/25 Council Meeting?
So anyway, Freshman Councilman Francois tried to ask a somewhat recalcitrant City Manager to show any data at all that closing outdoor dining decks at midnight would somehow result in less crime than closing at some other time? Chief LeBaron, perhaps sensing Suja was going to lose control and spill the beans, parachuted-in, guns-a-blazing with the “flash” that alcohol fueled crime peaked during midnight-4am hours,
….triggering Francois to say: very-interesting but that is NOT an answer to my question.

Our Police Chief! not to be outmanunevered young upstart gently stiff-armed our freshman, saying “well thats my story” ...

How about this?
When will our council grow cahones large enough to stand-up to our City Manager’s nonsequitur sequins? 45 Meaning, either get a straight answer or don’t bother asking the question!
And then, as if it couldn’t get any better, in the same April 25th Council meeting, Fireman Councilman Detoy
essentially asked if all LA County Covid Rooftop Dining Fire Safety requirements had been implemented at all new covid rooftop dining locations?
Well it’s a fair question, no?
After all, the city is about 3 years into the Covid Rooftop Dining Emergency Program….

So, in a nut-shell:

Councilman Decoy, for all intents & purposes, asks City Manager Lowenthal if all LA County Rooftop Fire safety checklist items now implemented?
Suja [paraphrase]:
“YES“ [pause]; everything is good inasmuch as all the restaurants have applied for permits or something like that… Suja’s voice was fading at best.

Applied for ?
Cmon give it a break!
i believe as of April 25th, two years too late; the city has still produced no evidence whatsoever that rooftop dining fire safety stairwell capacity analysis was ever completed and these new rooftop dining venues now comport with all LA County Fire Safety standards.

Maybe our esteemed City Council can ask our Madame City Manager for a straight answer.

To my knowledge the city has provided no data on whether adequate smoke detectors, fireextinguishers or fire alarms are in place at these new rooftop venues, at least not via my Public Records requests.

How about emergency stairwell lighting and so on.. is it all done? The City has provided no data on whether 2 Rooftop exits (alternate rooftop egress) is required and if so are these exits implemented? If not when? 46 Is nearly 3 years too long to wait for full compliance? If public safety and not restaurant profits were the real priority wouldn’t these fire safety tasks all be done after 3 years?
And what of Councilman Detoy, who probably would be the last councilman to abandon you in a fox hole, well intentionally or not here we are 3 years later.

Public Safety or Restaurant Profits?
Anthony Higgins
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Agenda Name Comments Support Oppose Neutral
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

FROM THE PUBLIC
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Agenda Item: eComments for IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Overall Sentiment
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Submitted At: 12:21pm 05-23-23
Dear City Council,
Re: Written communications…4/25 Council Outdoor-Dining discussions- lampooned Can someone please tell me how a burger & margarita consumed by 2am, indoors, is more likely to contribute to crime; than the same margarita consumed at the same time, ….but on an adjacent outdoor dining patio? Is it some kind of Magical Margarita?
And tell my why this was worth more than an hour of discussion in the 4/25 Council Meeting? So anyway, Freshman Councilman Francois tried to ask a somewhat recalcitrant City Manager to show any data at all that closing outdoor dining decks at midnight would somehow result in less crime than closing at some other 48 time?
Chief LeBaron, perhaps sensing Suja was going to lose control and spill the beans, parachuted-in, guns-ablazing with the “flash” that alcohol fueled crime peaked during midnight-4am hours, ….triggering Francois to say: very-interesting but that is NOT an answer to my question.

Our Police Chief! not to be outmanunevered young upstart gently stiff-armed our freshman, saying “well thats my story” ...

How about this?
When will our council grow cahones large enough to stand-up to our City Manager’s non-sequitur sequins? Meaning, either get a straight answer or don’t bother asking the question! And then, as if it couldn’t get any better, in the same April 25th Council meeting, Fireman Councilman Detoy essentially asked if all LA County Covid Rooftop Dining Fire Safety requirements had been implemented at all new covid rooftop dining locations?
Well it’s a fair question, no?
After all, the city is about 3 years into the Covid Rooftop Dining Emergency Program….

So, in a nut-shell:

Maybe our esteemed City Council can ask our Madame City Manager for a straight answer.

To my knowledge the city has provided no data on whether adequate smoke detectors, fire-extinguishers or fire alarms are in place at these new rooftop venues, at least not via my Public Records requests.

How about emergency stairwell lighting and so on.. is it all done? The City has provided no data on whether 2 Rooftop exits (alternate rooftop egress) is required and if so are these exits implemented? If not when?
Is nearly 3 years too long to wait for full compliance? If public safety and not restaurant profits were the real priority wouldn’t these fire safety tasks all be done after 3 years?
49 And what of Councilman Detoy, who probably would be the last councilman to abandon you in a fox hole, well intentionally or not here we are 3 years later.

Public Safety or Restaurant Profits?
Anthony Higgins
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 23, 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 23, 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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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, May 9, 2023 5:00 PM
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Open Session - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jackson called the Closed Session to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Virtual Public Comment:

Matt McCool

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. 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
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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.

Name of Case: MUZATKO, RACHEL, Case Number: 20TRCV00048 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jackson called the Open Session to order at 6:03 p.m.

Mayor Jackson requested a moment of silence for all those affected by the multiple tragic acts of violence that occurred over this past weekend.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Elise Meyers.

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 volunteers who attended the April 30 Conversations and Cleanup event and thanked West Basin Municipal Water District for donating the supplies. The Mayor also announced that on May 13 at Clark Field, the Little League will host a small concert at the park beginning at 4:00 p.m.

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Mayor Jackson requested to pull item "i" from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to pull Consent Calendar item "i" for separate discussion and approve the remaining 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) 23-0261 RECOGNIZING AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION

WESTERN STATE CHAMPIONS
Mayor Jackson invited Regional Commissioner for AYSO Region XVIII Krista Skinner to provide comments.

Mayor Jackson provided remarks and recognized various AYSO teams for winning the Western State Championship.
b) 23-0263 RECOGNIZING CHRISTY TEAGUE FOR HER SERVICE

TO THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Mayor Jackson provided Christy Teague with a proclamation for her years of service.

Former Community Development Director Ken Robertson spoke.

Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce President Jessica Accamando spoke.

Community Development Director Carrie Tai spoke.

Mayor Jackson presented a Certificate of Commendation to Christy Teague.
c) 23-0262 RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Jackson invited Beach Cities Health District representatives and Youth Advisors to speak about Mental Health Awareness Month.

Members of the Youth Advisory Council provided remarks.

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d) 23-0265 RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS

JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH AND

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
Mayor Jackson read a proclamation into the record recognizing May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report. a) 23-0267 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update.

Mayor Jackson provided comments.

Police Chief LeBaron responded to Mayor Jackson's comments.

IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
a) 23-0281 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
In Person Public Comment:

Greg McNally
Jake Courtney
Ricardo Reznichek
Deloris Gantner
Jessica Accamando
Jose Bacallao
Morgan Sliff
Christian Stutzman
Ron Garcia
Anna Burns
Liz Ramirez
Dave Shaefer
Frank Paine
Mike Winn
Chad Kroeger
JT Parr
Lynne Pope
Ty
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Chandler Bondin
Sarah
Jane
Johnny Lanes
Abby Gasky
Kelly Douglas
Ryan
Virtual Public Comment:

Matt McCool
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann 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) 23-0268 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES

AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.

Councilmember Detoy asked questions about a Capital Improvement Project.

City Manager Lowenthal responded to Councilmember Detoy's comments.

Councilmember Francois provided comments and questions regarding public comment.

City Attorney Donegan resonded to Councilmember Francois' comments.

Mayor Jackson asked about the truck route comment.

City Manager Lowenthal responded to Mayor Jackson's comments.

XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar with item "i" pulled for separate discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Absent: 0
a) 23-0026 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA (City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. b) REPORT
23-0269

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. c) REPORT
23-0259

CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e) REPORT
23-0271

ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2023
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. f) REPORT
23-0254

LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2023
(Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. h) REPORT
23-0258

ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
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BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN

AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT

WITH THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL AGENCY
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar. 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)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.

XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION 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)
City Manager Lowenthal provided a staff report.

Councilmember Saemann provided various questions.

City Attorney Donegan responded to Councilmember Saemann's concerns.

Councilmember Francois provided various comments.

Finance Director Viki Copeland responded to Councilmember Francois' comments.

City Manager Lowenthal provided comments.

There was no Public Comment in person.

Virtual Public Comment:

Matt McCool
Ann Gotthoffer
Edward de Beer
Craig Cadwallader
Tony Higgins
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Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided various comments.

The City Council continued to deliberate on this item.

A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Francois to waive first reading and introduce "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” with hours of operation for parking meters set between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily. Motion was carried by the following vote:

Aye: 3 - Francois, Saemann, and Detoy
No: 2 - Mayor Jackson, and Massey

Absent: 0
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.

There were no Public Hearing items.

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)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi presented a staff report.

Mayor Jackson provided comments.

City Manager Lowenthal provided additional comments.

Councilmember Francois provided comments.

Virtual Public Comment:

Craig Cadwallader
Matt McCool
Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments.

Mayor Pro Tem Massey spoke.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to receive and file the Julian Katz Naming Subcommittee Report; and adopt a resolution of the City of Hermosa Beach, City of Hermosa Beach Page 8 Printed on 5/18/2023
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California, naming the bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of Julian Katz; and approve the installation of signage acknowledging the naming as required by the Municipal Naming, Monument and Sponsorship Policy. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy

Absent: 0
b) REPORT
23-0255

PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR

POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a staff report.

Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments.

Councilmember Saemann provided comments.

Virtual Public Comment:

Matt McCool
Councilmember Francois provided comments.

Councilmember Detoy provided comments.

Mayor Jackson provided comments.

City Council continued to deliberate on this item.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Francois to deny staff recommendation for a sole-source purchase of three Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Trucks in a combined amount of $312,313.59 from dealerships as vehicles become available; and deny the Director of Public Works to establish a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $31,231 to accommodate a potential cost increase; and deny 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 deny the appropriation of $107,764 from the Equipment Replacement Fund fund balance to the Police Department, Community Services Division in the Equipment Replacement Fund. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy

Absent: 0
c) REPORT
23-0229

INFORMATION ON CITY REGULATION OF

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided a staff report.

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Councilmember Detoy asked various questions.

Councilmember Saeman asked various questions.

Councilmember Francois asked various questions.

Mayor Jackson asked various questions.

Community Development Director Tai responded to comments.

City Attorney Donegan responded to comments.

In Person Public Comment:

Mike Winn
Ania V. Prus
Lynne Pope
Virtual Public Comment:

Tony Higgins
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to receive and file information on the City's regulation of wireless communication facilities. Councilmember Francois offered a friendly amendment to give direction to staff to come back during the Zoning Code Update with an improved or increased requirements regarding notification and other issues discussed at the meeting. Motion was carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy

Absent: 0
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)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff report.

There was no public comment for this item.

Councilmember Detoy provided comments.

Councilmember Saemann provided comments.

Councilmember Francois provided comments.

Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments.

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Mayor Jackson provided comments.

City Manager Lowenthal provided additional information.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Detoy Receive to 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 form a subcommittee of Councilmember Saemann and Councilmember Detoy to join with the Redondo Beach City Council subcommittee to explore possible joint-use park amenities. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy

Absent: 0
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) 23-0278 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Saemann requested an information item on Home Occupations. Mayor Jackson supported this item.

The information item will return to a future meeting in August.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jackson adjourned the Open Session meeting at 11:37 p.m. in memory of Lauren Phillips.

Councilmember Francois provided a eulogy for Lauren Phillips.

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REPORT 23-0300
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 23, 2023

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes for the Tuesday, May 9, 2023 regular meeting.

Attachment:

1. May 9, 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, May 9, 2023 5:00 PM
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Open Session - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jackson called the Closed Session to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Virtual Public Comment:

Matt McCool

City Negotiator: City Manager
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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.

Name of Case: MUZATKO, RACHEL, Case Number: 20TRCV00048 6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jackson called the Open Session to order at 6:03 p.m.

Mayor Jackson requested a moment of silence for all those affected by the multiple tragic acts of violence that occurred over this past weekend.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Elise Meyers.

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.

VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Mayor Jackson requested to pull item "i" from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.

Aye: 5 - Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy

Absent: 0
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a) 23-0261 RECOGNIZING AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION

WESTERN STATE CHAMPIONS
Mayor Jackson invited Regional Commissioner for AYSO Region XVIII Krista Skinner to provide comments.

Mayor Jackson provided remarks and recognized various AYSO teams for winning the Western State Championship.
b) 23-0263 RECOGNIZING CHRISTY TEAGUE FOR HER SERVICE

TO THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Mayor Jackson provided Christy Teague with a proclamation for her years of service.

Former Community Development Director Ken Robertson spoke.

Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce President Jessica Accamando spoke.

Community Development Director Carrie Tai spoke.

Mayor Jackson presented a Certificate of Commendation to Christy Teague.
c) 23-0262 RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Jackson invited Beach Cities Health District representatives and Youth Advisors to speak about Mental Health Awareness Month.

Members of the Youth Advisory Council provided remarks.

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d) 23-0265 RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS

JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH AND

VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report. a) 23-0267 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update.

Mayor Jackson provided comments.

Police Chief LeBaron responded to Mayor Jackson's comments.

IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
a) 23-0281 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
In Person Public Comment:

Greg McNally
Jake Courtney
Ricardo Reznichek
Deloris Gantner
Jessica Accamando
Jose Bacallao
Morgan Sliff
Christian Stutzman
Ron Garcia
Anna Burns
Liz Ramirez
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