City Council
City of Hermosa Beach
Special 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
Monday, June 5, 2023 5:00 PM
Call and Notice of Special Meeting: Applicant Interviews for the Planning Commission and Parks, Recreation
& Community Resources Advisory Commission and only those matters set forth on the agenda.
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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.
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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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Mayor of the City of Hermosa Beach has called a Special Meeting of the City Council to take place on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to consider and take action on only those matters set forth on the agenda below. 5:00 PM – INTERVIEWS
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker and limited to the item listed on this special meeting agenda 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.
IV. INTERVIEWS
a) 23-0334 INTERVIEWS TO FILL TWO TERMS ENDING
JUNE 30, 2027 ON THE PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Six applicants applied for the two advertised positions on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission and were notified of the date, time, and place of their scheduled interviews. The applicants (listed alphabetically) are:
Barbara Ellman
Joey Farrales
Traci Horowitz
James Lenihan
Brad McDonald
Isabel Rodriguez
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JUNE 30, 2027 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Six applicants applied for the two advertised positions on the Planning Commission and were notified of the date, time, and place of their scheduled interviews. The applicants (listed alphabetically) are:
Kate Hirsh
Peter Hoffman
Elaine Kim
Alanna McBirney
Brad McDonald
Jonathan Wicks
V. APPOINTMENTS
a) REPORT
23-0349
TWO APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council appoint two members to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2027. b) REPORT
23-0346
TWO APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council appoint two members to the Planning Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2027.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
June 7, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - City Council 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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5 City Council Special Meeting Agenda - Final June 5, 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:
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
23-0334
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Special Meeting of June 5, 2023
INTERVIEWS TO FILL TWO TERMS ENDING
JUNE 30, 2027 ON THE PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Six applicants applied for the two advertised positions on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission and were notified of the date, time, and place of their scheduled interviews. The applicants (listed alphabetically) are:
Barbara Ellman
Joey Farrales
Traci Horowitz
James Lenihan
Brad McDonald
Isabel Rodriguez
Attachments:
1. Barbara Ellman - Application
2. Joey Farrales - Application
3. Traci Horowitz - Application
4. James Lenihan - Application
5. Brad McDonald - Application
6. Isabel Rodriguez - Application
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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 Special Meeting of June 5, 2023
INTERVIEWS TO FILL TWO TERMS ENDING
JUNE 30, 2027 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Six applicants applied for the two advertised positions on the Planning Commission and were notified of the date, time, and place of their scheduled interviews. The applicants (listed alphabetically) are:
Kate Hirsh
Peter Hoffman
Elaine Kim
Alanna McBirney
Brad McDonald
Jonathan Wicks
Attachments:
1. Kate Hirsh - Application
2. Peter Hoffman - Application
3. Elaine Kim - Application
4. Alanna McBirney - Application
5. Brad McDonald - Application
6. Jonathan Wicks - Application
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Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0349
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Special Meeting of June 5, 2022
TWO APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS, RECREATION &
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council appoint two members to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2027.
Executive Summary:
At its June 5, 2023 special meeting, City Council conducted interviews for two upcoming Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission vacancies for the terms ending June 30, 2027.
Council interviewed six applicants: Barbara Ellman (Attachment 1); Joey Farrales (Attachment 2); Traci Horowitz (Attachment 3); James Lenihan (Attachment 4); Brad McDonald (Attachment 5), and Isabel Rodriguez (Attachment 6). Staff recommends City Council appoint two members to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2027.
Background:
In accordance with Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.28, the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission shall consist of five members who are bona fide residents of the City and appointed by the City Council for four-year terms.
Key duties of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission are to:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the department of community resources; and cooperate with other government agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound leisure, cultural, social service and educational programming; B. Formulate policies on the services, programs and lease agreements of the department subject to the approval of the city council;
C. Advise city council on all aspects of the various operations within the department; D. Make periodic inventories of programs, services and facilities including park areas, and interpret the needs of the public to the city council;
E. Work with department staff in the preparation of the annual budget and capital improvement program including parkland development;
F. Aid in establishing and recruiting community support groups for the department’s activities, programs and services;
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G. Aid in promoting and communicating the functions, programs and services of the department to the public;
H. Aid in the formulation, promotion and development of fundraising programs for the department;
I. Aid in the formulation, development and review of grant applications related to the department; and
J. Establish a liaison with the Hermosa Beach Community Center Foundation.
At its March 28, 2023 regular meeting, the City Council directed the City Clerk to advertise two upcoming Planning Commission vacancies through May 25, 2023. Applications were received from Kate Hirsch, Peter Hoffman, Elaine Kim, Alanna McBirney, Brad McDonald, and Jonathan Wicks.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
March 28, 2023 City Council directed the City Clerk to advertise for app terms ending June 30, 2027.
Discussion:
Having conducted interviews at the special meeting on June 5, 2023, staff recommends City Council appoint two members to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2027.
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:
· 1.1 Open meetings. Maintain the community’s trust by holding meetings in which decisions are being made, that are open and available for all community members to attend, participate, or view remotely.
· 1.4 Consensus oriented. Strive to utilize a consensus-oriented decision-making process. · 1.7 Diversity of representation. Strive to reflect a comprehensive cross-section of the community in appointments to Commission and Advisory Committees.
Goal 2. The community is active and engaged in decision-making process.
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Policies:
· 2.3 Public participation guidelines. Establish parameters and guidelines to ensure public participation is promoted through diverse methods.
· 2.6 Responsive to community needs. Continue to be responsive to community inquiries, providing public information and recording feedback from community interactions.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Attachments:
1. Barbara Ellman - Application
2. Joey Farrales - Application
3. Traci Horowitz - Application
4. James Lenihan - Application
5. Brad McDonald - Application
6. Isabel Rodriguez - Application
7. Link to March 28, 2023 City Council Staff Report
8. Written Communication from Councilmember Francois
Respectfully Submitted by: Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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From: Councilmember Dean Francois
To: Myra Maravilla
Cc: Patrick Donegan; Pat Donegan
Subject: City council commission interviews
Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023 12:48:12 PM
Please have this correspondence added to the agenda packet.
There is a good chance I will not be able to attend this meeting. If I am able to obtain a location to attend on zoom I would be providing that information ahead of time to be attached to the agenda.
In any event I wanted to lend my support to all of the wonderful candidates that have applied for these commission appointments and wish them all good luck and thank them for volunteering for these positions.
Dean Francois
Hermosa Beach City council member
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0346
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Special Meeting of June 5, 2022
TWO APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council appoint two members to the Planning Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2027.
Executive Summary:
At its June 5, 2023 special meeting, City Council conducted interviews for two upcoming Planning Commission vacancies for the terms ending June 30, 2027. Council interviewed six applicants: Kate Hirsh (Attachment 1); Peter Hoffman (Attachment 2); Elaine Kim (Attachment 3); Alanna McBirney (Attachment 4); Brad McDonald (Attachment 5), and Jonathan Wicks (Attachment 6). Staff recommends City Council appoint two members to the Planning Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2027.
Background:
In accordance with Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.32, the Planning Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the City Council. Members of the Planning Commission shall be qualified electors of the City.
Key duties of the Planning Commission are to maintain and enhance the environment of the community, which entails advance or long-range planning (updating of the General Plan and specific elements), current planning (short-range projects), and land use controls (administering to the code and review of all subdivisions and zoning petitions). The Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council on all matters pertaining to zoning, conditional use permit process, and more. The Planning Commission meets regularly in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.
At its March 28, 2023 regular meeting, the City Council directed the City Clerk to advertise two upcoming Planning Commission vacancies through May 25, 2023. Applications were received from Kate Hirsch, Peter Hoffman, Elaine Kim, Alanna McBirney, Brad McDonald, and Jonathan Wicks.
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Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
March 28, 2023 City Council directed the City Clerk to advertise for app Discussion:
Having conducted interviews at the special meeting on June 5, 2023, staff recommends City Council appoint two members to the Planning Commission for the terms ending June 30, 2027.
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:
· 1.1 Open meetings. Maintain the community’s trust by holding meetings in which decisions are being made, that are open and available for all community members to attend, participate, or view remotely.
· 1.4 Consensus oriented. Strive to utilize a consensus-oriented decision-making process. · 1.7 Diversity of representation. Strive to reflect a comprehensive cross-section of the community in appointments to Commission and Advisory Committees.
Goal 2. The community is active and engaged in decision-making process.
Policies:
· 2.3 Public participation guidelines. Establish parameters and guidelines to ensure public participation is promoted through diverse methods.
· 2.6 Responsive to community needs. Continue to be responsive to community inquiries, providing public information and recording feedback from community interactions.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Attachments:
1. Kate Hirsch - Application
2. Peter Hoffman - Application
3. Elaine Kim - Application
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4. Alanna McBirney - Application
5. Brad McDonald - Application
6. Jonathan Wicks - Application
7. Link to March 28, 2023 City Council Staff Report
8. Written Communication from Councilmember Francois
Respectfully Submitted by: Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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From: Councilmember Dean Francois
To: Myra Maravilla
Cc: Patrick Donegan; Pat Donegan
Subject: City council commission interviews
Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023 12:48:12 PM
Please have this correspondence added to the agenda packet.
There is a good chance I will not be able to attend this meeting. If I am able to obtain a location to attend on zoom I would be providing that information ahead of time to be attached to the agenda.
In any event I wanted to lend my support to all of the wonderful candidates that have applied for these commission appointments and wish them all good luck and thank them for volunteering for these positions.
Dean Francois
Hermosa Beach City council member
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