City Hall
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Hermosa Beach, CA
90254
City of Hermosa Beach
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
Mayor
Justin Massey
Mayor Pro Tem
Dean Francois
Councilmembers
Rob Saemann
Mike Detoy
Ray Jackson
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:30 PM
Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. and Open Session at 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Massey called the Closed Session to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum.
Mayor Massey, Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, Councilmember Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson
Present: 5 -
Absent: 0
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Meeting will reconvene in the Council Chambers after Closed Session and recess to Open Session)
The City Council recessed to Closed Session.
a) 24-0190 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on March 26, 2024. b) 24-0189 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Initiation of Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation. Number of Potential Cases: 1
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6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Massey called the Open Session to order at 6:05 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rob.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum.
Mayor Massey, Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, Councilmember Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson
Present: 5 -
Absent: 0
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Massey declared April 2024 as Earth Month and invited the community to participate in a series of upcoming events; on Sunday April 21st the Sea Sprite Hotel will host a beach clean up event from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m; on May 4th is the Hermosa Community garage sale; the Spring Sidewalk Sale is scheduled for April 20th and 21st from noon to 9:00 p.m; and the Surfers Walk of Fame Event will take place on April 27th on Pier Plaza at 11:00 with a ceremony honoring this year's inductees.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson
Absent: 0
7. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
There were no Proclamations/Presentations.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report. a) 24-0188 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATE
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a Public Works Update.
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Councilmember Saemann asked questions about the Clark building rental fees.
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided information.
Councilmember Saemann asked questions about bike rack installations.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments about bike rack locations.
Mayor Massey asked various questions.
b) 24-0162 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update.
Mayor Massey asked various questions.
Police Chief LeBaron provided information.
City Manager Suja Lowethal provided information.
City Clerk Maravilla provided information.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions about a settled lawsuit.
City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided information.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
In Person Public Comment:
Donald Size
Rosanna Savone
Laura Pena
Angelika Silverman
Matt McCool
Jessica Accamando
REPORT
24-0195
SUPPLEMENTAL ECOMMENTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
10. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Massey clarified that Lemonade Day will be held on Sunday April 21st.
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comments about an artificial intelligence discussion that took place at the Council of Governments General Assembly.
Mayor Massey provided comments about artificial intelligence. a) 24-0163 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Updates were provided under City Councilmember Comments Item 10.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Francois, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson
Absent: 0
a) 24-0191 WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA (City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. b) REPORT
24-0181
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar c) REPORT
24-0166
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. d) REPORT
24-0169
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REVISE THE CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR POLICE LIEUTENANT AND AFFIRMATION OF
THE BARGAINING GROUP AS POLICE MANAGEMENT GROUP
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. e) REPORT
24-0167
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO REVISE THE CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR POLICE CAPTAIN AND AFFIRMATION OF THE
BARGAINING UNIT AS POLICE MANAGEMENT GROUP
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(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. f) REPORT
24-0164
APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
VAN LINGEN TOWING TO PROVIDE TOWING AND STORAGE
SERVICES
(Police Chief Paul LeBaron)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. g) REPORT
24-0171
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2024
(Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar. h) REPORT
24-0173
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE 2024
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
12. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
No items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
There were no Public Hearings.
14. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a) REPORT
24-0168
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL EVENT DAYS
TO THE LOS ANGELES RAMS NFL DRAFT EXPERIENCE
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols provided a staff presentation.
Councilmember Saemann asked various questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey asked various questions.
Councilmember Detoy asked various questions.
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In Person Public Comment:
Jessica Accamando
A RAMS representative spoke.
Barbara Ellman
Matt McCool
Adam Malovani
Virtual Public Comment:
Tony Higgins
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy asked various questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Saemann to approve the request of Los Angeles Rams National Football League for activation of the beach field on April 27th, April 28th and May 2nd. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson
No: 1 - Mayor Massey
Absent: 0
b) REPORT
24-0152
DISCUSSION OF ADMINISTRATION CITATION FINES FOR
CANNABIS DELIVERY AND SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS
AND A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINE
SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE RECENTLY ADDED VIOLATIONS
SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROVISIONS AND
FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Community Development Director provided a staff presentation.
Councilmember Detoy asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
City Attorney Donegan provided information.
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Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided information.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions.
In Person Public Comment:
Angelika Silverman
John David
Laura Pena
Mayor Massey provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
City Attorney Donegan provided information.
Councilmember Saemann provided information.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to adopt Resolution No. RES-24-7425 amending the City's administrative fine schedule and finding the action to be exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. with the following modifications:
1- That the $20,000 fine for illegal cannabis delivery remain in place and that the City Manager's have the authority to waive an amount not to exceed $10,000; and 2- Staff to come back with a parking pass revocation clause tied with STVR violations and that the STVR violations be $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000 for the first, second, and third violation.
Aye: 4 - Mayor Massey, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson
No: 1 - Francois
Absent: 0
c) REPORT
24-0153
DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF INTERIM ORDINANCE TO
PROHIBIT OFFICES AND OTHER NON-PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED
USES ON THE GROUND-FLOOR IN THE DOWNTOWN
COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-2)
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
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Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided a staff presentation.
In Person Public Comment:
Mike Grannis
Angelika Silverman
Matt McCool
John David
Laura Pena
Matt McCool
Virtual Public Comment:
Ray Dussault
John Burry
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Detoy, to receive and file the staff report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson
Absent: 0
d) REPORT
24-0172
PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a staff presentation.
Councilmember Saemann asked various questions.
In Person Public Comment:
Matt McCool
Mayor Massey provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, to authorize a purchase of two patrol pursuit vehicles in the mount not to exceed $146,266 from National Auto Fleet Group the State of California's General Service Department Statewide Contract for Fleet Vehicles or sole source from a dealership as the vehicles become available; authorize outfitting, at an amount not to exceed $54,000 for two vehicles through National Auto Fleet Group, and approve an additional appropriation of $200,266 from the Equipment Replacement Fund balance to fund the purchase and outfitting of the two patrol City of Hermosa Beach Page 8 Printed on 5/15/2024
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pursuit vehicles. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson
Absent: 0
e) REPORT
24-0176
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING
OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2560 (ALVAREZ),
SENATE BILL 1077 (BLAKESPEAR),
SENATE BILL 1092 (BLAKESPEAR),
AND SENATE BILL 951 (ALLEN)
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy provided a friendly amendment to the resolution.
Mayor Massey provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Detoy, to adopt by title only Resolution No. RES-24-7423 of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California expressing opposition to Assembly Bill 2560, Senate Bill 1077, Senate Bill 1092, and Senate Bill 951.
Councilmember Detoy provided a friendly amendment to send the adopted resolution to local representatives and the Coastal Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson
Absent: 0
f) REPORT
24-0174 ADOPT A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONTINUED OPPOSITION
TO TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1 RESTRICTING
VOTER'S INPUT AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Francois asked various questions.
No Public Comment was provided.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Francois, to adopt by title Resolution No. RES-24-7424 of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, expressing continued opposition to the City of Hermosa Beach Page 9 Printed on 5/15/2024
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Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Initiative No. 21-0042A1.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Massey, Francois, Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson
Absent: 0
a) REPORT
24-0180
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
16. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FROM THE PUBLIC
No Public Comment was provided.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Massey adjourned the meeting at 10:16 p.m.
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