CITY COUNCIL - October 22, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
Public Comments:
Mayor Francois called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Public Comments:
This Public Comment period is limited to Closed Session agenda items only. Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Mayor Francois opened public comment.
No public comment was provided.
4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:05 p.m.
4.a
Closed Session Minutes
Public Comments:
Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on October 14, 2024.
4.b
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Public Comments:
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator(s): Mayor Dean Francois and City Attorney Patrick Donegan Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Public Comments:
Mayor Francois called the Open Session to order at 6:10 p.m.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a volunteer.
7. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum.
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Public Comments:
City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided the Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Public Comments:
Carrie the Movie—On Friday, October 25th, the City will host a 70s prom fun event, including a party with live music, refreshments, and photo opportunities at original film locations. The event reception begins at 6:30 p.m., and the film screening begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, and attendees are encouraged to wear their “best prom attire.” The film is rated R, so this event is for those who are 18 years old and older.
Mayor’s Town Hall Forum—On Wednesday, October 30
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from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. a town hall-style meeting will take place at the Council Chambers, giving an opportunity for residents to meet the Mayor, ask questions and have an open discussion about the City of Hermosa Beach and its community. RSVP for the Town Hall Forum is optional at [email protected]
with the subject line: “RSVP – October 30."
Veteran's Ceremony—On
Monday, November 11
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at 10:30 a.m., the City of Hermosa Beach will honor the sacrifice of those who served our Country with the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony, and Veterans are Timeless Presentation at the Veterans Memorial on the East Lawn of the Community Center, 710 Pier Avenue. A reception at the Hermosa Beach Museum will follow the ceremony. For more details, please visit the City’s website.
Councilmember Detoy announced the Hermosa Valley Parent Teacher Organization (HVPTO) Halloween Carnival being held on October 25th at 4:30 p.m.
10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Public Comments:
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.
Mayor Francois requested to pull item 15.i from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and approve the remainder of the agenda.
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann
To pull item 15.i and approve the remainder of the agenda.
Ayes (5)
Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Massey, Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy Motion Carried
11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
11.a
RECOGNIZING YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION MONTH
Public Comments:
Beach Cities Health District Board Member Jane Diehl and Alcove Youth student Kennedy Hastey spoke on Youth Substance Use Prevention Month.
Mayor Francois presented a proclamation to the Beach Cities Health District.
Mayor Francois proclaimed October 2024 Bullying Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
12. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint.pdf
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided the City Manager Report.
12.a
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATE
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint 12 a .pdf
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided an update on various Public Works projects.
Councilmember Detoy asked about the status of a Cal Water project.
Director SanClemente provided information.
12.b
POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Public Comments:
Lieutenant Mick Gaglia provided the Police Chief Update.
Councilmember Detoy asked about a recognition the Police Department was receiving at a conference.
Lieutenant Mick Gaglia spoke about the department's hiring efforts and an award they are receiving for their presentation.
Mayor Francois asked about green zone meter installations.
Deputy City Manager Crespi provided information.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments
anthony higgins
City Council,
City Manager Lowenthal,
City Attorney Donegan,
City Staff under the leadership of City Manager Lowenthal with the support & approval of our City Council continues to gaslight and blatantly mislead the public on the sales tax increase AND public participation and community engagement rights.
Here are the cold hard facts:
FIRST, on Measure HB, the sales tax; the city has hired a PR firm to cherry-pick pro-sales-tax facts and prepare what they call "educational material", but only tells the city's pro-tax story.
The city is using our tax dollars to manipulate public opinion and at the same time deny residents access to the city's local cable broadcast channels.
The city considers its ballot arguments FOR THE SALES TAX as EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL and the arguments against the sales tax as PROMOTIONAL material that should NOT be allowed on the city's cable channels or included in the city's Educational-Mailers.
That has a clear appearance of staff election-engineering and that is a bright red line that should have never have been crossed.
SECOND, the city council has refused to ask the city attorney to correct for-the-record the illegal and improper edict from our city manager when she said residents were not allowed to bring up staff performance in city council meetings.
That was a level of oppression, arrogance and ignorance unmatched by any city manager in all the many years Ive watched our city council meetings.
And that none of our weak kneed city councilman asked the city attorney to clarify this is extremely telling in and of itself.
THIRD, the city council implemented new rules related to zoom participation that disallowed residents from speaking on important non agenda items.
This blatantly discriminated and seniors, the mobility disabled and immunocompromised.
The council has turned a deaf ear to many that have called for correcting this.
All and all this council is allowing our staff to run the city unchallenged; in an unethical and repressive fashion on far too many fronts.
Anthony Higgins.
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, 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 two minutes per speaker and shall only be taken from those present in City Council Chambers. No remote public comment will be taken during this time unless required by the Brown Act. A total of thirty minutes will be allocated to this initial public participation item. This time allotment may be modified due to time constraints at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those who could not be heard at this time.
No action will be taken on matters raised during public comment, except that the Council may take action to schedule issues raised during public comment 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.
Mayor Francois opened public comment. The following public comment was provided.
In Person Public Comment:
Sarah Mae Harper
Steve Collins
Steve Crecy
Mike Flaherty
Nancy Schwappach
Dave Shott
Jim Fasola
Mark Mamber
Barbara Ellman
Michael Bell
Adam Malovani
David Pedersen
Jani Lange
Matt McCool
Lana Istwani
14. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
Mayor Francois asked if there is a policy to receive donations for CIP projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann requested to separate the temporary special event permit from the Zoning Code Update and asked various questions about the Special Events Policy.
14.a
UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Public Comments:
Mayor Francois attended the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Committee and the Council of League of California Cities Convention. He also attended the LA County Mayors Selection Committee and was elected to serve on the LA County Library Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem attended a reception at the Getty House where Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hosted a reception for the Paris delegation and discussed the 2028 Olympics.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
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 provided a separate public comment period.
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To approve the Consent Calendar with item 15.i pulled for separate discussion.
Ayes (5)
Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Massey, Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy Motion Carried
15.a
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Public Comments:
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions 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.
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions 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.
Motion Carried
15.b
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 24-CCO-067
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. City Council Minutes - 24-CCO-067.pdf
2. 1. October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
3. 2. October 14, 2024 Study Session (Living Streets) Minutes.pdf (City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To approve the minutes for the Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Regular Meeting and Monday, October 14, 2024 Study Session Meeting (Living Streets).
Motion Carried
15.c
CHECK REGISTERS - 24-AS-037
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Check Registers 10-22-2024 - 24-AS-037.pdf
2. 1. Check Register 10-2-2024.pdf
3. 2. Check Register 10-9-2024.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To ratify the check registers from October 2, 2024 and October 9, 2024. The Administrative Services Director hereby certifies to the accuracy of the attached demands.
Motion Carried
15.d
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 - 24-AS-038 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. September 2024 Revenue, Expenditure, and CIPs By Project Reports - 24-AS-038.pdf
2. 1. September 2024 Revenue Report.pdf
3. 2. September 2024 Expenditure Report.pdf
4. 3. September 2024 CIP Report.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To receive and file the September 2024 Financial Reports.
Motion Carried
15.e
CITY’S TREASURER’S REPORT - 24-AS-035
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - 24-AS-035.pdf
2. 1. September 2024 Treasurer's Report.pdf
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To receive and file the September 2024 City Treasurer’s Report.
Motion Carried
15.f
CASH BALANCE REPORT - 24-AS-036
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CASH BALANCE REPORT - 24-AS-036.pdf
2. 1. September 2024 Cash Balance Report.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To receive and file the September 2024 Cash Balance Reports.
Motion Carried
15.g
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF OCTOBER 15, 2024 - 24-PW-038 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CIP Status October 2024 - 24-PW-038.pdf
2. 1. Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of October 15, 2024.pdf (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of October 15, 2024.
Motion Carried
15.h
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETINGS OF AUGUST 6, 2024 AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 - 24-CR-028 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. PR Minutes 8-6-2024 and 9-3-2024 - 24-CR-028.pdf
2. 1. Action Minutes of the August 6, 2024 Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting.pdf
3. 2. Action Minutes of the September 3, 2024 Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting.pdf (Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meetings of August 6, 2024 and September 3, 2024.
Motion Carried
15.j
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DEDICATING A BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HIGHWAY MARKER AT GREENWOOD PARK AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT - 24-CR-027 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DEDICATING A BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HIGHWAY MARKER AT GREENWOOD PARK - 24-CR-027.pdf
2. 1. Blue Star Memorial Program.pdf
3. 2. Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker Location.pdf
4. 3. National Garden Clubs Inc. Resolution.pdf
5. 4. Draft Resolution.pdf
(Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To adopt by title Resolution No. RES-24-7459 of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California dedicating a Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker at Greenwood Park.
Motion Carried
15.k
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2024 - 24-CDD-068 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2024 - 24-CDD-068.pdf
2. 1. Planning Commission Action Minutes Regular Meeting of October 15, 2024.pdf (Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of October 15, 2024.
Motion Carried
15.l
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 24-CDD-067 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda - 24-CDD-067.pdf
2. 1. Planning Commission November 18, 2024 Tentative Future Agenda.pdf (
Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza
)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To receive and file the date Planning Commission tentative future agenda.
Motion Carried
15.m
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. ORD-24-1482 TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE TITLE AND ROLE OF CERTAIN CITY PERSONNEL - 24-CA-007 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Second Reading - Ordinance No. 1482 - 24-CA-007.pdf
2. 1. Ordinance No. ORD-24-1482.pdf
CEQA:
DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) (City Attorney Patrick Donegan)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To waive the full second reading and adopt by title only Ordinance No. ORD-24-1482 of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending various sections of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to update the title and role of certain city personnel and determine that the ordinance is not a project under CEQA; and direct the City Clerk to print and publish a summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days following adoption and post a copy on the City’s bulletin for 30 days.
Motion Carried
15.i
APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF VOLLEYBALL PROFESSIONALS FOR THE AVP JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - 24-CR-026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Consideration of a Long-term Agreement Application from AVP - 24-CR-026.pdf
2. 1. Special Events Policy Guide.pdf
3. 2. Table of Current Long-term Agreements .pdf
4. 3. AVP Long-term Agreement Application for the AVP Junior National Championships.pdf
5. 4. AVP Long-term Agreement Application for the AVP Hermosa Beach Open .pdf
6. 5. 2025 Special Events Calendar (In Line with the Commission’s Recommendation).pdf
7. 6. 2025 Special Events Calendar (With AVP’s Requested Dates per its LTA Applications).pdf
8. 7. 2026 Special Events Calendar (With AVP’s Requested Dates per its LTA Applications).pdf
9. 8. 2027 Special Events Calendar (With AVP’s Requested Dates per its LTA Applications).pdf
10. 9. 2024 Special Events Calendar.pdf
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Community Resources Director Nichols provided a brief overview of the item.
Mayor Francois asked various questions.
Director Nichols provided information.
Mayor Pro Tem asked various questions.
Public Comment:
Danny Lennon
Barbara Ellman
Anthony Higgins
Al Lau
Mayor Francois expressed support to host an AVP professional tournament in the future.
Moved by:
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann
Seconded by:
Mayor Francois
To approve the initiation of long-term agreement (LTA) negotiations with the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) for the AVP Junior National Championships in 2025, authorizing staff to proceed with drafting the terms and conditions for Council’s future consideration and approval.
Ayes (5)
Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Massey, Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy Motion Carried
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
Public Comments:
No Public Hearings were heard.
17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Public Comments:
17.a
SIDE LETTER TO THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’ MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - 24-AS-039 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Side Letter Amending the General and Supervisory Employees' Unit 2022-2025 MOU - 24-AS-039.pdf
2. 1. Resolution to the General and Supervisory Employees’ Memorandum of Understanding.pdf
3. 2. Side Letter to the General and Supervisory Employees’ Memorandum of Understanding.pdf
4. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint 17 a.pdf
(Interim Human Resources Manager Cynthia Stafford)
Interim Human Resources Manager Cynthia Stafford provided a presentation.
No public comment was provided.
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Massey
To approve Resolution No. RES-24-7460 and Side Letter to the General and Supervisory Employees’ Memorandum of Understanding.
Ayes (5)
Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Massey, Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy Motion Carried
17.b
INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON CITY’S BROADCAST SYSTEM, CABLE FRANCHISES, AND STREAMING OPTIONS FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS - 24-CMO-048 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2024-10-22 City's Broadcast System, Cable Franchise Agreements, and Streaming Options - 24-CMO-048.pdf
2. 1. Western AV Submitted Bid 2020.pdf
3. 2. Western AV Extended Service Agreement_2024-25.pdf
4. 3. Audiovisual System Drawings as of 10-11-24.pdf
5. 4. Pegasus Studios Agreement.pdf
6. 5. Pegasus Broadcast Services Progress Report as of 10-16-24.pdf
7. 6. Cable Franchise Ordinance No. 21-1424.pdf
8. 7. Spectrum Service Order for Equipment Upgrade 07-18-24.pdf
9. SUPPLEMENTAL email .pdf
10. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint 17 b .pdf
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal and City Clerk Myra Maravilla) City Clerk Myra Maravilla provided a staff presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments.
Deputy City Manager Crespi provided information.
City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided information.
Mayor Francois asked various questions.
Public Comment:
David Grethen
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Moved by:
Councilmember Massey
Seconded by:
Councilmember Detoy
To receive and file the following informational update on the City’s broadcast system, cable franchises, and streaming options for public meetings.
Ayes (5)
Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Massey, Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy Motion Carried
18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comments:
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.
Mayor Francois requested support for an action item to consider approving the New Year's Eve event. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann and Councilmember Detoy provided support.
Mayor Francois requested support to discuss a new donation policy to accommodate donations for CIP projects. City Attorney Donegan provided information about the City's process for accepting donations. No support was provided.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann requested support to hear the temporary special events permit process separately from the Zoning Code Update. Mayor Francois and Councilmember Detoy provided support.
Councilmember Massey requested support to direct the Naming Subcommittee to consider naming the accessible play area of South Park after Casey Roher. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann and Mayor Francois supported this item.
18.a
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 24-CMO-049
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2024-10-22 Tentative Future Agenda - 24-CMO-049.pdf
2. Tentative Future Agenda.pdf
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
19. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under the first public comment opportunity because there were too many prior public speakers and the thirty-minute maximum time limit was exhausted.
20. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.