CITY COUNCIL - January 28, 2025
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:
Acting City Clerk Reanna Guzman announced a quorum.
Councilmember Keegan and Mayor Pro Tem Saemann were absent for the Closed Session roll call only.
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
MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on November 12, 2024 Public Comments:
4.b
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Public Comments:
Existing Litigation—Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)—(2) Cases 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: Jonathan Cruz v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number: EDCV 23-2593 JGB (DTBx)
Date of Filing: 12/20/2023
Name of Case: Jonathan Cruz v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number: 22STRCV01015
Date of Filing: 12/5/2022
4.c
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Public Comments:
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Agency-designated representative: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Employee Organizations: Police Officers Association, Teamsters, Local 911, Police Management Association, Professional and Administrative Employees, Management, and Unrepresented Employees
5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Public Comments:
Mayor Francois called the Open Session to order at 6:09 p.m.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jerry Ravinksy.
7. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
Acting City Clerk Reanna Guzman announced a quorum.
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Public Comments:
City Attorney Donegan provided the Closed Session report.
Councilmember Keegan and Mayor Pro Tem Saemnn were both present.
No reportable action was taken.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Public Comments:
Mayor Francois announced it was enrollment time at Hermosa Beach City School District for new families. Families impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires who need assistance enrolling in Hermosa Schools are encouraged to contact Paulette Recinos at (424) 333-9975 x2119 or visit the Hermosa Beach City School District website for more information.
10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Public Comments:
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.
Moved by:
Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann
To move item 11.c and 17.d before the Public Hearing and approve the remainder of the agenda.
Ayes (5)
Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried
11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
11.a
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNER OF THE 15TH ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT ART CONTEST Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SUPPLAMENTAL PowerPoint - 11. A.pdf
Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided a brief summary of the item.
Director Walker announced Karen Beduya as the winner of the 15th Annual Parking Permit Art Contest.
11.b
RECOGNIZING VIKI COPELAND ON HER RETIREMENT AND SERVICE TO THE CITY Public Comments:
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a presentation recognizing Viki Copeland on her retirement and years of service.
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente presented Viki Copeland with a Hermosa Beach street sign.
Mayor Francois presented Viki Copeland with certificates.
Viki Copeland shared a few words.
The City Council provided comments.
11.c
HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS REVIEW OF 2024 PROGRAMS AND VISION FOR 2025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - 11.C.pdf
Chamber of Commerce
Director of Membership & Operations
Millie Martinez provided the presentation.
12. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - CM Update.pdf
2. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - Item 12.pdf
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided the City Manager Report.
Acting Assistant Fire Chief Brian Kane provided a brief update on local firefighting and relief efforts.
Cal Water Operations Manager Robert Thompson provided an update on Cal Water's emergency preparedness and supply reliability program.
Mayor Francois asked various questions.
Cal Water Operations Manager Robert Thompson provided information.
City Manager Lowenthal provided remarks.
Area G Disaster Management Coordinator Brandy Villanueva provided a brief presentation.
Red Cross Disaster Program Manager Gabby McCormick provided an update about the Red Cross' response to the wildfire efforts.
Mayor Francois asked questions.
Disaster Program Manager McCormick provided information.
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments.
Director SanClemente provided information.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
Director SanClemente provided additional information.
12.b
POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Public Comments:
Chief Paul LeBaron provided the Police Chief Update.
Mayor Francois asked questions about DUI arrests.
Chief LeBaron provided information.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Supplemental eComment 2025-01-28.pdf
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 Harper
Rick Koenig
Clayton Shepherd
Lorraine Marshall
Carolyn Petty
Trent Larson
Adam M.
Ira Ellman
Erik Horne.
Mayor Francois asked various questions regarding the cable channel, cell phone tower, and water quality.
City Manager Lowenthal provided information.
City Attorney Donegan provided information.
14. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
14.a
UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Public Comments:
Councilmember Keegan announced his attendance to the League of California Cities New Mayors and Councilmembers Academy.
Mayor Francois announced Councilmember Keegan and Councilmember Detoy agreed to form a working group to provide recommendations to update the City's zoning codes to align with the City's priorities and goals.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked questions about the committee.
Mayor Francois provided information.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Mayor Francois suggested a future agenda item.
City Attorney Donegan provided information.
City Manager Lowenthal spoke.
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.
Councilmember Jackson requested to pull item 15.h from the Consent Calendar to be heard after Municipal Matter item 17.e.
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To pull item 15.h for separate discussion to be heard after Municipal Matter item 17.e and approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar.
Ayes (5)
Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried
15.a
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Public Comments:
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.
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
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
CHECK REGISTERS - 25-AS-009
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Check Register 1-28-2025 - 25-AS-009.pdf
2. 1. Check Register 1-9-25.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To ratify the check register for January 9, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.
Motion Carried
15.c
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR DECEMBER 2024 - 25-AS-012 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. December 2024 Revenue, Expenditure, and CIPs By Project Reports - 25-AS-012.pdf
2. 1. December 2024 Revenue Report.pdf
3. 2. December 2024 Expenditure Report.pdf
4. 3. December 2024 CIP Report.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To receive and file the December 2024 Financial Reports.
Motion Carried
15.d
CASH BALANCE REPORT - 25-AS-011
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CASH BALANCE REPORT - 25-AS-011.pdf
2. 1. December 2024 Cash Balance Report.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To receive and file the December 2024 Cash Balance Report.
Motion Carried
15.e
CITY’S TREASURER’S REPORT - 25-AS-010
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - 25-AS-010.pdf
2. 1. December 2024 Treasurer's Report.pdf
(City Treasurer David Pedersen)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To receive and file the December 2024 City Treasurer’s Report.
Motion Carried
15.f
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2025 - 25-CDD-021 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2025 - 25-CDD-021.pdf
2. Planning Commission Action Minutes Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025.pdf (Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of January 21, 2025.
Motion Carried
15.g
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA - 25-CDD-022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA - 25-CDD-022.pdf
2. Planning Commission Tentative Agenda for February 18, 2025.pdf (Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To receive and file the February 18, 2025 Planning Commission tentative future agenda.
Motion Carried
15.i
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2024 - 25-PW-006 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Action minutes of the Public Works Commission Meetings of November 20, 2024 - 25-PW-006.pdf
2. Action minutes of the Public Works Commission Meeting of November 20, 2024.pdf (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of November 20, 2024.
Motion Carried
15.j
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JANUARY 16, 2025 - 25-PW-007 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CIP Status Report Jan 2024 - 25-PW-007.pdf
2. Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of January 16, 2025.pdf (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of January 16, 2025.
Motion Carried
15.k
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP AND STAFFORD HR CONSULTING FOR LABOR RELATIONS SERVICES - 25-AS-014 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approve contracts to conduct labor negotiations - 25-AS-014.pdf
2. 1. Draft Professional Services Agreement with Burke, Williams and Sorensen, LLP.pdf
3. 2. Draft Professional Services Agreement with Stafford HR Consulting.pdf CEQA:
Determine that approval of these professional services agreements are not projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To award a Professional Services Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP to provide labor relations services at a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 and a one-year term ending January 31, 2026; award a Professional Services Contract with Stafford HR Consulting to provide labor relations services at a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 and a one-year term ending January 31, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed agreements, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Motion Carried
15.l
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING H.B.M.C. SECTION 3.08.020., SETTING THE SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR GENERAL LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS. - 25-AS-016 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Second Ordinance Reading-Settlement Authority for GL WC Claims - 25-AS-016.pdf
2. 1. Draft Ordinance.pdf
anthony higgins
Dear City Council
I am having trouble finding any reference to a legitimate first reading of ORDINANCE (24-1483) or its accompanying RESOLUTION (24-7463) despite tonights staff report saying this occurred in the November 12, 2024 City Council meeting The 1/28/2025 Consent Calendar Agenda item (15L) staff report says:
Executive Summary:
At its November 12, 2024 meeting, City Council introduced on first reading an ordinance repealing Section 3.08.020 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, and adopted via resolution a litigation management policy which, among other things, increased the City Manager's settlement authority for claims against the City. This is the second reading to formally adopt the ordinance repealing section 3.08.020. https://pub-hermosabeach.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=7563 But the Nov 12, 2024 CCM meeting minutes DO NOT record a vote on this ORDINANCE or the accompanying RESOLUTION, indicating the council was never polled and a vote never occurred.
I sent staff 3 emails on this but neither staff nor the city attorney responded.
The fundamental question is do ORDINANCES and RESOLUTIONS require a specific council vote for approval? CA Government Code 36936 says RESOLUTIONS, orders for the payment of money, and all ORDINANCES require a recorded majority vote of the total membership of the city council and there is no record of this vote or even a public hearing in the November 12, 2024 CCM Minutes.
Government Code 36936:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&division=3.&title=4.&part=2.&chapter=2.&article=2.#:~:text=Resolutions%2C%20orders%20for%20the%20payment,membership%20of%20the%20city%20council.
Does Hermosa operate under different city ORDINANCE & RESOLUTION approval rules? If not, then i guess the council need to go back and vote on this before approving this ordinance and the accompanying resolution.
The Nov 12, 2024 agenda item (15i )staff report goes on to say:
To introduce by title only and waive first reading of Ordinance ORD-24-1483 of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, repealing Section 3.08.020 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code; and adopt Resolution RES-24-7463 to increase the settlement authority of the City Manager for General Liability and Workers’ Compensation Claims to meet statutory limits set forth in Government Code §935.4 and to adopt a litigation/claims management policy.
The problem here is that RES 24-7463 bolded above was not included in either the Nov 12 2024 (15i) or the January 28, 2025 (15L) agenda item attachments; so exactly what was being approved? Where is RES 24-7463 and why is it not includes with Agenda item 15I? Was it the second attachment it agenda item 15i identified as RES 24-xxxx actually RES 24-7463? And if this was the approved resolution then why is the actual council vote tally on it not included in the November 12, 2024 CCM minutes below? https://pub-hermosabeach.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=40ee3a36-dbd9-41ee-92fa-51152432dc76&Agenda=PostMinutes&lang=English Finally this whole thing got off on the wrong foot.
The public notice on the ordinance said it would retract the city managers settlement signing authority.
It said nothing about increasing it!
It was only when you read the actual ordinance you found out the goal was actually to increase the city managers settlement authority.
Thank You,
tony higgins
CEQA:
Determine the Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Interim Human Resources Manager Cynthia Stafford)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To adopt Ordinance No. ORD-24-1483 of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, repealing Section 3.08.020 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code; 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 it on the City’s bulletin for 30 days.
Motion Carried
15.m
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE TO PROVIDE ITS ANNUAL YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE - 25-CR-013 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approval of Agreement with the Hermosa Beach Little League - 25-CR-013.pdf
2. 1. Proposed HBLL Agreement 2025–2027.pdf
3. 2. HBLL Agreement 2022–2024.pdf
Todd Tullis
Giving access and priority to community-based recreational leagues is critical to counter the prevailing youth sports trend towards ever more exclusive, profit-driven organizations. It's admirable to see 3 years of commitment between HBLL & the City for use of Clark Field.
CEQA:
Approval of the proposed agreement would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304. The agreement permits an annual youth baseball program with a minor, temporary use of land. This program will have negligible or no permanent effect on the environment. (Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To approve a three-year agreement with the Hermosa Beach Little League (HBLL) to continue operating its annual youth baseball league for the 2025–2027 season; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Motion Carried
15.h
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 24-03 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.21 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. - 25-CDD-023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. ZTA-ADUs and JADUs 3rd - 25-CDD-023.pdf
2. Draft Ordinance.pdf
3. Senate Bill 1211 (Chaptered).pdf
4. Assembly Bill 2533 (Chaptered).pdf
CEQA:
Determine the action is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code. (Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza)
Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza introduced the item.
No Public Comment was provided.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Councilmember Keegan asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments.
Moved by:
Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann
To adopt Ordinance No. ORD-24-1484 of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending Chapter 17.21 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and determine the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080.17 of the California Public Resources Code ;
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 it on the City’s bulletin for 30 days.
Ayes (3)
Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, and Councilmember Keegan Noes (2)
Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Detoy
Motion Carried
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
Public Comments:
Mayor Francois announced a recess at 9:36 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
City Attorney Donegan conducted a roll call and announced a quorum.
All City Councilmembers were present.
16.a
APPROVAL OF NEW 2025 SPECIAL EVENTS - 25-CR-008
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. APPROVAL OF NEW 2025 SPECIAL EVENTS - 25-CR-008.pdf
2. 1. Special Events Policy Guide.pdf
3. 2. 2025 Special Events Calendar .pdf
4. 3. IBVL Tournament Series Event Overview.pdf
5. 4. The Hermosa Classic Event Overview.pdf
6. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - 16. A.pdf
CEQA:
Approval of the new 2025 events would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304 (e). The events are a minor, temporary use of land in the form of a beach volleyball tournament and beach football activity. These types of temporary events will have negligible or no permanent effect on the environment. (Special Events and Film Coordinator Austin DeWeese)
Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols provided a staff presentation.
Mayor Francois asked various questions.
Director Nichols provided information.
Councilmember Detoy asked questions about the tournament time frames.
In Person Public Comment:
Alexi Waul
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Jackson
To hold a public hearing to approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation to include the following Impact Level II new special events on the 2025 Special Event Calendar:
Interscholastic Beach Volleyball League Tournament Series on the volleyball courts north of Pier on Sunday, March 2; Saturday, April 19; Wednesday, October 1; Sunday October 12; Sunday, November 2; Saturday November 15; Saturday December 21; and Tuesday, December 30, 2025 The Hermosa Classic south of the Pier on Friday, May 9 through Saturday, May 10, 2025 Ayes (5)
Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried
17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Public Comments:
17.a
DISCUSSION OF RESPONSE TO JANUARY 2025 FIRES AND ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY AMENDING SECTION 17.42.180 OF THE HBMC DEALING WITH REGULATION AND PERMITTING OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS AND PROVIDING DIRECTION FOR EVICTION PROTECTIONS, 25-CMO-010 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. City Response to Los Angeles Area Fires - 25-CMO-010.pdf
2. Draft Urgency Ordinance.pdf
3. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - 17. A.pdf
Howard Lee
My following comment is for Item 17-e not item 17-a. Appologies.
Howard Lee
Please see PDF attachment.
Scott Hayes
Here is your comment: While I have been a very vocal opponent to STVRs in all areas outside the commercial zones, allowing them for those directly affected by the recent fires makes some sense. I believe that this should be for a period of no more than 60 days as the need for short term accommodations should be over by then. Additionally, I do not think that any administrative permits for should be issued to any property that has had a previous citation for having an illegal STVR. Those that have ignored the City’s STVR ordinance should not be able to now profit from the City’s relaxing of the regulations in response to this tragedy. On a related note, I did a quick search on AirBNB this morning and I was able to find over 100 properties that were offering stays in Hermosa Beach of less than 30 days. While some of these are in the commercial zone and are properly permitted, the vast majority are not. With minimal time and effort, I was able to identify the addresses of many of these properties. If I can identify them, the City’s compliance company should also be able to identify them. I am not sure if the inability to prevent illegal STVRs is a failure by the company that the City has hired to check compliance, a failure to enforce once properties have been identified, or if the property owners are actually getting cited and they just don’t care? I would like to see the City take a more active role in eliminating the illegal STVRs from our City.
Todd Tullis
It is the right thing to do to remove barriers to housing those displaced by the fires; this may have a side benefit of filling otherwise vacant properties (how many do we think we have in the City?). I am uncertain that those affected will actually take up short term rentals or the vehicle exemptions included in the urgency ordinance (versus looking for longer-term arrangements)...but at least we can provide the option.
CEQA
: Determine the above is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (City Manager Suja Lowenthal and City Attorney Pat Donegan) City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Francois asked various questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions.
City Attorney Donegan provided information.
Virtual Public Comment:
Scott Hayes
Tony Higgins
Laura Pena
The City Council continued to deliberate on this item.
Moved by:
Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Detoy
To receive and file.
Ayes (5)
Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried
17.b
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THE CITYWIDE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PROGRAM UPDATE., 25-AS-015 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Parking Permit Program Review - 25-AS-015.pdf
2. 1. City Council Resolution No. Res-24-7411.pdf
3. 17 B. Residential Parking Program Update- January 28 2025 Council Meeting.pdf Todd Tullis
The changes made to the RPP for the 2024-25 year were appropriate in service of the goal of minimizing "abuse" of residential permits by those who really do not need them.The numbers published for the year bear this out (reduction in permit quantities vs 2022-23). Assuming costs of administration are not materially different than past years, I am in favor of letting this program play out as is for at least 1-2 more years.
Regardless of changes, we MUST hit the April milestone for permit sales - we don't want to lose out on a few hundred thousand dollars of revenue as in 2023-24.
CEQA:
Determine that any modification to the Citywide Residential Parking Program is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker and Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi) Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided a staff presentation.
Mayor Francois asked various questions.
Director Walker provided information.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions.
Director Walker provided information.
City Manager Lowenthal provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments.
Virtual Public Comment:
Anthony Higgins
Mayor Francois provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Mayor Francois asked various questions.
Councilmember Detoy spoke.
The City Council continued to deliberate on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann requested to bring back an item to discuss the parking regulations in commercial parking lots, including employee parking. The request was supported by Councilmember Jackson and Councilmember Detoy.
Moved by:
Councilmember Detoy
Seconded by:
Councilmember Jackson
To receive an update regarding the City’s Residential Parking Permit Program; and consider any changes or modification to the City’s Residential Parking Permit Program.
Substitute Motion
Moved by:
Councilmember Jackson
Seconded by:
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann
A substitute motion was made to establish the acceptable forms of proof of residency to add a Driver's License consistent with State law, and in the event the person does not have a vehicle, proof of residency for a hang tag can be established via bank statement or credit card statement at the address requested.
Ayes (5)
Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried
17.c
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE MULTIPLE EMPLOYER OPEB/PENSION 115 TRUST ADMINISTERED BY SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC, 25-AS-013 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution Approving the Adoption of the Multiple Employer OPEB-Pension 115 Trust - 25-AS-013.pdf
2. 1. Draft Resolution.pdf
3. 2. Resolution No. 07-6540.pdf
4. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - 17. C.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided a staff presentation.
No Public Comment was provided.
Moved by:
Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by:
Councilmember Detoy
To adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7472 approving the adoption of the Multiple Employer OPEB/Pension 115 Trust administered by Shuster Advisory Group, LLC and discontinuing the City’s current participation in the PARS Post-Retirement Health Care Plan Trust administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) and U.S Bank.
Ayes (5)
Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried
17.d
STATUS OF THE 2025 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND NOTIFICATION OF THE HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR’S BUREAU’S REQUEST FOR MONETARY SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT, 25-CR-012 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Status of the St. Patrick's Day Parade - 25-CR-012.pdf
2. 1. Chamber Events Agreement .pdf
3. 2. First Amendment to the Chamber Events Agreement.pdf
4. 3. Second Amendment to the Chamber Events Agreement.pdf
5. 4. Chamber’s Request Letter Regarding the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.pdf
6. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - 17. D.pdf
Carolyn Petty
See attached
CEQA:
Determine that a discussion on the status of the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and possible monetary support is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Com
munity Resources Director Lisa Nichols provided a staff presentation.
Chamber of Commerce President Michelle Crispin provided comments.
Mayor Francois asked various questions.
Chamber of Commerce President Crispin provided information.
Director Nichols provided information.
Mayor Francois asked various questions.
City Manager Lowenthal provided comments.
Mayor Francois provided comments.
City Attorney Donegan provided information.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked President Crispin Various questions.
President Crispin provided information.
Mike Bell from Bell Event Services provided comments.
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided additional information Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions.
President Crispin provided information.
City Manager Lowenthal provided information about water barriers.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Keegan asked various questions.
President Crispin provided comments.
Mike Bell provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
John Burry
Ira Ellman
Virtual Public Comment:
Matt McCool
Laura Pena
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments.
The City Council continued to deliberate.
President Crispin provided information.
Moved by:
Mayor Francois
To authorize up to $15,000 to contribute towards the Saint Patrick's Day parade, in addition to giving direction to staff that they agree to cover charges at future events and, if necessary, bring it back to the Council for consideration. Motion failed due to lack of second.
Moved by:
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To receive and file the status report for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade; and receive and file a request for monetary support from the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau (Chamber) for security and public safety needs for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade; or provide direction to staff regarding the request for monetary support from the Chamber for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann amended the original motion to enter into a one-year agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to loan $15,000 with no interest and to be paid back in full by February 1, 2026; subject to approval of the City Manager and the City Attorney. Councilmember Keegan accepted the amendment.
Ayes (3)
Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, and Councilmember Keegan Noes (2)
Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Detoy
Motion Carried
17.e
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE OPTIONS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE CIVIC FACILITES ADVISORY GROUP AND DISUSSION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE REMOVAL OF THE OPTION OF BUILDING A NEW CITY HALL ON THE EAST SIDE OF VALLEY DRIVE, 25-CMO-011 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Consideration of Civic Facilities Options - 25-CMO-011.pdf
2. 17 E. Civic Facilites Option Discussion 1.28.25 Plan - Municipal Matter Item 17e.pdf
3. SUPPLEMENTAL Email Item 17.e.pdf
Howard Lee
Please see PDF attachment.
Claudia Berman
As a member of the Civic Facilities Community Advisory Group, I find it short-sighted that options that have been on the table for the past decade (through 3 city managers and 5 city councils) would be disregarded before funding and financing discussions. Removing an option from consideration would not expedite the process. If development on community center property proves to be a poor option after thorough vetting, then that option should be dropped at that time, but to drop it now would be imprudent. We are at a pivotal point in our city’s history to make the best possible decision that will impact the delivery of government services to our community for the next 50-80 years. Lets do it wisely.
Todd Tullis
This problem has so many interdependencies, eliminating such a large land area deeded for civic uses will remove some flexibility that may be needed to craft a recommended solution.
Although initially I thought eliminating any options east of Valley would simplify (generally a good thing!); my position changed after last week's stakeholder meeting which helped me understand the various facilities being considered to be in scope and the many many potential constraints at play (operational/logistical, regulatory, revenue). (Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi provided a staff presentation.
Administrative Services Director Brandon continued the staff presentation.
Fullerton Consulting Partners LLC. Principal Jeff Fullerton offered additional information.
Director Walker provided additional information.
Mayor Francois asked various questions.
City Attorney Donegan provided information.
The City Council continued to ask questions on the item.
In Person Public Comment:
John Bury
Virtual Public Comment:
Tony Higgins
Scott Hayes
Laura Pena
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments.
Mayor Francois spoke.
Councilmember Jackson spoke.
The City Council continued to deliberate on this item.
Moved by:
Mayor Francois
Seconded by:
Councilmember Keegan
To formally take a position in opposition to
the option to build a new City Hall on the east side of Valley Drive.
Ayes (3)
Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, and Councilmember Keegan Noes (2)
Councilmember Jackson, 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.
18.a
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CMO-012
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2025-01-28 Tentative Future Agenda - 25-CMO-012.pdf
2. 1. 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:
Mayor Francois adjourned the meeting in memory of Earl Fey.
Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:21 a.m.