6:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION

(LOCATION: Meetings convene in the Council Chambers and move to the Second Floor Conference

Room after Public Comment)

CALL TO ORDER IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM

18-0498

18-0499

MINUTES: Approval of minutes of the following Closed Session meetings.

July 24, 2018

August 4, 2018

August 15, 2018

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT

AND CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Government Code Sections 54957 and 54957.6

Title: City Manager

City Negotiator: Mayor Jeff Duclos and City Attorney

Unrepresented Employee: City Manager Candidate

18-0500

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

Government Code Section 54956.8

a) Property: 10th Street between Hermosa Ave. and Manhattan Ave.

for cable landing, Conduits to use 10th Street, Loma Drive, 11th Street,

Greenbelt (16th Street conduits already in place)

City Negotiator: City Manager

Negotiating Party: RTI-I

Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease of City

Property for Transpacific Fiber Optic Cable Projects

b) Property: Airspace at 51 Pier Avenue (Loreto Plaza)

City Negotiator: City Manager

Negotiating Party: Pierside Properties, LLC

Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease of Airspace

7:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA

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item. City Council agenda packets are available for your review on the City's website located at

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Persons who wish to address an issue of general nature (not pertaining to matters listed on the

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To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be

available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting,

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48 hours prior to the meeting.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

18-0521

RECOGNIZING HERMOSA BEACH/MANHATTAN BEACH

JUNIORS ALL-STAR BASEBALL TEAM FOR CAPTURING

THE WEST REGION TITLE AND PLAYING IN THE

2018 LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Although the City Council values your comments, the

Brown Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not

listed on the posted agenda as a business item.

1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: This is the time for members of the

public to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction not

on this agenda, on items on this agenda as to which public comment will not be

taken (Miscellaneous Items and Reports – City Council and Other Matters), or to

request the removal of an item from the consent calendar. Public comments on the

agenda items called Miscellaneous Reports and Other Matters will only be heard at

this time. Comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public

hearing. Members of the audience may also speak:

2. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following more routine matters will be acted upon by

one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no

separate discussion of these items unless a Council member removes an item from

the Consent Calendar. Items removed will be considered under Agenda Item 4, with

public comment permitted at that time.

REPORT

18-0531

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

(City Clerk Elaine Doerfling)

It is recommended that City Council approve the following minutes:

1. Regular meeting of October 10, 2017;

Recommendation:

2. Regular meeting of October 24, 2017;

3. Regular meeting of November 14, 2017;

4. Adjourned Regular meeting of December 6, 2017; and

5. Regular meeting of January 9, 2018.

REPORT

18-0506

CHECK REGISTERS

(Finance Director Viki Copeland)

To ratify the following check registers.

Recommendation:

REPORT

18-0516

REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR JUNE AND JULY

2018

(Finance Director Viki Copeland)

To receive and file the June and July 2018 Financial Reports.

Recommendation:

REPORT

18-0511

CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT

(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)

To receive and file the June and July 2018 City Treasurer's Report and Cash Balance

Report.

Recommendation:

REPORT

18-0509

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS

(Finance Director Viki Copeland)

It is recommended that the City Council accept the donation received by the City to be

used for the purpose noted.

Recommendation:

REPORT

18-0510

CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS

(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)

To approve cancellation of certain checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.

Recommendation:

REPORT

18-0504

PROJECT STATUS REPORT AS OF JULY 31, 2018

(Public Works Director Glen W.C. Kau)

To receive and file the Project Status Report as of July 31, 2018.

Recommendation:

REPORT

18-0528

PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)

To receive and file the September 18, 2018, Planning Commission tentative future agenda

items.

Recommendation:

REPORT

18-0529

ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF

AUGUST 21, 2018

To receive and file the action sheet of the Planning Commission meeting of August 21,

2018.

Recommendation:

REPORT

18-0503

ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND

COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

MEETING OF JULY 3, 2018

To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community

Resources Advisory Commission meeting of July 3, 2018.

Recommendation:

REPORT

18-0454

AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STAR EDUCATION

KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM DAILY BUS TRANSPORTATION

(Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta)

It is recommended that City Council award a Transportation Service Agreement to

Tumbleweed Transportation to provide daily bus transportation for kindergarten children

attending the STAR Education program in the amount of $31,500.

Recommendation:

REPORT

18-0508

EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE TO PROVIDE A CO-ED YOUTH

BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR THE UPCOMING 2018/2019 SEASON

(Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta)

It is recommended that City Council:

Recommendation:

1. Review improvements made by the Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball League Board of

Directors, consistent with City Council direction; and

2. Approve a one-year extension to Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball League's

agreement for the upcoming 2018/2019 season.

REPORT

18-0488

REJECT ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZE TO RE-ADVERTISE

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CIP NO. 17-657 PHASE I,

CDBG NO. 601820-17 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

ACT (ADA) SIDEWALK AND RAMP PROJECT

(Public Works Director Glen W.C. Kau)

It is recommended that the City Council:

Recommendation:

1. Reject the bid received for CIP No. 17-657, CDBG No. 601820-17, ADA Sidewalk and

Ramp Project; and

2. Authorize Staff to re-advertise for competitive construction bids.

REPORT

18-0513

SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

QUARTERLY SUMMARY

To receive and file the Quarterly Summary from the South Bay Workforce Investment

Board (SBWIB).

Recommendation:

REPORT

18-0497

RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT CLAIMS

(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)

It is recommended that City Council reject the following claims and refer them to the

City's Liability Claims Administrator.

Recommendation:

Claimant: Mary Behar

Date of Loss: 5/9/2018

Date Filed: 6/5/2018

Allegation: A foul ball from Clark Field (baseball field) broke claimant's skylight.

Claimant: Michael Dang

Date of Loss: 12/15/2017

Date Filed: 2/13/2018

Allegation: Claimant backed out from his driveway and hit an opened City barrier/gate

blocking his driveway causing damage to his vehicle.

Claimant: Robin O'Reilly (Mercury Insurance Company)

Date of Loss: 4/10/2018

Date Filed: 7/16/2018 (revised claim); initial claim filed on 6/5/2018 was insufficient

Allegation: Claimant hit a tree stump causing damage to her vehicle; the tree stump was

located on top of a broken storm drain grate.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

REPORT

18-0483

ORDINANCE NO. 18-1385 - “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPLACING THE TERM

“SECOND UNIT” WITH “ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT”; ADDING

CHAPTER 17.21 TO THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO

PROVIDE FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN RESIDENTIAL

ZONES; AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL

CODE TO CONFORM WITH STATE LAW”

(City Clerk Elaine Doerfling)

It is recommended that City Council waive full reading and adopt by title Ordinance No.

18-1385.

Recommendation:

4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE

DISCUSSION * Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.

REPORT

18-0505

TEXT AMENDMENT TO FORMALIZE THE

USE OF SCOOTERS IN THE SKATE PARK

(Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta)

It is recommended that:

Recommendation:

1. After the City Attorney reads the title of the ordinance, the City Council will introduce

on first reading Ordinance XXX determining the project is categorically exempt from

CEQA and amending HBMC Sections 12.28.090 and 12.28.100 to designate recreational

areas in which scooters are permitted and to require users to wear safety gear in publicly

owned or publicly operated skate and scooter facilities; and

2. Direct staff to schedule a second reading and adoption of Ordinance XXX for the next

City Council meeting, scheduled for September 11, 2018.

REPORT

18-0532

CONTINUED HEARING ON NUISANCE ABATEMENT

OF PROPERTY AT 725 CYPRESS - CONSIDERATION OF

MEASURES TO ABATE THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ACTIVITIES

(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)

It is recommended that City Council:

Recommendation:

1. Take limited testimony from persons who did not speak at the July 10 hearing; and

2. Adopt the attached resolution declaring the activities at Crossfit Horsepower (725

Cypress Avenue) constitute a public nuisance and ordering abatement and setting forth

the abatement measures.

REPORT

18-0515

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING

DOCKLESS SCOOTER AND BIKE SHARE OPERATIONS IN

THE CITY, AND IN THE ALTERNATIVE, CONSIDERATION

OF OTHER REGULATORY OPTIONS TO PERMIT AND

REGULATE THE OPERATION OF DOCKLESS SCOOTER

AND BIKE SHARE OPERATIONS IN THE CITY

(Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton)

It is recommended that the City Council:

Recommendation:

1. Introduce upon first reading, an ordinance implementing a ban on the deployment and

operation of scooters/bikeshare within the City of Hermosa Beach until the City adopts

guidelines for shared mobility operations and clarifying current definitions/regulations for

motorized equipment on the Strand and Pier Plaza. (Attachment 1)

2. Adopt a resolution amending the comprehensive fee schedule for administrative fees to

add an administrative fee related to the release of impounded bicycles, scooters, and

other personal mobility devices in the amount of $130. (Attachment 2)

3. Provide input on the preliminary South Bay Shared Mobility Goals/Outline of Topics for

Pilot Program Guidelines (Attachment 3) and direct staff to return to Council within three

months with guidelines for a pilot shared mobility program with the intent to issue a

Request for Applications (in conjunction with other interested beach/south bay cities) for

operators to implement a shared mobility pilot program in accordance with final

guidelines.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

REPORT

18-0507

APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER AND

APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER SERVICES

(Interim City Manager John Jalili)

It is recommended that City Council:

Recommendation:

1. Appoint Suja Lowenthal as the Hermosa Beach City Manager; and

2. Approve a City Manager Employment Agreement, setting forth the terms and

conditions under which Ms. Lowenthal will serve as the City's City Manager.

REPORT

18-0530

CITY COUNCIL DOWNTOWN SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE

(Assistant to the City Manager Nico De Anda-Scaia)

It is recommended that the City Council:

Recommendation:

1. Receive and file the Downtown Subcommittee's update; and

2. Consider and affirm the Subcommittee's pursuit of public-private partnerships for the

purpose of funding an aesthetic string lighting project in the downtown.

REPORT

18-0512

INTENT TO VACATE - 100 FOOT PORTION OF AN ALLEY

EASEMENT BETWEEN 30TH STREET AND GOULD AVENUE

(Public Works Director Glen W.C. Kau)

It is recommended that the City Council:

Recommendation:

1) Adopt the Resolution of Intention declaring the City of Hermosa Beach's ("City") intent

to vacate the public service easement as shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and by

this reference made a part hereof; and

2) Direct the City Clerk to set a hearing date, time, and place to consider all pertinent

testimony and submitted evidence in order to determine if the public service easement is

unnecessary for present and prospective public use and publish and post the required

notices.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS - CITY

COUNCIL

REPORT

18-0517

DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE FOR THE

LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

AND

CONSIDERATION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS

(Assistant to the City Manager Nico De Anda-Scaia)

It is recommended that City Council:

Recommendation:

1. Designate a Voting Delegate and an alternate for the League of California Cities Annual

Business Meeting scheduled for Friday, September 14, at the Long Beach Convention

Center; and

2. Concur with staff's position and authorize the City Council's Voting Delegate to support

the League of California Cities (2) General Assembly Resolutions.

REPORT

18-0481

VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - UPCOMING

EXPIRATION OF TERMS ON THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

(City Clerk Elaine Doerfling)

It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Clerk to advertise and request

applications for two Public Works Commission seats (current terms expire October 31,

2018).

Recommendation:

FUTURE MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:

August 29, 2018 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Tour of Existing Stormwater Project Sites

September 5, 2018 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:

6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - Study Session

September 11, 2018 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,