City Hall  
1315 Valley Drive  
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  
City of Hermosa Beach  
Regular Meeting Agenda - Final  
City Council  
Mayor  
Jeff Duclos  
Mayor Pro Tem  
Stacey Armato  
Councilmembers  
Mary Campbell  
Hany S. Fangary  
Justin Massey  
Tuesday, September 25, 2018  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
Closed Session - 6:00 PM  
Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM  
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  
1.  
18-0586  
MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on September 17, 2018.  
2.  
18-0587  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Initiation of Litigation  
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)  
The City Council 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  
3.  
18-0590  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR  
Government Code Section 54956.8  
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  
4.  
18-0599  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Workers Comp Litigation  
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)  
The City Council 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: Elliott v. City of Hermosa Beach  
WCAB Number: ADJ11073671  
ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION  
7:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA  
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agenda item. City Council agenda packets are available for your review on the City's website located  
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CALL TO ORDER  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
ROLL CALL  
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS  
a)  
b)  
18-0588  
RECOGNIZING LOS ANGELES COUNTY  
SUPERVISOR JANICE HAHN FOR HER ROLE IN  
RESOLVING THE VISTA DEL MAR DISPUTE  
18-0589  
LEADERSHIP HERMOSA BEACH PRESENTS  
OVERVIEW OF 2019 CLASS CURRICULUM  
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:  
a)  
18-0596  
LETTER FROM TONY HIGGINS DATED SEPTEMBER 11, 2018  
REGARDING LEGAL BASIS FOR DIRECT ROUTE  
OVERWEIGHT TRUCKS ON 27TH STREET  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the written communication from  
Tony Higgins.  
Recommendation:  
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.  
a)  
REPORT  
18-0595  
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  
(City Clerk Elaine Doerfling)  
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following minutes:  
1. Regular meeting of May 8, 2018;  
Recommendation:  
2. Adjourned Regular & Regular meeting of May 22, 2018;  
3. Regular meeting of August 28, 2018;  
4. Regular meeting of September 11, 2018 (canceled); and  
5. Adjourned Regular meeting of September 17, 2018.  
b)  
c)  
REPORT  
18-0581  
CHECK REGISTERS  
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)  
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the following check registers.  
Recommendation:  
REPORT  
18-0597  
MEMORANDUM REGARDING  
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS  
CITY TREASURER’S AND CASH BALANCE REPORT  
FOR AUGUST 2018  
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the memorandum regarding  
financial reports.  
Recommendation:  
d)  
e)  
REPORT  
18-0577  
CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS  
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)  
Staff recommends that the City Council approve cancellation of certain checks as  
recommended by the City Treasurer.  
Recommendation:  
REPORT  
18-0569  
PROJECT STATUS REPORT AS OF AUGUST 31, 2018  
(Public Works Director Glen W.C. Kau)  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Project Status Report as of  
August 31, 2018.  
Recommendation:  
f)  
REPORT  
18-0584  
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the October 16, 2018, Planning  
Commission tentative future agenda items.  
Recommendation:  
g)  
h)  
REPORT  
18-0585  
ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION  
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2018  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action sheet of the Planning  
Commission meeting of September 18, 2018.  
Recommendation:  
REPORT  
18-0564  
ACTION MINUTES OF THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS  
ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 9, 2018  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action minutes of the  
Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission meeting of July 9, 2018.  
Recommendation:  
i)  
REPORT  
18-0567  
AWARD PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACT  
TO ABSOLUTE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY  
(Acting Police Chief Milton McKinnon)  
Staff recommends that the City Council:  
Recommendation:  
1. Award the Private Security Services contract to Absolute International Security, for  
the period beginning October 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019, in an amount not to  
exceed $79,372.80 for one year, with two one-year renewal options, with future year  
funding contingent on Council budget approval; and  
2. Authorize the Mayor to approve and execute the Agreement and the City Clerk to  
attest.  
3. CONSENT ORDINANCES  
NONE  
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.  
a)  
REPORT  
18-0583  
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW  
AND REGULATE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES  
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND UPDATE ON AT&T’S  
PROPOSAL FOR MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS OF SMALLER  
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES TO PROVIDE  
REPLACEMENT COVERAGE TO EXISTING SITES  
LOCATED AT 20TH AND 29TH COURT  
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)  
Continue to October 23, 2018 the public hearing to consider an ordinance to allow and  
regulate wireless communication facilities in the public right-of-way, and, provide an  
update on AT&T's proposal for multiple installations of smaller wireless communication  
facilities to provide replacement coverage to existing sites located at 20th and 29th  
Court.  
Recommendation:  
b)  
REPORT  
18-0593  
RECOMMENDATION TO VACATE -  
100 FOOT PORTION OF AN ALLEY EASEMENT  
BETWEEN 30TH STREET AND GOULD AVENUE  
(Public Works Director Glen W.C. Kau)  
Staff recommends that the City Council:  
Recommendation:  
1. Adopt the Resolution of Vacation finding that the public service easement as  
described in Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference ("Subject Easement") is  
unnecessary for present or prospective use; abandonment of the Subject Easement is  
in the public interest; and, the Subject Easement is not useful as a non-motorized  
transportation facility;  
2. Reserve a utility easement pursuant to Streets and Highways Code 8340; and  
3. Order the City Clerk to record the Resolution of Vacation with the Los Angeles  
County Recorder.  
6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS  
a)  
REPORT  
18-0582  
AWARD EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PAINTING SERVICE  
FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER (CIP 15-650)  
(Public Works Director Glen W.C. Kau)  
Staff recommends that the City Council:  
Recommendation:  
1. Award a painting contract for CIP 15-650 to TL Veterans Painting Inc. in the amount  
of $129,000;  
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to  
City Attorney approval;  
3. Authorize a 20% contingency amount of $25,800 from CIP # 15-650 project budget  
$418,031; and  
4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion following final  
completion and acceptance of the project.  
b)  
c)  
REPORT  
18-0575  
REQUEST FOR ON STREET DISABLED PARKING SPACE  
AT 2459 MYRTLE AVENUE  
(Public Works Director Glen W.C. Kau)  
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the request for a disabled parking  
space in front of 2459 Myrtle Avenue.  
Recommendation:  
REPORT  
18-0549  
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR STREET  
SWEEPING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH  
AND ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES (ATHENS SERVICES)  
(Public Works Director Glen W.C. Kau)  
Staff recommends that the City Council:  
Recommendation:  
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute the SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT  
FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH  
AND ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES (Athens Services) that includes enhanced scrubber  
services to The Strand, Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue, sidewalks, Parking Lots A,  
B, and C, Beach Drive from 10th Street to 14th Street, and three additional days of  
eight (8) hour porter service to the downtown area;  
2. Approve an additional appropriation of $2,200 from Prospective Expenditures to  
cover enhanced porter costs; and  
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes as necessary within the  
budgeted amount.  
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS - CITY  
COUNCIL  
a)  
REPORT  
18-0592  
2018 LOCAL AGENCY BIENNIAL NOTICE REGARDING  
THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE  
(City Clerk Elaine Doerfling)  
Staff recommends that City Council:  
Recommendation:  
1. Receive and file the 2018 Local Agency Biennial Notice indicating that the City's  
Conflict of Interest Code is currently under review; and  
2. Direct staff to continue its review of the Code and, within 90 days, submit an  
amended version for Council adoption.  
b)  
18-0591  
MAYOR DUCLOS AND COUNCILMEMBER CAMPBELL  
TO REPORT ON THEIR ATTENDANCE AT THE LEAGUE  
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN  
LONG BEACH FROM SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2018  
8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL  
a)  
18-0594  
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the tentative future agenda  
items.  
Recommendation:  
ADJOURNMENT  
FUTURE MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS  
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:  
October 3, 2018 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM -  
Community Reception for New City Manager  
October 9, 2018 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
October 23, 2018 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
November 7, 2018 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - Study Session  
November 13, 2018 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
November 27, 2018 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
November 29, 2018 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore  
December 5, 2018 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - Study Session  
December 11, 2018 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
December 25, 2018 - Tuesday - No Regular Meeting  
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:  
October 1, 2018 - Monday - 7:00 PM - Special Planning Commission Meeting  
October 2, 2018 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting  
October 16, 2018 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting  
November 5, 2018 - Monday - 7:00 PM - Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission Meeting  
November 6, 2018 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting  
November 20, 2018 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting  
November 28, 2018 - Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting  
December 4, 2018 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting  
December 10, 2018 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting  
CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY-SUNDAY AND ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:  
November 12, 2018 - Monday - Veteran's Day  
November 22, 2018 - Thursday - Thanksgiving Day  
December 25, 2018 - Tuesday - Christmas Day  
January 1, 2019 - Tuesday - New Year's Day