City Hall  
1315 Valley Drive  
Hermosa Beach, CA  
90254  
City of Hermosa Beach  
Regular Meeting Agenda - Final  
City Council  
Mayor  
Stacey Armato  
Mayor Pro Tem  
Mary Campbell  
Councilmembers  
Hany S. Fangary  
Justin Massey  
Jeff Duclos  
Tuesday, May 28, 2019  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
Closed Session - 6:00 P.M.  
Regular Meeting - 7:00 P.M.  
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.  
19-0333  
MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on May 14, 2019.  
2.  
19-0334  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR  
Government Code Section 54957.6  
City Negotiator:  
City Manager  
Employee  
Organizations:  
Hermosa Beach Police Officers’ Association  
Police Management Bargaining Group  
Teamsters Union, Local 911  
Professional and Administrative Employee Group  
Hermosa Beach Management Association  
Unrepresented Employees  
3.  
19-0342  
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  
4.  
19-0350  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation  
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)  
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open  
session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.  
Workers Compensation Claim  
AdminSure Claim Number: 18-138433  
5.  
19-0351  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Non-Litigated Claims Update  
Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3)  
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open  
session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.  
Claimant: Rosie Johnson, Claim Number: 16-127310  
Date of Loss: 8/15/2016, Date Filed: 8/16/2016,  
Date of Amended Claim: 2/14/2017  
Allegation: Property damage and bodily injury from car accident involving city  
vehicle  
ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION  
7:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA  
All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.  
The Council receives a packet with detailed information and recommendations on nearly every agenda  
item. City Council agenda packets are available for your review on the City's website located at  
www.hermosabch.org. Complete agenda packets are also available for public inspection in the City  
Clerk's office.  
During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council Chambers foyer or you can access the  
packet at our website, www.hermosabch.org, on your laptop, tablet or smartphone through the wireless  
signal available in the City Council chambers - Network ID: CHB-Guest, Password: chbguest  
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,  
you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0203 at least  
48 hours prior to the meeting.  
Oral and Written Communication  
Persons who wish to have written materials included in the agenda packet at the time the agenda is  
published on the City's website must submit the written materials to the City Manager's office by email  
(anny@hermosabch.org) or in person by noon of the Tuesday, one week before the meeting date.  
Written materials pertaining to matters listed on the posted agenda received after the agenda has been  
posted will be added as supplemental materials under the relevant agenda item on the City's website at  
the same time as they are distributed to the City Council by email. Supplemental materials may be  
submitted via eComment (instructions below) or emailed to anny@hermosabch.org. Supplemental  
materials must be received before 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting to ensure Council and staff  
have the ability to review materials prior to the meeting. Supplemental materials submitted after 4:00  
p.m. on the date of the meeting or submitted during the meeting will be posted online the next day.  
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Public Participation Speaker Cards:  
If you wish to speak during Public Participation, please fill out a speaker card at the meeting. The  
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CALL TO ORDER  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
ROLL CALL  
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS  
a)  
b)  
c)  
19-0339  
19-0340  
19-0341  
RECOGNIZING THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS  
ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR THEIR SERVICE  
TO THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH  
UPDATE FROM JIM FASOLA - CITY DELEGATE TO THE  
LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR & VECTOR-BORNE  
DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES  
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON PRESENTS 2019  
CIRCUIT RELIABILITY REPORT FOR HERMOSA BEACH  
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER  
a)  
19-0356  
INFILTRATION PROJECT UPDATE  
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: If you wish to provide public comment,  
please fill out a speaker card to ensure names of speakers are correctly recorded in the  
minutes and where appropriate, to provide contact information for staff follow-up. 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)  
19-0352  
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the written communication.  
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  
19-0337  
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  
(Interim Deputy City Clerk Carol Cowley)  
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following minutes:  
1. Special Closed Session meeting of May 9, 2019  
2. Regular meeting of May 14, 2019  
Recommendation:  
b)  
c)  
REPORT  
19-0319  
CHECK REGISTERS  
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)  
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the following check registers.  
Recommendation:  
REPORT  
19-0318  
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT,  
AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR APRIL 2019  
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the April 2019 Financial Reports.  
Recommendation:  
d)  
e)  
f)  
REPORT  
19-0320  
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT  
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)  
The City Treasurer recommends that the City Council receive and file the April 2019 City  
Treasurer's Report and Cash Balance Report.  
Recommendation:  
REPORT  
19-0321  
PROJECT STATUS REPORT AS OF APRIL 30, 2019  
(Acting Public Works Director Lucho Rodriguez)  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Project Status Report as of  
April 30, 2019.  
Recommendation:  
REPORT  
19-0354  
ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF  
MAY 21, 2019  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action sheet of the Planning  
Commission meeting of May 21, 2019.  
Recommendation:  
g)  
REPORT  
19-0353  
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the June 18, 2019 Planning  
Commission tentative future agenda items.  
Recommendation:  
h)  
i)  
REPORT  
19-0324  
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION  
MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2019  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Public  
Works Commission meeting of March 20, 2019.  
Recommendation:  
REPORT  
19-0330  
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION  
OF A REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS  
WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND  
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DURING FY 2019-2020  
(Acting Public Works Director Lucho Rodriguez)  
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the  
preparation of a report for the annual levy of assessments within the Hermosa Beach  
Landscaping and Street Lighting District during fiscal year 2019-2020.  
Recommendation:  
j)  
REPORT  
19-0322  
INSTALLATION OF BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE AS  
IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY’S ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN  
AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN  
(Acting Director of Public Works Lucho Rodriguez)  
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the Public Works Commission  
recommendation to:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve the concept designs for the installation of bicycle infrastructure along Pier  
Avenue, Ardmore Avenue, and Manhattan Avenue based on the adopted Bicycle Master  
Plan and the General Plan; and  
2. Prioritize the implementation of new bicycle facilities at this time based on the  
available funding for CIP Project 14-168 of $20,000.  
k)  
REPORT  
19-0338  
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT  
TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH M6  
CONSULTING, INC. TO CONTINUE LAND DEVELOPMENT  
ENGINEERING SERVICES  
(Acting Public Works Director Lucho Rodriguez)  
Staff recommends that the City Council:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement  
(PSA) with M6 Consulting, Inc. (M6) for land development engineering services,  
increasing the Professional Services Agreement by $60,000 to a new not to exceed  
amount of $310,000, and extending the term of the agreement by four months; and  
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached second  
amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney.  
l)  
REPORT  
19-0332  
SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD  
QUARTERLY SUMMARY  
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Summary from the  
South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB).  
Recommendation:  
m)  
REPORT  
19-0327  
RESOLUTION APPOINTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE  
TO SERVE AS THE CITY’S REPRESENTATIVES ON THE  
SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG)  
(City Clerk Elaine Doerfling)  
The City Clerk recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 19-_____ appointing  
Councilmember Massey to serve as delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Campbell to serve as  
alternate on the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG).  
Recommendation:  
n)  
o)  
REPORT  
19-0346  
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE  
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO RETIRE THE  
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COMMISSION  
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)  
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce on first reading an ordinance repealing  
Chapter 2.38 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code in its entirety.  
Recommendation:  
REPORT  
19-0304  
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES  
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)  
Staff recommends that the City Council:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve a contract with the firm, Gruber and Associates, for the audit of financial  
statements for 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21 and preparation of the corresponding State  
Controller's Annual Report of Transactions and Annual Street Report at a cost of  
$88,138.96, with an option to extend for an additional two years; and  
2. Transfer $5,933 from Prospective Expenditures in 2019-20 for year one services.  
p)  
REPORT  
19-0355  
APPROVAL OF HOLDING A TRI-AGENCY STUDY SESSION  
REGARDING YOUTH HEALTH ISSUES ON JUNE 5, 2019  
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)  
Staff recommends that the City Council approve holding a Tri-Agency Study Session on  
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers with the Beach Cities  
Health District and the Hermosa Beach School District to discuss youth health issues.  
Recommendation:  
3. CONSENT ORDINANCES  
a)  
REPORT  
19-0326  
ORDINANCE NO. 19-1392 - “AN ORDINANCE OF  
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING  
SECTION 5.78.030 (DEFINITIONS) AND SECTION 5.78.100  
(OPERATING REQUIREMENTS) IN CHAPTER 5.78 OF THE  
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (TOBACCO RETAIILERS)  
TO BAN TOBACCO RETAILERS FROM SELLING ALL  
FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS”  
(City Clerk Elaine Doerfling)  
The City Clerk recommends that the City Council waive full reading and adopt by title  
Ordinance No. 19-1392.  
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.  
a)  
REPORT  
19-0307  
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY FOR  
THE SEWER CHARGE AND ENGINEER’S REPORT  
(Acting Public Works Director Lucho Rodriguez)  
It is recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing, and:  
1. Make a finding that there is no majority protest by property owners within the City of  
Hermosa Beach; and  
Recommendation:  
2. Adopt enclosed Resolution, with attached Engineer's Report, and place the sewer  
service charge on the annual County of Los Angeles Tax Roll.  
6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS  
a)  
REPORT  
19-0328  
CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL EVENT FEE WAIVER  
REQUESTS FOR BEST DAY FOUNDATION BEACH DAY  
FROM SATURDAY, JUNE 15 - SUNDAY, JUNE 16; AND  
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019  
(Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta)  
Staff recommends that the City Council consider a special event fee waiver request  
totaling $140 from the Best Day Foundation for "Best Day Foundation Beach Day" on  
June 15-16 and September 14-15, 2019.  
Recommendation:  
b)  
REPORT  
19-0315  
PARTICIPATION IN BEACH CITIES TRANSIT (BCT) LINE 109  
AGREEMENT, WITH NO REQUIRED FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION  
FROM THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020, WITH THE CITIES  
OF EL SEGUNDO, MANHATTAN BEACH AND REDONDO BEACH,  
FUNDED FROM PROPOSITION A FUNDS  
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)  
Staff recommends that the City Council:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve participation for one year along with the other beach cities, with no required  
financial contribution from the City for Fiscal Year 2019-2020; and  
2. Direct the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.  
c)  
REPORT  
19-0280  
RESOLUTION SETTING THE SALARY AND DUTIES FOR THE  
ELECTED CITY CLERK SHOULD THE NOVEMBER 5, 2019  
BALLOT MEASURE FOR APPOINTED CITY CLERK FAIL  
(Assistant to the City Manager Nico De Anda-Scaia)  
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 19-XXXX setting the salary  
and duties for the Elected City Clerk, should the November 5, 2019 ballot measure  
seeking approval of the electorate for an Appointed City Clerk fail.  
Recommendation:  
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL  
a)  
REPORT  
19-0329  
CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT  
FOR H.R. 1487 - SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL  
RECREATION AREA BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT STUDY ACT  
(Assistant to the City Manager Nico De Anda-Scaia)  
Staff recommends that the City Council:  
Recommendation:  
1. Approve, on behalf of the City, support for H.R. 1487, the Santa Monica Mountains  
National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act, introduced by Congressman  
Ted Lieu; and  
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for H.R. 1487on behalf of the City.  
b)  
19-0331  
UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES  
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES  
8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL  
a)  
19-0349  
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:  
June 5, 2019 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Study Session  
June 11, 2019 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
June 25, 2019 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
July 9, 2019 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
July 18, 2019 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Joint Meeting with All Boards and Commissions  
July 23, 2019 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
August 13, 2019 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)  
August 27, 2019 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
September 4, 2019 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Study Session  
September 10, 2019 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
September 24, 2019 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
October 2, 2019 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Study Session  
October 8, 2019 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Re-scheduled to Oct. 10)  
October 10, 2019 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Closed Session and 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
October 22, 2019 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
November 6, 2019 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Study Session  
November 12, 2019 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session,  
7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
November 18, 2019 - Monday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Closed Session and 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
November 21, 2019 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Mayor Rotation  
November 26, 2019 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Re-scheduled to Nov. 18)  
December 4, 2019 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Study Session  
December 10, 2019 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Re-scheduled to Dec. 12)  
December 12, 2019 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:  
6:00 PM - Closed Session and 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting  
December 24, 2019 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)  
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:  
June 4, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting  
June 18, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting  
July 2, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting  
July 8, 2019 - Monday - 7:00 PM - Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission Meeting  
July 16, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting  
July 17, 2019 - Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting  
August 6, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting  
August 20, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting  
September 3, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting  
September 9, 2019 - Monday - 7:00 PM - Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission Meeting  
September 17, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting  
September 18, 2019 - Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting  
October 1, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting  
October 15, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting  
November 4, 2019 - Monday - 7:00 PM - Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission Meeting  
November 5, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting  
November 19, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting  
November 20, 2019 - Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting  
December 3, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting  
December 9, 2019 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting  
CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY-SUNDAY AND ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:  
May 27, 2019 - Monday - Memorial Day  
July 4, 2019 - Thursday - Independence Day  
September 2, 2019 - Monday - Labor Day  
November 11, 2019 - Monday - Veteran's Day  
November 28, 2019 - Thursday, Thanksgiving Day  
December 25, 2019 - Wednesday - Christmas Day  
January 1, 2020 - Wednesday - New Year's Day (2020)