Hermosa Beach public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
The Civil Service Board met to approve the minutes from the October 19 and November 16, 2022 meetings. No other substantive decisions were recorded in open session.
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council awarded a design contract for pedestrian and bus stop improvements and adopted an urgency ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units. The Council also found no majority protest regarding proposed solid waste and recycling rate changes. Various committee appointments and the 2023 meeting schedule were approved.
- Awarded $428,442 design contract for Pedestrian Safety and Bus Stop Improvement Project to KOA Corporation (5-0)
- Adopted urgency ordinance to amend Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) (5-0)
- Adopted resolution finding no majority protest for proposed solid waste, organic and recycling rate changes (5-0)
- Appointed Jim Fasola to the LA County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board (5-0)
- Approved 2023 City Council meeting schedule and established specific dates for no meetings (5-0)
- Approved 2022-2025 MOU between the City and the Management Employees Group (5-0)
- Confirmed City Council committee reorganization and delegate appointments (5-0)
- Received and filed October 2022 Fire and Ambulance monthly report (5-0)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (REORGANIZATION)
The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, general municipal election results and swore in three newly elected members. The council reorganized its leadership, electing a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the term ending September 28, 2023, and assigned representatives to regional committees.
- Adopted resolution declaring results of November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election (5-0)
- Elected Raymond A. Jackson as Mayor (5-0)
- Elected Justin Massey as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
- Appointed Mayor Raymond A. Jackson to Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee (5-0)
- Appointed Mayor Raymond A. Jackson to South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors (5-0)
- Appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Justin Massey as South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board Alternate Director (5-0)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Commission approved the inclusion of 15 returning Impact Level II special events on the 2023 Special Event Calendar. Other actions included approving the October 2022 Activity Report and the November 1, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Approved 15 returning Impact Level II special events for the 2023 calendar (4-0)
- Approved and filed Tony Higgins' letter (4-0)
- Approved October 2022 Activity Report (4-0)
- Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The Planning Commission held a special meeting to review progress on the city's Housing Element, including site-analysis surveys and low barrier navigation centers. No substantive votes were taken on housing policy, though staff provided updates on other city projects.
- Received and filed written communications (5-0)
- Received and filed tentative future agenda items (5-0)
- Confirmed City Council denied general plan and zone change for 911 1st Street (3-2)
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council denied a request for a general plan amendment and zoning change for a 12-unit condominium project. Other key actions included adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code and awarding a Parks Master Plan contract. The Council also appointed a new City Attorney.
- Appointed Patrick Donegan as City Attorney
- Denied 12-unit condominium project at 911 1st Street (3-2)
- Approved adoption of 2022 California Building Standards Code (5-0)
- Awarded $217,820 Parks Master Plan contract to RJM Design Group, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved relief for Chamber of Commerce from 2022 New Year's Eve celebration obligation (5-0)
- Voted to withdraw from Independent Cities Risk Management Authority effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Dropped all EV charging incentives (4-1)
- Tabled urgency ordinance regarding ADUs and JADUs to December 13 meeting (5-0)
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
The meeting consisted of procedural items and a closed session. No substantive decisions or public comments were recorded in the open session.
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a 12-unit condominium project and associated rezoning at 911 1st Street. The commission also recommended an urgency ordinance regarding ADUs and JADUs. A mural request for Hennessey's Tavern was denied.
- Recommended City Council approval of 12-unit condominium project at 911 1st Street, including General Plan and Zoning changes (3-2)
- Recommended City Council approve Zone Text Amendment 22-02 and an urgency ordinance regarding ADUs and JADUs (5-0)
- Directed Staff to return with a resolution of denial for the mural request at 8 Pier Avenue (Hennessey's Tavern) (4-0, 1 recused)
- Received and filed the Tri-Annual Report for on-sale alcoholic beverage permits (5-0)
- Continued the conditional use permit amendment for Silvio's South American Lounge and Grill to January 17, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved action minutes from October 18, 2022 (5-0)
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council awarded a three-year mobile parking payment contract to ParkMobile, LLC and extended temporary outdoor dining and lane reconfiguration permits through May 1, 2023. The council also approved a $129,980 design contract for Greenbelt accessibility enhancements and designated $20,000 for 2023 special event fee waivers.
- Awarded mobile parking payment contract to ParkMobile, LLC (3-2)
- Extended outdoor dining and downtown lane reconfiguration permits through May 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Awarded $129,980 design contract for Greenbelt Accessible Trail to SWA Group, Inc. (5-0)
- Designated $20,000 maximum for 2023 special event fee waivers (5-0)
- Formally adopted the Special Event Long-term Agreement Program (5-0)
- Approved 2022-2025 employment terms for unrepresented employee group (5-0)
- Directed staff to open re-zoning study and analysis for commercial land use properties (5-0)
- Tabled decision on Transactions and Use Tax advisory committee to November 29, 2022 (5-0)
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The Planning Commission discussed a preliminary draft of Administrative Procedures for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. Commissioners provided feedback on dimensional standards, variance findings, and ADA access. No formal votes were taken on the draft procedures.
- Discussed 10% modification to dimensional standards and requested strengthened language for required findings
- Tabled discussion on food and alcohol ratios to the next regular meeting
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Commission recommended the approval of CBVA Volleyball Tournaments for 2023 with specific usage restrictions for Schumacher Plaza. It also approved a $2,500 fee waiver grant for Mychal’s Learning Place and the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Recommended CBVA Volleyball Tournaments for 2023 Special Event Calendar with Schumacher Plaza usage modifications (5-0)
- Approved $2,500 Fee Waiver Grant request from Mychal’s Learning Place for California Great Santa Stroll (5-0)
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule (5-0)
- Approved September 2022 Activity Report and October 6, 2022 Action Minutes (5-0)
- Postponed Friends of the Parks Post-Event Presentation to December 6
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council approved an amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement to increase compensation. The council also set a 100% renewable energy default rate with the Clean Power Alliance and extended the waste management contract with Athens Services.
- Approved amendment to City Manager's employment agreement to increase compensation (5-0)
- Approved 100% renewable energy default rate with Clean Power Alliance (5-0)
- Accepted proposal to extend and amend solid waste and street sweeping agreement with Athens Services, Inc (5-0)
- Approved addition of 'Hermosa for the Holidays' and 'LA Galaxy-World Cup Viewing Party' to 2022 Special Events Calendar (5-0)
- Approved 2023 returning Impact Level III Special Events and designated two 'Nothing Weekends' (5-0)
- Introduced ordinance to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code with a public hearing set for Nov 29, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved 2022-2025 MOU with General and Supervisory Employees’ Bargaining Unit, Teamsters Local 911 (5-0)
- Approved ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 12.30 regarding special events on public property (5-0)