********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, January 11, 2000, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Rosamond Fogg ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Oakes announced the Household Hazardous Waste Roundup to be held Saturday, January 29, 2000 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Clark Stadium on Valley Drive between 8th and 11th streets, noting it was a free countywide event. For more information, call 1-888-Clean-LA. Councilmember Edgerton asked about waiving the banner fees for the upcoming Hermosa Beach Education Foundation's annual Valentine's dinner dance to take place at the Point 705 Club, noting it was a non-profit event that benefited the City's schools. Action: To add the requested fee waiver to the agenda based on the finding that the issue arose after the agenda had been posted and that it required immediate action due to the timing of the event. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Action: To approve the waiver of banner fees and allow the banner to be put up in January for the February event. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Councilmember Bowler commented on the City's New Year's Eve celebration that was attended by an estimated 10,000 citizens with no problems and commended staff for an excellent job. Councilmember Dunbabin noted that City Manager Burrell and Public Works Director Williams were helping to direct the people leaving the parking lot afterward. Mayor Oakes said the fireworks were wonderful. Councilmember Reviczky thanked everyone who participated in the 7th annual Beach Cities Toy Drive--all the volunteers who assisted with the event and those who contributed toys. He said they collected more toys than last year, noting that there also seemed to be greater need than there was last year. He said the toys give needy children a happy holiday and, more importantly, send the message that someone cares. Mayor Oakes announced that Hermosa Beach was proudly sponsoring this year's United States/Mexico sister cities' conference, a national event scheduled to take place January 21 through January 23, 2000. PROCLAMATIONS: EARTH DAY -- APRIL 22, 2000 Mayor Oakes read the proclamation, proclaimed April 22, 2000 as Earth Day in Hermosa Beach, and encouraged residents and businesses to use the day to celebrate the Earth and commit to building a sustainable society. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 1999: City Council decision to participate, at no cost to the City, in the amicus briefs of the following two cases: Ballard v. City of Clovis and Lion's Lair Enterprises v. County of Riverside. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Dick McCurdy - 1004 Ninth Street, Hermosa Beach Sister City president; spoke of the upcoming U.S./Mexico Sister Cities Association National Conference of 2000 to be hosted by Hermosa Beach; said the main speakers would be Senator Debra Bowen and Assemblyman Steve Kuykendall; invited everyone to attend, noting that registration forms were available at the Community Center; and John Felldin - 2434 Manhattan Avenue, said Edison was installing facilities in the underground area and charging homeowners for work that would benefit Edison; provided copies directly to the Council of a letter he had sent to Edison and their response; requested that the City refer the matter to the Public Utilities Commission. Pursuant to Council direction, City Manager Burrell said staff would ask the PUC to examine the issue. Continuing to come forward to address the Council was: Jim Lissner - requested a response from the Police Chief regarding why the City did not join in the alcohol stings that took place recently in other cities; asked for a response from the City Manager on the parking structure figure that was reported to the Coastal Commission; asked to speak on item 5. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from M. C. Fogg regarding the causes of today's LAX-generated noise and hazard, future LAX expansion issues and a proposal to assist the City in abatement. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: Charles Fogg - submitted an addendum to his letter; spoke of airport issues; proposed putting together a blue ribbon committee of knowledgeable citizens that would report to the City Council through the City Manager and volunteered to be on the committee; James Deutsch - 707 30th Street, concurred with Mr. Fogg; said there should be a committee of all cities and volunteered his time; and James Lissner - said LAX does a monthly tabulation of noise complaints; said it was important that citizens continue to complain and not become complacent; suggested that the City publicize in its newsletter the phone numbers and addresses for complaints (Mayor Oakes asked the City Manager to follow through on that). No action was taken on this item. 2. Letter from Judi McEachen of the Mira Costa Grad Night Committee requesting consideration of a donation toward the 11th Annual Grad Night for Mira Costa Class of 2000. Action: To approve the requested donation of $1,000 to Mira Costa High School Grad Night 2000. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (l), with the exception of the following item which was removed for discussion in item 3, but is shown in order for clarity: (f) Reviczky. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 8:23 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON DECEMBER 14, 1999. Supplemental amended page submitted January 11, 2000. Action: To approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 14, 1999 as amended. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 19587 THROUGH 19941, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 19618, 19767, 19772, 19789, 19833, 19872, AND 19939, AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 19480, 19786 AND 19884 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action: To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE NOVEMBER 1999 FINANCIAL REPORTS: (1) Revenue and expenditure report; (2) City Treasurer's report; and (3) Investment report. Action: To receive and file the November 1999 Financial Reports as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE APPLICATION TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM FILED BY STEPHEN F. SMITH. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated January 3, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to deny the application to present a late claim. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $150 FROM THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR THE 1999 SAND SNOWMAN CONTEST, $235 FROM THE SKATE PARK RAFFLE FOR STAFFING THE SKATE PARK; AND $1,000 FROM THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR FIRE RESERVE STAFFING AT THE CITY NEW YEAR PARTY. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January 3, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting. Action: To accept the donations received by the City to be used as follows: The Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach - $150 for the 1999 Sand Snowman Contest; Skate Park Raffle - $235 for staffing the Skate Park; and Beach Cities Health District - $1,000 for Fire reserve staffing at the City New Year Party. Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE NOTICE OF CLOSED CLAIM. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated December 15, 1999. Action: To receive and file the following notice of closed claim, as recommended by staff: Claimant: Maples, Glenn Date of Loss: 10-12-99 Date Filed: 11-08-99 Damage: Vehicle damage Disposition: Resolved through settlement of $901.34 (h) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILMEMBER DUNBABIN AS THE DELEGATE TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES FINANCE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated December 28, 1999. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6040, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 93-5652 AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 89-5256, CHANGING THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE AUTHORITY." (i) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT REGARDING ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC ACCESS EQUIPMENT AUDIT. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated January 3, 2000. Action: To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25422 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1507 MANHATTAN AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 30, 1999. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6041, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25422 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1507 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT ESTIMATED TO BE $10,766 FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL MONTH IN ORDER TO PERMIT TIME FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE DOWNTOWN PARKING FACILITY RATES. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 4, 2000. Action: To approve the appropriation of Proposition A funds in an amount estimated to be $10,766 for the continuation of the downtown shuttle for one additional month in order to permit time for the City Council to approve downtown parking facility rates, as recommended by staff. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A REVISION TO THE CITY'S POSITION ALLOCATION SUMMARY FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated January 6, 2000. Action: To approve a revision to the City's Position Allocation Summary for the Fire Department, as recommended by staff 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1197 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MISCELLANEOUS SECTIONS OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated December 28, 1999. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1197. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. AYES: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes NOES: None The meeting recessed at 9:10 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:30 P.M. with item 5. 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Item 1(f) was heard at this time but is shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A VARIANCE FROM GROUND LEVEL OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS AND TO ALLOW A SECOND LEVEL BALCONY TO PROJECT TO WITHIN 3' OF THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED 5' AT 2334 THE STRAND. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 4, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:33 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: Elizabeth Srour - Manhattan Beach, representing the applicant, said the amount of open space proposed was more than twice what was required in the R-1 zone; said the combination of lot size, location, and the strict interpretation limited the use of the property and served as a basis for the variance; said the findings could be made for both issues; and George Spratt - Manhattan Beach, architect, spoke to the project and responded to Council questions. The public hearing closed at 8:47 P.M. Action: To grant the requested variance to ground level open space, provided that at least 300 square feet are provided in the front yard area, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Proposed Action: To grant the requested variance to allow the balcony to encroach to within three feet of the front property line. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion was subsequently withdrawn. Action: To deny the requested variance to allow the balcony to encroach to within three feet of the front property line, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A resolution stating the Council action and the findings will be presented January 25, 2000 for adoption. Final Action: Mayor Oakes directed, with the consensus of the Council, that staff study the issue of whether or not the two-block area of the Strand between 22nd and 24th streets were a unique situation, and report back during the Council's residential standards session. At 9:06 P.M., the order of the agenda was moved to item 1(f), which had been removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 5. 1998-99 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) (INCLUDING REPORT FROM INDEPENDENT AUDITOR). Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated December 29, 1999. Finance Director Viki Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Gary Caporicci - of Caporicci and Larson, the City's independent auditors, spoke to the report and responded to questions; and Jim Lissner - commented on the budget surplus; asked about balances in the Insurance and Compensated Absences funds; said the surplus money should be added to the contingency fund instead of the funds listed in the report (Finance Director Copeland responded to his questions). Action: To receive and file the 1998-99 Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR), which includes the report from Caporicci and Larson, the City's independent auditors. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSAL TO ENACT A MORATORIUM ON THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE TO RESTAURANT USE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA AS DEFINED. Memorandum from City Manager Burrell dated January 6, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Jim Lissner - said he hoped the Council did not overlook interspersing retail among the downtown restaurants and bars. Action: Mayor Oakes, with the consensus of the Council, directed staff to bring this item back for discussion at the upcoming goals and objectives session. b. PUBLIC NOTICE AND MEETING PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO MULTI-FAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 5, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Action: Mayor Oakes, with the consensus of the Council, set Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. as a special public hearing to consider proposed changes to residential development standards and directed staff to provide full noticing to the zones affected. c. SET A DATE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE CITY COUNCIL'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 5, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: Mayor Oakes, with the consensus of the Council, set a date of Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 6:00 P.M. for a special meeting to review and update the City Council's goals and objectives. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. SCHEDULING APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR UNSCHEDULED VACANCY OF UNEXPIRED TERM ON PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 6, 2000. Supplemental application from Peter Tucker received January 6, 1999. City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To schedule a meeting at 6:00 P.M. prior to the regular meeting of Tuesday, January 25, 2000, for the purpose of interviewing applicants, and extend the application filing deadline to 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 19, 2000, as recommended by staff. 8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on December 14, 1999. 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell Employee Organizations: Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association Teamsters Union, Local 911 Professional and Administrative Employee Group Hermosa Beach Management Association Hermosa Beach Police Management Association ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, January 11, 2000, at the hour of 10:28 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:35 P.M. At the hour of 10:48 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, January 11, 2000, at the hour of 10:49 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 25, 2000, for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at the hour of 6:05 P.M. ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky Absent: Mayor Oakes INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION - ONE SEAT - UNSCHEDULED VACANCY - UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2001 Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky called the meeting to order and welcomed the applicants, noting that the actual appointment would be made later during the regular City Council meeting when the scheduled item comes up on the agenda, and that a second vacancy had arisen and would be filled February 22, 2000. Pursuant to past procedure, the applicants were interviewed separately, apart from the others, with each Councilmember asking one or more questions of each of the applicants. Recognizing that this was a public meeting open to any member of the public wishing to observe the interviews, each of the applicants waited their turn in the City Hall foyer and entered the Council Chambers one at a time when called, in alphabetical order. Coming forward to proceed with the interview process and respond to individual Council questions were the following applicants: 1) Geoffrey Hirsch 2) Daniel Marinelli 3) Stephen Sammarco 4) Bill Sigler 5) Michael York CITIZEN COMMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adjourned on Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at the hour of 6:50 P.M., to the Regular meeting of the same date, which was scheduled to begin at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at the hour of 7:23 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Russ Tingley, Fire Chief ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes Absent: None INTRODUCTION OF NEW FIRE CHIEF - RUSSELL TINGLEY Mayor Oakes introduced the City's new Fire Chief, Russell Tingley, citing his 23 years of experience with the Upland Fire Department, including more than three years as Fire Division Chief, and his experience as a trainer and educator in fire service teaching courses at University of California Riverside, Chaffey Community College, and the California Specialized Training Institute. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Oakes said before coming to the meeting, she had the honor of meeting Walter Cronkite, who was speaking at the Distinguished Speakers Series in Redondo Beach. Mayor Oakes announced the Household Hazardous Waste Roundup to be held in Hermosa Beach Saturday, January 29, 2000 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Clark Stadium on Valley Drive between 8th and 11th streets, noting it was a free countywide event. For more information, call 1-888-Clean-LA. Mayor Oakes commented on the success of the United States/ Mexico Sister Cities Association National Conference of 2000, which was hosted by Hermosa Beach January 21-23, noting that the theme of the conference was to protect our shared environment and that State Senator Debra Bowen and Congressman Steve Kuykendall had attended as guest speakers. She presented a Certificate of Recognition received from Assemblyman George Nakano and a framed photograph from Loreto in memory of the sisterhood between the two cities. She said the banners and posters on the Community Center enhanced the building. Councilmember Reviczky said the artwork had been done by Hermosa Valley School children, and noted that a plaque had also been received from the City of El Monte. Councilmember Edgerton said there would be a demonstration and major press conference at 9:00 A.M. Monday, February 7, at the FAA building at Marine Avenue and Aviation Boulevard to try to persuade the FAA to go back to its original position regarding flights. He said Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes were involved in the event and invited the other Council members to participate. Councilmember Reviczky said the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation's annual Valentine's Dance would take place Saturday, February 12, 2000 at Pointe 705 in Hermosa Beach, noting that this was a major fundraiser with the proceeds going to the City's school system. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 11, 2000: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, requested that item 1(b) be pulled from the consent calendar for later discussion; said Councilmember Edgerton again did not have his computer; expressed concern about the unsightliness of the Learned Lumber site and said it did not conform to the approved plans; asked for the phone number to complain about planes flying over (was given the number 310-64-NOISE); Mark Marino - 1326 Corona Street, spoke about an upcoming item concerning traffic on his street; Dr. Holtzinger - requested that item 1(q) be pulled from the consent calendar for later discussion; Nick Nickelson - representing the Kenny Nickelson Memorial Foundation, thanked everyone for the toy drive and for the support their foundation has received over the years; gave the City a framed photo of their holiday party and toy distribution to needy children in the YMCA Juvenile Crime Prevention Program; Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, requested that agenda item 1(k) be pulled from the consent calendar for later discussion; spoke of wasted money for unneeded items, including the purchase of a fire truck, the upcoming City Hall remodel, and downtown traffic signals; and Pete Tucker - 235 34th Street, said the windmill was back up on the tower now and hoped for a rededication ceremony by the end of February or early March; requested strict enforcement of the residential parking permit program; said the downtown merchants should not have parking permits but should instead be in the shuttle program. Councilmember Reviczky said the windmill, which had been taken down for refurbishment and was reinstalled last week at no cost to the taxpayers, was a real community effort. He said the windmill was a City landmark, and thanked everyone involved with the project, including Pete Tucker, Dave Garrett, Roger Bacon, Steve Storm, Ken Lindsey and Mike Flaharty. City Manager Burrell noted that the windmill was completely workable. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Steve Bopp of the Redondo Union High School Grad Night 2000 Committee requesting consideration of a donation toward Grad Night for Redondo Union High School Class of 2000. Action: Mayor Oakes directed, with the consensus of the Council, that the requested donation of $1,000 to Redondo Union High School Grad Night 2000 be approved. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (s), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (b) Mayor Oakes for Shirley Cassell, (k) Mayor Oakes for Jim Lissner, (o) Edgerton, and (q) Mayor Oakes for Dr. Holtzinger. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 8:00 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 11, 2000. Action: To approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 11, 2000, as presented. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 19942 THROUGH 20066, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 19945, 20027, AND 20036, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 20040, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Oakes, at the request of Shirley Cassell, for separate discussion later in the meeting. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Shirley Cassell - questioned warrants 19968, 19979 and 19986. City Manager Burrell responded to questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to questions. Action: To ratify the check register as presented. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE DECEMBER 1999 FINANCIAL REPORTS: (1) Memorandum regarding Revenue and expenditure report; (2) City Treasurer's report; and (3) Investment report. Action: To receive and file the December 1999 Financial Reports, as presented. e.RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY. Memorandum from City Treasurer John Workman dated January 11, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6042, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT AND FILING OF AND APPROVING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND DELEGATING INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER FOR THE YEAR 1999." (f) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE APPLICATION TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM FILED BY MACIE ABRAMS. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated January 11, 2000. Action: To deny the application to present a late claim filed by Macie Abrams, as recommended by staff. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated January 12, 2000. Claimant: Wehland, Paul Date of Loss: 01/01/00 Date Filed: 01/05/00 Action: To approve the staff recommendation to deny the claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. h.RECOMMENDATION TO SET WORKSHOP DATES OF THURSDAY, MAY 25TH AND THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH AT 7:10 P.M. FOR REVIEW OF THE 2000-01 BUDGET. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January 13, 2000. Action: To direct staff to return at the next meeting with different recommended workshop dates for review of the 2000-01 Budget. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT A $10,000 DONATION RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING CORPORATION TO BE USED FOR SKATE PARK STAFFING (FOR MERVYN'S CALIFORNIA BEACH BASH 2000). Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January 18, 2000. Councilmember Reviczky acknowledged and thanked the donor. Action: To accept the $10,000 donation received from International Merchandising Corporation to be used for skate park staffing for the Mervyn's California Beach Bash 2000. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR ROOM 7 IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE LEASE. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated January 18, 2000. Action: To approve a lease agreement between the City and Beach Cities Health District for Room 7 in the Community Center for a term of one year, commencing February 1, 2000 and ending January 31, 2001, for a rate of $1.03 per square foot ($1.03 x 1,100 sq.ft. = $1,133), as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission and staff. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE CITY HALL REMODEL - ADA UPGRADES PROJECT; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-SCOPE THE PROJECT AND REMOVE THE FIRE STATION IMPROVEMENTS FROM THIS PROJECT; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE THE PROJECT AFTER APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARE MADE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 10, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Oakes, at the request of Jim Lissner, for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, said the project had increased in price and was out of control; Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, said she had been pushing for the City Hall remodel for years; and Larry Hotchkins - 938 14th Street, contractor, addressed the cost of construction management and inspection services. Mayor Oakes requested a breakdown from staff of the $358,000 figure for construction management and inspection services. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1.Reject all bids for the City Hall Remodel - ADA Upgrades Project; 2.Authorize staff to re-scope the project and remove the fire station improvements from the project; and 3.Authorize staff to re-advertise the project after appropriate modifications to the construction documents are made. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES OF UP TO $16,000 FROM CIP 99-529 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW BACKSTOP FOR THE MAJOR LEAGUE FIELD AND TWO DUGOUTS FOR THE FARM FIELD AT CLARK STADIUM. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated January 18, 2000. Action: To approve expenditures of up to $16,000 from CIP 99-529 for the purchase of a new backstop for the Major League Field and two dugouts for the Farm Field, as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources subcommittee and staff. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CONSULTING ENGINEERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,210.00 FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 95-507 - VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 18, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1.Approve the agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and David Evans and Associates for $67,210; 2.Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3.Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the contract amount not to exceed $6,721. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE CLARK FIELD BUILDING DEMOLITION TO VIKING EQUIPMENT CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,300. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 11, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1.Award the construction contract for the Clark Field Building Demolition, CIP #99-529, to Viking Equipment Corporation, in the amount of $8,300; 2.Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Construction Contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; 3.Direct the City Clerk to reject all other bids and release all bid bonds after award by the City Council; and 4.Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $4,150. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP PROJECT 98-621 - PHASE II MUNICIPAL PIER ARCHITECTURAL UPGRADES - TO LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING OF TEMPLE CITY BASED UPON THEIR LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID OF $1,168,771. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 18, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1.Award the Construction Contract to Los Angeles Engineering of Temple City, California, based upon their lowest responsible bid of $1,168,771; 2.Authorize the appropriation of $167,008 from the Prop A fund; 3.Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 4.Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $116,877. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (p) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR CIP PROJECT 98-621 - PHASE II MUNICIPAL PIER ARCHITECTURAL UPGRADES - TO CONCEPT MARINE, INC., FOR $75,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 18, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1.Approve award of construction management and inspection contract agreement for Phase II Municipal Pier Architectural Upgrades to Concept Marine, Inc for $75,000; 2.Authorize the Mayor to execute and City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3.Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $7,500. (q) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Oakes, at the request of Dr. Holtzinger, for separate discussion later in the meeting. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Linda Bernhart - 1151 Aviation Boulevard, requested that Council initiate a review of the Planning Commission's action concerning an alternative school at 1103 Aviation Boulevard, (item 11 on the Planning Commission agenda). Action: To initiate, at the request of Councilmembers Reviczky and Bowler, a Council review of Planning Commission item 11 at a de novo public hearing to be conducted February 22, 2000. Final Action: To receive and file the remainder of the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 18, 2000. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (r) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO REIMBURSE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE COST OF ASBESTOS REMOVAL FROM THE BUILDING AT SOUTH PARK AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 19, 2000. Action: To 1) approve the amendment to the agreement providing for the City to reimburse the School District for the cost of asbestos removal from the buildings at South Park, and 2) direct the City Manager to execute the amendment, as recommended by staff. (s) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM GROUND LEVEL OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS, AND DENYING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO PROJECT A BALCONY INTO THE FRONT YARD FIVE FEET RATHER THAN THE MAXIMUM OF THREE FEET, IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 2334 THE STRAND, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 6, BLOCK 24, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 20, 2000. Action: To adopt Resolution No. 00-6043, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM GROUND LEVEL OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT, AND DENYING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO PROJECT A BALCONY INTO THE FRONT YARD FIVE FEET RATHER THAN THE MAXIMUM OF THREE FEET, IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 2334 THE STRAND, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 6, BLOCK 24, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT." 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(b), (k), (o), and (q) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. The meeting recessed at 8:40 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M., with item 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. EXPENDITURE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUND ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 18, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:10 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this issue, the public hearing closed at 8:10 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve by minute order the expenditure of the sixth year 2000-2001 Block Grant estimated allocation, and any additional allocation funding, for the removal of architectural barriers to the disabled. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 8:12 P.M., the order of the agenda was returned to item 3. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 5. PARKING LOT AND METER RATE PROPOSAL. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 20, 2000. Supplemental list of parking permits issued, and supplemental letter from Chris G. Bennett of Good Stuff Restaurant received January 25, 2000. Councilmember Edgerton said he would have to abstain from the issue of monthly permits. He left the dais and the room at 9:15 P.M. while that issue was being discussed and returned at 9:20 P.M. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Gary Wayland - supported raising the on-street meter rate because of the four-hour limit; suggested either cutting down the time or raising the rate; and Pete Tucker - said he thought the plan had been to reduce the time limit down to two-hour parking after the structure was opened. Action: To set the basic off-street parking rate at 50 cents per hour, with an $8 maximum, in the new parking structure and Lot A (a reduction for Lot A). Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Further Action: To keep the basic on-street parking rate at 50 cents per hour from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. for both yellow and silver meters, with direction to staff to monitor and provide monthly reports on how that is working. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Bowler and Reviczky. Councilmember Reviczky requested the placement of a "lot full" sign at the left-turn signal on Hermosa Avenue at 13th Street and the removal of the "no U-turn" sign at that location. Mayor Oakes concurred and also requested the placement of public parking signs directing people to the parking structure and stating the fees. Further Action: To set an evening flat rate, payable upon entry, of $3 after 9:00 P.M. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Further Action: To not change the current coastal daily permit fee. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Further Action: To set the validation program rate at 50 cents per hour. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Further Action: To raise the employee parking permits to $60 per year and direct staff to come back in March with guidelines and recommendations for an employee parking program and to either extend the existing permit or sell a three-month program in the interim. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Councilmember Reviczky requested that the Council consider extending the preferential parking zone to Cypress Avenue. City Manager Burrell said that issue would be added to the Coastal Plan when it comes before the Council for consideration. Councilmember Edgerton left the dais and the room at 10:25 P.M. due to a potential conflict of interest on the issue of monthly permits. Final Action: To direct staff to bring the issue of monthly permits back in March with the inclusion of a Monday through Friday daytime program. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Councilmember Reviczky requested that staff look at the cost of keeping the shuttle in operation two nights a week and expanding the shuttle route, perhaps into Redondo Beach. Councilmember Bowler concurred, noting the cost could be offset with a minimum charge. Councilmember Edgerton returned to the dais at 10:28 P.M. 6. 14TH STREET TRAFFIC CALMING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 18, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To direct staff to provide a report on the issue of street barricades at the budget session. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 9:08 P.M., the order of the agenda was returned to item 5. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. APPOINTMENT TO PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM DUE TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 20, 2000. Supplemental memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated January 25, 2000 concerning the automatic vacancy of Commissioner Todd Kuh effective after the Commission's February 1 meeting. Action: To appoint Geoffrey Hirsch to the unexpired term expiring June 30, 2001. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried. There was no Council action to waive the automatic vacancy. b. REVIEW OF 1999 FIESTAS. Memorandum from Fiesta Subcommittee members Oakes and Edgerton. Councilmember Edgerton presented the subcommittee report. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was: Travers Devine - thanked Mayor Oakes and Councilmember Edgerton for working with the Chamber of Commerce on this issue. Police Chief Straser responded to questions. Action: To receive and file the report. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. c. AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS CONCERNING THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL APPOINTING THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To authorize the Mayor to execute the documents on behalf of the City. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request by Mayor Pro Tem Reviczky to discuss airport committee. Mayor Pro Tem Reviczky spoke to his request. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To authorize the formation of a citizens airport committee, to be open to anyone interested, including those already involved in other groups, to research and monitor issues relating to LAX expansion, changes in flight patterns, noise and safety, and report and make recommendations to the City Council. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. b. Request by Councilmember Edgerton to set a public meeting to discuss closing a small portion of Corona Street off of Prospect Avenue and installation of a stop sign at 14th Street and Corona Street. Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his request. Action: To set a public hearing on February 22, 2000 to address this issue. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Mayor Oakes announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Bunny Seawright, a resident of Hermosa Beach for more than 60 years, who recently passed away. She said Ms. Seawright had been active in the Hermosa Beach Historical Society and in 1935 was the first woman to cross the Catalina Channel in a race aboard a toboggan-like precursor to the water ski. On behalf of the entire City Council, she expressed condolences to the Seawright family. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on January 11, 2000. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 30th Street from Pacific Coast Highway west 120 feet. Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell & Fritz Hitchcock Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at the hour of 11:15 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 11:20 P.M. At the hour of 11:35 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Bunny Seawright on Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at the hour of 11:36 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 8, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 8, 2000, at the hour of 7:19 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Joanne Edgerton ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Oakes wished her daughter Geneva a happy birthday. Councilmember Bowler commented on the excellent performance at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse of "Forbidden Broadway," and highly recommended it to the community. Mayor Oakes concurred, noting that "Greater Tuna" is next in the series. Mayor Oakes commented on the success of the Superbowl Sunday 10K race, noting that the event began with a one-mile race, a competition that attracted youths from all over the state. Councilmember Edgerton read a holiday postcard from a family with five children who received toys during this year's Beach Cities' Toy Drive thanking everyone for their generosity. He said also received was a check for $30 from Evangelos and Lisa Lamprou, which would be put into the account for next year's toy drive. Councilmember Edgerton commented on the press conference and demonstration yesterday in front of the FAA building, which he and Councilmember Dunbabin attended, noting a good turnout of about 50 people from affected communities including Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, El Segundo and Inglewood. He said there is now talk of forming a South Bay Task Force to keep together the group that used to be the Southern California Task Force, despite the FAA's unwillingness to participate. Councilmember Dunbabin said it was important to keep the issue in front of the FAA. Councilmember Dunbabin commented on the success of the County's hazardous waste collection in Hermosa Beach on January 29, noting it was a nice, clean operation that had lots of business. She said it was a positive event for the community. Councilmember Dunbabin congratulated the Hermosa Beach schools for their academic performance, ranking in the top ten percent in California. She said Hermosa has a school district that everyone can be very proud of. Mayor Oakes concurred. Mayor Oakes announced the upcoming Hermosa Beach Education Foundation dinner dance, noting that Joanne Edgerton would be addressing the issue under public participation. Mayor Oakes announced the City's 48th annual Sand and Strand Run, in joint cooperation with Project Touch, to take place Sunday, February 13, 2000, with the two and one-half mile run at 8:00 A.M. and the five-mile run at 9:15 A.M. She said there would also be munchkin races for children, ages 4 through 10, at approximately 50 to 125 yard distances, with medals given to the first through third place finishers in each age division in each race, and all participants would receive a commemorative T-shirt. Mayor Oakes asked about the Learned Lumber site. City Manager Burrell said he would report back to Council on that issue. PROCLAMATION: CENSUS DAY APRIL 1, 2000 Mayor Oakes read the proclamation and proclaimed April 1, 2000 as Census Day in Hermosa Beach. PRESENTATION: Mayor Oakes presented a City tile plaque to Kathy Dunbabin in recognition of her service as a Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commissioner from October 22, 1996 to November 23, 1999, when she was seated as a member of the City Council. Councilmember Dunbabin expressed gratitude for the plaque and said it had been her pleasure to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2000 : No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Joanne Edgerton - said the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation's annual fundraiser would take place from 5 to 10 P.M. Saturday, February 12, 2000 at Pointe 701, featuring dinner, dancing, and a silent and live auction, with James Blackman as the auctioneer; said tickets were $100 each and all the proceeds would benefit Hermosa Beach schools, restoring important programs that had been cut due to Proposition 13; and Ron Schneider - Librarian of the Hermosa Beach Library, announced that the Library would be closed for refurbishment, including new carpet, tile and paint; said the last day of service would be Saturday, February 26, and they expected to re-open Thursday, April 6; said they could use volunteers to help pack boxes from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Sunday, February 27. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Mike Ludwig of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce proposing that the City of Hermosa Beach share a portion of the TOT tax with the Chamber of Commerce. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Cary Bickelmeyer - Chamber of Commerce, said the intent of the letter was to open a dialogue on the subject. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To refer the matter to the Council subcommittee (Edgerton and Mayor Oakes) and staff for discussion over the next few months, with a request for more information on the matter, including what other cities do with regard to supporting their chambers of commerce. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (m), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (a) Reviczky at the request of City Clerk Doerfling, (e) Reviczky, (f) Bowler, (h) Dunbabin, and (k) Edgerton. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 7:47 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on January 25, 2000; and 2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on January 25, 2000. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 2, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky, at the request of City Clerk Doerfling, for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Clerk Doerfling requested that the Council review the motion for item 9.a., regarding the formation of a citizen airport committee, and restate the motion, as necessary, to clarify staff's expected level of involvement with the committee. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Steve Storm - El Segundo Noise Abatement Committee member, said they gathered facts and presented recommendations to the City Council; suggested getting a copy of their bylaws. Action : To approve 1) the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of January 25, 2000 as presented, and 2) the minutes of the regular meeting of January 25, 2000, with the following amendment to page 10167, add to the end of the motion for item 9.a.: "with direction to the City Manager to advertise the date, place and time of the first meeting, inviting all interested parties to attend, and to serve as staff liaison. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20067 THROUGH 20239, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 20068. Action: To ratify the check register as presented. c. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action : To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE DECEMBER 1999 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 2, 2000. Action : To receive and file the December 1999 revenue and expenditure reports, as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT A $400.00 DONATION FROM HAWTHORNE SAVINGS TO BE USED FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE SPRING EGGSTRAVAGANZA EVENT ARRANGED BY THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January 31, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank the donor. Action: To accept the $400 donation from Hawthorne Savings to be used by the Community Resources Department for supplies for the Spring Eggstravaganza event. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST LIGHTING TO KEEP PIER PLAZA TREES LIGHTED YEAR ROUND AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $8,800 . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated January 31, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for discussion later in the meeting. Action: To approve extending the agreement with West Coast Lighting to keep the Pier Plaza palm trees lighted year round at an annual cost of $8,800, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION REMOVING THE NORTH BOUND "NO U-TURN" RESTRICTION AT HERMOSA AVENUE AND 13TH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 1, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6044, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REMOVING THE NORTHBOUND "NO U-TURN" RESTRICTION AT HERMOSA AVENUE AND 13TH STREET," as directed by Council at the January 25, 2000 meeting. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY A REQUEST FOR THREE-WAY STOP CONTROL AT VALLEY PARK AVENUE AND 18TH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 1, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for discussion later in the meeting. Action: To approve the request by residents for a three-way stop control at Valley Drive and 18th Street and adopt Resolution No. 00-6046, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF VALLEY PARK AND 18TH STREET A THREE-WAY STOP CONTROL INTERSECTION." Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 26, 2000. Action: To approve the Request for Proposals for City Traffic Engineering Services and authorize staff to solicit proposals, as recommended by staff. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 31, 2000. Action: To approve the Request for Proposals for General Civil Engineering Services and authorize staff to solicit proposals, as recommended by staff. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR CIP #98-621, MUNICIPAL PIER ARCHITECTURAL UPGRADES PHASE III, TO PURKISS-ROSE - RSI IN THE AMOUNT OF $174,500 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 1, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the design contract for CIP Project 00-630 Phase III Municipal Pier Architectural Upgrades to purkiss-rose - rsi, California for a fee of $174,500; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $17,450. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN A GRANT FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT . Action: To approve the City's participation in a grant from Beach Cities Health District for a domestic violence advocacy program and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE WORKSHOP DATES OF THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST AND THURSDAY, JUNE 15TH AT 7:10 P.M. FOR REVIEW OF THE 2000-2001 BUDGET. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January 26, 2000. Action: To approve the recommended workshop dates of Thursday, June 1, and Thursday, June 15, at 7:10 P.M. for review of the 2000-2001 Budget. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(a), (e), (f), (h) and (k) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. The meeting recessed at 9:20 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:42 P.M., with item 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PERMANENT STREET CLOSURE AND CREATION OF A WALKSTREET AT OCEAN VIEW DRIVE BETWEEN 3RD STREET AND 4TH STREET EAST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 27, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:55 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: Phyllis Lacek - 422 Ocean View Drive, showed photos of her street, said taxpayers were being asked to pay for a walk street or park on a 30 x 80 foot lot, which most residents would not be able to use because of the lack of parking; said it would also create a hazard because of ongoing construction in the area; Philip Donatelli - 456 Ocean View Drive, spoke in opposition to a walk street, noting it was not among the four options initially considered; said there were many parks available already; said the quality of his life had not changed for the better with the barricades; spoke of continuing traffic problems and cited three accidents at Fifth Street and Pacific Coast Highway during the past month; Valerie Clark - 406 Ocean View Drive, spoke in opposition to a walk street; said there have been a lot more traffic problems with the street closure, with people having to turn around; Karen Welkus - 925 Third Street, said she was originally opposed to the street closure but then decided a park was a good idea; spoke in opposition to a walk street; John Scanlon - 915 and 909 Third Street, adjacent to the lot in question, spoke in favor of a park for safety reasons; Janet Taranto - 906 Third Street, said the new construction in the area does make traffic and parking difficult but the result will be additional on-site parking spaces; urged the Council to vote in favor of the request; Henderson Webb - 840 Third Street, said that section of the road has always been dangerous; said the area was now being used as a park; Ellen Murphy - 843 Third Street, spoke in favor of a park; urged the Council to move forward; Phyllis Lacek - 422 Ocean View Drive, requested, if the Council votes for the closure, that the barricades be removed until the construction is over so the trucks can drive through; Philip Donatelli - 456 Ocean View Drive, said the traffic was not all construction trucks; Gene Taranto - 906 Third Street, said the traffic study has been done, the street has always been a hazard, and this was a quality of life issue and a unique section of town; Craig Nykaza - 908 Third Street, spoke in favor of the closure; said the street has always been a safety hazard; Catherine Byrne - 917 Third Street, said the main issue was safety, noting there were many young children on the street; urged the Council to approve the closure; Jan (last name indistinct) - Fifth Street and Ocean View Drive, said it was Third Street residents who wanted to close Ocean View Drive; and John Scanlon - 915 Third Street, disagreed with taking the barricades down for parked trucks. The public hearing closed at 8:27 P.M. Action: To approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt Resolution No. 00-6045 , entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CIRCULATION, TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO IDENTIFY A SEGMENT OF OCEAN VIEW AVENUE AS A WALK STREET, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT." Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Edgerton. Final Action : To direct staff to come back with a landscape plan for the site. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 8:40 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 2. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 5. MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW 1999-00. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January 27, 2000. Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the revisions to estimated revenue, appropriations, budget transfers and fund balances as shown in the Budget Summary and Revenue Worksheet in the staff report, with a total designation of $1.3 million of the General Fund Utility Users Tax revenue to be spent for sewer replacement and capital projects. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. AQMD PROPOSED RULE 1190 - LOW EMISSION OR ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 31, 2000. City Manager Burrell withdrew this item from the agenda. b. HOUSING ELEMENT REVISIONS TIME EXTENSION (AB1744) TO DECEMBER 31, 2000. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 2, 2000. Action : Mayor Oakes directed, with the consensus of the Council, the authorization of a letter of support for AB1744 which extends the deadline for submitting revisions to the housing element from June 30, 2000 to December 31, 2000, and further directed the City Manager to track the bill, as recommended by staff. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. SCHEDULING APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR UNSCHEDULED VACANCY OF UNEXPIRED TERM ON PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 1, 2000. Action: To schedule a meeting at 6:30 P.M. prior to the regular meeting of February 22, 2000 for the purpose of interviewing applicants, with appointment to be made later that evening during the regular Council meeting. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at the hour of 9:57 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2000 at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for the conduct of a goals and objectives session. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Thursday, February 17, 2000, at the hour of 7:25 P.M. ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Dick McCurdy, resident 20000 GOALS AND DIRECTIONS: a) COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Oakes said that most of the citizens knew of the changes in the downtown, but many regional problems impacted on Hermosa Beach and were not so visible. She said that she felt that one of the most important goals for the city was, is and will continue to be the modification of the Storm Drain System to eliminate as much of the dumping of contaminated waste into the ocean as possible. She spoke of grants received for some of these changes including pumping into the sewer system, where waste is treated, rather than direct dumping into the ocean. Councilmember Reviczky said that he was proud of the fact that the city was much more financially secure now than it was six years ago when a large cut in staff was required to keep the city functioning. He thanked the city employees for their hard work and City Manager Stephen Burrell for his leadership. Councilmember Edgerton spoke of the unifying effect of the R/UDAT study and its guideline to the improvements in the downtown area. Councilmember Dunbabin said that she was looking forward to moving on to new challenges and felt that most of the changes had been for the betterment of the city. Councilmember Bowler said that he felt that the number of goals that have been accomplished was impressive, and that he saw a new sense of community among the residents as a result of the positive changes. b) CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Burrell spoke to his report and said that the purpose of this meeting was to set clear goals for the City Council and staff to work on during the coming year and beyond. Mr. Burrell listed items under current consideration as: * Downtown: The discussion of an overall direction for the downtown was referred to this meeting. This discussion needs to happen before staff can develop realistic options for Council consideration at a regular City Council meeting. * Communication Services: A staff initiated discussion on the future of the public safety communication center. As you know, the City has received a proposal from El Segundo and, yesterday, from RCC to provide public safety communications for us. A report evaluating the proposals is attached. The purpose of this discussion would be to determine whether or not outsourcing of this service is something that the City Council is interested in considering. This will be the subject of a regular City Council meeting in March. * Projects Upcoming/Policy Activities: The public hearing will be held on February 29th on the proposed changes to development standards for the residential zones. The Local Coastal Plan has been completed and is in draft form. The public hearing process will start with the Planning Commission in March, with City Council consideration in June. This would mean that Hermosa Beach would have permitting control, although an item could always be appealed to the Coastal Commission. An RFP will be developed, beginning in July, for a new trash and recycling contract. The present agreement ends in June 2001. This will allow plenty of time for bidding the operation out. An RFP for a new Housing Element to the General Plan will be issued and will be on an April agenda for approval. This is a state mandated program that will cost around $50,000 to complete. The city risks losing CDBG funds if it is not done. The realistic deadline for completion of this is December, 2000...Currently the deadline is July 1, 2000. * Master Plans: Community Center is now the focus of the block grant funds and other funds to both repair and enhance the facility. It is important to set up an ongoing program to make sure it meets the needs of the community, including added parking. Civic Center long range plan to take into account future needs and provide space and parking to ensure we will meet the needs of the community, including possibly enlarging or relocating the library, creating greater parking through a structure, etc. City Yard - Once the oil project is settled, this facility needs to be improved. * NPDES: New permit and ordinance to implement new regulations. A great deal of the implementation work on these programs is outsourced. The City has remained in compliance and the South Bay Council of Governments is planning to take a proactive stance on these requirements and permits. The inland cities are now showing reluctance to the permitting process as they do not see or feel the effects of storm drain pollution as we do. * AB939 Additional programs will be offered to ensure that we meet the 50% mandate and perhaps more. The reporting and compliance work on this is also outsourced. The City received an award for our 1999 report and compliance achievement as the city is now at 45 percent diversion through recycling. * Municipal Code Enforcement: A certain amount of additional effort needs to be spent in this area. This includes trash cans, building and zoning codes, occupancy limits, newspaper racks and others that surface from time to time * Information Technology/Public Access: This is an area where a plan and implementation schedule would be very helpful. This would also include a number of issues brought to you by others such as cable display of agendas, Web radio broadcasts, etc. These need to be set up in programs with appropriate resources and backed up with City Council policy. * Capital Projects Plan: Staff will have a status board of ongoing projects. This would be the time to discuss new projects or set different priorities for others. c. 2000 CITY COUNCIL GOALS - The following items were listed as goals for year 2000 and beyond: * Maintain a sense of community through the enhancement of the city image, cultural resources and quality of life issues. * NEW - Improve communications with the city commissions through individual joint meetings. * Promote compatible businesses; work on joint efforts with the Chamber of Commerce. * Continue to address environmental concerns, particularly storm drain issues by keeping abreast of research and development toward a sump pump system to dispose of low flows into the sewer system, efficient grease traps and adding dog baggies on the Greenbelt and in other public areas to dispose of animal waste. * Reduce traffic into residential neighborhoods. * Continue to focus on residential/business harmony through a balance of the needs of both. * Continue to seek solutions to parking issues through six-month parking meter policy reviews and finding a means to encourage satellite-parking areas to eliminate the overflow business parking from encroaching into residential areas. * NEW - Study the possibility of shuttle service for Hermosa Beach in conjunction with satellite parking. * NEW - Review the "Wave" program for more economical alternatives before the next budget is approved. * NEW - Establish cost figures for a public use building at the western end of the Pier that would include the cost of infrastructure, a caterer's kitchen and a square foot cost at maximum size. * Maintain strict interpretation of the zoning code to the entire planning process. * Continue to maintain the highest public safety. * Encourage the continuation of emergency preparedness, including training volunteers and providing information to the community, through links to the schools, such as "The Great Escape", and to other community organizations. * Maintain the emphasis on streamlining and reducing regulations in the bureaucratic process. * NEW - Combine "Customer Service" and a feedback system into the development of an improved website and communication system. * Increase productivity. * Improve morale. * Improve long range C.I.P. project funding and timetable. * Continue to upgrade the sewer system. * NEW - Establish funding and a timeline for the renovation of upper Pier Avenue. * Monitor Bike Path issues regarding safety and the completion of the north Strand and study long-term solutions to congestion on the Strand. * NEW - Establish a P.C.H./Aviation task force to focus on the problems and improvements to be made for this area. Establish a Pacific Coast Highway Enhancement Commission. * Communication infrastructure to include conduit pipelines when possible to avoid tearing up an area more than once. * NEW - Encourage neighborhood undergrounding projects by exploring all available options and by placing streets that have been undergrounded on a priority list for re-paving. * Continue to lobby for legislative reform. * NEW - Correct the unsightly condition of the trash cans on the Strand as they are too small, always overflowing and have no recycling counterpart containers. * NEW - Get rid of the chemical toilets in the downtown area. * NEW - Set a city priority to repave damaged streets, targeting areas where there was sewer construction, undergrounding, go east of P.C.H., and remember the alleys. * NEW - Create quality aesthetics for closed streets, not just ugly gates or barricades. * NEW - Increase the levels of service from the Public Works Department such as tree trimming on city property easements, cleaning up unsightly trash or cutting weeds. * NEW - Create a Public Works Commission for standards to deal with aesthetics and quality of project issues, such as the Greenbelt ramp, trash cans, benches and signs. * NEW - Design uniformity for city signage using wooden signs; let people know that they are in Hermosa Beach and feel proud to live here. * NEW - Create a master plan for city e-government starting with a sub-committee of Councilmember Bowler, City Manager Burrell and Deputy City Clerk Valdes. * NEW - Re-examine the theatre project for the downtown to try to bring a theatre back to Hermosa Beach. * NEW - Consider decreasing the Utility User Tax. Projects that did not receive consensus at this time included: * An additional parking structure in the downtown. * Return to a five-day workweek for non-safety employees at city hall. * Banning any construction on Sunday. CITIZEN COMMENTS: No one came forward to address the Council at this time. ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Thursday, February 17, 2000, at the hour of 10:21 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 22, 2000. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at the hour of 6:38 P.M. ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky Absent: Edgerton and Mayor Oakes (both late arrivals) INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION - ONE SEAT - UNSCHEDULED VACANCY - UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2001 Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky called the meeting to order and welcomed the applicants, noting that the actual appointment would be made later during the regular City Council meeting when the scheduled item comes up on the agenda. Pursuant to past procedure, the applicants were interviewed separately, apart from the others, with each Councilmember asking one or more questions of each of the applicants. Recognizing that this was a public meeting open to any member of the public wishing to observe the interviews, each of the applicants waited their turn in the City Hall foyer and entered the Council Chambers one at a time when called, in alphabetical order. (Councilmember Edgerton arrived at 6:40 p.m. at the start of the interview session with the first applicant, Howard Fishman. Mayor Oakes arrived at 6:49 p.m. midway through the interview session with the second applicant, Wayne Hagendorf.) Coming forward to proceed with the interview process and respond to individual Council questions were the following applicants: 1) Howard Fishman 2) Wayne Hagendorf 3) Peter Tucker 4) Monica Shiel Westley CITIZEN COMMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adjourned on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at the hour of 7:05 P.M., to the Regular meeting of the same date, which was scheduled to begin at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at the hour of 7:25 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Hermosa Beach Boy Scout Troop 860 and Cub Scout Troop 860 Color Guard. ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Oakes announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Magdaline Barks, a Hermosa Beach resident since 1938 who passed away two weeks ago and whose son, George Barks, had served for 12 years as a member of the Hermosa Beach City Council, from 1974 to 1986. She said the meeting would also be adjourned in memory of Duane Midstokke, who passed away last week and whose daughter, Hermosa Beach resident Kathleen Midstokke, served as a member of the Hermosa Beach City Council from 1989 to 1993 and as City Clerk from 1984 to 1989. She expressed condolences to both families on behalf of the entire City Council. Councilmember Bowler spoke of problems at the Marineland mobile home park due to the recent rain, noting that he and Councilmember Reviczky observed water up to two feet deep surrounding the lower end of the park -- an ongoing problem that the City was told had previously been dealt with. He requested that staff send a letter to the park management/ property owner expressing Council's displeasure and instructing them to take care of the problem, which was a health and safety issue for the park residents. City Manager Burrell said he would follow Council's direction. Councilmember Edgerton commented on the annual crime statistics of local cities as reported in the Daily Breeze February 20, 2000, which showed crime was down 31.9 percent in Hermosa Beach from 1993 figures. Mayor Oakes reminded citizens that April 1, 2000 was Census Day and encouraged everyone to fill out the census forms. Mayor Oakes spoke of the success of the Education Foundation's fundraiser held February 12, 2000 at Pointe 705, noting it was an annual event to raise money for the City's schools. Councilmember Edgerton said the benefit netted $78,000 this year, exceeding the $60,000 netted last year. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, said the stacks of lumber, windows and doors at the Learned site were unsightly and so high that they would not be hidden even if trees were planted; said the Chamber of Commerce made money from the two Fiestas and the Farmers Market, as well as member dues, and did not need funding from the City; expressed concern about the City's high workman's compensation costs, noting a minimum annual cost of $700,000 from 1996 through 1999; suggested that the City may have to contract services out to avoid those high costs; and Michael Keegan - Hermosa Beach, spoke of problems with properties that do not complete their hook-ups in a timely manner in the Loma Drive underground area, which will delay the project; requested that the Council set a time limit for property owners to hook up and develop a procedure to allow City staff to go onto properties that miss the deadline and put the hook-ups in, at the property owners expense. Pursuant to Council direction, City Manager Burrell said he would research the issue of establishing a policy, including checking with other cities, and bring back in outline form the steps that would need to be taken. Continuing to come forward to address the Council were: Dale Anderson - 1107 Loma Drive, concurred with the previous speaker's concern about getting the hook-ups done, noting particular concern with the people who abstained or voted against the undergrounding; said he heard the sewer replacement would have to wait for pole removal (staff advised him that was not the case); Earl Keegan - Loma Drive property owner, said the streets located in utility undergrounding districts should be higher on the priority list for repaving, noting the increased property tax in those areas (he was advised that a motion to that effect was made at the February 17, 2000 goals meeting); and Tom Sedgwick - 2459 Myrtle Drive, spoke in support of the request for City guidelines regarding a deadline for hook-ups. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Jim Lissner dated February 15, 2000 regarding Council meeting sound. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: Mayor Oakes directed, with the consensus of the Council, that staff look into obtaining lapel microphones for use until the completion of the Council Chambers remodel and the installation of a new sound system, perhaps getting free samples, with the matter returning to the Council only if the cost is higher than $100 to $150 each. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (p), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (f) Edgerton, (g) Reviczky, (k) Edgerton, (l) Edgerton, and (o) Mayor Oakes. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 8:04 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 8, 2000. Action: To approve as presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on February 8, 2000. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20240 THROUGH 20415, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 20242, 20253, 20284, AND 20365. Action: To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action : To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE JANUARY 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS: (1) Revenue and expenditure report; (2) City Treasurer's report; and (3) Investment report. Action : To receive and file the January 2000 Financial Reports, as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated February 14, 2000. Claimant: Currell, Kevin M. Date of Loss: 09-02-99 Date Filed: 02-14-00 Action : To deny the claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator, as recommended by staff. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ADDING NEW FIRE CHIEF , RUSSELL TINGLEY, TO THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ELIGIBLE TO UTILIZE THE CITY'S VISA CARD. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 8, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6048, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 97-5887 RELATING TO AUTHORIZED USERS OF VISA CARD SERVICES FROM SOUTH BAY CREDIT UNION ," thereby adding new Fire Chief Russell Tingley to the list of authorized personnel eligible to utilize the City's VISA card, amended to specify "for authorized purposes." Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATION OF $1000 FROM RUBIN POSTAIR & ASSOCIATES (HONDA CORPORATION) TO BE USED FOR SKATE PARK STAFFING . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 10, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank the donor. Action : To accept the $1,000 donation from Rubin Postair & Associates (Honda Corporation) to be used for Skate Park staffing. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT (JAIBG) TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated February 10, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6047, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF FUNDS AVAILABLE UNDER THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT (JAIBG) TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES." (i) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH FOR STORM WATER CONTINUOUS DEFLECTIVE SEPARATOR UNITS AND AUTHORIZE A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH CDS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 8, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to authorize a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Manhattan Beach for Storm Water Continuous Deflective Separator Units and to authorize a Design Contract with CDS Technologies, Inc. for a total amount of $21,421, with the City's share to be $16,601. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 2000. Action: To receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of January 4, 2000. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES FIELD SUPERVISOR. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated February 16, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the class specification for Community Services Field Supervisor, as recommended by staff and approved by the Civil Service Board at its February 16, 2000 meeting. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #52508 FOR AN EIGHT-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT (LOT 1) AND THE RECONFIGURATION OF THE LEARNED LUMBER PROPERTY (LOT 2) LOCATED AT 635 AND 705 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 10, 1999. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell and Assistant City Attorney Craig Steele responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6049, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP #52508 TO RESUBDIVIDE THE EXISTING LOTS INTO TWO NEW LOTS FOR AN 8-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT ON LOT 1, AND COMMERCIAL PURPOSES ON LOT 2, LOCATED AT 635 AND 705 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of February 15, 2000. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $291 OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS TO CLOSE OUT THE DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE SERVICE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 15, 2000. Action: To approve the additional appropriation of $291 of Proposition A funds to close out the downtown shuttle service, as recommended by staff. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE QUARTERLY REPORT ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated February 16, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Oakes for discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Personnel Director/Risk Manager Earl also responded to Council questions, saying the next report would include the incident rate per hours worked. Action: To receive and file the quarterly report on workers' compensation, from October 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (p) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE CITY MEMBERSHIP IN THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CALED). Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 17, 2000. Action : To authorize City membership in the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED), with an annual membership cost of $425, as recommended by staff. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(f), (g), (k), (l), and (o) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. HEARINGS 4. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO CLOSE A PORTION OF CORONA STREET AT PROSPECT AVENUE/14TH STREET AND OTHER TRAFFIC ISSUES IN THE AREA . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 14, 2000. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The hearing opened at 8:14 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Khurt Maier - corner of Corona and 14th streets, spoke of safety issues, noting there were a lot of children on the street; said the triangle area was the worst and requested temporarily blocking off Corona Street at Prospect Avenue; said he spoke to neighbors on 14th Street and they were in favor of anything that would slow the traffic; Martin Moreno - 1326 Corona Street, said blocking the entrance to Corona Street from Prospect Avenue was the main concern of the residents, and the stop sign was secondary; requested that the traffic study include traffic coming from Aviation Boulevard as well; said making Corona a safer street required mitigating the traffic coming from either direction; Robert Josefeck - 1235 Corona Street, midway between Aviation and Prospect Avenue, urged the Council to approve the staff recommendation; and Val Straser - Police Chief, suggested continuing the double yellow line up Aviation Boulevard to Prospect Avenue to eliminate the left turn at Corona Street (Public Works Director Williams recommended holding off on that suggestion until after the traffic study). The hearing closed at 8:35 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the six-month temporary closure of Corona Street at Prospect Avenue to mitigate the cut-through traffic in both directions on Corona Street; 2. Direct staff to conduct a "before" and "after" traffic study to measure the potential negative impacts of the closure and to report back to City Council; and 3. Defer action of the STOP sign installation request at this time. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 8:50 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:13 P.M. with item 5. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 5. REQUEST FOR CITY ASSISTANCE IN THE FORMATION OF A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 17, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Patricia Spiritus Benz - said there was a nice mix of 241 businesses in the proposed district, west of Valley Drive; noted the percentage breakdown on the different types of businesses; said this was a wonderful opportunity. Action : To direct staff to work with the business owners to formally initiate the process for the formation of a Business Improvement District (BID) in the downtown area, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. NORTH PIER PARKING STRUCTURE, LOT A AND LOT B PARKING OPERATIONS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 15, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, clarifying that the daily passes were available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the daily rate at 50 cents per hour would not exceed $8 in the parking structure and Lot A, noting that he would report back to Council at the next meeting on how the flat evening rate was working out. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Chris Hall - 1140 Hermosa Avenue, expressed concern about increasing the business monthly fee; said it seemed counterproductive, noting that there was no guaranteed parking space. Action : To approve the proposed rates and operations for the downtown parking areas, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 10 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 2. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. APPOINTMENT TO PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM DUE TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 17, 2000. City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report. Action: To appoint Howard Fishman to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2001. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried. 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request from Councilmember Edgerton for consideration of a stop sign at Prospect and 10th Street. Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his request. Action: Mayor Oakes directed, with the consensus of the Council, to let the residents bring in petitions to initiate consideration. City Manager Burrell asked the Airport Subcommittee members (Edgerton and Reviczky) if they had a preference on a meeting date for the citizen airport committee, suggesting either Wednesday, March 8, or Thursday, March 9. The subcommittee members indicated they would not attend that first meeting; City Manager Burrell said he would schedule it. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on January 25, 2000. 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at the hour of 10:28 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:53 P.M. At the hour of 10:58 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Magdaline Barks and Duane Midstokke on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at the hour of 10:59 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 29, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. to review proposed changes to residential development standards. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 29, 2000, at the hour of 7:20 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Betty Ryan ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Oakes announced that the next Friends of the Library Book Sale would take place Saturday, March 25, 2000, from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. at its usual location in front of the Library and also on the west side of Bard Street next to the antique store, due to the current renovation of the Library and the group's storage of books and tables in a City warehouse on Bard Street. Councilmember Edgerton announced the Hermosa Beach Little League opening ceremonies at Clark Field at 6:15 P.M. on Friday, March 3, 2000, noting that Mayor Oakes would throw out the first pitch at 7 P.M. Councilmember Dunbabin announced a Project Touch fundraiser Sunday, March 12, 2000, at the Jackson Village Bistro, with brunch from 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. and special raffles between 11 A.M. and 2 P.M. Councilmember Bowler announced that he would have to leave the meeting at 9 P.M. in order to catch the last flight to San Francisco to attend a conference. 1. CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY PROJECTS AND EXPANSIONS TO NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS; OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS IN R-2, R-2B, AND R-3 ZONES; ELIMINATION OF NUMBER OF STORIES REQUIREMENT IN R-1, R-1A, R-2, AND R-2B ZONES; LOT COVERAGE DEFINITION; AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 22, 2000. Supplemental information from the Community Development Department received February 29, 2000. Supplemental letter from Nancy Schwappach dated February 29, 2000. Mayor Oakes said this workshop meeting was scheduled for the sole purpose of discussing proposed amendments to the City's residential development standards. Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky said the Council was looking at the standards because people continually come forward to object to individual projects with concerns about issues such as parking, bulk, open space and setbacks. It was the consensus of the Council to handle the issues separately. It was noted that any changes approved this evening would have to come back for final action. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions on the proposed elimination of the single family guest parking requirement, noting that the parking requirements were based on use (single family) rather than zone (R-1). Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: Shirley Cassell - 611 Monterey Boulevard, said to save time, the Council should let people speak once rather than on each issue; Roger Creighton - 1070 Third Street, questioned what effect the change would have on the 25-foot wide, 2200-square-foot lots that dominate the area and if the 17-foot required setback would be reduced to 9 feet (Mayor Oakes said the 17-foot garage setback was not in question, and the 9-foot setback applied only to alleys); Betty Ryan - 588 - 20th Street, spoke against the proposed change; said parking was a problem in the majority of residential areas; Paul Brennan - 309 26th Street, said he had a single family home in an R-2 zone with a street to alley lot and expressed concern about the proposed change (Councilmember Reviczky said the standards would not affect existing structures, only new structures or remodels greater than 50 percent); George Shweiri - 304 Manhattan Avenue, said he had a single family home in an R-3 zone; thought the proposed change should be considered due to the less restrictive standards that currently exist for the surrounding multi-family structures; Edith Pfeifer - 843 Loma Drive, spoke against the proposed change; said there were usually a lot of drivers in single family homes, i.e. parents and their children when they reach driving age; Mike Watson - 661 25th Street, said it was ironic that the Council was considering taking parking away from single family and adding it to multi family; cited parking problems near the beach and said standards should be consistent; said small lots could be granted variances; Pete Tucker - 235 34th Street, said the 17-foot setback was meant to eliminate or mitigate the parking problems; suggested that the Council also keep the alley setback at nine feet; Troy Pliska - 1348 Palm Drive, asked if all items would be voted on at the same time, as his opinion on some issues would depend on the outcome of others (Mayor Oakes said this item affected only single family parking, and that multi-family issues would be discussed together); Nancy Schwappach - 3124 Hermosa Avenue, supported the proposed change; said her lot was on a narrow alley in the Shakespeare tract and must meet the minimum turning radius; supported reducing single family parking in R-3 zones; Jill Hewes - 126 Monterey Boulevard, spoke in favor of the change; said she had a small home in an R-3 zone with a single-car garage and a parking space in the 17-foot setback; said she would need additional parking in order to remodel; Park Lee - 1250 Eighth Street, spoke in favor of the change; said he had a one-car garage and one space in the driveway; said he could not add to his house because of the additional parking currently required; and Jo Hollingsworth - 607 Gould Terrace, opposed reducing the guest parking requirement because parking was such a premium in the City. Action : To maintain the existing single family parking standards rather than lessen them as proposed. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions on the proposal to eliminate the limitation on the number of stories in all residential zones, keeping only the height limit standard. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: Shirley Cassell - 611 Monterey Boulevard, said this was a public hearing and the Council should not consider continuing any portion of it and should stop wasting time; and Bill Lyle - 715 First Street, expressed concern about neighboring construction (City Manager Burrell said the height limit was measured before the start of construction; Mayor Oakes suggested Mr. Lyle meet with staff). Action: To eliminate the story limitation from the Zoning Code and maintain only the height limit standard. Motion Mayor Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff reports and responded to Council questions on the following proposals relating to multi-family projects: increasing guest parking; no longer allowing roof decks to count towards open space requirements; requiring greater front and rear setbacks on upper floors; and requiring 200 square feet of open space per unit to be on the ground open to the sky. Action: By consensus, the Council expressed no interest in the proposal to require greater front and rear setbacks on the upper floors in multi-family zones. Before leaving the meeting at 9 P.M., Councilmember Bowler expressed his interest in increasing the multi-family parking requirements, but said he had no interest in changing standards on the issues pertaining to roof deck open space and open space on the ground. Coming forward to address the Council on the issues of multi-family guest parking, roof deck open space, and open space on the ground were: Jerry Compton - architect, 1200 Artesia Boulevard #300, did not oppose increasing the guest parking to one space per condominium unit, noting he tries when possible to provide two per unit, but expressed concern about adding displaced parking spaces as well, because in many areas, such as walk streets, the parking could not be provided without going tandem; Roger Creighton - 1070 Third Street, suggested increasing the parking requirements but allowing exemptions in certain areas of the city; said a big problem in town was the use of garages for purposes other than parking; George Shweir - 304 Manhattan Avenue, said he had a home on a half lot in the R-3 zone; compared the small lot sizes in Hermosa Beach to the larger lots in other cities; suggested making open space a percentage of the lot size (Councilmember Reviczky said the City already had a small lot exemption at 2100 square feet); Mike Watson - 661 25th Street, said most of the City's parking problems were caused by the older rentals rather than new condominiums; was opposed to a parking increase for condominiums; Gary Skardina - 625 30th Street, said he bought his property in 1987 and was planning to develop it soon; expressed concern about the issues of open space, roof decks and additional setbacks on upper floors; wanted the rules to maintain a level playing field; Rob Seaman - 1120 Loma Drive, said parking was the hardest component of planning his condominium project; cited problems with turning radius, setback and raised grade requirements; said increasing guest spaces would make many sites single family lots; suggested if parking is increased that other restrictions be lessened; Charlie Cheatum - 548 Seventh Street, supported adopting increased parking standards; said there was a need in the City for more greenery in front of structures and suggested requiring increased open space on the ground in front to eliminate the concrete jungle look; Bernie Talmas - 1649 Monterey Boulevard, was opposed to all of the changes being considered; said he lived in an older structure built in the 1930s, and the changes would prohibit him from changing or upgrading his building because he could not meet the parking requirements for his two units; said his ocean view is now blocked by new boxy structures but he could not meet the requirements to add a second story; Bruce Robles - 2138 Loma Drive, objected to the new boxy single-family homes being built, citing one across the street from him that looked like a loaf of bread; said most of the nonconforming R-2 structures on his block provide ample parking, while people in single-family homes use their garages for storage rather than for parking their cars; objected to increasing multi-family parking; Lee Grant - 1011 16th Street, said he had a small R-1 lot with two tall homes on the lot behind him; said more open space was needed to avoid the appearance of a concrete jungle; said more open space meant greater value; Edith Pfeifer - 843 Loma Drive, said she had a 1920s beach bungalow that would be her children's inheritance; expressed concern about a decrease in property value with the proposed changes; Jo Hollingsworth - 607 Gould Terrace, said buildings with more open space would increase ambience and would eventually increase property values; supported increasing guest parking; Pete Tucker - 235 34th Street, asked if upper floor setbacks would be needed to accomplish some of the remaining proposed changes; Nancy Schwappach - 3124 Hermosa Avenue; objected to using a 15-percent figure for roof decks because a usable deck would have to be much larger; Jerry Compton - architect, 1200 Artesia Boulevard #300, said Hermosa was known for roof decks; said 65-percent lot coverage was very tight; thought 15-percent for a roof deck was too strict and suggested that 40 to 50 percent might be more reasonable; Jonathan Schwartz - 259 31st Street, said he had a 30-by-70-foot lot on a walk street and could not count his front yard as open space; said he had a 400 square foot roof deck that was well used and did not know how he would otherwise meet the open space requirement; David Olin - 1243 Palm Drive, said everyone wants a roof deck; said Manhattan Beach had consistent lot sizes while Hermosa's lot sizes varied; did not oppose increasing the guest parking but suggested keeping the existing roof deck requirement, or making it at least 50 percent or 65 percent if it is changed; Name indistinct - 1144 Cypress, said the proposed changes would eliminate the ability to build three units in the City, that Council would eliminate that whole market if the proposed open space requirements are adopted. Unidentified speaker - said he bought his property solely for future development, and the price was based on current requirements; said changes could destroy the value of his property and he was against anything that would diminish the value of his property; George Brown - 2006 Hillcrest Drive, said reducing the bulk and mass of buildings and increasing open space would actually enhance property values; and Sandy Fister - 903 Eighth Street, said change was good but everyone did not want a single family home with a lawn to mow; asked the Council to keep the quality of life. Proposed Action: To require the greater of either three parking spaces per condominium unit or the existing two and one-half spaces plus the replacement of displaced on-street parking spaces. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion was subsequently restated in the following motion. Proposed Action: To require three parking spaces per condominium unit (two spaces plus one guest space). Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Mayor Oakes and the absence of Bowler. Proposed Action : To require three parking spaces per condominium unit and no more than two replacement spaces per project. Motion Edgerton. The motion died for lack of a second. City Manager Burrell suggested continuing the public hearing to a date certain, again as a separate meeting, and said staff could look at some scenarios and come back in about eight weeks with more information and some drawings for consideration by the full Council. He invited the public to submit within the next two weeks written comments for evaluation, and asked the press to help bring this to the attention of the public. He said the issues to be considered at the next meeting include multi-family parking, roof top open space, and open space on the ground, as well as two issues not discussed this evening--parking requirements for buildings nonconforming to parking and clarification of lot coverage definition. Action: Mayor Oakes directed, with the consensus of the Council, that the public hearing on residential development standards be continued to Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at 7:10 P.M. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, February 29, 2000, at the hour of 11:40 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at the hour of 7:17 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Hermosa Beach Pack 860 ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes Absent: Edgerton ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Oakes announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Dwight Crum, a long-time South Bay resident and lifeguard, whose son, Gary Crum, is the captain of the Hermosa Beach lifeguards. Councilmember Dunbabin said Dwight was a 32-year lifeguard, who brought a sense of professionalism to the lifeguard group, and in 1975 the International Surf Festival was named in his honor. Mayor Oakes said the meeting would also be adjourned in memory of Joe "Dr. 360" Wolfson, who initiated the 360 turn on a body board and contributed much to the surfing legacy of the local beach cities. On behalf of the entire Council, she expressed condolences to both families. Mayor Oakes reminded citizens that April 1, 2000 was Census Day and encouraged everyone to fill out their census forms. Megan Waybright, recruiting assistant for the Census Bureau, thanked the Council for proclaiming April 1, 2000 as Census Day and stressed the importance of residents returning their forms by April 1. She said Hermosa Beach had a 63 percent return rate in 1990, which resulted in an undercount and represented a 10-year loss to the City of $75,000, since the City receives federal money in the amount of $150 per person per year. She said 800 Census jobs were available, with a salary range of $10.50 to $17 per hour. She said 95 percent of the positions were for Census takers at $14 per hour and paid mileage. She said all information is confidential for 72 years. She said an accurate count was vital to the country as it determines the number of members in the House of Representatives and is used for the allocation of money at state, local, and national levels to fund day care, hospitals, streets, education, etc. Councilmember Bowler announced that this weekend's 5th annual Hermosa Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival has been expanded this year to two days, with the parade taking place Saturday, March 18, 2000 at 11 A.M. and the Irish Festival taking place both Saturday and Sunday from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Mayor Oakes said the Hermosa Valley School Builders Club wished to make a presentation regarding their community service projects. Kathy McCurdy, the Kiwanis member who is the advisor for the Builders Club, said the Club began at Hermosa Valley School, is now in its fourth year, and has contributed to many community projects over the years, including numerous beach and Greenbelt clean-ups, and involvement with the painted fish on the downtown signs for Hermosa beautification. She said the Club members find projects on their own; they look at the community and start seeing things that they can fix or ways they can help, such as the Beach Cities Toy Drive, noting they raised more than $2100 or donated that much in toys. She said a couple of years ago they had a friend who had leukemia so they had laps for leukemia and raised $1850 in one day. She submitted a synopsis of the Club's goals and objectives and introduced the members in attendance. Lee Roberts, Builders Club president, said one of the goals of the Club is to provide opportunities for working together in service to the school and community, i.e., beach clean-ups and recently a book drive for children in Wilmington who did not have a library, noting they collected 896 books in two weeks. He said the other three goals are to develop leadership potential, to foster the development of a strong moral character, and to encourage loyalty to the school, community and nation. Councilmember Reviczky thanked the Club members for their commitment to the community and all the hard work they do, noting he has seen them at the Kiwanis Christmas tree lot, the Veteran's celebration, and the Sister City Convention pancake breakfast. Carol Lawson, vice president of the Kiwanis Club, presented a $4,540 check to the Community Center Foundation for the use of the property in front of the Community Center for the Kiwanis Club Christmas tree lot. Christine Hollander of the Community Center Foundation thanked the Kiwanis Club and said the Foundation had great plans for the money for new events and new improvements to the Community Center. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2000: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Lee Grant - 1011 16th Street, referenced a hotel being considered for construction on Pacific Coast Highway near his street and suggested that the City consider the opportunity for a pedestrian overpass to provide easy access to the shopping center by hotel guests and a safe crossing for all pedestrians, especially children. Action: By consensus of the Council, the City Manager was directed to look into the issue and report back at a future meeting. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from David Augenstein requesting a reduction in the underground utility assessment for his property located at 2457 Manhattan Avenue . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 9, 2000. At 7:43 P.M., Councilmember Dunbabin left the dais and the room due to a potential conflict of interest since she lived in the underground district. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: David Augenstein - 2457 Manhattan Avenue, spoke to his letter. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To receive and file. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Dunbabin and Edgerton. At 7:48 P.M., Councilmember Dunbabin returned to the dais. 2. Letter from Charlotte Malone of the Friends of the Library requesting that the City Council follow-up with the County on a request for the addition of 15 operating hours per week and also request the assistance of Supervisor Knabe to ensure that the FOL interim book area not be diminished or relocated during the current refurbishment of the library facility. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Charlotte Malone - Friends of the Library, spoke to her letter. Action: To authorize the Mayor to work with Ms. Malone on the matter and to send a letter to the County addressing the concerns of the Friends of the Library. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 3. Letter from Roger Bacon requesting that the City Council extend the banner program near First Street and Pacific Coast Highway through the remainder of this year with the proceeds to be used for revitalization, landscaping, sidewalk and signage improvements on Pacific Coast Highway and Aviation Boulevard. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Roger Bacon - 1100 Pacific Coast Highway, requested that the item be postponed to the next meeting. Action: Mayor Oakes directed, with the consensus of the Council, that this item be postponed to the next meeting, as requested by Mr. Bacon. (Edgerton absent) 4. Letter from Roger Creighton requesting that concealed weapon permits be made accessible to all residents. Action: To receive and file. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (l), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (a) Reviczky, (e) Reviczky, and (h) Bowler. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. At 7:58 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on February 17, 2000; 2) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on February 22, 2000; and 3) Minutes of the Regular meeting held on February 22 , 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for discussion later in the meeting. Action: To approve as presented the City Council minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting of February 22, 2000, and the Regular meeting of February 22, 2000; and to approve the minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting of February 17, 2000, with the following amendment: page 10182, fifth paragraph from the bottom, change to read "NEW - Get rid of the chemical toilets in the downtown area and replace them with real toilets by this summer." Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. b. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20416 THROUGH 20603, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 20431 AND 20551, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 19997, 20114 AND 20386, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (Edgerton absent) (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action : To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (Edgerton absent) (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT REGARDING THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL TREASURERS ASSOCIATION ADVANCED WORKSHOP IN TREASURY MANAGEMENT. Memorandum from City Treasurer John Workman dated February 23, 2000. Action: To receive and file the report regarding the California Municipal Treasurers Association Advanced Workshop in Treasury Management, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent) (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $1000 FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB AND $100 FROM MICHAEL NORRIS, INC. TO BE USED FOR REPLACEMENT OF WORN SKATE PARK PROGRAM MATERIALS. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 29, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank the donors. Action: To accept the following donations received by the City to be used for replacement of worn Skate Park program materials: * Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club - $1,000 * Michael Norris, Inc. - $ 100 Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE GRANT OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN ASSOCIATION WITH CIP 97-183, LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 97-2. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 28, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company for underground facilities in association with the Loma Drive Underground Utility District No. 97-2; and 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the document subject to approval by the City Attorney. (Edgerton absent) (g) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO QUANTUM CONSULTING FOR PROVIDING GENERAL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FEE OF $70,000 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 28, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Quantum Consulting for providing General Civil Engineering Services for a fee of $70,000; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $10,500. (Edgerton absent) (h) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO STEVENS-GARLAND ASSOCIATES FOR PROVIDING CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FEE OF $10,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 28, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Stevens- Garland Associates, Inc. for providing City Traffic Engineering Services for a fee of $10,000; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the staff to negotiate an agreement with Stevens-Garland Associates, Inc. for services in the FY 2000-2001. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DURING FY 2000-01. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 7, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6050, entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4 OF CHAPTER 1 OF THE "LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972," BEING DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND SERVICING OF STREET AND SIDEWALK LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING AND APPURTENANT WORK IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2000 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2001 ." (Edgerton absent) (j) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO ROX CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR PROVIDING DESIGN AND ENGINEERING OF STREET AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOMA DRIVE, SUNSET DRIVE, PALM DRIVE, 6TH STREET AND 16TH STREET, CIP NO. 00-410. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 8, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Rox Consulting Group, Inc. for providing design and engineering services for CIP No. 00-410 in the amount of $67,800; 2. Appropriate $34,400 from the Sewer Fund and $43,600 from the CIP Fund; 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; 4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $10,200. (Edgerton absent) (k) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated March 8, 2000. * Claimant: Burd, Richard A. * Date of Loss: 09/19/99 * Date Filed: 03/08/00 Action : To deny the claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent) (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001. Memorandum from Mayor Oakes and Mayor Pro Tem Reviczky dated March 9, 2000. Action: To approve the amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement, effective January 1, 2000, through December 31, 2001, as recommended by the Council subcommittee. (Edgerton absent: 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(a), (e), and (h) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. At 10:13 P.M. the order of the agenda returned to item 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 36 PIER AVENUE, ZEPPY'S PIZZA, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 8,9 AND 10, BLOCK 12, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT. Action: To continue the public hearing to March 28, 2000, as requested by the applicant. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 5. CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AND DISPATCHING SERVICES. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated March 6, 2000. Supplemental letter from the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority dated March 10, 2000. Police Chief Straser and Fire Chief Tingley, and Police Captain Mike Lavin responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: Tim Grimmond - El Segundo Police Chief said any problems that arose would be worked out between the chiefs; said Culver City was El Segundo's back-up for 911 calls; said they would handle Palos Verdes Estates, Hermosa's current back-up, as well, if desired; said Los Angeles County was fragmented and the hope was to regionalize to get everyone on the same system to handle riots, earthquakes, pursuits, etc.; said they want to have a UHF system designed; said if the City contracted with El Segundo, communication would be better and service would be just as fast, if not faster; spoke of the advantages of dual rather than single phase; Joel Weinstein - 10-year Hermosa Beach employee and current lead dispatcher, agreed that more staffing made sense; said his dispatchers were an excellent group, with four to ten years experience in Hermosa Beach; and Rick Ueberschaer - Motorola, designer of the El Segundo system, said he had not yet looked at incorporating Hermosa Beach into the system since no decision had been made; said the equipment list was accurate, that no additional items would be needed. Public participation opened at 9:14 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Gene Dreher - Seventh Place, commended the current dispatchers; urged the Council to not micro-manage the police chief; said the big issue was response time; suggested monitering performance standards and said the City should maintain the ability to switch back out of the system if not satisfied; suggested the City establish a volunteer program to handle emergencies since most of Police and Fire staff lived elsewhere; suggested the City establish a Public Safety Commission; said the Police Department needed 38 sworn officers and expressed his desire to see lots of reserves again; Public participation closed at 9:25 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. approve the contract with the City of El Segundo to provide public safety communications and dispatch services; 2. authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement for dispatch services and frequency sharing; 3. authorize payment of an annual fee based on the DMG Maximus Fee schedule in the proposal, based on calls for service and overall use and workload placed on the dispatch center; and 4. authorize the City Manager to appropriate $34,500 from contingency funds for any transitional costs to upgrade existing radio equipment infrastructure; subject to the following conditions: 1) that the City's existing dispatch center remain viable; 2) that performance standards come for review on a six-month basis and then annually, with immediate review in the event of a problem; and 3) that there be an exhibit of service in description format on a line by line basis and also for performance standards. Motion Mayor Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. The meeting recessed at 9:44 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:04 P.M., and the order of the agenda returned to item 2. 6. STATUS REPORT ON PROJECT NO. CIP 97-183, LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 97-2. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 28, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. VETTER WINDMILL DEDICATION CEREMONY - SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2000 AT 12:00 P.M. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 9, 2000. Mayor Oakes announced the date and time of the Vetter Windmill dedication ceremony, noting that Roger Bacon was coordinating the event. No action was needed or taken on this item. b. REPORT ON PARKING LOT OPERATIONS . Oral report from City Manager Stephen Burrell. City Manager Burrell reported on the downtown parking lot operations, noting that the evening flat fee program was not working as well as hoped since they still had to check the tickets of those who came in earlier. He said they were meeting tomorrow and they needed to adjust and modify the program, perhaps giving different colored tickets after 9 P.M. c. SET LOCAL COASTAL PLAN PUBLIC MEETING, MAY 9, 2000. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 9, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: Mayor Oakes directed, with the consensus of the Council, that a public meeting be set at the City Council's regular meeting of May 9, 2000 to consider the City's Local Coastal Plan (LCP), as recommended by staff. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on February 22, 2000. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell Employee Organizations: * Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association * Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association * Teamsters Union, Local 911 * Professional and Administrative Employee Group * Hermosa Beach Management Association * Hermosa Beach Police Management Association ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at the hour of 10:26 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:40 P.M. At the hour of 11:15 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at the hour of 11:16 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at the hour of 7:20 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Roger Bacon ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Oakes announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Kathryn "Betty" Learned, matriarch of the Learned Lumber family, who passed away two weeks ago. She noted that Mrs. Learned's husband Dick, a former Hermosa Beach councilman and longtime owner of Learned Lumber, had passed away about six months ago. She said the meeting would also be adjourned in memory of Aileen Smith, the mother-in-law of Police Chief Val Straser. She expressed condolences to both families on behalf of the entire City Council. Police Chief Val Straser thanked the Council, for himself and his family. He then requested that the Council also adjourn the meeting in memory of former Hermosa Beach Police Chief William H. Berlin, who passed away last night. He said Chief Berlin stepped down in 1974 after 17 years of service with the City and had been a trailblazer, as the first chief in the area to start a canine unit program and cadet program. Mayor Oakes said the meeting would be adjourned in memory of former Police Chief Berlin and expressed condolences to his family. Councilmember Edgerton announced that all the necessary funding was now in place to repave the north end of the Strand and thanked County Supervisor Don Knabe for his assistance. Councilmember Dunbabin announced the success of the Friends of the Library book sale Saturday, March 25, and said the next book sale would take place Saturday, July 15, 2000. Mayor Oakes reminded citizens that April 1, 2000 was Census Day and encouraged everyone to fill out their census forms and mail them before the deadline. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS - None CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2000: No reportable actions PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: John Burt - 1152 Seventh Street, said the judge had issued his order concerning the oil issue and, to avoid a law suit, the City should vacate the City Yard site and allow Macpherson to move forward with his oil drilling project; and Roger Bacon - 1100 Pacific Coast Highway, announced the windmill dedication ceremony was scheduled to take place at noon Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Greenwood Park (the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Aviation Boulevard). (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Roger Bacon requesting that the City Council extend the banner program near First Street and Pacific Coast Highway through the remainder of this year with the proceeds to be used for revitalization, landscaping, sidewalk and signage improvements on Pacific Coast Highway and Aviation Boulevard . (Continued from meeting of March 14, 2000) Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Roger Bacon - 1100 Pacific Coast Highway, spoke to his request; submitted a letter signed by several area business owners expressing their support of the program; also submitted letters from three corporations, each pledging $2,500 for a banner display; said once the funding is in the bank, he would come back before the Council to discuss specific improvements. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions, noting that all money collected for the banner program goes into a special fund. Proposed Action : To approve the request to extend the banner program on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) near First Street to the end of the year with the proceeds to be used for PCH and Aviation Boulevard improvements (revitalization, landscaping, sidewalk and signage), with the condition that the City be indemnified, as is normally required with banner permits. Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Oakes. The motion failed, noting the dissenting votes of Bowler, Dunbabin and Reviczky. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (m), with the exception of the following item which was removed for discussion in item 3, but is shown in order for clarity: (g) Bowler. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Ozzie Cadena - spoke briefly about item 1(h), which had not been pulled from the consent calendar; said the change from Wednesdays to Thursdays will allow them to get better jazz performers on the Pier Plaza and attract larger crowds, including seniors and families. At 8:04 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. Note: We are presenting the Departmental activity reports in PDF format. Click here if you are interested in viewing these reports. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 29, 2000. Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 29, 2000. b. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20604 THROUGH 20776, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 20610, 20634 AND 20651, AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 20367, 20643 AND 20686 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action: To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE FEBRUARY 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 23, 2000. Action : To receive and file the memorandum regarding the February 2000 Financial Reports. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of March 21, 2000. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated March 22, 2000. * Claimant: Guirges, Raef S. * Date of Loss: 03/07/00 * Date Filed: 03/14/00 Action : To deny the claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator, as recommended by staff. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF FORTY (40) ELECTRONIC PARKING METERS FOR DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT B AND APPROPRIATE $7,575 FROM THE PARKING FUND FOR THE PURCHASE. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated March 22, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for public discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell and Police Chief Straser responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the purchase of 40 electronic parking meters for Downtown Parking Lot B from the Parking Fund and appropriate $7,575 from the Parking Fund for the purchase, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FROM THE JAZZ ALUMNI CLUB MEMBERS TO USE THE PLAZA ON THURSDAYS FROM 5:00PM - 9:00PM INSTEAD OF WEDNESDAYS FROM 4:00PM TO 8:00PM FOR JAZZ CONCERTS (VARIOUS STOREFRONTS) BEGINNING IN MAY AND WAIVE THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS ACTIVITY. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated March 20, 2000. Action: To approve the request from the Jazz Alumni Club members to use the Plaza on Thursdays from 5 to 9 P.M. instead of Wednesdays from 4 to 8 P.M. for jazz concerts (various storefronts) beginning in May and waive the insurance requirement, as recommended by staff. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 7, 2000. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING COMPANY ON CIP NO. 98-143 STREET IMPROVEMENTS , AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR, AND AUTHORIZE A BUDGET TRANSFER OF $40,640.48 . Action : To approve the staff recommendation to accept the work by Sully-Miller Contracting Company of Anaheim on CIP Project No. 98-143 Street Improvements, to authorize final payment to the contractor (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Certificate of Completion), and to authorize a budget transfer of $40,640.48. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 16, 2000. Supplemental resolution received March 27, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6051, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR SIXTH CYCLE USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT." (l) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY BETWEEN GOULD AVENUE AND 24TH STREET TO U-LINER WEST OF LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,250. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 22, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the construction contract for the sewer construction and rehabilitation on Pacific Coast Highway between Gould and 24th Street to U-Liner West of Long Beach, California, in the amount of $28,250; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the budget of $2,825. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT ALLOCATION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 20, 2000. Action : To receive and file the report on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation, as recommended by staff. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Item 1(g) was heard at this time but is shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 36 PIER AVENUE, ZEPPY'S PIZZA, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 8, 9 AND 10, BLOCK 12, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 22, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:29 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Bill Groft - appellant, 2507 Valley Drive, said he has been the sole proprietor since May of 1998, and had a 10-year lease with a 5-year option; cited an extensive remodel and said his kitchen takes up 750 square feet of the building's 1000 square feet; said he had established himself with the community, had one of the highest ratings, was involved with community events, and was the only Plaza restaurant except for the bakery without alcohol; said he deserved a conditional use permit in the spirit of fair competition, noting a nearby similar business with a beer and wine sales permit; said his current hours of operation are noon to 2 A.M. The public hearing closed at 8:35 P.M. Proposed Action: To approve the appeal and conditional use permit for on-sale beer and wine at Zeppy's Pizza and require that the applicant process a parking plan with in-lieu fees. Motion Bowler. The motion died for lack of a second. Action : To grant the appeal and approve the conditional use permit for on-sale beer and wine at Zeppy's Pizza with a closing time of 10 P.M. for the service of beer and wine and with a six-month review (motion excludes the condition for a parking plan). Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Dunbabin. Further Action: To require that the applicant process a parking plan. Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (A resolution reflecting tonight's actions and containing all findings and conditions will be presented for Council adoption at its next meeting of April 11, 2000.) MUNICIPAL MATTERS 5. 2000 COMMERCIAL EVENT APPLICATIONS. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated March 16, 2000. Two supplemental memorandums from Community Resources dated March 27 and March 28, 2000. Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 9:16 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: James Leitz - IMG, showed a brief video of last year's event; said Beach Bash 2000 was a four-day, multi-sport event proposed to take place June 8-11, which would be televised by Fox Sports Net and ESPN; showed a brief video of the proposed lay-out and said new features this year are a half-pipe and street course, as well as a sandcastle building event which will include professional displays; said there would be three nights of concerts and that he would come back at the April 25 meeting with the names of the bands for Council approval; said the stage would be moved from the Plaza to the beach, south of the Pier. Public participation closed at 9:23 P.M. Action: To approve the Beach Bash 2000 - IMG event for June 8-11, 2000, with fees estimated to be $36,806, and to approve the event contract, as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Further Action : To approve the Southern California Rugby Football - Makai event for July 29-30, 2000, with fees estimated to be $7,250, and to approve the event contract, as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Final Action: To approve the 9th annual Hermosa Beach Triathlon - MESP event for October 8, 2000, with fees estimated to be $8,068, and to approve the event contract, as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 9:35 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10 P.M. and the order of the agenda returned to item 2. 6. HERMOSA BEACH STOP OIL II. Memorandum from City Attorney Michael Jenkins dated March 22, 2000. Action: To receive and file. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S RETAIL FOOD INSPECTION PROGRAM . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 23, 2000. At 10:03 P.M., Councilmember Bowler left the dais and the room due to a potential conflict of interest. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To direct staff to return with a draft ordinance requiring all Hermosa Beach restaurants to post the grades they receive from the County Health Inspectors. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Bowler. At 10:04 P.M., Councilmember Bowler returned to the dais. b. ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR STREET REPAIR. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 22, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the Governor, Senate and Assembly members requesting an allocation for City streets and roads, as recommended by staff. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. c. MUNICIPAL WATER CONSUMERS ALLIANCE FOR REFORM OF WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 22, 2000. Supplemental information received from City Manager Burrell March 28, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To become a member of the Municipal Water Consumers Alliance for reform of the Water Replenishment District. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. d. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS IN REDONDO BEACH - AES/HARBOR PROJECT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 21, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To direct staff to send a letter to the City of Redondo Beach requesting to be included in the upcoming events related to the AES/Harbor project, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. City Manager Burrell said the City had a table reserved for the annual Medal of Valor award luncheon Thursday, April 6, 2000, and asked Council members interested in attending to contact him for tickets. City Manager Burrell advised the Council of an offer to donate a large date palm tree to the City. He said the tree is currently located at 11th Street-Sunset, where the existing home is being torn down, and the resident would like to put the tree in Noble Park. Action: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to enter into negotiations with the tree owner and to determine an appropriate location. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on March 14, 2000. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell Employee Organizations: * Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association * Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association * Teamsters Union, Local 911 * Professional and Administrative Employee Group * Hermosa Beach Management Association * Hermosa Beach Police Management Association 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL 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. Existing Litigation : Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) * Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach * Case Number: BC172546 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at the hour of 10:15 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:25 P.M. At the hour of 11:00 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at the hour of 11:01 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at the hour of 7:20 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Nancy Reviczky ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes Absent: None OUTGOING MAYOR'S COMMENTS: Mayor Oakes said she had been fortunate during her term as Mayor to represent the City, along with Mayor Pro Tempore JR Reviczky and City Clerk Elaine Doerfling, in Loreto during the Sister City adult trip in December, 1999. She said it was a pleasure representing the community and that she was constantly amazed and proud of the number of citizens who volunteer to do so much in the community. She said she also had the pleasure of officiating at bringing in the new millennium during her term as Mayor. She thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 4, 2000. A. Designate Mayor for a term ending January 23, 2001. Action: To designate J.R. Reviczky as Mayor for a term ending January 23, 2001. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. B. Designate Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending January 23, 2001. Action: To designate John Bowler as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending January 23, 2001. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. C. Presentation of Plaque to Outgoing Mayor by Newly Appointed Mayor. Mayor Reviczky presented a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Mayor Oakes, thanking her for all of her hard work and commending her for her excellent service. INCOMING MAYOR'S COMMENTS : Mayor Reviczky thanked the Council for appointing him as Mayor and spoke of the many great challenges and opportunities over the six years he has been in office and the progress that had been made. He said this would be an exciting year for the City, with the re-opening this summer of the Pier, the completion of the north Strand project, and the re-paving of Pacific Coast Highway, along with a number of residential streets, noting that he would also be able to preside as Mayor over the real millennium celebration in 2001. He thanked his wife Nancy for her patience and understanding and thanked the citizens of the community for placing their trust in him. At 7:30 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to move the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore and City Council committee assignments to the end of the meeting. The meeting recessed at 7:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 7:55 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Reviczky announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Alice Ehlers, long-time lawn-bowling advocate, noting that she had been responsible for the sport's come-back. He said she would be missed by her peers in lawn-bowling and the community. Mayor Reviczky announced that Sharon Wickwire, the City's recreation specialist, in charge of the skateboard track, won an award from the California Parks and Recreation Society. He said she does a wonderful job with the youth at the skateboard track and was very deserving of this award. Mayor Reviczky then announced a Household Hazardous Waste Roundup to be held Saturday April 29, 2000, starting at 9 A.M., in parking lot E at the Xerox Corporation in El Segundo. Councilmember Edgerton reported on Thursday's Citizens Airport Advisory Committee meeting, which was also attended by Mayor Reviczky and Councilmember Dunbabin. He said the presentation was very good and the meeting was well attended. He said the next meeting would take place Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 7 p.m. and invited interested parties to attend. Councilmember Dunbabin said she would be unable to attend the April 27, 2000 Council of Governments meeting, noting that Mayor Reviczky was the alternate. She also thanked Roger Bacon for his fundraising efforts and the committee for its labor in the restoration of the windmill. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2000: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Hugo Ugolini - Il Boccaccio Restaurant at 39 Pier Avenue, said he wished to enclose an existing deck for office space but was told by staff that he would be responsible for three parking spaces. City Manager Burrell responded to questions. Action: To refer the matter to staff with direction to research the issue and report back to Council. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Mayor Mike Gordon, City of El Segundo, requesting City Council consideration of a resolution in support of El Segundo's complaint against Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) for violations of CEQA. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To adopt Resolution No. 00-6052, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF EL SEGUNDO'S COMPLAINT AGAINST LAWA FOR VIOLATIONS OF CEQA ," as requested by El Segundo Mayor Mike Gordon. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting the addition of a tally of "Drunk in Public" arrests to the Police Department monthly activity reports. Action: To receive and file. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (j), with the exception of the following item which was removed for discussion in item 3, but is shown in order for clarity: (e) Oakes. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1) Minutes of the Regular meeting held on March 14, 2000; and 2) Minutes of the Regular meeting held on March 28, 2000 . Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the Regular Meetings of March 14, 2000 and March 28, 2000. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20777 THROUGH 20894, AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 20829, 20613, 20643, 17065, AND 17035 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FEBRUARY 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1) Revenue and expenditure report; 2) City Treasurer's report; and 3) Investment report. Action: To receive and file the February 2000 Financial Reports. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $8000 FROM CHEVRON TO BE USED FOR SUMMER 2000 SURF CAMP AND $380 FROM SKATE PARK RAFFLES TO BE USED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF WORN SKATE PARK PROGRAM EQUIPMENT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 3, 2000. Supplemental memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 10, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank the donors. Action: To accept the donations of $8,000 from Chevron to be used for the Summer 2000 Surf Camp and $380 from Skate Park Raffles to be used for the replacement of worn Skate Park program equipment. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTH BAY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND ADJACENT SOUTH BAY CITES AND APPROPRIATE $17,815 AS THE CITY'S DISCOUNTED PROGRAM COST. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 30, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the request to participate in the South Bay Council of Governments program to provide aerial photography services (orthophotography) for the City of Hermosa Beach and adjacent South Bay cities; and 2. Appropriate $17,815 as the City's discounted program cost. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25258 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 634 AND 636 LONGFELLOW AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 3, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6053 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25258 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 634 AND 636 LONGFELLOW AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ." (h) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25320 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1619 AND 1625 PROSPECT AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 3, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6054 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25320 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1619 AND 1625 PROSPECT AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ." (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER LAWN BY THE KIWANIS CLUB TO OPERATE A HOLIDAY TREE LOT OR THE 2000 SEASON. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated March 30, 2000. Action: To approve the use of the Community Center lawn by the Kiwanis Club to operate a holiday tree lot for the 2000 season, as recommended staff. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROPRIATE $35,412 FROM FEDERAL-AID SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM-LOCAL (STP-L) FUNDS AND $4,588 FROM CIP FUND 301 FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 00-139 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, HERMOSA AVENUE BETWEEN 16TH STREET AND 26TH STREET AND THE NORTHERLY CITY LIMITS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 3, 2000. Action : To appropriate $35,412 from Federal-Aid Surface Transportation Program-Local (STP-L) Funds and $4,588 from CIP Fund for Project No. CIP 00-139 Street Improvements, as recommended by staff. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Item 1(e) was heard at this time but is shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE REQUIRED PARKING, INCLUDING GUEST SPACE, TO BE IN TANDEM AT 1250 - 8TH STREET, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE WESTERLY 12.5' OF LOT 44 AND ALL OF LOT 45, BLOCK 140, REDONDO VILLA TRACT . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 6, 2000. Noting that this item would be continued to the meeting of May 9, 2000, Mayor Reviczky opened the public hearing for comments from any members of the public who wished to speak this evening. No one came forward to address the Council. Action : To continue the public hearing to May 9, 2000, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL MATTERS - None 5. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. REQUEST FROM WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE HARBOR/SOUTH BAY WATER RECYCLING PROJECT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 3, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To authorize a letter of support to expand the West Basin Water Recycling Program to include other South Bay areas, as recommended by staff. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. b. AB1835 (BAUGH): GRANTS TO PUBLIC AGENCIES TO PAY UP TO 50% OF DIVERTING DRY WEATHER FLOWS TO SEWER SYSTEM RATHER THAN BEACHES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 6, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize that a letter be sent to Assembly members Baugh and Nakano urging support for AB1835, which would authorize the State Water Resources Control Board to pay up to 50 percent of the cost of building systems to divert dry weather flows to the sewer system rather than the beaches. Motion Dunbabin, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 7. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request from Councilman Edgerton to investigate the purchase/lease of airplane tracking system with other South Bay cities. Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his request. Action: To direct staff to investigate and work with other cities on the purchase or lease of an airplane tracking system. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 8:17 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore and City Council committee assignments. D. Intergovernmental agencies requiring appointment of Mayor as delegate. Action: 1) To appoint Mayor Reviczky to the Los Angeles County - City Selection Committee; 2) to appoint Mayor Reviczky to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors, and Mayor Pro Tempore Bowler as alternate director; and 3) to appoint Mayor Reviczky to the Inglewood Fire Training Authority, and Mayor Pro Tempore Bowler as alternate. Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. E. Reorganization of remaining list of City Council Committee Assignments. Action: 1) To appoint Mayor Reviczky as delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Bowler as alternate to the League of California Cities Board of Directors; 2) to appoint Councilmember Dunbabin to replace Mayor Reviczky as a member of the Valley Park subcommittee; 3) to delete the Millennium Celebration subcommittee; and 4) to maintain the remaining assignments as presented. Motion Dunbabin, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at the hour of 8:25 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Hermosa Beach Cub Scout Troop #860 ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilmember Edgerton said there would be a South Bay Task Force meeting at 7 P.M. Monday, May 1, 2000, in the Rancho Palos Verdes Council Chambers to discuss over-flight issues. He asked the status of obtaining equipment to monitor and track aircraft coming from LAX across the beach cities. City Manager Burrell said the equipment would be available on loan for a demonstration and testing purposes next week. Councilmember Dunbabin spoke of the success of this year's Spring Eggstravaganza, which took place Saturday, April 22, 2000, and commended the Community Resources staff for putting on such a great event. Councilmember Oakes concurred, noting that she attends every year with her husband and daughter. PROCLAMATIONS: VETERAN APPRECIATION MONTH - MAY 2000 Mayor Reviczky read the proclamation, which had been requested by the State of California, and proclaimed May 2000 as Veteran Appreciation Month in Hermosa Beach. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Mike Cassidy - chair of the Citizen's Advisory Committee pertaining to FAA and LAX issues, submitted a memorandum from the committee and read aloud the preliminary recommendations contained therein for Council consideration; said the Committee was actively seeking qualified volunteers to help do research. Action: To agendize the recommendations of the Citizens Airport Advisory Committee for consideration by the Council at its next regular meeting of May 9, 2000. Motion Edgerton, second. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Mayor Reviczky noted that the Citizens Airport Advisory Committee meets in the Hermosa Beach City Council Chambers every Wednesday at 7 P.M. Continuing to come forward to address the Council was: Michael Keegan - submitted flyers and announced an LAX debate and luncheon hosted by the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce legislative committee from 11:30 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at Soleil restaurant, 1142 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach; noting that El Segundo Mayor Mike Gordon would be a participant in the debate. City Manager Burrell said there was a need to add to the agenda as a municipal matter a proposed amendment to the existing ground lease for the building in front of the parking structure, noting that the issue arose after the posting of the agenda and required immediate action due to time constraints faced by the lessee. He submitted copies of the proposed amendment to the Council. Action: To add to the agenda as a municipal matter a proposed amendment to the ground lease between the City and 1303 Hermosa Avenue, LLC for the building in front of the parking structure based on the finding that the issue arose after the posting of the agenda and required immediate action due to time constraints of the lessee. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (s), noting the abstention of Councilmember Dunbabin on item (q), and with the exception of item (s), which was pulled by staff from the agenda to be brought back at a future meeting, and the following item which was removed for discussion in item 3, but is shown in order for clarity: (e) Mayor Reviczky. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 11, 2000. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 20, 2000. Action: To receive and file the memorandum. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20895 THROUGH 21040, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 20966, 20988, AND 20996, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 20468, 20733, 20926 AND 20949 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action: To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE MARCH 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 17, 2000. Action : To receive and file the memorandum regarding the March 2000 Financial Reports. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $1,000 TO BE USED FOR SKATE PARK STAFFING AND $250 TO BE USED FOR SPRING EGGSTRAVAGANZA EVENT ENTERTAINMENT RECEIVED FROM THE HERMOSA KIWANIS FOUNDATION. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 13, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank the donors. Action: To accept the following donations received by the City from Kiwanis for the noted purposes: 1. $1,000 - for Skate Park staffing. 2. $ 250 - for Spring Eggstravaganza event entertainment. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated April 12, 2000. * Claimant: Sonia Cortez and Briana Ray * Date of Loss: 10/08/99 * Date Filed: 04/11/00 Action: To deny the above-noted claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator, as recommended by staff. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A COMMUNITY CENTER LEASE RATE INCREASE OF $.05 PER SQUARE FOOT EACH YEAR FOR THE NEXT TWO FISCAL YEARS: FY 2000-2001 AT $1.08 PER SQUARE FOOT; AND FY 2001-2002 AT $1.13 PER SQUARE FOOT. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 17, 2000. Action : To approve a Community Center lease rate increase of $.05 per square foot each year for the next two fiscal years as recommended by staff, thereby setting the FY 2000-2001 rate at $1.08 per square foot and the FY 2001-2002 rate at $1.13 per square foot. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FREE CONCERTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE PIER FROM 4:00PM TO 6:30PM, JUNE 9-10, AND 5:00PM TO 7:00PM, JUNE 11, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE IMG BEACH BASH. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 17, 2000. Supplemental information received April 20, 2000. Action: To approve the free concerts on the south side of the Pier from 4 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. June 9-10, and from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. June 11, in conjunction with the IMG Beach Bash, as recommended by staff. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR CIP 95-150, HERMOSA AVENUE BETWEEN PIER AVENUE AND 16TH STREET, AND INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 18, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the plans, specifications, and estimates, order the work and call for bids; and 2. Instruct the City Clerk to post a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DMR TEAM, INC. TO PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES TO INCLUDE CIP 00-139 HERMOSA/MANHATTAN AVENUE FROM 16TH STREET TO THE NORTHERLY CITY BOUNDARY; AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SCOPE OF WORK AS NECESSARY, NOT TO EXCEED $39,300. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 17, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and DMR Team, Inc. to prepare plans, specifications and estimates to include Project No. CIP 00-139 Hermosa/Manhattan Avenue from 16th Street to the northerly city boundary; 2. Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment to the agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to make adjustments to the scope of work as necessary, not to exceed $39,300. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF A TOTAL OF SIX NEW VEHICLES, FOUR FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND TWO FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, TO WONDRIES FLEET DIVISION OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,325.76 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 19, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the purchase of a total of six new vehicles - four for the Public Works Department and two for the Community Development Department - to Wondries Fleet Division of Alhambra, California, in the amount of $155,325.76; and 2. Authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 003-99, 24TH STREET AND GOLDEN AVENUE, AND INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 18, 2000 Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the plans, specifications and estimates, order the work, and call for bids; and 2. Instruct the City Clerk to post a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING & STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2000-2001 ("DISTRICT") MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 00-6050 AND DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001; AND SETTING JUNE 13, 2000, TO ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 3, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 00-6055, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2000-2001 ," made pursuant to the requirements of Resolution No. 00-6050; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 00-6056 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2000-2001 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2001, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION THERETO." (n) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2000. Supplemental letter from Jim Lissner dated April 19, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of April 18, 2000. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25321 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 141-143 MANHATTAN AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 18, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6057, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25321 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 141 AND 143 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (p) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25177 FOR A 2 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1036 MONTEREY BOULEVARD . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 18, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6058, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25177 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1036 MONTEREY BOULEVARD, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (q) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 FOR CIP 97-812, MYRTLE AVENUE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING, APPROVING THE REMOVAL OF VERTICAL-MOUNTED VENT PIPES AND REPLACEMENT WITH FLUSH-MOUNT VENTS FOR $41,256. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 18, 2000. Action: To approve Change Order No. 9 for Project No. CIP 97-182, Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding, approving the removal of vertical-mounted vent pipes and replacement with flush-mounted vents for $41,256, as recommended by staff. (Dunbabin abstained due to a potential conflict of interest) (r) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT AT 36 PIER AVENUE, ZEPPY'S PIZZA. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 19, 2000. Action: To adopt Resolution No. 00-6059, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT AT 36 PIER AVEJUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 8, BLOCK 12, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT," which reflects the action of the City Council at its March 28, 2000 meeting. (s) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH MAYER & COBLE FOR CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES AND APPROPRIATE $8,000 FOR THE ANTICIPATED COST TO PROVIDE SERVICE FOR REMAINDER OF THE FISCAL YEAR FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 20, 2000. Action: To pull this item from the agenda, as requested by staff, and defer action to a future meeting, with Council direction for staff to provide additional information regarding the current cost and a review of the other bids received. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Item 1(e) was heard at this time but is shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. ZONE CHANGE FROM M-1, LIGHT MANUFACTURING, TO R-2, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, OR TO SUCH OTHER ZONE AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TWELVE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 603 FIRST PLACE, AND 112, 138 AND 142 ARDMORE AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 18, 2000 Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:53 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Cheryl Vargo - 5147 Rosecrans Avenue, Hawthorne, representing applicant Mike Mulligan, said they proposed to combine five lots to create one large parcel for a 12-unit condominium project; said the existing businesses generate traffic but little or no sales tax; said the project exceeds the required development standards and the benefits of a larger project included a 1200 square foot common open green space in the middle of the project, as well as larger rear and side setbacks and fewer curb cuts, which is less impactive to the neighborhood; submitted a map showing the number of units on surrounding properties; Michael Keegan - 1107 Loma Drive, said approval of this project would send a message that the City was increasing density; said the project should be held to 10 units, not 12 units; did not think the parking was adequate, noting the upcoming zoning changes to increase parking; Dan Erikson - 2461 Silverstrand, said the current zoning did not conform to the General Plan; said the lot merger allowed for two additional units which made the project conform more to the neighborhood; said the Beach House on the Strand took advantage of merging lots; and Charlie Cheatum - 548 Second Street, said a petition was submitted at the Planning Commission meeting and many people spoke in opposition to the project, but their concerns were dismissed; said this was the third largest condominium project since he moved into the area and expressed concern about the impacts; said it was hard for existing residents to find parking; requested that the Council reconsider the General Plan and zoning with regard to the south end of town. The public hearing closed at 8:10 P.M. Action: To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 00-1198, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING FROM M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO R-2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FIRST PLACE AND ARDMORE AVENUE AT 603 FIRST PLACE AND 112-142 ARDMORE AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 106 THROUGH 110 INCLUSIVE, WALTER RANSOM CO'S VENABLE PLACE ," as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes by Edgerton and Oakes. The meeting recessed at 8:32 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M. 5. TEXT AMENDMENT TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "TWO STORIES" IN THE R-1, R-1A, R-2 AND R-2B ZONES, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 19, 2000 Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. He proposed amending Section 4.6.D. of the ordinance to add "roof sheathing" at the end of the parenthetical phrase. The public hearing opened at 9:08 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 9:08 P.M. Action: To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 00-1199, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE THE TWO-STORY MAXIMUM IN THE R-1, R-1A, R-2 AND R-2B ZONES, TO ELIMINATE DEFINITIONS OF STORY AND BASEMENT, AND TO CODIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATING, MEASURING AND ENFORCING BUILDING HEIGHT ," as recommended by the Planning Commission, amended by the Council to add "roof sheathing" at the end of the parenthetical phrase in Section 4.6.D. of the ordinance. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 9:13 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to Municipal Matter item #9. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 6. ALOHA DAYS COMMITTEE: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF "ALOHA DAYS" LONGBOARD SURF CONTEST AND HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 17, 2000. Community Resources Director Mary Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting that the applicant had withdrawn the request for Proposition A funding. Public participation opened at 9:27 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Abel Ybarra - Aloha Days director, submitted signatures from downtown merchants in support of the two-day event; said two days were needed to accommodate all of the athletic contests; agreed to have booths for only one day due to Council concerns about booths for both days. Public participation closed at 9:30 P.M. Action: To approve, as amended, the recommendation of staff and the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission to: 1. Approve the request from the Aloha Days Committee to hold their annual surf competition and "Aloha Days" Hawaiian Festival beginning on Saturday, August 12, 2000; 2. Approve the requests for fee waivers, City funding of $5,000 from the Downtown Enhancement Fund, and an additional event day on Sunday, August 13, 2000, amended to allow the two-day event to accommodate the athletic competitions, with the booths to be allowed for only one day (either Saturday or Sunday); and 3. Approve the event contract, amended as noted above. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Action: To direct staff to put together some fundraising ideas, such as corporate sponsorship, for organizations to fund the various community events in order to make them self-sustaining. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. APPROVAL OF UNCLE BEN'S RICE PROMOTION IN EXCHANGE FOR CONTRIBUTING $10,000 TO SUNSET CONCERTS ON THE BEACH. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 18, 2000. Community Resources Director Mary Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting that the concerts were tentatively scheduled with Dick Dale on July 9, Orquesta la Palabra, a Salsa band, on July 16, and Richard Street, the former lead singer for the Temptations, on July 23. Action: To approve the request from Intrepid Marketing to bring an Uncle Ben's Rice Bowl sampling promotion to the Pier Plaza on Saturday, May 6, 2000, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. in exchange for a $10,000 donation to Sunset Concerts on the Beach, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8. FOOD SERVICE INSPECTION ORDINANCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 20, 2000. At 9:56 P.M., Councilman Bowler left the dais and the room due to a potential conflict of interest. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting that adoption of this ordinance would bring the City into consistency with the County Health Department Food Service Grading Program and allow the City's restaurants to receive a certificate from the County showing the letter grade received for posting purposes, adding that not being able to post their good grades would put the City's restaurants at a competitive disadvantage. Action: To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 00-1200, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 8.04 OF TITLE 8 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 8.04 THERETO, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE DIVISION 1 OF TITLE 8 (PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSING) AND DIVISION 1 OF TITLE 11 (HEALTH CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND PENALTIES," as recommended by staff. Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote by Edgerton and the absence of Bowler. At 10:02 P.M., Councilmember Bowler returned to the dais. 9. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS TO FORM UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT - MONTEREY BOULEVARD. TO PALM DRIVE/PIER AVENUE TO 10TH STREET. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 19, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 9:22 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, said undergrounding gets rid of visual blight by eliminating the poles and wires; suggested getting rid of the visual blight at night caused by the cobra-head type light fixtures and suggested requiring their conversion to zero cut-off fixtures. Public participation closed at 9:23 P.M. Action: To approve funding for preliminary engineering and direct staff to work with Southern California Edison and return with contracts for project consultants for the formation of an underground utility district in an area bounded by Monterey Boulevard, Palm Drive, Pier Avenue and 10th Street. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Councilmember Oakes asked staff to look at the issues of timelines for residents to comply with their own construction, with the City helping to find reasonably priced contractors; a review of the placement of the vaults/vents; and making residents aware of their options with regard to the actual light fixtures, noting that residents might appreciate something better than the standard overheads, even if they cost more. Mayor Reviczky noted that the vent locations were generally determined by the location of the underground structures; said more costly light fixtures may result in increased maintenance costs to the City if the poles are City owned; and asked staff to explore giving the district the option of outsourcing the engineering if Edison could not do it in an expeditious manner. Councilmember Edgerton expressed concern about the fairness hearing coming at the end of the process and wanted to ensure that the role of the Council was clear to everyone. At 9:25 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 6. 10. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND 1303 HERMOSA AVENUE, LLC, FOR BUILDING IN FRONT OF PARKING STRUCTURE. (This item was added to the agenda this evening as an urgency item.) City Attorney Jenkins said before closing the lessee's construction loan, the lender wanted an amendment that grants the City's permission for the tenant to encumber the property with a deed of trust, giving the lender a property interest, with the building becoming security for repayment of the loan. He said the remaining provisions provide protection to the lender in the event there is a default by the tenant, by obligating the City to provide the lender with notice, and giving the lender the right to step in and cure any default, take over the lease and operate the premises. He said if the lender were to sell to a third party, the City would have the same right to approve that prospective buyer. He said it was a fairly standard document that would be expected by a lender. He said he reviewed the document and made some minor suggestions for changes in the language, which had been incorporated in the document presented this evening. He said the lessee wants to close the loan and get moving on the project and the item came to the City's attention after the agenda had been posted. Action: To approve the amendment lease, as presented. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, with Edgerton noting that he was able to vote on the issue since he no longer had a potential conflict of interest. 11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None 12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on March 28, 2000. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. * Property: 4181-024-900 (Southeast corner of 27th Street and Manhattan Avenue) * Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell Jay A. Mitchell * Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell Employee Organizations: * Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association * Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association * Teamsters Union, Local 911 * Professional and Administrative Employee Group * Hermosa Beach Management Association * Hermosa Beach Police Management Association ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at the hour of 10:08 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:18 P.M. At the hour of 11:00 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at the hour of 11:01 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. to review proposed changes to residential development standards. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at the hour of 7:17 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Robert Bell, Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commissioner ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Reviczky read a commendation from the County of Los Angeles thanking the Hermosa Beach Fire Department for its assistance and valiant efforts to contain the December 21, 1999 Glendale fire. He then read the Fire Department's incident report concerning that fire, and presented the commendation to Fire Chief Russ Tingley. He also read a letter from the City of El Segundo thanking the Fire Department for helping to put out a fire on February 28, 2000 and for assisting with the investigation, and a letter from TRW expressing appreciation to the Fire Department for its response to a fire on April 3, 2000. Mayor Reviczky announced that he would travel to Sacramento May 22, 2000 on behalf of Hermosa citizens to lobby the State legislators on several issues, including a return of some of the more than $1 million of property tax money that was shifted from the City to the State in 1992 -- a change that has continued over the last eight years. He said the State has projected a $13 billion surplus this year and that he would try to get some of those funds back. He said he would also meet with Senator Debra Bowen and Assemblyman George Nakano and present them with a proclamation from the South Bay Task Force -- an organization that represents the South Bay communities with regard to airport noise and expansion issues -- as well as a letter from the Hermosa Beach Airport Advisory Committee requesting their assistance. Councilmember Oakes commented on the excellent opening night performance Friday, May 5, of "Greater Tuna," noting that it was wonderful to have such a great community theater that residents could walk to and see good theater. Councilmember Bowler concurred. Councilmember Dunbabin commented on the success of the annual dog show Sunday, May 7, noting that there were more than 100 contestants. She thanked Community Resources staff members for their hard work and for the enthusiasm they have for all of the City events. She also thanked the Parks and Recreation Commissioners for judging the dog show. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2000: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Chris Howell - 2966 La Carlita, referred to a letter he had written to the Council concerning the Vasek Polak dealership site, saying he thought a hotel would be great but suggesting a master plan for the site in order to attract a higher quality development and to preclude the individual sale of the several properties that make up the site; referred to another letter he had given to Councilmembers requesting that the fire hydrant with higher water pressure, which was proposed to be relocated in front of his house, be installed elsewhere because of the ornamental garden at that particular location, including some unique Japanese trees. Action: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to review the possibility of finding an alternate location for the fire hydrant. Continuing to come forward to address the Council were: Peter Tucker - 235 34th Street, referred to Consent Ordinance item 2(b); said the calculation of building height should be reconsidered since measuring to the top of the roof sheathing would increase the total building height by six to eight inches; said height should be measured to the top of the finished roof instead; David Augenstein - 2457 Manhattan Avenue, referenced a letter sent by the City in March setting June 30 as the deadline date for residents to complete the Myrtle underground hook-ups; said he has so far been unable to get an estimate from the contractors he has contacted; and Robert Bell - Hermosa Beach Sister City Association board member, commented on the student exchange program for 7th and 8th graders, noting the success of the April 12-18 visit to Loreto by 14 Hermosa Beach students; said there had been a lot of support before the trip and that many donated items were taken to Loreto, including a millennium photograph and a John Post photograph of the Pier Plaza donated by Joanne Edgerton and the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, T-shirts donated by Dallas Yost and the Kiwanis Club, from Hermosa Beach Little League, and from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney (outdated City events), and hats and pins from the Dallas Cowboys; thanked Linda Monosmith of Beach Travel for handling travel arrangements; announced a July 27 Sister City fundraiser during the Loreto student visit. (City Clerk Doerfling said the Loreto students would arrive in Hermosa Beach on July 25 and that anyone interested in the student exchange program may call her at City Hall or at home.) b. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from John Hanley of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church requesting a reduction in the hourly security rate to pay for the officers working non-profit organization events. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was: John Hanley - representing Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, spoke to his letter. Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions, noting it was standard for Hermosa Beach non-profit organizations to pay the direct costs to the City as opposed to the master fee resolution overhead costs. Action: To approve the request and require Our Lady of Guadalupe Church to pay only actual costs for officers working non-profit organization events. Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (j), as presented, with Mayor Reviczky noting that items (e), (h) and (i) pertained to three grants to help fund community projects. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 7:47 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1) Minutes of the Regular meeting held on April 11, 2000 ; and 2) Minutes of the Regular meeting held on April 25, 2000 . Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the regular meetings of April 11 and April 25, 2000. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 21041 THROUGH 21191, INCLUSIVE, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 20804, 21083 AND 20894, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action: To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MARCH 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS: (1) Revenue and expenditure report; (2) City Treasurer's report; and (3) Investment report. Action: To receive and file the March 2000 financial reports as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY - STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 000155 AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 0350 REV. 000 FOR PROJECT RPL-5155 (003) PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OF ARDMORE AVENUE BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND SECOND STREET AND BETWEEN 25TH STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 2, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6060, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 000155 AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 0350 REV. 000 FOR PROJECT RPL-5155 (003) PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OF ARDMORE AVENUE BETWEEN FIRST STREET AND SECOND STREET AND BETWEEN 25TH STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE." (f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF $2,346 INTEREST EARNED ON TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) FUNDS RECEIVED FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-144, STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 35TH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 2, 2000. Action : To approve the appropriation of $2,346 interest earned on Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds received for Project No. CIP 99-144 Strand Bikeway and Pedestrian Walkway between 24th Street and 35th Street, as recommended by staff. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of April 4, 2000. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SPECIFIED PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 35TH STREET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 2, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6061, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SPECIFIED PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 35TH STREET AND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BIKEWAY ENDING AT STRAND AND 35TH STREET TO CONNECT WITH THE BIKEWAY IN MANHATTAN BEACH." (i) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE MUNICIPAL PIER RENOVATION . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 2, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6062, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL DESCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE MUNICIPAL PIER RENOVATION PROJECT." (j) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 24, 2000. Action: To receive and file the integrated pest management program report. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1198 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE ZONING FROM M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO R-2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED on the NORTHEAST CORNER OF FIRST PLACE AND ARDMORE AVENUE AT 603 FIRST PLACE AND 112-142 ARDMORE AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 106 THROUGH 110 INCLUSIVE, WALTER RANSOM CO’S VENABLE PLACE." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 27, 2000. Action : To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1198, as recommended. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Bowler, Dunbabin, Mayor Reviczky NOES: Edgerton, Oakes b. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1199 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE THE TWO-STORY MAXIMUM IN THE R-1, R-1A, R-2 AND R-2B ZONES, TO ELIMINATE DEFINITIONS OF STORY AND BASEMENT, AND TO CODIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATING, MEASURING AND ENFORCING BUILDING HEIGHT ." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 27, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld responded to Council questions. Action : To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1199, as recommended. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky NOES: None c. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1200 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 8.04 OF TITLE 8 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 8.04 THERETO, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE DIVISION 1 OF TITLE 8 (PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSING) AND DIVISION 1 OF TITLE 11 (HEALTH CODE) OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND PENALTIES." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 27, 2000. Action : To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1200, as recommended. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky NOES: None ABSTAIN: Bowler 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION No items were removed from the consent calendar. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE REQUIRED PARKING, INCLUDING GUEST SPACE, TO BE IN TANDEM AT 1250 EIGHTH STREET, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE WESTERLY 12.5 FEET OF LOT 44 AND ALL OF LOT 45, BLOCK 140, REDONDO VILLA TRACT . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 3, 2000. Supplemental information received from the Community Development Department on May 9, 2000. (Continued from meeting of April 11, 2000) Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:10 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Jack Wood - 200 Pier Avenue, representing applicant, described the proposed project as the remodel and expansion of an existing one-story single family home with one existing on-site parking space; said the variance was needed to allow three-vehicle tandem parking; referred to the findings contained in his letter, which was included in the agenda packet. The public hearing closed at 8:25 P.M. Action: To grant the variance to allow more than two-vehicle tandem parking based on steep cross slope circumstances. (Staff to return with a resolution at the next regular meeting of May 23, 2000.) Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Further Action : To direct staff to bring back for review the Code section relating to on-site parking requirements for single family dwellings in the R-1 zone only. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Mayor Reviczky. 5. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION AMENDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT P.C. RESOLUTION 98-57 AND C.C. RESOLUTION 98-5939, PERMITTING ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL AND SPECIFIED HOURS OF OPERATION FOR IBIZA RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 934 HERMOSA AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 1, 2000. Supplemental letter and attachments from Robert Tessier (applicant's attorney) received May 4, 2000. City Manager Burrell noted the letter received from the applicant's attorney requesting a postponement of the hearing until June to allow them to meet with staff and resolve some of the issues brought forward. City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions, noting that if the Council opts to entertain the request for continuance, the hearing should be open to anyone else who wishes to speak on the merits of continuing it. The public hearing opened at 8:54 P.M. to hear comments on only the continuance issue. Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Scott McMurry - 926 Manhattan Avenue, objected to a continuance, noting the neighbors had been dealing with the situation for the last year. Responding to Mayor Reviczky’s request for a show of hands, only one person was in support of the continuance while several audience members favored proceeding with the hearing tonight. Continuing to come forward to address the Council was: Paul Schmidt - one of the restaurant owners, asked for the opportunity to find out from staff exactly what the problems were, saying there had been conflicting statements and citing a financial burden; said they were asking for only a one-month delay. The public hearing on the continuance closed at 8:57 P.M. Action: To continue the hearing for 30 days, as requested by the applicant. Motion Edgerton. The motion died for lack of a second. The meeting recessed at 9:10 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:29 P.M. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Police Sgt. Lance Jaakola said the noise complaints had decreased since the review process began. He said there had been eight complaints between February 13 and May 6, two of which were found to be unfounded by the officers. The public hearing opened at 9:55 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Robert Tessier - attorney representing applicant, said the property owner was out of the country, noting they could make some but not all changes without the owner’s consent; said their main concern with the conditions as set forth was that limiting the patio hours would make it difficult for Ibiza to stay in business; discussed some of the problems and possible solutions; Scott McMurry - 926 Manhattan Avenue, said the noise was still a problem, that the business owners have ignored the concerns of the neighbors for years; supported the Planning Commission’s modifications to the conditional use permit (CUP); supported an 11 P.M. closing time, with the patio closing at 9 P.M., noting that the noise was from the music and the people talking, from the patio and the speakers; Gary Zimmerman - 928 Palm Drive, urged the Council to sustain the Planning Commission decision; said the problem becomes worse in the summer; said the business was in violation of the original CUP and questioned the difficulty of putting up required signs or fixing a door; Brian Koch - 53 Ninth Street, said there were a lot of problems with the noise from the patio area, adding the problem was not just from the music; said the noise problem worsens in the summer; cited noise at 11:30 P.M. Saturday night from people and music; Lois Heintz - 925 Manhattan Avenue, said her home is right behind the emergency door; said the business owners never talked to the neighbors; said she was awakened by noise at 11:36 P.M. Friday, April 26; Jay Hart - in the process of inheriting property at 915 Manhattan Avenue, said he had photographs of the door ajar on Saturday, May 6; and Kevin Wall - one of the business owners, did not think the noise was really a problem and said the door had been locked; said there had been major changes made in the last six months and cited the reduced number of complaints. The public hearing closed at 10:39 P.M. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6063, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT, TO MODIFY AND TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A RESTAURANT WITH ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL AT 934 HERMOSA AVENUE, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 27-30, TRACT NO. 1564 ." Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. COMPLETION OF THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT. INCLUDES AMENDING THE CITY’S COASTAL LAND USE PLAN, AND A TEXT AMENDMENT TO ADOPT REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICIES OF THE LAND USE PLAN AND COASTAL ACT. WILL RESULT IN THE CITY OBTAINING PERMIT AUTHORITY FOR DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE COASTAL ZONE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 4, 2000. Supplemental information received from the Community Development Department May 9, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 10:50 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Brian James - consultant, made a slide presentation on the California Coastal Act and the City’s local plan; said the State’s jurisdiction would be seaward from the Strand and the City’s jurisdiction would be eastward; said decisions on projects occurring in the area between the Strand and Hermosa Avenue would be appealable to the Coastal Commission; said there would be a time savings with approvals, especially in the non-appealable zone; and Rosamond Fogg - 610 Sixth Street, asked that the Land Use Plan include land with hazardous development within the Coastal Zone; referenced letter she had submitted; said Santa Barbara’s LCP pertains to hazardous development industry in its Land Use Plan. The public hearing closed at 11:00 P.M. The following changes were made to the documents: a. page 2 of ordinance, section 6.3.A., correct to read ˛ ...office developments or expansion... ˛ ; b. page 3 of ordinance, section 6.4.E. change to read ˛ When the use of the space of an existing building or structure...˛ ; c. page 11 of draft amendments to the Certified LUP, second paragraph from bottom, change to read ˛ ...known as Noble Park, is currently Restricted Open Space (O-S-2).˛ , and delete the remainder of the sentence; d. page 11 of draft amendments to the Certified LUP, last paragraph, strike ˛ known as˛ since the phrase is in there twice, to read ˛ ...Biltmore Site known as the North...˛ ; e. page 9 of the supplemental draft implementing ordinance, renumber items 7 and 8 as 3 and 4; f. page 13 of the supplemental draft implementing ordinance, delete item 5 at the top of the page as it is a duplicate of what appears at the bottom of page 12; and g. page 15 of the supplemental draft implementing ordinance,, section 17.37.170 B., change last sentence to read ˛ ...and, unless the request is patently frivolous, is without merit, or was filed without due diligence, shall initiate...˛ Action : To approve, with the amendments noted above, the staff recommendation to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 00-6064 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND UPDATING THE CERTIFIED COASTAL LAND USE PLAN PORTION OF THE CITY'S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM;" 2) Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 00-1201 , entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE, ZONING ORDINANCE, AND TO ADOPT AN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE FOR THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE, AND OTHER TEXT AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICIES OF COASTAL LAND USE PLAN;" and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 00-6065 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A COMPLETE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR CERTIFICATION ." Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 7. PROJECT NO. CIP 99-144, RECONSTRUCTION OF THE STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 35TH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 2, 2000. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. approve the plans, specifications and estimates, order the work and call for bids; and 2. instruct the City Clerk to post a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None 9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 10. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on April 25, 2000. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell Employee Organizations: * Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association * Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association * Teamsters Union, Local 911 * Professional and Administrative Employee Group * Hermosa Beach Management Association * Hermosa Beach Police Management Association City Attorney Jenkins requested that the Council add to the Closed Session a pending law suit, Kozma v. City of Hermosa Beach, Case No. CV-96-5492MRP, because after the agenda was posted, the City was informed by the attorney handling the case that a settlement hearing had been scheduled for May 18, 2000, thereby creating an immediate need for Council action. Action: To add the Kozma issue to the Closed Session agenda based on the finding that the issue arose after the posting of the agenda and required immediate action. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at the hour of 11:33 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 11:41 P.M. At the hour of 11:55 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at the hour of 11:56 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at the hour of 7:20 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Color Guard - new Eagle Scout, Jeff Cullenburg, assisted by Cub Scout Matt Cohen ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Mayor Reviczky Absent: Oakes ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Reviczky reported on his trip to Sacramento to lobby the legislature on behalf of the City with regard to the State budget and other issues, noting that he was among 285 representatives from cities throughout the State who went there to meet with their legislators. He said they invited all of the State legislators to a social on Monday evening but only six showed up, noting that Assemblyman George Nakano attended but Senator Debra Bowen did not. He said despite the predicted $13.2 billion State surplus, the City would not be getting back any of the $1.3 million of property tax money that was shifted from the City to the State eight years ago. He said the State will give one-time grants this year totaling $250 million to cities and counties, noting that Hermosa Beach's portion of that would be about $98,000. Mayor Reviczky commented on the success of the Household Hazardous Waste Roundup that took place in El Segundo on April 29, 2000, noting that most of the material collected would be recycled and reused. Mayor Reviczky announced an artist's showing at Martinique restaurant at 6 p.m., Friday, June 2, to showcase the artwork of local painter Suzanne Jenne. He said reservations were required (376-9300), the dinner cost was $35 per person, and proceeds would benefit the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation. Councilmember Bowler announced the upcoming annual Memorial Day weekend fiesta that will take place downtown from Saturday through Monday and the annual pancake breakfast at the Hermosa Beach Fire Station Sunday morning. Councilmember Dunbabin said it was great to see all the flags flying in the City for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday and expressed appreciation that the past City Council acted to do that. She then announced that the Hermosa Beach Garden Club would have its plant sale Saturday, June 3, 2000, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clark building, 861 Valley Drive. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 9, 2000: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Pete Tucker - 235 34th Street, requested that item 1(l) be removed from the consent calendar for discussion; requested an update on the hiring of more parking meter people for the summer; and expressed concern about the way the contractors left the corner of 13th Street and Hermosa Avenue, calling it a disgrace, especially with the fiesta taking place this weekend (City Manager Burrell said he would make sure the corner is cleaned up). (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting that City Council appeal the Planning Commission's action of May 16, 2000 granting full liquor to Einstein's. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter. Action: To receive and file. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (o), with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (e) Mayor Reviczky, (l) Bowler for Pete Tucker, (n) Mayor Reviczky, and (o) Mayor Reviczky. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MAY 2, 2000. Supplemental memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 23, 2000. Action: To approve as presented the supplemental minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 2, 2000. (Oakes absent) (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 21192 THROUGH 21356, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 21273 AND 21302, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 21188 AND 21353 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER . Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (Oakes absent) (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (Oakes absent) (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE APRIL 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS: * (1) Revenue and expenditure report; * (2) City Treasurer's report; and * (3) Investment report. Action: To receive and file the April 2000 financial reports as presented. (Oakes absent) (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM INTREPID MARKETING GROUP FOR $10,000 TO BE USED FOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AND ASHLEY'S BEACH MARKET FOR $100 TO BE USED FOR ROLLER HOCKEY PROGRAM MATERIALS . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated May 11, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank the donors. Action: To accept the following donations received by the City: 1. Intrepid Marketing Group for Uncle Ben's Rice - $10,000 - to be used for Summer Concert series (noting that $2,500 would be appropriated to FY 2000-01); and 2. Ashley's Beach Market - $100 - to be used for roller hockey program materials. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR ROOM 6A IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 9, 2000. Action: To approve the lease renewal agreement between the City and Beach Cities Health District for the use of Room 6A in the Community Center from July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001 for $179.28 per month (166 square feet at a rate of $1.08 per square foot), as recommended by staff. (Oakes absent) (g) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES FOR ROOM 6B IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 9, 2000. Action: To approve the lease renewal agreement between the City and Los Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services for the use of Room 6B in the Community Center from July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001 for $178.20 per month (165 square feet at a rate of $1.08 per square foot), as recommended by staff. (Oakes absent) (h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PROJECT TOUCH FOR ROOM 3 IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 9, 2000. Action: To approve the lease agreement between the City and Project Touch for the use of Room 3 in the Community Center from June 1, 2000 to May 31, 2001 for $615.94 for the month of June 2000 (598 square feet at a rate of $1.03 per square foot) and $645.84 from July 1, 2000 to May 31, 2001 (at a rate of $1.08 per square foot), as recommended by staff. (Oakes absent) (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION FOR ROOM C IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 9, 2000. Action: To approve the lease renewal agreement between the City and the Community Center Foundation for the use of Room C in the Community Center from July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001, and to waive the rental fee of $336.96 per month (312 square feet at $1.08 per square foot), as recommended by staff. (Oakes absent) (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25390 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 601 MANHATTAN AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 15, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6067, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25390 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 601 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Oakes absent) (k) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25404 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 644-646 MONTEREY BOULEVARD. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 16, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6068, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNDIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25404 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 644 AND 646 MONTEREY BOULEVARD, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Oakes absent) (l) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 16, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler, at the request of Pete Tucker, for separate discussion later in the meeting. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, said the Planning Commission's action on the 15th Street/Pacific Coast Highway hotel (item 7) should be appealed by the Council and scheduled for a full public hearing as many Precise Development Plan standards were not being met and several issues had not been addressed by the Commission (City Manager Burrell and Community Development Director Blumenfeld responded, noting that a resolution containing all of the findings and conditions would be presented for adoption at the next Planning Commission meeting). Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of May 16, 2000 as presented. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPEAL FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A REQUESTED VARIANCE FROM OFF-STREET PARKING (SECTION 17.44) TO ALLOW MORE THAN TWO VEHICLE TANDEM PARKING AT 1250 EIGHTH STREET . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 16, 2000. Action: To adopt Resolution No. 00-6069, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ON APPEAL FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION A REQUESTED VARIANCE FROM OFF-STREET PARKING (SECTION 17.44) TO ALLOW MORE THAN TWO-VEHICLE TANDEM PARKING AT 1250 EIGHTH STREET, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS WEST 12.5 FEET OF LOT 44 AND ALL OF LOT 45, BLOCK 140, OF REDONDO VILLA TRACT," reflecting the Council action of May 9, 2000. (Oakes absent) (n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE FOR 1303 HERMOSA AVENUE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 18, 2000. Supplemental amendment to lease submitted May 23, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council question. Action : To approve the amendment to the ground lease for 1303 Hermosa Avenue, as recommended by staff, and to authorize staff to change the exhibits as appropriate at a later date by substituting more detailed building plans than those currently attached to the document. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES UNDER THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting. Personnel Director/Risk Manager Earl and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To continue Amendment No.3 to the Joint Powers Agreement to the meeting of June 13, 2000, and direct staff to return at that time with clarification on appointments. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1201 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE, ZONING ORDINANCE, AND TO ADOPT AN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE FOR THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE, AND OTHER TEXT AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICIES OF COASTAL LAND USE PLAN ." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 17, 2000. City Clerk Doerfling pulled this item from the agenda, saying she met with City Attorney Jenkins and Community Development Director Blumenfeld and it was determined that there was no need for second reading before sending the document to the Coastal Commission. She said the introduced ordinance would be submitted with the adopted resolutions to the Coastal Commission and would then be presented for City Council adoption after the Coastal Commission has acted on the City's submittal. 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(e), (l), (n) and (o) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None MUNICIPAL MATTERS 4. REQUEST FOR THREE-WAY STOP CONTROL AT MANHATTAN AVENUE AND FIRST STREET AND FOUR-WAY STOP CONTROL AT MANHATTAN AVENUE AND SECOND STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 8, 2000. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 8:05 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Cindy Ommen - 144 Manhattan Avenue, said she had obtained about 50 signatures supporting the stop controls; said there were a lot of avoided accidents at Second Street; said the safety issue at First Street were due to speeding and obstructed vision; John Penna - 115 Manhattan Avenue, said his house was at the apex of the curb at First Street and Manhattan Avenue; said his main concern was the people driving down First Street at high speeds; Larry Webb - 150 Manhattan Avenue, said the traffic turns right onto Monterey from Herondo, left onto First Street, and right onto Manhattan Avenue without stopping; and Jeff Ommen - 144 Manhattan Avenue, said the traffic studies were not done when cars were screeching around the corner from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Public participation closed at 8:13 P.M. Action: To adopt Resolution No. 00-6070, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF MANHATTAN AVENUE AND SECOND STREET AS A FOUR-WAY STOP CONTROL INTERSECTION." Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. Further Action: To direct staff to return to the June 13, 2000 meeting with drawings showing options to resolve the problems caused by the existing rounded corner. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. 5. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACTIVITIES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 18, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6066, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A FUNDING REQUEST FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION'S DIVISION OF RECYCLING." Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. 6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 9, 2000. City Clerk Doerfling presented the report and responded to Council questions. Action : To direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for three Planning Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2000, and two Civil Service Board terms that will expire July 15, 2000. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. 7. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: * a. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on April 25, 2000; and * b. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on May 9, 2000. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell Employee Organizations: * Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association * Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association * Teamsters Union, Local 911 * Professional and Administrative Employee Group * Hermosa Beach Management Association * Hermosa Beach Police Management Association 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL 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. EXISTING LITIGATION : Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) * Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach * Case Number: BC172546 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at the hour of 8:27 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 8:42 P.M. At the hour of 9:47 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at the hour of 9:48 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 1, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for the purpose of conducting a budget workshop. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Janet McHugh ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - None 1. CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY PROJECTS; OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS IN R-2, R-2B, AND R-3 ZONES; AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 25, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:04 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: Jerry Compton - Hermosa Beach resident, 1200 Artesia (business), opposed increasing the parking, noting that condominium projects usually end up with three spaces per unit anyway due to the replacement parking requirement; said Redondo Beach requires a higher total amount of open space, so the 15-percent roof decks are larger; Larry Peha - 67 14th Street, opposed the 15-percent open space proposal for roof decks and suggested requiring only one 7 ft. x 7 ft. deck; said he tried to create interesting entryways and was concerned about ending up with substandard dining rooms and living rooms too small to furnish; suggested checking how many lots have only five parking spaces; and Nancy Schwappech - 3124 Hermosa Avenue, said she had a single family home in an R-3 area; referred to information she submitted this evening -- a chart summarizing zoning requirements in each of the City's residential zones and photographs of the area's residential structures; said 200 square feet of ground level open space would be a problem for her and others whose homes are currently surrounded by tall structures; suggested exempting single family/R-3 from whatever changes are made. The public hearing closed at 8:34 P.M. The meeting recessed at 8:34 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M. Action: By consensus of the Council, it was determined that a definition of roof deck was needed to distinguish decks accessible only from the floor below from decks directly accessible to living area, and staff was directed to return with a definition for Council review. Action: To direct staff to report back on the ramifications of making the following changes, including a comparison to existing procedures, with regard to condominium developments in multi-family zones: (1) with regard to the required 200 square feet of common open space - to allow a maximum of 100 square feet to be a roof deck, and the remaining 100 square feet to be located either on the ground or on decks; (2) with regard to the required 100 square feet of private open space - to require only one deck to be a minimum 7 ft. x 7 ft. and the remaining open space to be directly accessible from the building. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Action: To maintain the existing multi-family parking standards of two and one-half parking spaces per unit plus replacement parking but require that guest parking spaces be open and available to all units within a project, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Action : By consensus of the Council, staff was directed to agendize for discussion at a future meeting the issue of the current Code provision that allows the development of more units with lot mergers than would otherwise be allowed, with various options to be considered, such as a maximum lot size or changing the number of units per acre. ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday May 2, 2000, at the hour of 10:10 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at the hour of 7:19 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Charlotte Malone ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: Edgerton ANNOUNCEMENTS : Councilmember Oakes commented on the success of Mervyn's Beach Bash over the weekend (June 9-11), saying it was a fun beach event that she enjoyed very much. She noted, however, a large amount of debris from the construction, including wood, rusty nails, bolts, etc., that was scattered between the event and the beach, and stressed the need for the sand to be combed after construction in the future. Councilmember Dunbabin said the annual Firefighter's pancake breakfast Sunday, May 27, was excellent as usual, noting that it always takes place the Sunday morning of the Memorial Day weekend and suggesting that everyone put it on next year's calendar. She said Garden Club's annual plant sale always takes place the first Saturday in June and suggested that people mark that event on their calendar as well. Councilmember Bowler agreed that the Beach Bash was a great event this year, saying it was better than last year. He said it attracted big crowds but that there were fewer problems than on a normal weekend. He said Jennifer Pavley, a Hermosa Beach Reserve Firefighter, finished third in the women's doubles at the event. Mayor Reviczky announced that a Regional Transportation Plan Workshop on "How the area will cope with the rapid growth over the next 20 years" was scheduled for Thursday, June 15, from 4:30 to 6:30 P.M. at the City of Hawthorne Memorial Building, noting that airport issues would be discussed. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 23, 2000: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: John Hales - 624 Eighth Place, suggested removing the blue signage on Valley Drive for the shuttle service that existed while the parking structure was being built; referred to a recent Daily Breeze article that listed the parking garage as one of the 10 worst parking places in the area; said compact stalls made up more than 50 percent of the parking but the large vehicles take up two or three spaces; Robert Bell - Hermosa Beach, commented on the success of the firefighters' pancake breakfast and the Beach Bash event; thanked Mike Flaharty and his staff for their assistance with Clark Field for the Little League closing ceremonies; Barbara Ellman - 530 Loma Drive, expressed concern about the lack of enforcement of parking regulations; submitted copies of photographs showing samples of violations throughout the City, such as parking on the sidewalk, noting that the illegally parked cars were not ticketed or towed away; Frank DeRosa - 512 Loma Drive, expressed concern about vehicle access from South Park onto Loma Drive, noting it was a blind section, with no sidewalks, and was unsafe for the children; and Ira Ellman - 530 Loma Drive, concurred with Mr. DeRosa, saying cars drive in very fast looking for a parking spot, then speed out if there is no parking; said the gate had been removed so cars are able to drive in after 7 P.M. and now go in at all hours. Mayor Reviczky requested that staff remove the blue shuttle signage, and said the use of compact spaces was a compromise in order to provide the 300 parking spaces the County wanted without adding another level of parking to the structure. Mayor Reviczky requested that staff look at making the driveway and the pedestrian access at South Park safer. Councilmember Dunbabin noted that the gate had been removed because of continual vandalism. Mayor Reviczky directed City Manager Burrell to meet with Police Captain Lavin and Parking Enforcement staff to review the issue and come up with parking enforcement guidelines. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Paul Herriott regarding 2321 Hermosa Avenue. Action: To receive and file. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 2. Letter from Charlotte Malone of the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library requesting permission to hold their July 15th book sale on the west side of Bard Street. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Charlotte Malone - 260 31st Street, book sale chairman for the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library, spoke to her letter, noting the book sale would take place from 9 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.; announced there would be a members only book sale on Wednesday, July 12, from 6 to 8 P.M. in the Bard Street building; said the Friends of the Library has provided $10,000 to the County Library this year. Action: To approve the request of the Friends of the Library to conduct its Saturday, July 15, 2000 book sale on the west side of Bard Street, with street closure from 7 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 3. Memorandum from the Hermosa Beach Citizen's Airport Advisory Committee recommending that the City Council immediately seek legal assistance to evaluate the viability of litigation against the Federal Aviation Administration for violation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Mike Cassidy - Chairman of the Hermosa Beach Citizen's Advisory Committee, spoke to his letter. Action: To refer the matter to the City Attorney with direction for him to meet first with members of the subcommittee and then report back to the Council with his opinion on the viability issue. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (m), with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (g) Mayor Reviczky, (i) Oakes, (j) Dunbabin, and (k) Oakes. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. Further Action: To reconsider the above motion to approve the consent calendar. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. Final Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (m), with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (g) Mayor Reviczky, (i) Oakes, (j) Dunbabin, (k) Oakes, and (m) Mayor Reviczky. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. At 8:05 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 9, 2000. Action: To approve, as presented, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 9, 2000. (Edgerton absent) (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 21357 THROUGH 21598, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 21460 AND 21597, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 21559 AND 21570, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (Edgerton absent) (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (Edgerton absent) (d) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 31, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution, as required by the State of California Office of Emergency Services, authorizing the City Manager or the Public Works Director/City Engineer or the Finance Director to execute on behalf of the City all assurances and agreements required for current and future projects. (Edgerton absent) (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25552 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 729/731 FOURTH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 5, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6071, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25552 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 729 AND 731 FOURTH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Edgerton absent) (f) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR SERVICES AS INDIVIDUALLY REQUESTED TO RUN FROM JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 1, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6072, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT." (Edgerton absent) (g) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB FOR $500.00 TO BE USED FOR ROLLER HOCKEY RINK MAINTENANCE AND SKATE TRACK PUBLIC DRAWING FOR $100.00 TO BE USED FOR SKATE TRACK STAFFING . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 1, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donors. Action : To accept the following donations received by the City: * 1) Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club - $500 - to be used for roller hockey rink maintenance; and * 2) Skate Track public drawing - $100 - to be used for skate park staffing. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ADDING OFFICER GARTH GAINES TO THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ELIGIBLE TO UTILIZE THE CITY'S VISA CARD. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 1, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6073, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 00-6048 RELATING TO AUTHORIZED USERS OF VISA CARD SERVICES FROM SOUTH BAY CREDIT UNION." (Edgerton absent) (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES FOR $10,700 FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR CIP 99-627, COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS - FENCING, AND CIP 99-530, VARIOUS PARK IMPROVEMENTS - SOUTH PARK ROLLER HOCKEY PERIMETER FENCING & RINK PLANS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 5, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: * 1) approve the agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and David Evans and Associates for $10,700; * 2) authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and * 3) authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the contract amount not-to-exceed $1,070. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO THE CONTINUED DISPLAY OF THE MERVYN'S BEACH BASH DECORATIVE BANNERS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON (PHOTO BANNERS ONLY). Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 6, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting that the request came from a number of downtown merchants. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: John Hales - Hermosa Beach, expressed concern that the Council would be setting a bad precedent if the request was approved. Action: To direct that the Mervyn's Beach Bash decorative pole banners be taken down, noting that the the Council would consider allowing them to remain for the summer season next year if they only have Hermosa Beach on them. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Bowler and the absence of Edgerton. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE WORK BY ARB, INC. CONSTRUCTORS FOR CIP PROJECT NO. 96-624, NORTH PIER PARKING STRUCTURE; AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO ARB, INC. CONSTRUCTORS; AND, AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK TO RELEASE ARB, INC. CONSTRUCTOR FROM THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND AND THE LABOR AND MATERIALS BOND . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 31, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: * 1) accept the work by ARB, Inc. Constructors of Lake Forest, California, for CIP Project No. 96-624, North Pier Parking Structure; * 2) authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; * 3) authorize staff to release payment to ARB, Inc. Constructors (5 percent retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion; and * 4) authorize the City Clerk to release ARB, Inc. Constructors from the Faithful Performance Bond and the Labor and Materials Bond. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 2, 2000 . Action : To approve the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of May 2, 2000. (Edgerton absent) (m) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF MANHATTAN BEACH AND RANCHO PALOS VERDES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CATCH BASIN INLET FILTERS; APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS; AND, INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 31, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: * 1) authorize a Cooperative Agreement with the cities of Manhattan Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes for the installation of catch basin inlet filters; * 2) approve the plans, specifications, order the work and call for bids; and * 3) instruct the City Clerk to post a notice inviting sealed bids for said project. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(g), (i), (j), (k) and (m) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. The meeting recessed at 8:25 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 P.M. with item 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2000-2001 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 17, 2000. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:06 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:06 P.M. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6074, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2000 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2001 IN CONNECTION WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2000-2001." Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. At 8:07 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 2. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 5. BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE BASED ON CPI INCREASE (TRANSPORTATION GROUP INDEX) OF 4.02% EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 1, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution approving a 4.02% refuse rate increase and a 4.02% recycling rate increase effective July 1, 2000. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion failed, noting the dissenting votes of Oakes and Mayor Reviczky and the absence of Edgerton. 6. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS TO FORM UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON 5 LOTS ON BRAEHOLM, HERMOSA VIEW, ETC . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 8, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to fund the preliminary engineering for an underground utility district as petitioned by the residents at the end of Braeholm Place and Hermosa View, Drive, and direct staff to work with Southern California Edison and return with contracts for project consultants Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 7. ALTERNATIVES FOR MITIGATING SPEEDING IN THE VICINITY OF MANHATTAN AVENUE AND FIRST STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 8, 2000. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting that this would be a capital improvement project to be added to the budget. No one came forward to address the Council on this item. Action: To approve Option 2, as recommended by staff, to construct a raised curb and gutter to create a right angle turn at the northeast corner of Manhattan Avenue and First Street. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None 9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None In response to an earlier request by Councilmember Dunbabin, Mayor Reviczky requested Acting Police Chief Mike Lavin to come forward and discuss what was being done to prepare for the upcoming 4th of July. Acting Police Chief Lavin said his department was working on that holiday now, but said because it would fall on a Tuesday this year, it would be less of a problem than when it falls on a weekend. 10. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request from Mayor Reviczky that staff be directed to initiate proceedings to vacate 10' on each side of an existing 60' right-of-way on Silverstrand between 24th and 25th Streets. The reduction in right-of-way to 40' would conform to existing improvements plus any future needs. Mayor Reviczky spoke to his request. City Manager Burrell responded to questions and passed around a survey for Council review. Action: To initiate proceedings through the Planning Commission to vacate 10 feet on each side of Silverstrand between 24th and 25th Streets. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton and the abstention of Dunbabin based on advise by City Attorney Jenkins who said he would review the circumstances prior to future actions regarding this issue. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on May 23, 2000. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell Employee Organizations: * Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association * Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association * Teamsters Union, Local 911 * Professional and Administrative Employee Group * Hermosa Beach Management Association * Hermosa Beach Police Management Association ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at the hour of 9:05 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 9:15 P.M. At the hour of 9:45 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at the hour of 9:46 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 27, 1999, at the hour of 7:18 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Hermosa Beach Cub Scout Pack #860: The Hawk Den, consisting of: * Joaquin Scott * Ted Gerike * Ian White * Scott Humbarger Mayor Reviczky thanked the Cub Scouts and presented them with Hermosa Beach pins. ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilmember Oakes announced that the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library would hold their next booksale on Saturday, July 15, 2000, on Bard Street near Pier Avenue, next to the Fire Station, starting at 9:00 A.M. Councilmember Edgerton spoke on an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the overflight problems emanating from Los Angeles Airport. Mr. Edgerton said that Mayor Reviczky and he would make the trip for the meeting on Monday, July 17, 2000, and that they would be accompanied by two representatives from Redondo Beach and two from Rancho Palos Verdes. He said that they were cautiously optimistic of the outcome of this meeting, as it was the last opportunity to settle this matter without commencing more formal legal proceedings. Councilmember Dunbabin announced that informal meetings of the residents of the undergrounding areas with the Edison Company and City staff would be available each Tuesday morning at 9:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers, with the exception of the Fourth of July that would be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2000, and urged anyone with questions to attend. Mrs. Dunbabin also mentioned that the new issue of Sunset Magazine had an article on page 52 about Hermosa Beach. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2000: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from John Hales requesting to speak to City Council regarding the Pier Phase III proposed design. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: John Hales - 624 8th Place, spoke to his letter; submitted information to the Council; requested that the Council deal with the 1994 Council decision regarding the Pier Design Award before additional action is taken. Mr. Hales also suggested that the Council might wish to consider acquiring the SS Catalina, now in Ensenada, Mexico, before it is scrapped, in order to tie beside the Pier, restore it and use the ship as a tourist attraction as it has cabins, a ballroom and other amenities. ACTION: To receive and file the letter from Mr. Hales. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (r). Motion Bowler, seconded Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. * (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on May 23, 2000; 2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on June 1, 2000; and, 3. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on June 13, 2000. Action : To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 23, the Adjourned Regular meeting of June 1, and the regular meeting of June 13, 2000, as presented. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action: To ratify the check register Nos. 21599 through 21725 as presented, noting voided check Nos. 21603, 21620, and 21679, and to approve the cancellation of check Nos. 21332 and 21527 as recommended by the City Treasurer. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE MAY, 2000, FINANCIAL REPORTS FROM FINANCE DIRECTOR VIKI COPELAND DATED JUNE 22, 2000. Action : To receive and file the memorandum on the May, 2000, financial reports. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY U-LINER WEST FOR CIP NO. 99-402, PCH SEWER RECONSTRUCTION; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO U-LINER WEST; AND, AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK TO RELEASE U-LINER WEST FROM THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND AND THE LABOR AND MATERIALS BOND. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 20, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. accept the work by U-Liner West for CIP Project No. 99-409 for Pacific Coast Highway Sewer Rehabilitation between Gould Avenue and 24th Street; 2. authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; 3. authorize Staff to release payment to U-Liner West (5% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion); and, 4. authorize the City Clerk to release U-Liner West from the Faithful Performance Bond and the Labor and Materials Bond. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25504 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 122 HERMOSA AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 19, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6075,entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25504 FOR A TWO UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 122 HERMOSA AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (g) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25568 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1217 CYPRESS AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 19, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6076, entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25568 FOR A TWO UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1217 CYPRESS AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (h) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25635 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1041 7TH STREET AND 1040 8TH STREET . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 19, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6077, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCELL MAP #25635 FOR A TWO UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1041 7TH STREET AND 1040 8TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2000 . Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of June 6, 2000. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE UP TO FIVE ONE-DAY PROMOTIONS PER YEAR ON THE PIER PLAZA TO RAISE UP TO $50,000 TO HELP DEFRAY COSTS FOR SELECTED COMMUNITY EVENTS. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 19, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to allow up to five one-day promotions per year on the Pier Plaza to raise up to $50,000 to help defray costs for selected community events. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) NEW BLACK AND WHITE PATROL CARS FOR $74,354.76 AND ONE (1) UNMARKED DETECTIVE VEHICLE FOR $23,885.36 FROM THE WONDRIES FLEET GROUP OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated June 19, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of three new black and white patrol cars for a cost of $74,354.76 and one unmarked detective vehicle for a cost of $23,885.36 from the Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, California. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW STAFF CAR FOR THE FIRE CHIEF FROM THE WONDRIES FLEET GROUP OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA FOR $24,068.00. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated June 21, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of one new passenger car sedan, silver frost in color, for the Fire Chief from the Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, California for a cost of $24,068.00. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO BLODGETT/BAYLOSIS ASSOCIATES (BBA) TO PREPARE THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,980 (EXCLUSIVE OF PUBLIC MAILING AND ADVERTISING COSTS FOR HEARINGS) AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 21, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Select the firm of Blodgett/Baylosis Associates (BBA) to prepare the General Plan Housing Element Update in the amount of $23,980 (exclusive of public mailing and advertising costs for hearings); 2. Award the contract; and, 3. Direct the City Manager to execute the contract for services. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 20, 2000, as presented. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #10, PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182 MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT, FOR THE GRINDING AND REPAVING OF PALM DRIVE FROM 24TH STREET TO 26TH STREET AND AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFER. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 21, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Approve the contract change order No. 10 for the grinding and repaving of Palm Drive from 24th Street to 26th Street; and 2) Authorize the following budget transfer: * From: CIP 8143, Monterey Blvd. - 19th Street to Hermosa Ave. $21,263.00 * To: CIP 8182, Myrtle Ave. Utility Undergrounding $21,263.00 (p) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE GROUP. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated June 19, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Professional and Administrative Employee Group; and, 2) adopt Resolution No. 00-6078, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES BARGAINING UNIT." (q) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated June 19, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the General and Supervisory Employees' Association, Teamsters Local 911; and, 2. adopt Resolution No. 00-6079, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES' BARGAINING UNIT." (r) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HERMOSA BEACH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated June 21, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Hermosa Beach Management Association; and, 2. adopt Resolution No. 00-6080, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT." 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - NONE 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION - None PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M. 4. 2000-2001 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. a. ADOPTION OF 2000-2001 BUDGET. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 22, 2000. Supplemental information from the Finance Department dated June 25, 2000. Supplemental five-year Capital Improvement Program from the Public Works Department received June 27, 2000. Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:55 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council were: Lewis Chui – General Manager for Brewski's, Hermosa Beach, questioned the new encroachment fees and the effect on less successful businesses; and, Hondo Huston – Brewski's, questioned the new encroachment fees and the frequency of increased fees. The public hearing closed at 8:05 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Receive and file questions and answers from the June 1, 2000 Budget Workshop; 2. Approve state estimate revisions to revenue and transfers, and new encroachment fees of $1.00 per square foot; 3. Adopt Resolution No. 00-6081, entitled, ""A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE SQUARE FOOTAGE ENCROACHMENT FEE FOR OUTDOOR DINING." 4) Approve the amendments to appropriations; 5) Approve contingency funds for upgrade of the financial management and citation processing systems; 6) Adopt the amended five-year Capital Improvement Program; and, 7) Adopt Resolution No. 00-6082, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001." Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. a. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3.12.090 OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXEMPT "COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT" FROM THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 19, 2000. Supplemental Ordinance for introduction, received June 25, 2000. Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 00-1202, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.12.140 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXEMPT COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT FROM THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS ." Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried noting the dissenting vote of Edgerton. c. ADOPTION OF 2000-2001 APPROPRIATION LIMIT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 21, 2000. Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6083, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001." Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Allowed to come forward at this time to address the Council was: Shan Parvez – (no address given), sunglasses salesman, complained that he was not allowed to sell his sunglasses or to position his tables in the manner that he would like in the downtown plaza due to complaints by other merchants. City Manager Burrell explained the staff position regarding retail encroachment in the plaza and said that he would have more information when Mr. Parvez’ purported employer returned from a trip. Mr. Burrell also said that he was scheduling a meeting with the downtown retail merchants in the near future to delineate a city policy of retail use of the plaza and asked any interested Councilmembers to attend. The meeting recessed at the hour of 8:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 8:40 P.M. 5. REVIEW DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORDERING SAID DELINQUENT CHARGES BE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILL AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. THE ASSESSMENT WOULD AFFECT ONLY THOSE PROPERTIES WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF APRIL 30, 2000. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 13, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The telephone number given to request recycling bins or to contact BFI was 1-888-PICK BFI. The public hearing opened at 8:45 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council, the public hearing closed at 8:45 P.M. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to: Adopt Resolution No. 00-6084, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLE4CTED AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS COUNTY TAXES." Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 6. FORMATION OF A PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 22, 2000. Supplemental Ordinance for introduction received June 27, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To: 1. approve the creation of a Public Works Commission; 2. waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 00-1203, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE." 3. direct staff to advertise for applicants at this time in order to appoint the commissioners as soon as possible after the ordinance becomes effective, 30 days from adoption. Motion Dunbabin, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. REQUEST FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR PLACEMENT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE 2000 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 21, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the request of the Chamber of Commerce for placement of an advertisement in the 2000 Business Directory, that will run for approximately two years, by approving an inside full-page four-color advertisement at a cost of $1,900. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 22, 2000. Deputy City Clerk Naoma Valdes presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD : Two terms expiring July 15, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to reappoint Michael D'Amico and L. Dwight Taggart, the two incumbent board members and the only applicants, to four-year terms expiring July 15, 2004. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. PLANNING COMMISSION : Three terms expiring June 30, 2000. Action: To approve staff recommendation to: 1) schedule applicant interviews at 6:00 P.M. prior to the July 11, 2000, meeting, with appointments to follow at the regular meeting; and, 2) direct staff to extend the application filing period in the interim, with a filing deadline of 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2000. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items: a. request from Councilmember Edgerton for authority to initiate a lawsuit against the FAA in conjunction with Rancho Palos Verdes and Redondo Beach. Councilmember Edgerton suggested that this item be heard in the closed session. City Attorney Michael Jenkins recommended that this item be added to the agenda for the closed session as Initiation of Litigation. Action: To add the request for authority to initiate a lawsuit against the FAA in conjunction with Rancho Palos Verdes and Redondo Beach to the closed session agenda as Potential City Initiation of Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(c). Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on June 13, 2000. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL ADVISOR - Potential City Initiation of Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9(c): request for authority to initiate a lawsuit against the FAA in conjunction with Rancho Palos Verdes and Redondo Beach. 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: o Stephen Burrell Employee Organizations: o Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association o Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association o Teamsters Union, Local 911 o Professional and Administrative Employee Group o Hermosa Beach Management Association o Hermosa Beach Police Management Association ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at the hour of 9:02 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 9:07 P.M. At the hour of 9:52 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS : The City Council announced the following action: Action : To approve the recommended salary ranges for the following positions: * Recreation Supervisor; * Associate Engineer; * Assistant Engineer Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at the hour of 9:53 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 11, 2000, at the hour of 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the Planning Commission. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Thursday, June 1, 2000, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Fire Chief Russ Tingley ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Janet Taranto - 906 Third Street, requested that money be budgeted to landscape the Ocean View Avenue/Third Street walk-street/park; also requested budgeting as much money as possible for streets and sidewalks; Lynn Schubert - Hermosa Beach, said she carried a petition for the 21st Street project on page 157, noting that the street is in very bad condition; Ellen Murphy - 843 Third Street, requested funding for the park at Ocean View Avenue and Third Street be put in the budget tonight; and Nicole Webb - 840 Third Street, requested funding for the Ocean View/Third Street park; also noted that there were a lot of potholes on Ocean View Avenue between Third and Fifth streets and no sidewalks. 1. PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW Overview of Budget Changes - With the use of an overhead projector, City Manager Burrell reviewed the major changes in the proposed budget, including the changes in revenue and expenditures, additional personnel and service increases. He then reviewed the list of capital improvement projects and the proposed street improvement projects. City Manager Burrell and Finance Director Copeland responded to Council questions. At 8:00 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to item 2. 2. 2000/2001 GOALS/WORKPLAN. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 25, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Councilmember Edgerton requested that there be wood rather than metal signs on the Greenbelt and City parks. Mayor Reviczky said there were no Public Works development standards and the Public Works Commission should be formed quickly (goal 14) and given direction to create guidelines with regard to signage and other issues. With regard to the development of alternative ideas for the end of the Pier (goal 11), Mayor Reviczky noted that staff had been directed at a previous meeting to come back with a square footage/infrastructure cost on a public use facility on the end of the Pier. City Manager Burrell said a good time to set up the annual meetings between the Council and the Commissions (goal 15) would be after the budget is adopted. With regard to dropping the WAVE program and providing a taxi-based system (goal 22), Mayor Reviczky requested that they look at the Torrance voucher program as well as other options, noting that the WAVE currently costs $20 per ride. Councilmember Dunbabin suggested that the City also promote the MTA by providing maps and schedules. Councilmember Bowler suggested linking bus information on the City's web site. Regarding goal 29, Councilmember Dunbabin said she did not want the repavement of only those streets where undergrounding has occurred. City Manager Burrell said he would also like to prepare an information packet that includes the City's undergrounding policy to give out to interested citizens. Action : To receive and file the letters received from Jim Lissner, one dated April 3, 2000 pertaining to remodeling priorities, and the other dated April 19, 2000 pertaining to hotel parking requirements. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Final Action : To approve the FY 2000-2001 Goals, as modified by Council comments. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 3. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES UNDER THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 25, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To approve Amendment No. 3 to the Joint Powers Agreement for employment and training services available to South Bay residents under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 8:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:04 p.m., and the order of the agenda returned to item 1. 1. PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW REVIEW OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - With the use of an overhead projector, Public Works Director reviewed the proposed capital improvements, referred to the five-year program, and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and Community Resources Rooney also responded to Council questions. Mayor Reviczky asked that the year of completion be included in the budget. City Manager Burrell said if the City learns before the budget is adopted that the State is going to provide more funding for projects, staff would include that along with a recommendation in the City's five-year plan. Action: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to revise page 173 of the final budget to include funding for the Ocean View Avenue/Third Street park and to show additional funding needed to fully fund the Valley Park project, with the understanding that Valley Park would be done first and everything else would be second. OVERVIEW OF REVENUE CHANGES - The Council reviewed the revenue worksheets. Finance Director Copeland and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions related to those worksheets. City Manager Burrell noted the proposal to raise the encroachment permit fees for everyone from 50 cents to $1 per square foot to allow for use maintenance. Councilmember Bowler noted that all encroachments did not receive an equal benefit. Mayor Reviczky concurred and suggested perhaps different rates for different areas. Councilmember Dunbabin asked that staff also bring back information on what other cities charge. City Manager Burrell said he would bring back additional information on the matter of encroachment fees at the meeting of June 27, 2000. He said he would also have the City Attorney comment on the issue of walk street encroachments versus plaza encroachments when the matter comes back. REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES - City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions and discussed the proposed staff increases in the budget, including two new police officers and one police service officer; a Fire Department administrative battalion chief and a full-time administrative assistant (rather than a part-time clerk typist); and a half-time Code enforcement officer in Community Development. City Clerk Doerfling, City Treasurer Workman, Community Resources Rooney, Finance Director Copeland, Fire Chief Tingley, Police Chief Straser and Public Works Director Williams were available to respond to Council questions specifically related to their departments. With regard to the City Council budget, Councilmember Bowler expressed concern about the bid process for the purchase of computers and related equipment and said they also may want to reconsider the four-year replacement policy to take advantage of new technology. City Manager Burrell said staff would report back on amending the purchasing policy and the replacement policy. In response to Council questions, City Manager Burrell said the entire issue of the City's web site would be addressed at a later time. With regard to the Dial-a-Ride budget (page 75), City Manager Burrell said he would report back on that issue, as discussed earlier. Finance Director Copeland noted a correction to be made on page 89, saying there were six engineers, not three as shown. Mayor Reviczky requested that Public Works Director Williams report back on the increase in the downtown sweeping/cleaning cost (page 121-122) with information on the difference between what was previously done and what is currently being done. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Thursday, June 1, 2000, at the hour of 10:48 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at the hour of 6:05 P.M. ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Mayor Reviczky Absent: Edgerton, Oakes (arrived at 6:09 P.M.) City Clerk Doerfling announced and distributed a letter from Hermosa Beach resident Howard Longacre concerning the televising, videotaping and replaying of meetings, and the mailing and Internet posting of agendas. No action was taken. INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION - THREE SEATS - FOUR-YEAR TERMS Mayor Reviczky welcomed the applicants, noting that the actual appointment would be made later this evening during the regular City Council meeting when the scheduled item comes up on the agenda. He also announced that applications were currently being accepted for the new Public Works Commission, and urged those applicants not selected for Planning Commission to consider submitting applications for Public Works Commission. Pursuant to past procedure, the applicants were interviewed separately, apart from the others, with each Councilmember asking one question of each of the applicants. Recognizing that this was a public meeting open to any member of the public wishing to observe the interviews, each of the applicants waited their turn in the City Hall foyer and entered the Council Chambers one at a time when called. City Clerk Doerfling announced that she had been notified just prior to the meeting that applicant/incumbent Chris Ketz had withdrawn her application from consideration. Applicant Joel Shapiro also did not attend the interview meeting. (Councilmember Oakes arrived at 6:09 p.m., during the interview session with the first applicant, Michael Keegan.) Coming forward to proceed with the interview process and respond to the individual Council questions were the following applicants: * 1) Michael Keegan * 2) Charlie Cheatham * 3) Langley Kersenboom * 4) Ronald Pizer * 5) Steven Sammarco * 6) Carol Schwartz * 7) Peter Tucker ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adjourned on Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at the hour of 6:45 P.M., to the Regular meeting of the same date, scheduled to begin at the hour of 7:10 p.m. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at the hour of 7:17 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - John Hales ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Mayor Reviczky Absent: Edgerton, Oakes (arrived at 7:20 P.M.) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Reviczky announced that Assemblyman George Nakano had secured $250,000 of State of California money in this year's budget to assist with the renovation of the Hermosa Beach Community Center and expressed gratitude to Assemblyman Nakano for his efforts on behalf of the City. Councilmember Dunbabin announced the Friends of the Library book sale scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, in front of 1309 Bard Street. She said there would also be a members-only book sale from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, July 12, at the Bard Street address. (Councilmember Oakes arrived at 7:20 P.M.) Councilmember Bowler spoke of the success of the beach concert Sunday, July 9, featuring Dick Dale and the Deltones, noting it was a fabulous concert that drew a large crowd. He said the next beach concert, featuring Salsa music, would take place at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 16. PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION BY CAROL KWAN OF THE WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Carol Kwan, member of the Board of Directors of the West Basin Municipal Water District, distributed posters about Water Harvest 2000, an educational event scheduled to take place at 10 A.M., Saturday, October 28, at the Recycling Facility, 1935 Hughes Way, El Segundo. She urged everyone to attend and to bring their families, noting that the purpose of the event was to educate people on where their water comes from and what they can do to conserve it. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2000: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, expressed concern that there was still no landscaping at the Learned Lumber yard; expressed concern about a recent Loreto Plaza newspaper advertisement which refers to the right of way and air rights to a third plaza lot, which is City-owned property, unless it had been sold (Mayor Reviczky said the property had not been sold); Rick Learned - representing Congressman Kuykendall, said the Congressman, in coordination with the FAA, was able to get two informational meetings scheduled to conclude the Southern California Task Force, noting it would be the same content at both meetings - one on Monday, July 24, at the Performing Arts Center at the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, and the other on Monday, July 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. at the Proud Bird Restaurant noting that information would be on the FAA web site (Mayor Reviczky said the information would be placed on the City's web site as well); John Hales - 624 Eighth Place, concurred with Ms. Cassell with regard to the Learned Lumber site, noting that the main selling point in that election was to beautify the highway; spoke and submitted a newspaper publication about the S.S. Catalina steamship and urged the City to try to obtain some artifacts to include with other historical items in the City; suggested acquiring a replica of the ship; Gary Wayland - Hermosa Beach, said Mira Costa High School was celebrating its 50th birthday and there would be a reunion with free admission on July 29 at Waller Stadium; asked that those attending walk, bike ride or take the shuttle from a park and ride lot; and Robert Bell - Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commissioner, thanked the Council for the beach concerts, noting the huge turnout at the Dick Dale concert on Sunday; said he looked forward to future concerts. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Roger Creighton requesting information on the location of a tree and plaque. Supplemental memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated July 6, 2000. Action: To receive and file. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (m), with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order to clarity: (e) Mayor Reviczky, (f) Bowler, (g) Bowler, (j) Bowler, and (l) Dunbabin. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence by Edgerton. At 7:40 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JUNE 27, 2000. Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the regular meeting of June 27, 2000. (Edgerton absent) (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify Check Register Nos. 21724 through 21856, inclusive, and to approve the cancellation of Check Nos. 21749 and 21768 as recommended by the City Treasurer. (Edgerton absent) (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action : To receive and file as presented the tentative future agenda items. (Edgerton absent) (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MAY 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1. Revenue and expenditure report; 2. City Treasurer's report; and 3. Investment report. Action: To receive and file the May 2000 Financial Reports as presented. (Edgerton absent) (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION - SOUTH BAY CHAPTER FOR $750.00 TO BE USED FOR SURF CAMP INSTRUCTORS AND FROM ANHEUSER BUSCH, INC. FOR $10,000 TO BE USED FOR THE SUMMER SUNSET CONCERTS . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 3, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank the donors. Action: To accept the following donations received by the City: 1. Surfrider Foundation, South Bay Chapter - $750 to be used for Surf Camp instructors; and 2. Anheuser Busch, Inc. - $10,000 to be used for the Summer Sunset Concerts. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 BETWEEN THE CITY AND VIKING EQUIPMENT CORP. FOR CIP NO. 99-529, CLARK FIELD BUILDING DEMOLITION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,239.00; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT; AND, APPROVE THE RE-APPROPRIATION OF $119,000 FROM FY 1999-00 BUDGET TO THE FY 2000-02 BUDGET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 3, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Project No. CIP 99-529 Clark Field Building Demolition in the amount of $33,329; 2. Authorize the City Manager and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to execute the Supplemental Agreement; and 3. Approve the re-appropriation of $119,000 from Fiscal Year 1999-00 to the FY 2000-01 budget. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF THE CATCH BASIN INLET FILTERS TO UNITED STORM WATER, INC. OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,480.85; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE CHANGE ORDERS AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE APPROVED BUDGET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 3, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Authorize the award of design and installation of the Catch Basin Inlet Filters to United Storm Water, Inc. of the city of Industry in the amount of $38,480.85; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Contract subject to approval of the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders as necessary within the approved budget. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP NO. 95-150, HERMOSA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN PIER AVENUE AND 16TH STREET, TO SULLEY-MILLER CONTRACTORS OF ANAHEIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $179,720; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED $17,972. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 27, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the construction contract for Project No. CIP 95-150 Hermosa Avenue Improvement Project, between Pier Avenue and 16th Street, to Sully-Miller Contractors of Anaheim, California, in the amount of $179,720; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary, not to exceed $17,972. (Edgerton absent) (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT OF $50,000 TO QUANTUM CONSULTING FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES RENDERED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 6, 2000. Action: To approve an additional payment of $50,000 to Quantum Consulting for contract administration and inspection services rendered in association with the construction of the Myrtle Avenue Underground Utility District, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent) j) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP NO. 99-529, BALLFIELD BACKSTOP IMPROVEMENTS AT CLARK FIELD TO DUNN BROTHERS FENCE CO., INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,545; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY, NOT TO EXCEED $5,733. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 29, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To reject the bid and direct staff to send the project out to be re-bid and to use the reseeding opportunity for the project's construction. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT OF $16,800 TO QUANTUM CONSULTING FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES RENDERED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 22, 2000. Action: To approve an additional payment of $16,800 to Quantum Consulting for contract administration and inspection services rendered in association with the construction of the Loma Drive Underground Utility District, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent) (l) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HERMOSA BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated July 5, 2000. Supplemental memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl received July 11, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Personnel Director/Risk Manager Earl reviewed the changes noted in the supplemental document and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6086 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH POLICE OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS BARGAINING UNIT." Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HERMOSA BEACH POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated July 5, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6085 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH POLICE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES' BARGAINING UNIT." (Edgerton absent) 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1202: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.12.150 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXEMPT COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT FROM THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 28, 2000. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1202. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. b. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1203: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE ." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 28, 2000. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1203. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items (e), (f), (g), (j) and (l) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION APPROVING SECTION III, ITEM 7: "PDP 00-6 -- PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A SEVENTY-TWO (72) ROOM HOTEL, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 1514 - 1550 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND 815 15TH STREET." Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 5, 2000. Supplemental plan, traffic information and revised resolution received July 11, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting the project was now a 71-room project. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:07 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Victor de Gyarfas - appellant, said the project did not comply with several Code standards, including setbacks; questioned the method used for the height calculations, noting an altered grade; said the impact on ocean views from the residential areas must be considered; asked about roof equipment; said there would be parking and traffic problems and that the project would decrease the property values of residents; said the project should be put on hold until Caltrans approval is obtained; Neil Gretsky - appellant, said the project was not compatible with neighboring projects; expressed concern about height and measurements; said view impact must be taken into account for a second tier project, the lot coverage exceeds second tier standards, and the project exceeds floor area ratio; expressed concern about cutting into the hillside since he had a pool; Mike Gilmore - appellant, said his concerns were traffic, parking and safety; questioned whether the Municipal Code was composed of ordinances or guidelines; referred to photographs of wrecks and illegally parked vehicles blocking driveways; expressed concern about hotel guests parking in front of his home, noting that delivery trucks currently park on 15th Street; said he had contacted Fish and Wildlife about a pair of raptors currently nesting on the site; Ashish Patel - project applicant, said they had a permit from Caltrans; said they would accept a condition that the roof equipment not exceed the current roof line; said the sole access would be through Pacific Coast Highway, that the curb cut on 15th Street was eliminated; Huamin Chang - project architect, responded to Council questions; said the project would have a terra cotta Spanish style; showed the stone; presented displays; Hal Solomon - 918 15th Street, spoke in opposition to the project; expressed concern about the residential versus commercial developments, noting recent hearings to tighten residential standards; asked if another hotel was needed; urged the Council to deny the project and require greater standards in the future; Pete Tucker - 235 34th Street, said the measurement of the northeast footing was flawed; said the storm drain was the biggest concern since staff did not know where the water went; said the project would need a lot of shoring and the cars would never get out on Pacific Coast Highway in the morning because of the high volume of traffic; Jennifer Alvarado - 845 15th Street, said Pacific Coast Highway was being turned into hotel row for LAX, noting that the City was opposing the airport expansion; said the project would become another eyesore on the highway when the developer abandons it as was done with the Pavilion; Mordy Benjamin - 928 14th Street, questioned the traffic study; said the City could not support another hotel; expressed concern about cutting into the hillside without an engineering study; agreed with the appellants that the Planning Commission ignored many issues and said the hotel should not be approved; Victor de Gyarfas - asked for a posting of a bond to protect the homes of the neighboring residents; requested that the project be denied; and Ashish Patel - referred to the City's environmental checklist and required mitigation measures; said the storm drain and shoring issues would be addressed during the building permit stage; Huamin Chang - said there would not be much equipment on the roof of the project; and Eric Jacobs - Hilton Hotels Corporation, cited local occupancy rates of 80 percent or more; said they had a license agreement for Hampton Inn; responded to Council questions. The public hearing closed at 9:12 P.M. Action: To deny the appeal, as recommended by staff, subject to the following additional conditions: 1) that a bond be posted for an amount to be determined by staff as protection against damage to neighboring properties during shoring; 2) that there be no roof equipment above the parapet; and 3) that the maximum building height not exceed the proposed height shown in the drawings presented this evening. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote by Oakes and the absence of Edgerton. (Resolution to be presented for adoption at the next meeting.) At 9:47 P.M. the meeting recessed. At 10:04 P.M. the meeting reconvened and the order of the agenda returned to item 2. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 5. REQUEST FOR THREE-WAY STOP CONTROL AT VALLEY DRIVE AND 18TH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 3, 2000. Supplemental letter from James Hausle, 1824 Valley Park Avenue, dated July 8, 2000. Supplemental letter from Douglas Robins and Beverley Stoughton, 576 - 18th Street, dated July 11, 2000. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 10:27 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Jerry Compton - 1723 Valley Park Avenue, submitted directly to Council an additional petition in support of a stop sign and a map showing stop signs on collector streets; spoke of a recent accident at the intersection involving his son; Earl Keegan - 572 18th Street, spoke in support of a stop sign; said the biggest problem was a huge sports utility vehicle (SUV) with a boat attached that parked near the intersection; Gordon Evans - 1769 Valley Park Avenue, spoke in support of a stop sign at the intersection; Douglas Robins - 576 18th Street, said a stop sign would give a false sense of security without sight distance; said the stop-and-go at the intersection would also create noise; referred to his letter; agreed with painting a red curb which would eliminate only one parking space; Sharon Paul - 1782 Valley Park Avenue, spoke in support of a stop sign; said a red curb would not help because the SUV would still block views; said the traffic study did not show the near misses that the residents experience; Susan Compton - 1723 Valley Park Avenue; said a stop sign would slow traffic down in front of Valley School and ease congestion; discussed the difficulty residents had trying to turn onto Valley Drive; Eleanor Lynn - Hermosa Beach, noted she did not live in the area; said stop signs did not slow down traffic; noted an existing stop sign at 21st Street and a light at the school parking lot; said slowing traffic to 25 miles per hour was the only thing that would help; said residents could go to 21st Street to get out onto Valley Drive. Public participation closed at 10:41 P.M. Action : To approve the request of the residents and adopt Resolution No. 00-6087 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF VALLEY DRIVE AND 18TH STREET AS A THREE-WAY STOP CONTROL INTERSECTION ," with direction to staff to paint 50 feet of red curb to eliminate parking near the intersection and provide adequate sight line. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 6. GOLDEN AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND 24TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS - AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 29, 2000. Supplemental memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 10, 2000. Supplemental petition received July 11, 2000. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 10:53 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Sam Perotti - 1606 Golden Avenue, supported using the existing bid for the Golden Avenue project, noting it had been going on for years and the neighbors could not repair their driveways until the street improvements were made; and Name not given - representing RSB Group, said his company was the lowest bidder on the project but was disqualified; said the drawings and specifications said different things; and Name not given - 24th Street resident, did not think it would take months to resolve their issue. Public participation closed at 11:00 P.M. Action : To approve the supplemental staff recommendation to: 1. Reject all bids for Golden Avenue street improvements and 24th Street improvements; 2. Authorize staff to negotiate an agreement with Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving for the Golden Avenue Street Improvements; 3. Authorize City Manager to execute the agreement; and 4. Direct staff to work with the property owner on 24th Street to develop a mutually agreeable solution to the ponding problem; with the understanding that the negotiated agreement would come back to Council and the issue would come back if no agreement were reached. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL THREE EXPIRED TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 5, 2000. Action : To nominate Carol Schwartz for appointment to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2004. Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Bowler and Mayor Reviczky and the absence of Edgerton. Action: To nominate Ronald Pizer for appointment to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2004. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. Action : To nominate Charlie Cheatham for appointment to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2004. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Oakes and the absence of Edgerton. Action: To nominate Peter Tucker for appointment to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2004. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. Action : To nominate Michael Keegan for appointment to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2004. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Oakes and the absence of Edgerton. Action : To nominate Langley Kersenboom for appointment to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2004. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. Mayor Reviczky announced the appointments of Langley Kersenboom, Ronald Pizer and Peter Tucker to the Planning Commission, and reminded interested parties that the City was currently accepting applications for the newly formed Public Works Commission. 8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on June 27, 2000. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. * City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell * Employee Organizations : Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at the hour of 11:05 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 11:10 P.M. At the hour of 11:45 P.M. the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at the hour of 11:46 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at the hour of 7:20 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Dick McCurdy ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Reviczky welcomed the Loreto, Mexico students and chaperones who arrived today for a week's visit as part of the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association's student exchange program. He invited them forward for photographs and then presented each of them with City pins. Loreto Sister City Association President Dr. Primo Maraver presented Mayor Reviczky with a framed picture from Loreto for the City of Hermosa Beach. Hermosa Beach Sister City Association President Rudy Limas invited everyone to attend and participate at a Sister City fundraiser Thursday, July 27, at 6 P.M. at Dano's restaurant, noting that tickets were available at $20 each, with all proceeds benefiting the student exchange program. Councilmember Bowler said the third and final beach concert in the 2000 series took place Sunday, July 23, featuring Richard Street, former lead singer of the Temptations, noting it was a wonderful event that was well attended. He said he would welcome the chance to expand the program if possible. He then noted that he and Councilmember Edgerton had gone to Washington to meet with the FAA. Councilmember Edgerton commented on the trip to Washington, saying he did not think the FAA would do much to help the airport situation. He said that opinion was buttressed by the meeting last night in Palos Verdes. He said that the FAA had previously claimed that planes never flew over the beach cities, and now the FAA claims that the planes do fly over but it has always been that way. He said the next step would be to take the matter to court. Councilmember Dunbabin asked who sponsored the beach concerts. Acting City Manager Mary Rooney said the beach concerts were primarily sponsored by Uncle Ben's Rice and Anheiser Busch. Councilmember Dunbabin announced that Shakespeare in the Park would take place at 6 P.M. Sunday, August 13, at Valley Park, featuring "A Midsummer's Night Dream." Mayor Reviczky reported on last night's FAA meeting at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, noting that he attended along with a number of Hermosa citizens. He said the only bright spot in the evening was news that the City of Los Angeles had hired a mediator who had success in San Francisco with a similar problem. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JULY 11, 2000: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Victor de Gyarfas - 833 15th Street, had concerns about consent calendar item 1(k); Mayor Reviczky said he would pull the item for discussion; Alan Kotter - 252 27th Court, commended the Police Department and thanked the City for having a great staff; commended Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld and Senior Building Inspector Charlie Swartz for their assistance with a recent problem; thanked Councilmember Edgerton and Mayor Reviczky for fighting the airport issue; Larry Peh a - 67 14th Street, said he had recently asked for a Code interpretation with respect to a project at 331-333 11th Street, noting an inconsistency by staff in past projects over decks and whether the five foot exception to site coverage applied; disagreed with the Planning Commission's ruling that a balcony covering a balcony was lot coverage; requested that the Council consider the matter; and Stan and Lorraine Uranni - owners of the property Mr. Peha referred to above, submitted information pertaining to the matter. City Attorney Jenkins said the action referred to by Mr. Peha and the property owners took place at the Planning Commission meeting of June 20, and the action minutes of that meeting were presented to the Council at its June 27 meeting. He said if the Council desired to consider the issue, it could be brought up at the end of tonight's agenda under "Other Matters - City Council," at which time staff could be directed to agendize the issue as a new item for Council consideration at the next meeting. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letters from Roger Creighton regarding concealed weapon permits and badges . Supplemental memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 20, 2000. Action: To receive and file. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. Letter from Joanne Edgerton, President of the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, requesting City Council approval of a banner fundraising program. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Joanne Edgerton - Hermosa Beach Education Foundation president, spoke to her letter, noting that all funds would go to the Education Foundation; Steve Cannella - 1216 11th Place, board member of the Foundation, spoke of their fundraising efforts and urged approval of the request; Vicki Hanson - 1265 Bonnie Brae, also a board member, said all of the funds generated by the Education Foundation benefit the children; and Dr. Chris Jones - Hermosa Valley School principal, spoke of his appreciation for the work of the Education Foundation; said they were building a music program; Acting City Manager Rooney responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions, advising the Council to establish fair criteria for the use of public property rather than limiting the use of banners to one group. Proposed Action : To approve the request of the Education Foundation for a banner fundraising program for a six-month trial period, with policies and restrictions on the advertising to be determined at a future meeting. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Bowler, Dunbabin and Mayor Reviczky. Action: To direct staff to research the issue, including checking with other cities on their policies on long-term advertising on public property, and return with options for a banner program for non-profit organizations. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 3. Letter from Alan Dettelbach concerning the Clark Field backstops, CIP 99-529 . Supplemental memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated July 19, 2000. Supplemental information from Community Resources Department dated July 24, 2000. Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions, noting it would be a four-week project. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Alan Dettelbach - 1240 Ninth Street, Hermosa Beach Little League president, spoke to his letter; asked the Council to reconsider its July 11 decision to reject the backstop bid. (Councilmember Edgerton left the dais and the room at 8:25 P.M.) Continuing to come forward to address the Council was: Clint Lau - 1239 17th Street, also with Little League, spoke in support of the request; said timing was important. City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions, saying the previous action could not be reconsidered because State law prohibited the revival of Public Works bids that had been rejected. Action : To approve the re-bidding schedule, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (n), with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (g) Bowler, (k) Mayor Reviczky for Victor de Gyarfas, and (n) Mayor Reviczky. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on July 11, 2000; and 2) Minutes of the Regular meeting held on July 11, 2000 . Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 11, 2000, and the Regular Meeting of July 11, 2000. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NO. 21857 THROUGH 22034, INCLUSIVE. Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE JUNE 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 20, 2000. Action : To receive and file the memorandum regarding the June 2000 Financial Reports. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT NURSE EDUCATOR WITH LYN RILEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING THE STATE MANDATED CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING AND FOR ADMINISTERING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REQUIRED PARAMEDIC "QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM." Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated July 10, 2000. Action: To approve Lyn Riley's contract in the amount of $15,000 for the purposes of providing the State-mandated continuing education training and for administering the Los Angeles County required paramedic "Quality Assurance Program" for fiscal year 2000-01, as recommended by staff. f) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 19 SETS OF TURNOUTS, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING, FROM L. N. CURTIS & SONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,090.34. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated July 12, 2000. Action : To authorize the purchase of 19 sets of Turnouts, Protective Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting from L.N. Curtis & Sons, in the amount of $18,090.34, as recommended by staff. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATION RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM S & N CORPORATION, DBA HERMOSA SALOON, FOR $100.00 TO BE USED FOR FIRE TRAINING EQUIPMENT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 17, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank the donor. Action: To accept the $100 donation received by the City from S & N Corporation, dba Hermosa Saloon, to be used for Fire training equipment. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 6, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of July 6, 2000. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 18, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of July 18, 2000. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, ORDER OF WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS ON THE GOLDEN AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS; INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT; AND, APPROVE THE RE-APPROPRIATION OF $61,218.00 FROM FY 1999-00 BUDGET TO THE FY 2000-01 BUDGET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 18, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the plans, specifications, estimates, order of work and call for bids on the Golden Avenue Street Improvements; 2. Instruct the City Clerk to post a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project; and 3. Approve the re-appropriation of $61,218 from FY 1999-00 budget to the FY 2000-01 budget. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT FINAL RESOLUTION APPROVING 71 ROOM HOTEL AT 1530 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 19, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky, at the request of Victor de Gyarfas, for separate discussion later in the meeting. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was: Victor de Gyarfas - 833 15th Street, noted an error in the resolution on page 7, item 18, said Government Code Section 65907 had been repealed and the correct section is 65009; said the developer stated at the last meeting that the vents for the laundry room could be relocated on the west side or front of the building (page 5, item 1.b) and requested that be done. Action: To adopt Resolution No. 00-6088, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 71-ROOM HOTEL ON APPEAL, AND ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 1530 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE NORTHERLY 67.5 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, AND LOT 3, HEFFNER, FIORINI, ALLEN TRACT; AND THE WESTERLY 145.67 FEET OF A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK 84, 2ND ADDITION TO HERMOSA BEACH," which reflects the action of the City Council at its July 11, 2000 meeting, amended this evening as follows: page 7, item 18, corrected to read "...Government Code Section 65009."; and page 5, item 1.b), changed to read "The vent for the laundry room shall be relocated as far west as possible." Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO STEVENS-GARLAND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROVIDING CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A FEE OF $10,000; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH STEVENS-GARLAND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR SERVICES IN THE FY 2001-02. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 20, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Stevens-Garland Associates, Inc. for providing City Traffic Engineering Services for a fee of $10,000; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the staff to negotiate an agreement with Stevens-Garland Associates, Inc. for services in fiscal year 2001-02. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated July 20, 2000. Action : To approve the class specification for Building Inspector, as recommended by staff and approved by the Civil Service Board. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW DODGE DURANGO 4 WHEEL DRIVE BEACH PATROL VEHICLE FROM GLEN E. THOMAS DODGE OF LONG BEACH IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,313.71 (INCLUDES TAX). Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated July 20, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting. Action: To reject the bid and direct staff to re-bid the project and bring the item back in September. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items (g), (k), and (n) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None At 8:50 P.M., the meeting recessed. At 9:10 P.M., the meeting reconvened, with all Councilmembers present. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 4. PRESENTATION BY RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS LINE AGREEMENT AND CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE IN HERMOSA BEACH . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated July 17.2000. Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting the company would be subject to the City's 5-percent franchise fee. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: David Hankin - Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs for RCN Telecom Services of California, Inc., gave a presentation and responded to Council questions; Bob Duchen - Vice President of RCN Telecom Services, was present to answer Council questions; and Sieg Weber - construction director for RCN Telecom Services, responded to Council questions; said RCN would pay all costs associated with the undergrounding of their service lines and would coordinate with the City concerning street paving projects. Action: To receive and file the staff report, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None 6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. DESIGNATE A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 20, 2000. Action : To designate Mayor Reviczky as delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Bowler as alternate for the League of California Cities annual conference on September 9, 2000.Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request from Mayor Reviczky to consider support for Senate Bill 1546, which appropriates the State's share of costs for the construction of the Southern California Veterans Home in Los Angeles County. Mayor Reviczky spoke to his request. Action : To approve the support for Senate Bill 1546, as requested. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. b. Request for Code Interpretation with respect to site coverage for a project at 331-333 11th Street. Action : To direct staff to agendize this item for Council consideration at its August 8, 2000, meeting. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Mayor Reviczky, with the consensus of the Council, directed staff to provide an update on the Pier project at the next meeting, with monthly written reports thereafter. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at the hour of 10:55 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Tuesday, August 1, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M., for purposes of conducting a joint meeting with the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, August 8, 2000, at the hour of 7:20 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Charlotte Malone ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Reviczky spoke of the success of this year's Sister City student exchange program and said the children and chaperones were back in Loreto after having a great time in Hermosa Beach. He thanked the community for its hospitality, noting that he attended several events. He said this was a wonderful program and thanked the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association for doing it for so many years. Mayor Reviczky announced the recent death of Gayle Martin, the father of Tom Martin, who is currently Supervisor Don Knabe's area representative. He said Mr. Martin, who, passed away August 2, 2000, had served as Manhattan Beach City Manager from 1956 to 1974 and as Hermosa Beach Interim City Manager from September 1986 through January 1987. He said Mr. Martin was a well-respected gentleman who would be missed in both communities, and he requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in his memory. Councilmember Dunbabin announced Shakespeare in the Park at the Hermosa Valley Park amphitheater at 6:00 P.M. Sunday, August 13, 2000, featuring "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Councilmember Edgerton announced a South Bay Task Force (Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes) meeting Wednesday, August 9, 2000, at 7 P.M. in the Hermosa Beach Council Chambers to discuss airplane noise from LAX and other airports and invited the public to attend. PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION TO CAROL SWARTZ FOR SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Reviczky presented the plaque of appreciation and commended Ms. Swartz, who was unable to attend tonight's meeting, for her four years of excellent service on the Planning Commission. He said he was grateful for her participation and the wisdom she brought to the Commission. Councilmember Oakes said Ms. Swartz added a great deal of knowledge and expertise to the Commission and would be missed. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO CHRIS KETZ FOR SERVICE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Reviczky presented the certificate of appreciation to Ms. Ketz and commended for her two years of excellent service on the Planning Commission. He said he was grateful for her participation and the wisdom she brought to the Commission. Councilmember Edgerton said Ms. Ketz had done a great job and brought a lot of wisdom and experience to the Commission. Councilmember Oakes said Ms. Ketz added a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise to the Commission and would be missed. Ms. Ketz said she appreciated the opportunity to serve on the Commission and withdrew her application for reappointment only because her current job requires her to attend meetings that conflict with the scheduled Planning Commission meetings. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Charlotte Malone, Friends of the Library, requesting that the City Council consider reinstatement of the Library Subcommittee. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Charlotte Malone - Friends of the Library, spoke to her letter and responded to Council questions. Action: Mayor Reviczky directed, with the consensus of the City Council, the reinstatement of the Library Subcommittee, consisting of Councilmembers Bowler and Dunbabin. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (q), with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (e) Mayor Reviczky, (f) Oakes, and (g) Bowler. At 7:30 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JULY 25, 2000. Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on July 25, 2000. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action: To ratify as presented Check Register Nos. 22035 through 22180, noting voided Check Nos. 22040 and 22060, and to approve the cancellation of Check Nos. 21889 and 21979, as recommended by the City Treasurer. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE JUNE 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1) Revenue and expenditure report: 2) City Treasurer's report; and, 3) Investment report. Action: To receive and file as presented the June 2000 Financial Reports. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE HERMOSA KIWANIS FOUNDATION FOR $500 TO BE USED FOR CHEVRON SURF CAMP INSTRUCTORS; FROM ENTERTAINMENT LIGHTING SERVICE FOR $10,000 TO BE USED FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS; AND, FROM SOUTH BAY COALITION FOR $1,000 TO BE USED FOR SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES AT THE SKATE TRACK . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 31, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank the donor. Action: To accept the following donations that were received by the City: 1. Hermosa Kiwanis Foundation - $500 - to be used for Chevron Surf Camp instructors; 2. Entertainment Lighting Service - $10,000 - to be used for community events (per Council action 6/27/00); and 3. South Bay Coalition - $1,000 - to be used for summer youth activities at the Skate Track. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING INC. BY APPROXIMATELY $59,478 TO COVER ANTICIPATED CHANGE ORDERS INVOLVING RAILING, WATER LINE, EXPANSION JOINTS AND LIGHTING; APPROVE INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR CONCEPT MARINE ASSOCIATES INC. BY $21,000 TO COVER THE ADDED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FEES FOR THE EXTENDED DURATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE PHASE II; AND, AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF $53,000 FROM CIP 00-630 PIER RENOVATION, PHASE III - GENERAL FUND TO CIP 98-621 PHASE II PIER RENOVATION, PHASE II - GENERAL FUND IN ORDER THE MAKE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 27, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. At 9:25 P.M., action on this item and item 1(g) was deferred to later in the meeting in order to allow Council subcommittee members Oakes and Mayor Reviczky the opportunity to review the change orders, bills and related documents. Councilmember Oakes requested that staff regularly provide all information to the subcommittee for review. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve increasing the contract amount for Los Angeles Engineering Inc., the general contractor, by approximately $59,478, to cover anticipated change orders involving railing, water line, expansion joints and lighting; 2. Approve increasing the contract amount for Concept Marine Associates Inc. (CMA), the construction manager, by $21,000 to cover the added construction management fees for the extended duration needed to complete Phase II; and 3. Authorize the transfer of $53,000 from CIP 00-630 Pier Renovation, Phase III - General Fund to CIP 98-621 Pier Renovation, Phase II - General Fund in order to make the funds available. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE PROJECT NO. CIP 98-621 PIER RENOVATION, PHASE II - PROGRESS REPORT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 27, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. In response to questions pertaining to information previously requested by the Council on the square foot cost for a public use building structure at the end of the Pier, City Manager Burrell said staff would report back on that issue at the September 26, 2000 meeting. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $9,000 FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE REPAIR OF THE TRACKED FRONT-LOADER (CATERPILLAR). Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 1, 2000. Action : To authorize the appropriation of $9,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for the repair of the tracked front-loader (caterpillar), as recommended by staff. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO ADMINISTER THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL STORM WATER PROGRAM AND IMPLEMENT NPDES PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR AN AMOUNT OF $44,000; APPROPRIATE $4,000 FROM THE SEWER FUND TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATED FY 2000-01 BUDGET FROM $40,000 TO $44,000 FOR THIS PROGRAM; AND, AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 20, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates, Inc. to administer the City's Municipal Storm Water Program and implement NPDES permit requirements for an amount of $44,000; 2. Appropriate $4,000 from the Sewer Fund to increase the appropriated FY 2000-01 budget from $40,000 to $44,000 for this program; and 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval by the City Attorney. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT WORK BY INSPECTION ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION (IEC) OF COSTA MESA FOR PROJECT NOS. CIP 96-153 AND 96-156 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 14TH STREET AND 13TH STREET AT HERMOSA AVENUE; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO IEC (10% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION). Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 26, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Accept the work by Inspection Engineering Construction (IEC) of Costa Mesa, California, for Project Nos. CIP 96-153 and 96-156 Traffic Signal Improvements at 14th Street and 13th Street at Hermosa Avenue; 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and 3. Authorize staff to release payment to IEC (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated August 3, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6089 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION." (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE RATE INCREASE FOR CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES FROM $6320 TO $6560 PER MONTH AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 3, 2000. Action: To approve the rate increase from $6,320 to $6,560 per month for City Prosecutor services, as recommended by staff. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO APPROPRIATELY AMEND THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE, ENSURING IT IS ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE, AND SUBMIT THE AMENDED CODE TO COUNCIL FOR FINAL APPROVAL WITHIN 90 DAYS, PURSUANT TO STATE LAW. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 3, 2000. Action : To direct the City Clerk to appropriately amend the City's Conflict of Interest Code, ensuring it is accurate and up to date, and to submit the amended Code to Council for final approval within 90 days, pursuant to State law, as recommended. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GILLIS AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,300 FOR REVISIONS TO THE CITY HALL RENOVATION PROJECT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 3, 2000. Action: To approve, as recommended by staff, an amendment to the architectural services contract with Gillis and Associates in the amount of $5,300 for revisions to the City Hall renovation project to delete the work on the fire and police offices. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE TERRAZZO PAVEMENT AND CONCRETE CURB REPAIR ON PIER PLAZA EAST OF THE PIER HEAD TO SHAW & SONS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,771; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITH THE BUDGET OF $1,977. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 1, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the construction contract for the terrazzo pavement and concrete curb repair on Pier Plaza east of the Pier head to Shaw & Sons Concrete Contractors in the amount of $19,771; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the budget of $1,977. (p) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD A THREE YEAR AUDIT CONTRACT (COVERING FISCAL YEARS 1999-00 THROUGH 2001-02, WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR TWO ADDITIONAL FISCAL YEARS), TO THE FIRM OF CAPORICCI, CROPPER & LARSON, LLP (CC&L) IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,580. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 2, 2000. Action : To award a three-year audit contract, covering fiscal years 1999-00 through 2001-02, totaling $61,580, with an option to extend the agreement for two additional fiscal years, to the firm of Caporicci, Cropper & Larson, LLP (CC&L), as recommended by staff. (q) RECOMMENDATION THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROPRIATE THE BALANCE OF $6,801.23 REMAINING IN THE MILLENNIUM FUND TO THE DEC SPECIAL EVENT ACCOUNT TO BE USED FOR CITY-SPONSORED EVENT(S) . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated August 3, 2000. Action: To appropriate the balance of $6,801.23 remaining in the Millennium Fund to the DEC Special Event Account to be used for City-sponsored event(s), as recommended by staff. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items (e), (f), and (g) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING NONCONFORMING REMODEL SECTION 17.52. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 3, 2000. City Clerk Doerfling noted that the staff recommended action was to continue this item to September 12, 2000. The public hearing opened at 7:31 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council, the public hearing closed at 7:31 P.M. Action : To continue the public hearing on this item to the September 12, 2000 meeting, as recommended by staff, in order to hear this item at the same meeting when residential development Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING LOT COVERAGE EXCEPTION SECTION 17.04 . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 1, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. The meeting recessed at 8:20 P.M. in order to allow the City Attorney and staff the opportunity to confer over the issues raised by Council this evening. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 P.M. The public hearing opened at 8:35 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Stan Uranni - owner of 331-333 11th Street, said he addressed the Council at the last meeting and requested that the Council overturn the Planning Commission's interpretation that a balcony covering a balcony should be counted as lot coverage; and Pete Tucker - 235 34th Street, said the Uniform Building Code dealt with accessory buildings, noting that buildings under a certain square footage did not require a permit; opposed changing the Code interpretation because balconies projecting out added more bulk to a structure and a balcony under a balcony could easily be enclosed later. The public hearing closed at 8:40 P.M. Action: To direct staff to: 1. provide a definition of appurtenant structures and rework the language regarding lot coverage as it relates to permanent versus temporary accessory buildings, such as sheds; 2. clarify the language in the existing Code so that in a stacked deck situation, a bottom deck projecting five feet or less does not count as lot coverage; 3. bring back a revised ordinance at the next meeting for consideration; and 4. allow the project at 331-333 11th Street to proceed as proposed, allowing the stacked balconies to not count as lot coverage. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote by Dunbabin. 6. AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2000-2001 PROGRAM REALLOCATING $25,000 FROM AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT COMPLIANCE PROJECT TO UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT ASSISTANCE FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 9:04 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 9:04 P.M. Action: Mayor Reviczky, with the consensus of the City Council, directed staff to research assisting qualified individuals with paying off the actual assessment. Final Action : To approve the staff recommendation to approve by minute order the reallocation and expenditure of $25,000 of the sixth year 2000-2001 Los Angeles County Urban Community Development Block Grant remove architectural barriers to the disabled to the utility undergrounding project for assistance to low and moderate income households, with the condition that the financial assistance apply only to seniors or the disabled. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 7. CONSIDERATION OF SIMILAR USE PROVISION FOR M-1 ZONED PROPERTY . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2000. At 9:25 P.M., Councilmember Oakes declared a potential conflict of interest and left the dais and the room. Community Development Director Blumenfeld responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To confirm that architect studio use is similar to other uses permitted in the M-1 zone pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.28.020 of the Zoning Code, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence by Oakes. Councilmember Oakes returned to the dais at 9:30 P.M. 8. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 96-1165, STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL, TO PROVIDE STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 26, 2000. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 00-1204 , entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE," with the following amendment: Section 6, subsection a.1., change the phrase "Single-Family Hillside Residences" to read "Hillside Residences." Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. AIRSPACE MONITORING SYSTEM (ASMS) PROPOSAL - CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASING THE SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITIES OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND REDONDO BEACH. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 3, 2000. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: John McTaggart - Rancho Palos Verdes City Council member, said he envisioned setting up a joint powers to operate the system; said the Council suggestion to charge non-participating cities for the information might be a good idea. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Authorize the purchase of the Airspace Monitoring System (ASMS), as long as there is equal participation from Rancho Palos Verdes and Redondo Beach, in the amount of $31,667; 2. Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to coordinate the purchase of the ASMS with the other cities; and 3. Direct the City Manager to coordinate the site selection, installation and operation of the system, along with the other cities. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. RESPONSE TO CONCERNS EXPRESSED BY RESIDENTS REGARDING THE 4th OF JULY . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 3, 2000. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions, and suggested conducting a workshop meeting in late September to allow adequate time for the City Attorney and Police Department to complete proposed revisions to the City's Noise Ordinance. Action : To have staff schedule a Saturday morning in late September to conduct a workshop meeting to hear concerns of residents and review revisions to ordinances dealing with live bands, parties, etc. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. City Manager Burrell suggesting canceling the August 29, 2000, joint meeting with the Planning Commission and said he would reschedule it for a later date. So ordered. City Manager Burrell referred to the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed policy document--Aviation Noise Abatement Policy 2000, which he had distributed this evening, noting the deadline for comments was August 28, 2000. He said he would review the document and would also give it to the airport committee for review and comment, and that he would then prepare a response letter, noting it would be treated like an environmental impact review. So ordered. 11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION APPLICATIONS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 3, 2000. City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: Mayor Reviczky, with the consensus of the City Council, directed staff to schedule Public Works Commission applicant interviews for 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 5, 2000, with appointments to follow at the regular meeting of September 12, 2000, and to extend the application filing period to 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 30, 2000. 12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None City Manager Burrell announced that the closed session initially scheduled for this evening had been cancelled. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Gayle Martin on Tuesday, August 8, 2000, at the hour of 10:00 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2000, at the hour of 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of conducting interviews of applicants for the Public Works Commission. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, August 1, 2000, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Betty Evans CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None JOINT WORKSHOP OF THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL AND THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION. COMMISSION ROLL CALL: Present: Bell, Fishman, Francis, Hirsch, Chairperson Gonzales Absent: None 1. Approval of Commission Minutes: July 6, 2000. Commission Action: To approve as presented the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission minutes of July 6, 2000. Motion Francis, second Bell. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. Public Comments - None 3. Workshop: Hermosa Valley Park Renovation A. Park Design Presentation: Evans and Associates Kim Rhodes of Evans & Associates gave a presentation on the preliminary design proposal for improvements of Valley Park and responded to Council and Commission questions. Jeff Scott of Evans & Associates also responded to Council and Commission questions. Council Action: It was the consensus of the Council to direct the architects to: 1) enhance the restroom design, perhaps with larger overhangs, more natural materials, natural lighting and a more rustic look, with consideration given to easy maintenance; and 2) minimize the sidewalk areas as much as possible while maintaining wheelchair access to meet the American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Proposed Council Action: To eliminate the proposed sidewalk from the Kiwanis parking lot into the park and substitute it with stepping stones. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion failed, due to the dissenting votes of Bowler, Dunbabin and Mayor Reviczky. Council Action : It was the consensus of the Council to: 1) have colored concrete sidewalks rather than decomposed granite; 2) have adjustable standards on a full basketball court; 3) conserve all historical signs and benches; 4) approve the concept of multi-play structures but have the Valley Park subcommittee decide on the specific playground equipment; 5) have security lighting only, with fixtures to remain where they are; 6) have easy-to-maintain rails on the stairs, railroad ties or similar, with a look at additional ties for erosion control; and, 7) eliminate new signage and keep the existing park sign. Community Resources Director Rooney and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions about the soccer field. Council Action: It was the consensus of the Council to retain the size and contour of the existing soccer field. The meeting recessed at 9:15 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:35 P.M. B. Water Detention Basin Discussion Steve Sheridan , Los Angeles County, presented a proposal to locate a water detention basin in Valley Park as a drainage solution for residents identified by the City as having flooding problems and responded to Council and Commission questions. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Council Action : To not pursue the water detention basin project in Valley Park and to instead work with the residents who have the flooding problems on solutions such as buying sump pumps or raising the foundations of their homes. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Mayor Reviczky. 4. Other Issues Related to Parks and Recreation. a. Council - comments included: 1) compliments to the Commission for the (a) Greenbelt improvements, (b) special events in general, (c) beach concerts and Mervyn's Beach Bash in particular; 2) suggestions that (a) the Commission be more proactive with upgrading all structures/fencing, (b) the special events be more community based; and, 3) gratitude to the Commissioners for donating their time to serve the community, noting that the Council valued their input and looked forward to their recommendations. b. Commission - comments included: 1) the need to have joint Council/Commission meetings on a regular basis; 2) praise for City staff; and, 3) gratitude for the opportunity to work with the community as members of this Commission. 5. Commission Staff Report(s) a. June 2000 Activity Report - No discussion. The joint workshop meeting of the City Council and the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission concluded at 10:39 P.M. ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, August 1, 2000, at the hour of 10:39 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, August 8, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Monday, August 28, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - John Hales, resident ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: Edgerton PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No one came forward at this time to address the Council. 1. APPROVAL OF U.S. NAVY PORT CALL - USS ELLIOT, SEPTEMBER 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2000. Supplemental information received from Community Resources Department on August 28, 2000, at the meeting. a. Schedule of events: Community Resource Director Mary Rooney outlined a preliminary schedule including an afternoon show to be put on by "The Comedy and Magic Club" for crewmembers of the USS Elliot. Ms. Rooney said that residents may tour the Elliot on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm with launches leaving the Pier, or other location, every 30 minutes. b. Welcoming Ceremony: Community Resource Director Rooney said that the Mayor would welcome the ship's command in a ceremony on the Pier Plaza. Afterward there would be a reception on the deck of Hennessey's and surf music on the Plaza. c. Appropriation of Funds: Community Resource Director Rooney presented a preliminary operating budget of: 1 Decorations $ 3,000.00 2 Band & Deejay $ 1,000.00 3 Reception $ 2,000.00 (for 100) 4 Comedy & Magic Club $ 2,500.00 5 Boats & logistics $ 4,500.00 6 Misc. $ 1,000.00 Total $14,000.00 With funds derived from: 1 Sprint PC (Pier Booth) $ 2,500.00 2 Millennium Account $ 6,800.00 3 ˝ of current Community Event Fund of $10,000 $ 5,000.00 Total $14,300.00 Mayor Reviczky commended Ms. Rooney for being able to budget this event without using General Fund account monies, saying that the concept of using promotional payments to fund a Community Event Fund will allow future events as well. Councilmember Bowler expressed concern that the budgeted funds might not allow for an unexpected expense without convening the Council for approval and suggested that the miscellaneous budget be increased. Community Resource Director Rooney and City Manager Stephen Burrell responded to Council questions regarding the safety and coordination of landing facilities on the Pier, or other arrangements, with Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors; the possibility that there would be a fee for transport to the ship; the possibility that there would be fireworks; and, coordination with the USS Elliot's Seaman's Fund for the sale of ship insignia items on the Pier Plaza. Action : To direct staff to attend to the items listed above, along with any other details necessary and to approve an operating budget of $18,000, noting an increase from $1,000 to $5,000 for miscellaneous expenses, funding to come from the Community Events fund. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Edgerton. CITIZEN COMMENTS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: John Hales - 642 Eighth Place, spoke of an earlier era when the Long Beach/San Pedro harbors were the centers for the Pacific fleet; said that Mayor Reviczky and he had researched old copies of the "Hermosa Review" for details of the last Port Call by the USS Arizona in 1928; and questioned if the Pier would be open and the details of moving people from the upper deck of the Pier to a water line level for boarding shore boats. (He was told that these were details to be resolved, but that it would be done safely.) ADJOURNMENT - The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Monday, August 28, 2000, at the hour of 7:35 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 5, 2000, at the hour of 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the Public Works Commission, ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, September 12, 2000, at the hour of 7:16 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Michael Colavita, Hale Atwell and Hammond Atwell of Scout Troop #860 and Cub Pack #860 presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Reviczky said that he hoped everyone had enjoyed the Port Call by USS Elliot and that it was unfortunate that everyone could not tour the ship. Mr. Reviczky continued that USS Elliot's crew had enjoyed their stay here and hopefully there would be another Port Call before 70 years had passed. Councilmember Bowler agreed with Mayor Reviczky's comments and commended the residents and staff members who had worked hard to make the event so special for all. Councilmembers Oakes, Edgerton and Dunbabin concurred. Councilmember Dunbabin announced that the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club would hold an "Open House" on Saturday, September 16, 2000, from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at 861 Valley Drive, just north of the Clark Building. Everyone was invited to come and learn how to "lawn bowl" as there would be demonstrations, lessons, games, prizes and lunch. PROCLAMATIONS: COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2000 Mayor Reviczky read the Proclamation and urged all citizens to assist in cleaning-up the beach on the "COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY, of SEPTEMBER 16, 2000." CONSTITUTION WEEK SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2000 Mayor Reviczky read the Proclamation commemorating the 213th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution and asked all citizens to reflect on the privilege of living in the United States of America by observing "CONSTITUTION WEEK during SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2000." LOS ANGELES ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION 8TH ANNUAL "MEMORY WALK" OCTOBER 7, 2000 Mayor Reviczky read the Proclamation and urged all citizens to participate in the "LOS ANGELES ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - 8TH ANNUAL 'MEMORY WALK' on OCTOBER 7, 2000." Mayor Reviczky said that this was also the 150th anniversary of the State of California joining the Union. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 2000: Meeting Cancelled. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: John Hales - 642 Eighth Place, said that he wished to address three issues: 1. concern that Learned Lumber had done nothing to improve their added area of Pacific Coast Highway with landscape or screening; 2. concern with the shabby look of the City Yard, said that it was an eyesore and looked more like the City Dump, explained that South Park was attractive and the new owners of the Body Glove site were making it very attractive, now it was the City’s responsibility to clean-up the City Yard; and, 3. recited some dates that he had researched from the early 1930s when US Navy Day celebrations were held in neighboring cities; and, Tom Nyman - Manhattan Avenue, thanked the Council for listening to his issue and for trying to relieve the problem. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Parker Herriott regarding lighting on the Plaza and in Noble Park. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Parker Herriott - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter and expressed concern that more lighting was not installed in Noble Park. Councilmember Bowler explained that more lighting could prove a problem to the residential neighbors. ACTION: To receive and file. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Councilmember Dunbabin. 1. Letter from Gina and Tom Nyman regarding noise issues on Manhattan Avenue. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Tom Nyman - Manhattan Avenue, spoke to his letter and suggested that one-hour parking be continued later than 10:00 P.M. Parker Herriott - Hermosa Beach, agreed with the continuation of one-hour parking past 10:00 P.M. City Manager Stephen Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To refer this item to the Special Meeting to be scheduled for September 28, 2000 (See item 9a) and to include examples of signs, napkins or other items that might remind patrons to be quiet in residential areas late at night. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 3. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting that Adelphia Cable be permitted to play the video tape he made of the Public Works Commission interviews. Supplemental information from Jim Lissner received September 8, 2000. Supplemental letter from Al Valdes received September 12, 2000. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Parker Herriott - Hermosa Beach, spoke in agreement with Mr. Lissner’s letter, asked the opinion of the City Attorney. City Attorney Michael Jenkins said that the City had no legal requirement to televise Commission applicant interview meetings. Action: To receive and file. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (r), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (h) Bowler and (j) Mayor Reviczky for a member of the audience. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar. At 7:56 P.M. the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings starting with item four. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 1, 2000; 2. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 8, 2000 3. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2000 ; AND, 4. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting of August 1, 2000, the minutes of the Regular meeting of August 8, 2000, the minutes of the Special meeting of August 28, 2000, and the minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting of September 5, 2000, as presented. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 22181 THROUGH 22607, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 22182, 22184, 22291, 22410, 22477, 22539, 22549, 22599 AND 22605, AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 20537, 20889, 21891, 21888, 22217, 22312, 22314 and 22324 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE JULY 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 6, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file memorandum regarding July 2000, financial reports. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated August 10, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to deny the following claims and refer them to the City's Liability Claims Administrator: * 1) Claimant: Mishler, Gary * Date of Loss: 02-02-00 * Date Filed: 08-08-00 * Allegation: Trip and fall * 2) Claimant: Uribe, Gabriel * Date of Loss: 08-19-00 * Date Filed: 08-29-00 * Allegation: Car damaged by Police Department (f) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) DEFIBRILLATORS FROM ZOLL MEDICAL CORP. OF BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,915.04 . Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 9, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of three (3) defibrillators from Zoll Medical Crop. of Burlington, Massachusetts, for the amount of $15,915.04. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) MOTOROLA MCS-2000 RADIOS FROM THE MOTOROLA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,287.84 FOR USE IN THE PATROL CARS. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated August 3, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of four (4) Motorola MCS-2000 radios from the Motorola Corporation in the amount of $8,287.84 for use in the patrol cars. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE PIER RENOVATION, PHASE II PROGRESS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 29, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for further discussion later in the meeting. Mr. Bowler said that he was glad to see this type of report and would like a monthly update in the future. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions saying that the north Strand bike path would go out to bid in early October and that construction should start by 2001. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the Pier Renovation, Phase II Progress Reports Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Final Action : To direct staff to establish a monthly item on the agenda that briefly lists the status of all current CIP projects. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (i) RECOMMENDATION FOR REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM 1999-2000. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 23, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the re-appropriation of funds from 1999-2000 for items budgeted but not yet received or completed. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR CIP 99-409, MANHOLE REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION - 24TH STREET, BEACH DRIVE AND THE STRAND, AND INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO ISSUE NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 5, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky, at the request of a member of the audience, for further discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell explained the item, the urgency of a resolution and responded to Council questions saying that regardless of how the sewer was constructed, this item allowed the City to proceed as quickly as possible. Public Works Director Williams also responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: George Spratt - contractor for the owner, said that the sewer line was unrecorded and had been discovered by chance; explained that part of the remodel consisted of a basement for the house that could not be done until the sewer line is reconstructed; said that delay was very costly to the owner; and, Jerry Heuer - owner, asked if there was anything that could expedite the sewer line rather than the time-consuming formal bid process. City Attorney Jenkins said that the City had no recourse with the formal bid process; suggested the possibility of the owner building the new sewer at his expense and dedicating it to the City; or, to file a claim against the City for repayment if it is found that it is the City's responsibility. Mr. Jenkins said that at this time it was not certain that the City was responsible for constructing the new sewer. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve: * 1) the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work; and, * 2) call for bids; and instruct the City Clerk to issue Notice Inviting Bids for said project. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CITY PICKUP TRUCK WITH UTILITY BED FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO WONDRIES FLEET DIVISION OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,733.03 AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASE DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 5, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to * 1) Award the purchase of a new City pickup truck with utility bed for the Public Works Department to Wondries Fleet Division of Alhambra, California, in the amount of $29,733.03; and * 2) Authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK FROM PACIFIC FORD OF LONG BEACH IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,160.09 AND APPROPRIATE $1,693.00. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated September 6, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of one (1) new Ford F-150 pickup truck for $23,160.09 from Pacific Ford of Long Beach, California and appropriate $1,693. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 2000 . Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of August 1, 2000. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of August 15, 2000. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES (DODGE DURANGO - $56,810.06) FROM ATLAS DODGE OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated September 6, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of two (2) new 4-wheel drive vehicles (Dodge Durango-$56,810.06) from Atlas Dodge of Costa Mesa, California. (p) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25631 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 830 15TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 30, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6090, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25631 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM LOCATED AT 830 15TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (q) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM PROJECT TOUCH, A HERMOSA BEACH BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT A CLASSIC CAR SHOW ON CLARK FIELD, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2000, FROM 10:00AM TO 4:00PM WITH REQUIREMENTS/WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 6, 2000. Action To approve the staff recommendation to approve the request from Project Touch, a Hermosa Beach based non-profit organization, to conduct a Classic Car Show on Clark Field, Sunday, October 22, 2000, from 10 AM to 4 PM (open-to-public) with the following requirements/waivers: * 1) Provide the City with a certificate of Insurance in the amount of $2 million. * 2) Indemnify the City. * 3) Provide the City with signed indemnification forms from all event participants. * 4) Waive the Clark Field rental fee of $25 per hour (@16 hrs =$400). * 5) Waive the $1.20 per participant/spectator fee (@1750=$2,100). * 6) Waive the banner permit fee ($215). * 7) Pay for two Police Officers (at regular hourly rate) on event day if deemed necessary by the Chief of Police. (Note: Beer and wine are requested to be served.) * 8) Pay for direct staff costs for Community Resources Recreation Supervisor @ $300. * 9) Pay for any Public Works services required (at regular hourly rate). * 10) Abide by directions set forth by the Public Works Superintendent to protect the field and sprinkler system. * 11) Vehicles permitted on the field area only. A 20' fire lane must be maintained at all times. No vehicles permitted in the entry area where parking is prohibited. * 12) No vehicles or equipment can be placed on the baseball diamond (northwest). * 13) Provide cardboard trash receptacles and a trash bin to remove all trash debris from the event. * 14) Obtain any and all necessary Health Department and A-B-C permits. * 15) Provide an event notice to neighbors immediately adjacent to the park at least two weeks in advance of the event. * 16) Provide portable toilets in addition to park restrooms. * 17) Require repair as necessary of field. * 18) Post "Temporary No Parking" signs in the areas as pre-arranged with the Community Resources Department staff. City traffic control equipment (cones, barricades) are not to be borrowed. (r) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FIRE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FROM ALL STAR FIRE EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,179.44, L.N. CURTIS & SONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $882.45, AND UNITED FIRE EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $81.72 AND APPROPRIATE $14,573.16 FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE ABOVE PURCHASES TOTALING $10,143.61 PLUS $4,429.55 FOR FACTORY ADDITIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE NEW PIERCE DASH. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated September 6, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the following fire equipment purchases: * 1) All Star Fire Equipment $9,179.44 * 2) L.N. Curtis & Sons $ 882.45 * 3) United Fire Equipment $ 81.72 and appropriate $14,573.16 from the equipment replacement fund for the above listed purchases totaling $10,143.61 plus $4,429.55 for factory additions and change orders necessary to complete the new Pierce Dash. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1204 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ." Memorandum from Deputy City Clerk Naoma Valdes dated September 6, 2000. Action: It was the consensus of the Council to continue consideration of this ordinance to the meeting of October 10, 2000, due to possible State requirement changes. 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items (h) and (j) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the consent calendar are shown under the appropriate item. The meeting recessed at the hour of 8:40 P.M. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 9:05 P.M. and returned to agenda item No. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND TO ADOPT THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 4, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:58 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:58 P.M. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6091, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089. " Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. A DETERMINATION OF THE DISPOSITION OF STATE C.O.P.S. GRANT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated August 23, 2000. Police Chief Straser presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:03 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:03 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: * 1) Appropriate Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program Grant Funds in the amount received, a minimum of $100,000; and, * 2) appropriate California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) Grant Funds ($100,000) to the Police Department for front-line equipment. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. TEXT AMENDMENT 00-2 CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 8, 2000, MEETING - AMEND THE DEFINITION OF LOT COVERAGE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 7, 2000. Supplemental Ordinance from Community Development Department received September 12, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:08 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:08 P.M. Action: To introduce and waive full reading of Ordinance NO. 00-1205, "AN ORDANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF LOT COVERAGE." Motion Bowler, second Oakes. * AYES: Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky * NOES: Dunbabin * ABSENT: None At the hour of 8:10 P.M. the order of the agenda was returned to item No. 2. HEARING 7. VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS - APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGNS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 24, 2000. Supplemental letter from Duffy Clark received September 8, 2000. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and introduced Kim Rhodes and Jeff Scott of David Evans & Associates, producers of the schematic designs. Jeff Scott, lead designer, spoke to the changes incorporated in the design since the last joint meeting with City Council and Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Committee. Mr. Scott and Ms. Rhodes responded to questions from Council. Community Resources Director Mary Rooney, City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins each responded to Council questions. The hearing opened at 9:30 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Laura Guneau - 527 25th Street, said that there was a gofer problem at Valley Park, they were very prolific, that should be dealt with before new plantings went in; questioned if there would be new grass put down; said that there was an erosion problem along Valley drive; asked that the two mature trees near the Francis Young Bowl be left as they were beautiful shade trees; and, questioned the need for handicap access to the bowl as there was no seating, only a slope. (Community Resources Director Rooney said that the plans called for new irrigation, so new sod would have to be put down and the decision regarding the trees was from the sub-committee that wanted the trees moved, if possible, to augment the sight lines into the bowl.) Paul Pease - 230 28th Street, said that he was very happy to see that a standard soccer field would be incorporated at Valley Park as there were 450 Hermosa children in the AYSO program and only one full size soccer field in the City, so a second field would be a great help; Maggie Heim - 1907 Valley Park Avenue, Regional Commissioner of AYSO Region 18 Soccer which is Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, agreed with Mr. Pease in expressing appreciation for an additional full size soccer field in the City; and, John Dzus - 1045 14th Street, agreed that the soccer field was a welcome addition to the City's playing fields as there were not enough at this time to accommodate the children in the program; and said that he was very happy with the park design. The hearing closed at 9:45 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve: 1. The schematic designs for the Project NO. CIP 95-507 Valley Park Improvements; and, 2. Authorize the landscape architect, David Evans & Associates, to prepare construction documents and cost estimates. With the following Council directions: 1. Accept the amount of walkways shown in the current design; 2. The walkways will be colored concrete with Councilmember Edgerton making the preliminary color selections; 3. The sub-committee's red line drawings will be incorporated in the design; 4. The existing level of lighting is adequate, and, any new lighting for new use areas is to be minimal security only; 5. The final decision on the possible removal of two mature trees from the Francis Young Bowl area will be from the sub-committee; 6. Councilmember Oakes' design for the Park restrooms will be used; and, 7. The minor changes listed by the sub-committee will be incorporated into the design. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Councilmember Edgerton. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 8. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - 27th STREET AND MANHATTAN AVENUE, 2634 MANHATTAN AVENUE - APPLICANT . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 7, 2000. City Manager Stephen Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve: * 1) The plan for the use of City owned property adjacent to 27th Street and, * 2) direct City Manager and City Attorney to finalize agreement and execute. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. SCHEDULE SPECIAL MEETINGS: 4th OF JULY ACTIVITIES - 9/28/00 & JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION - 10/26/00 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 6, 2000. City Manager Stephen Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions A potential conflict was noted by at least one Councilmember for the October 26, 2000, date. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: * 1) Set a special meeting for review of 4th of July activities for September 28, 2000, including the letter from Gina and Tom Nyman, item B(2); and, * 2) Reschedule the special meeting with the Planning Commission. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. b. LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 7, 2000. City Manager Stephen Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation that the City Council engage a consultant to evaluate the financial feasibility of operating the Hermosa Beach library as a City library starting in 2002. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS . Memorandum from Deputy City Clerk Naoma Valdes dated September 6, 2000. Deputy City Clerk Valdes presented the staff report and responded to Council questions City Manager Burrell said that the first meeting of Wednesday, October 4, 2000, would be an orientation meeting. * Action : To appoint Jean Lombardo to a four-year term as a member of the Public Works Commission. Motion Edgerton. There were three votes to appoint. * Further Action: To appoint Michael Keegan to a four-year term as a member of the Public Works Commission. Motion Dunbabin. There were three votes to appoint. * Further Action: To appoint Charlie Cheatham to a four-year term as a member of the Public Works Commission. Motion Bowler. There were three votes to appoint. * Further Action: To appoint James Paterson to a two-year term as a member of the Public Works Commission. Motion Oakes. There were three votes to appoint. * Further Action: To appoint Brian Koch to a two-year term as a member of the Public Works Commission. Motion Mayor Reviczky. There were three votes to appoint. * Final Action: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to return with a Public Works Commission charge of duties, for Council approval, at the Regular meeting of September 26 ,2000. 11. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - NONE Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items: ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on July 11, 2000. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL 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. Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a) * Name of Case: City of Hermosa Beach v. Hermosa Beach Land and Water Company, et al. * Case Number: YC036393 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, September 12, 2000, at the hour of 10:40 P.M. to a closed session RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:41 P.M. At the hour of 10:48 P.M. the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS : There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, September 12, 2000, at the hour of 10:50 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at the hour of 7:16 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Diane Miller ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Mayor Reviczky Absent: Oakes (arrived at 7:18 P.M.) ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Reviczky said he attended the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club's open house, which was held at the group's clubhouse Saturday, September 16. He said he had a wonderful time and the festivities included lawn bowling demonstrations, games and lunch. Mayor Oakes arrived at 7:18 P.M. Mayor Reviczky announced that the next Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up would take place Saturday, September 30, 2000, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Lawndale Public Works Department, 4722 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. For more information, please call 1-888-CLEAN-LA. PROCLAMATIONS: RIDESHARE WEEK OCTOBER 2-6, 2000 Mayor Reviczky read the proclamation proclaiming October 2-6, 2000 as Rideshare Week in Hermosa Beach and urged residents to try an alternative method of transportation at least once during the week. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2000: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Diane Miller - president, Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach, announced that the Club's annual pancake breakfast would take place from 8 A.M. to noon Sunday, October 15, 2000, at the Clark Building at a cost of $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12; said this year's event would feature face-painting, a bounce, fire and police vehicles at the site, as well as a table selling Ben & Jerry's ice cream; and Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, said the video tape he took of the September 5, 2000 City Council meeting would be shown on cable channel 54. At 7:28 P.M. the order of the written communications was changed to take item (b)3 first, followed by (b)1 and (b)2. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Carl Swanberg concerning sidewalks on the north side of the 400 block of 29th Street. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Carl Swanberg - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter. Action: To direct staff to schedule the issue of exempting the 400 block of 29th Street from the sidewalk requirement as a Municipal Matter at the meeting of October 10, 2000, and to prepare a staff report and draft resolution for Council consideration at that time. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting that City Council appeal the Planning Commission's approval of a liquor license for 1031 Hermosa Avenue. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter. City Attorney Jenkins advised the Council that the liquor license approval was shown in the Planning Commission minutes, agenda item 1(k), and that any appeal of the item should be dealt with at that time. Action To receive and file the letter. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 3. Letter from Christine Hollander, President of the Hermosa Beach Community Center Foundation, requesting that City Council waive $250 in banner fees to promote their annual fundraiser to be held on October 15, 2000. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Christine Hollander - spoke to her letter; and James Blackman - said the event would feature a private VIP preview of "Dracula" and the preview party would include food, live music and an auction, with him as the auctioneer; said the tickets were $35 and the proceeds would fund the purchase of a new sound system. Action: To waive the banner fees, as requested. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (l), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (a) Edgerton, (e) Bowler, and (k) Dunbabin. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar. At 7:50 P.M. the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings, starting with item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: 1) To direct staff to review the tape of the September 12, 2000, meeting pertaining to item 7, Valley Park Improvements, specifically questioning the wording of Council direction #5, which states the subcommittee would make the final decision on the possible removal of two mature trees from the Francis Young Bowl area, and 2) to otherwise approve the remainder of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 12, 2000, as presented. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 22608 THROUGH 22755, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 22609. Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE AUGUST 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 21, 2000. Action : To receive and file memorandum as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $100 FROM SOUTH BAY BMW TO BE USED FOR HALLOWEEN HOWL ACTIVITY MATERIALS; $8,054 FROM TOUR TICKET PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR DOCK AND BOAT EXPENSES FOR USS ELLIOT VISIT TO THE CITY; $1,600 FROM DONALD AND EVE CURRIN TO BE USED FOR PARK BENCH MEMORIAL TO MARY LOU GILHOLM; AND, $250 FROM THE HERMOSA KIWANIS FOUNDATION TO BE USED FOR ENTERTAINMENT AT THE HALLOWEEN HOWL ACTIVITY. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 19, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to comment on the USS Elliot visit to the City and publicly acknowledge and thank the donors. Action: To accept donations received by the City to be used as follows: 1. South Bay BMW - $100 - to be used for Halloween Howl activity materials; 2. Tour ticket proceeds - $8,054 - to be used for dock and boat expenses for USS Elliott visit to the City; 3. Donald and Eve Currin - $1,600 - to be used for park bench memorial to Marylou Gilholm. 4. Hermosa Kiwanis Foundation - $250 - to be used for entertainment at the Halloween Howl activity. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Councilmember Dunbabin suggested that installation of the bench memorial be delayed until the Valley Park improvements are completed. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE PIER PLAZA PAVEMENT REPAIR PERFORMED BY SHAW & SONS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS OF COSTA MESA . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 13, 2000. Action : To accept the Pier Plaza Pavement Repair performed by Shaw & Sons Concrete Contractors of Costa Mesa, California, as recommended by staff. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 003-99, GOLDEN AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, TO EC CONSTRUCTION OF SO. EL MONTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,955; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED $1,400. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 18, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the construction contract for Project No. 003-99 Golden Avenue Street Improvement Project to EC Construction of South El Monte in the amount of $13,955; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $1,400. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, EASTER SEALS SOCIETY AND SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING FOR SPACE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 18, 2000. Action: To approve one-year lease agreements, as recommended by staff, for space at the Community Center from October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001 between the City and the following groups: 1. Association for Retarded Citizens for Rooms 1, 2 and 15 (2,660 square feet) at a monthly rent of $2,872.80 through June 30, 2001 ($1.08 per square foot) and $3,005.80 for remainder of lease ($1.13 per square foot); 2. Easter Seals Society for Room 14 (920 square feet) at a monthly rent of $993.60 through June 30,2001 ($1.08 per square foot) and $1,039.60 for remainder of lease ($1.13 per square foot); and 3. South Bay Center for Counseling for Room 9 (420 square feet) at a monthly rent of $453.60 through June 30, 2001 ($1.08 per square foot) and $474.60 for remainder of lease ($1.13 per square foot). (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUTH BAY YOUTH PROJECT FOR ROOM 6A IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 18, 2000. Action: To approve a one-year lease agreement, from October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, between the City and South Bay Youth Project for the use of Room 6A (166 square feet) in the Community Center at a monthly rent of $179.28 through June 30, 2001 ($1.08 per square foot) and $187.58 for the remainder of the lease ($1.13 per square foot), as recommended by staff. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT AND FEE WAIVER BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION FOR ROOM 6C IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 18, 2000. Action : To approve a one-year lease agreement and fee waiver between the City and the Community Center Foundation for the use of Room 6C (192 square feet) in the Community Center from October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, as recommended by staff. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2000. Action: To appeal item 8, Conditional Use Permit for on-sale beer and wine at 1031 Hermosa Avenue. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. (No vote required.) Action: To receive and file the remainder of the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of September 19, 2000. Motion Dunbabin, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE COASTAL COMMISSION FOR COMPLETING THE CITY'S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 20, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6092, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM FUNDING ASSISTANCE." 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1205 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF LOT COVERAGE." For adoption. Memorandum from Deputy City Clerk Naoma Valdes dated September 14, 2000. It was noted that the memorandum incorrectly stated that Councilmember Dunbabin voted in favor of introducing the ordinance at the last meeting. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1205, as recommended. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. AYES: Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky NOES: Dunbabin 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(a), (e) and (k) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the consent calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND THE INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY’S CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO OFFER THE RETIREMENT FORMULAS KNOWN AS 3% AT 55 FOR FIRE SAFETY EMPLOYEES, 3% AT 50 FOR POLICE SAFETY EMPLOYEES, AND 2% AT 55 FOR MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES. THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID AMENDMENT IS TO BE JANUARY 1, 2001. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated August 31, 2000. Personnel Director/Risk Manager Earl presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:51 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council, the public hearing closed at 7:51 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve a Resolution of Intention approving an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach"; and 2. Waive full reading and introduce an Ordinance No. 00-1206, entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRCT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ." Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE AND MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 20, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:05 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council, the public hearing closed at 8:05 P.M. Action : To direct staff to proceed with the subject text amendments, with the following changes: 1. The definition of roof deck to read "The walkable and useable open space located above the roof framing of a building, the only access to which is from the floors below."; and 2. delete the proposal to reduce the minimum dimensions of open space to 3 feet by 3 feet. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote by Oakes. The meeting recessed at 8:24 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:43 P.M., and the order of the agenda was suspended to move to item 7. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 6. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY DESIGNS FOR CIP 00-630, PIER RENOVATIONS, PHASE III. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 19, 2000. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Jim Pickel - landscape architect, Perkiss ˇ Rose-RSI, reviewed the site plan and presented material samples, noting that they could use either porcelain tiles or interlocking pavers, or a combination of both; said they were able to get more space by spreading the plaza over the garage; showed the proposed lighting and railings; and Ron Yeo - building architect, Perkiss ˇ Rose-RSI, reviewed the proposed restrooms and lifeguard facilities; discussed the towers; showed elevations; showed display depicting mood lighting at the towers; Council discussion ensued, and consensus was reached on the following issues: 1. leave the showers located where currently shown, adjacent to the Strand since showering is the last thing people do when leaving the beach; 2. eliminate public pay phones; 3. tiles chosen because of ease of maintenance; 4. eliminate urinals and put water closets in all bathrooms; 5. simplify the arch so "Hermosa Beach" can be read more clearly; and 6. look at adding a stairway so people are not tempted to jump over railings. Action: 1. To approve the building locations, configurations and elevations, and preliminary plaza design for Project No. CIP 00-630 Pier Renovation, Phase III, and authorize the landscape architect, to prepare construction documents and cost estimates, as recommended by staff, taking note of Council's comments this evening; and 2. To direct the subcommittee to review the issues raised by the Council this evening. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Action : To direct the City Manager to prepare a coastal application for the project at the appropriate time. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 10:13 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:21 P.M., with Municipal Matter items 8, 9, 10, and 11. 7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO CLOSE A PORTION OF CORONA STREET AT PROSPECT AVENUE/14TH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 19, 2000. Supplemental letter received September 26, 2000, from Ronald and Patsy Morgan and Marilyn Quinlan. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 8:45 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Bob Atkins - Hermosa Beach, asked about the stop sign that had been proposed at 14th Street and Corona (Mayor Reviczky told him it had been the consensus of the Council to not consider a stop sign at that location); Martin Moreno - Hermosa Beach, said the traffic has been reduced significantly; supported having the project move forward; and Khurt Maier - Hermosa Beach, supported the closure; said the traffic has been drastically reduced; suggested shaving the corner at 14th Street to ease right turns. Public participation closed at 8:54 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6093 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF CORONA STREET AT PROSPECT AVENUE TO MITIGATE CUT-THROUGH TRAFFIC." Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Councilmember Bowler requested that staff and the new Public Works Commission look at what should be done with the triangle At 9:02 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 6. 8. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION LINES. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 13, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Public Works Director Williams and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: David Hanken - RCN Telecom Services, said although they were applying for telephone lines at this time, their system provides four services--cable access, internet, local phone service and long distance--and they would eventually provide all services to the community; said as yet they had no cable franchises in Southern California; and Sig Weher - RCN, said they would underground when all utilities are required to do so; said if a district was already in the process, they would underground at no additional cost to the residents; said if their lines were above ground and residents requested undergrounding under Rule 20B, then they would be paid for moving their lines underground. Mayor Reviczky requested that RCN provide the Council with a map that clearly shows where they will and will not underground. He directed staff to provide RCN with specific areas in the city where cable is currently the only underground utility as well as a map showing newly paved streets. Action: To continue the item to a future meeting, to direct staff to meet with RCN to discuss and work on the various issues, and to direct the City Attorney to investigate and report back on the issues, including the implications of more companies coming forward to install overhead lines in the city. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 21, 2000. Supplemental information from Public Works Director Williams submitted September 26, 2000. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action : To direct staff to work on the guidelines. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. City Manager Burrell suggested that the City Council schedule a joint meeting with the new Public Works Commission after it has met a couple of times, noting that their first meeting is Wednesday, October 4, 2000. 10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING THE RETAIL BUILDING AT 1303 HERMOSA AVENUE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 21, 2000. Two supplemental memorandums--from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 25, 2000, and from City Manager Steve Burrell dated September 26, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was: Larry Peha - architect, spoke to the requested changes to the building exterior; and Name not given - Starbucks representative, responded to questions concerning the requested spandrel black glass in fixed windows rather than standard tempered, tinted glass. Action: To approve the following changes to the building and site plans for the subject retail building: 1. 1) New exterior ATM with double doors changed from 12-foot fixed windows and related changes to site landscaping; 2. 2) New 12-foot sliding doors changed from standard 6-foot double door; and 3. 3) New 3-foot single door changed from fixed windows; 4. 4) New 4-foot sidewalk instead of 6-foot sidewalk to accommodate planters; and to not approve the requested spandrel glass, with direction that the applicant work on the window treatment and consider a display window with regular glass and return to the Council for final design approval. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. b. SET SPECIAL MEETING DATE: JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 26, 2000. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 20, 2000. Action: Mayor Reviczky directed, with the consensus of the City Council, the scheduling of a joint meeting with the Planning Commission for November 2, 2000, as recommended by staff. 11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT. Memorandum from Deputy City Clerk Naoma Valdes dated September 19, 2000. Action : To accept the letter from James Paterson declining appointment to the Public Works Commission and appoint Victor Winnek to a two-year term on the Public Works Commission, expiring October 31, 2002. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried. At 11:30 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 3, followed by item 2. 12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at the hour of 11:45 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M., to discuss 4th of July activities and related noise issues. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, September 28, 2000, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Police Captain Mike Lavin ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Mayor Reviczky Absent: Oakes DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATING TO 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES AND RELATED NOISE ISSUES. Supplemental draft ordinance amending the noise control chapter of the Municipal Code. Supplemental letter from Sue and John Horger received September 26, 2000. Public participation opened at 7:24 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council were the following Hermosa residents: Ron Gillett - expressed concern about the Ironman event which starts early in the morning; said people go on rooftops to watch it; asked if the event required a permit and questioned the liability of the City; Sam Perrotti - said parties today involve 200-300 people, and the more people, the less control; suggested requiring a permit for parties exceeding a certain number of attendees, making party-givers responsible for all activities; Carol Reznichek - did not oppose the parties, but said the City plan should include sweeps of the whole Strand, noting that problems build in other areas during the Ironman event; said monitoring the noise and a better police presence would help; also said the big speakers placed in alleys should not be allowed; Bernie Robbins - expressed concern about the use of fireworks on the Strand and beach and the safety of the homes, noting he found remnants of fireworks on his roof; said fireworks are illegal and the City should make it clear that their use will not be tolerated; Eric Kenyon - Hermosa Beach, said the solution was the objective monitoring of noise; Jim Caldwell - expressed concern about the noise from the Plaza coming from speakers placed outside establishments and about transient noise from drunks walking on Manhattan Avenue and especially Palm Drive because it was dark; suggested better lighting in the alleys; Jerry Costello - said his neighbor threw a party but did not allow guests to use the facilities so they used his yard instead; said the problems should be resolved before next year; Laurie Katayama - said the music from downtown should not be heard after 10 P.M.; said there was more traffic as well and suggested limiting Manhattan Avenue to one-hour parking; said the drunks litter, urinate and do graffiti and the 4th of July was getting worse each year; Mordy Benjamin - asked about the availability of the sheriffs to help the City; said the crowds were getting out of control and ordinances needed enforcement; Pete Tucker - said the City prepared well for New Year's Eve and had police presence and no problems; thought many of the problems began with the Ironman contest; said the City needed a Code Enforcement Officer; Janet Hamilton - said the City needed to enforce no alcohol on the beach and Strand and use sweeps as needed, not just on the 4th of July; said police vehicles should be on the beach on weekends during warm weather; Gina Nyman - expressed concern about noise at 2-3 A.M. with people walking back after an evening downtown; suggested that bars and restaurants print "please be courteous to your neighbors" messages on napkins and doors; said the police should be up at Manhattan Avenue at that time asking people to be quiet; requested that something be done about parking on their block; Sandy Seaman - expressed concern about noise impacts coming from the open door of the neighboring North End Bar and from customers outside smoking and drinking; suggested a reduction of their bar hours and removal of public parking from the street; Mike Lacey - Comedy and Magic Club owner, said he recently became involved with the Restaurant and Bar Association and they have come up with ideas to resolve some of the concerns raised, including recycling all bottles to eliminate noise when trash is dumped, contacting taxi companies about staying in lines to pick up fares, and placing portable restrooms in downtown areas on weekends to eliminate public urination; suggested that the City hire someone to go out and attract desired businesses to the City to get a better mix; supported creating more parking under the tennis courts and having trolleys bring people to the downtown area; Tom Amorosi - North End Bar owner, said they hired a doorman to keep smokers quiet and the noise level has been reduced; said the owners of the five homes directly across from his business were not complaining; Susan Seaman - requested a designated taxi stand to eliminate the noise of people yelling for cabs; suggested limiting the on-street parking to residents only; requested that the alcohol law be enforced; John Quartz - North End Bar owner, disputed some of the comments made tonight about his business; Chris Alexander - said people yell for cabs all night long and the cabs blow their horns; said a solution was needed for the parking problem; Jim Lissner - said the City was sending the wrong message by adding more liquor licenses and allowing year-round events on the beach; suggested the use of different or materials to eliminate the noise echo effect; Joan Dambros - suggested having police beats with officers on foot; expressed concern about motorcycle noise; Frank Wattles - expressed concern about the proposed "reasonable man" ordinance; said measuring the noise by decibels was more objective; Bill Sigler - requested that the Council take as many actions as possible; and Susan Blaco - asked why permits were not required for the Ironman since police were assigned to be there; said the event organizers should have to pay for police services as other groups do; Public participation closed at 8:40 P.M. City Manager Burrell and Police Chief Straser responded to Council questions. Action: To direct staff to bring back the draft noise ordinance presented this evening with a full staff report for Council consideration at a future regular meeting. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. Action: To direct staff to draft an ordinance or amend the City's current ordinance, as necessary, to require a permit for private parties of over 100 people. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. City Manager Burrell said staff would present a proposal that includes permits and other criteria as well. Mayor Reviczky directed staff to bring back an action plan detailing how the City will address the issues, including the need for additional officers, for all holidays. Police Chief Straser said the action plan for all holidays would be done before New Year's Eve. City Manager Burrell said the action plan would include input from almost every department, including the Fire Department. Mayor Reviczky directed the posting of signage about two or three weeks in advance of the 4th of July stating that fireworks are not allowed on the beach. City Manager Burrell said staff would put the signs up about two or three weeks in advance. Mayor Reviczky directed staff to look into the feasibility of designating taxi stands in the downtown area and in the north end as well, if it is a problem. There was Council consensus to hold off on considering any changes to the parking restrictions at this time. Mayor Reviczky directed staff to look into a sign program that deals with courtesy and respect for neighbors when leaving downtown businesses. Councilmember Edgerton suggested a higher police patrol presence at 1-2:30 A.M. on Hermosa Avenue, Manhattan Avenue, and Palm Drive, to make people move along. So directed. Mayor Reviczky directed staff to enforce the conditional use permits with regard to outdoor speakers and open windows and doors, noting that requests for outdoor speakers should go through the permit amendment process for consideration. Action : To direct an amendment at the appropriate time to the City's ordinance to take advantage of AB2187 which, if signed by the Governor, would take effect January 1, prohibiting the consumption as well as the "possession" of open containers in public places in the City. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Geoffrey Hirsch - Parks and Recreation Commission, volunteered to work on a formal event honoring Hermosa resident and volleyball gold medalist Eric Fonoimoana; and John Hales - Hermosa Beach, said the first gold medalist from the City was from 20+ years ago. Mayor Reviczky asked that a proclamation be prepared for presentation to Eric Fonoimoana at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, September 28, 2000, at the hour of 10:33 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 10, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, September 05, 2000, at the hour of 6:14 P.M. ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None 1. INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION. Memorandum from Deputy City Clerk Naoma Valdes dated August 31, 2000. The City Council interviewed fifteen applicants for the newly established Public Works Commission in the order in which they arrived. Each Councilmember asked approximately the same question of each applicant. The applicants are listed below in the order that they were interviewed: 1- Dan Inskeep 2- James B. Paterson 3- Jean Lombardo 4- Michael D. Keegan 5- Tom Ryan 6- David Cohn 7- Mordy A. Benjamin 8- Matt Miller 9- Rick Statham The meeting recessed at the hour of 7:28 P.M. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 7:38 P.M. and continued with the interviews of: 10- Victor C. Winnek 11-Charlie Cheatham 12-Frances B Parker 13- Lee J. Leslie 14- Brian C. Koch 15-Isabel Rodriguez Phil A. Pennington asked that his name be withdrawn from the lists of applicants. Hal Solomon said that he would not be able to attend the interview meeting. And, Lee H. Grant and Michael J. Lohnes did not attend the interview meeting. Action: The Council, by unanimous consensus, approved the staff recommendation to direct the City Clerk's Office to prepare an agenda item for the Regular City Council meeting of September 12, 2000, with the recommendation that the Council appoint five members from the list of applicants to the newly created Public Works Commission. Action : The Council, by unanimous consensus, agreed to add an urgency item to the agenda that had arisen since the posting of the agenda. 2. COMPLICATIONS REGARDING THE LOGISTICS OF FERRYING RESIDENTS TO TOUR THE USS ELLIOT. Supplemental information received from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney on September 5, 2000, at the meeting. Community Resources Director Rooney presented new information to the Council regarding problems that she had been apprised of this evening that created doubt that the Hermosa Beach Pier could be used as the shore-side site for launches to ferry residents to tour the USS Elliot. Action: The Council, by unanimous consensus, directed staff to take whatever steps necessary to ensure the safety of residents being ferried to tour the USS Elliot, but to use a site outside of the City only as a last resort. CITIZEN COMMENTS No one came forward to address the Council at this time. ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Monday, September 5, 2000, at the hour of 9:25 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 5, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, October 10, 2000, at the hour of 7:18 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Fire Chief Russ Tingley ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Mayor Reviczky Absent: Oakes ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Reviczky announced the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, October 15, 2000, from 8 A.M. to noon at the Clark Building at a cost of $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Councilmember Dunbabin announced the next Household Hazardous Waste Roundup on Saturday, October 21, 2000, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. at Hollywood Park, Gate 7A, on West 90th Street east of Prairie Avenue in Inglewood. For more information, please call 1-888-CLEAN-LA. Councilmember Edgerton announced a meeting tomorrow at 7 P.M. at the Proud Bird to discuss the airport issues. Councilmember Bowler said many residents were disturbed early Sunday morning (October 8) by the alarms of cars being towed to clear the way for the 9th annual Hermosa Beach Triathlon, despite the posting of signs prohibiting parking in the area, and asked if that much space was necessary for the race. Community Resources Director Rooney said the car removals were necessary for the safety of the race, noting that the cars were taken to the City Yard rather than the tow yard for the convenience of the car owners. City Manager Burrell said the issue would be addressed next year when the Council considers the event. Councilmember Dunbabin announced a fundraiser at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse at 5 P.M. Sunday, October 15, 2000 for $35, featuring refreshments, music, an auction, and a preview of "Dracula" to raise funds for a sound system for the theatre. PROCLAMATION: FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 8-14, 2000 Mayor Reviczky read the proclamation, noting the importance of having a home escape plan and practicing it on a regular basis. He then proclaimed October 8-14, 2000 as Fire Prevention Week in Hermosa Beach and urged all residents to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work and school and to execute an escape plan to ensure their safety and the safety of their families in the event of a fire. Fire Chief Tingley said the nation's largest fire drill will begin tomorrow with sirens at 6:30 P.M., at which time participants will start their fire drill, practicing what the students learned at school. He said families would then come to the fire station at 7 P.M., where the students will turn in their fire escape plans for review by the firefighters. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Randy Fortunata - Bottle Inn restaurant, requested that the Council reconsider its decision to increase encroachment fees with no prior notice to the business owners; said he pays the same rate but does not benefit like the businesses along lower Pier Avenue because he has limited hours of operation and there is no parking structure or weekend events to draw crowds; Bob Larson - Hermosa Beach, said he recently had a block party and notified everyone 48 hours before the event with fliers on the windshield of parked cars advising them of the tow-away zone; said that may solve the triathlon parking problem mentioned earlier (Mayor Reviczky noted that Hermosa Avenue was posted at every meter 72 hours before the triathlon event); and Geoff Hirsch - Parks and Recreation Commissioner, invited everyone to an event honoring Hermosa resident Eric Fonoimoana, winner in Sydney of a gold medal in men's beach volleyball; said the event would take place at 1-3 P.M. Saturday, October 14, 2000 on the Pier Plaza. Proposed Action : To reconsider the encroachment fees. Motion Bowler. The motion died due to the lack of a second. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (q), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (i) Edgerton, (j) Bowler, (k) Edgerton, (m) Bowler, (p) Bowler, and (q) Dunbabin. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence by Oakes. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2000. Action : To approve the minutes of the City Council's Regular Meeting of September 26, 2000. (Oakes absent) (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify Check Register Nos. 22756 through 22883 inclusive, and to approve the cancellation of Check Nos. 22454, 22553, 22592 and 22681 as recommended by the City Treasurer. (Oakes absent) (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (Oakes absent) (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE JULY 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS: * 1) Revenue and expenditure report; * 2) City Treasurer's report; and * 3) Investment report. Action: To receive and file the July 2000 financial reports as presented. (Oakes absent) (e) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REAPPROPRIATION OF $122,200 IN THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FROM FY 1999-00 TO THE FY 2000-01 FOR NEW PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 2, 2000. Action : To approve the reappropriation of $122,200 in the Equipment Replacement Fund from FY 1999-00 to FY 2000-01 for the purchase of four vehicles, as recommended by staff. (Oakes absent) (f) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $14,000 FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE OUTFITTING OF FIVE NEW POLICE VEHICLES. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated October 3, 2000. Action: To authorize the appropriation of $14,000 from the City's Equipment Replacement Fund to the Police Department for the outfitting of five new police vehicles, as recommended by staff. (Oakes absent) (g) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,979.11 (INCLUDES TAX) FROM DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated October 2, 2000. Action: To authorize the purchase of computer equipment in the amount of $21,979.11 (includes tax) from Dell Computer Corporation of Round Rock, Texas, as recommended by staff. (Oakes absent) (h) RECOMMENDATION TO DECLARE THAT AUTOMATIC POWER, INC. OF HOUSTON, TEXAS IS THE SOLE VENDOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PIER FOG SIGNAL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3.12.070 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $5,800. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 26, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: * 1) Declare that Automatic Power, Inc. of Houston, Texas is the sole vendor for the purchase of the Pier fog signal, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.12.070 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code; and * 2) Authorize staff to negotiate a price from Automatic Power, Inc. not to exceed $5,800. (Oakes absent) (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVING INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $38,000 FOR CALIFORNIA STREET MAINTENANCE, INC. AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 3, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Public Works Director Williams also responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: * 1) Increase the contract amount by $38,000 for California Street Maintenance, Inc.; and * 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL NEWSRACK FEE AND ADDING SAME TO THE MASTER SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 3, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6096 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL NEWSRACK FEE AND ADDING SAME TO THE MASTER SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES." Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. Final Action : To direct staff to come back with proposals for 1) uniform newspaper racks of consistent size to put in different locations throughout the city and 2) how the cost would be shared. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY VIKING EQUIPMENT CORP. FOR CIP 99-529, CLARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO VIKING EQUIPMENT CORP. (10% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION). Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 27, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: * 1) Accept the work by Viking Equipment Corporation for Project No. CIP 99-529, Clark Field Improvements; * 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and * 3) Authorize staff to release payment to Viking Equipment Corporation (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR CIP 99-529, CLARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS - BALLFIELD BACKSTOP, AND INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 26, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: * 1) Approve the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work and call for bids; and * 2) Instruct the City Clerk to post Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. (Oakes absent) (m) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT REGARDING THE MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT (CIP 97-182) AND THE LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING (CIP 97-183) PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 3, 2000. Supplemental memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 10, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff, and direct staff to set up whatever discussions are necessary to resolve the remaining issues. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25650 FOR TWO 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS AT 53-55 AND 59-61 15TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 25, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6095 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25650 FOR TWO 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS LOCATED AT 53-55 AND 59-61 15TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ." (o) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND PURKISS ROSE-RSI FOR AN INCREASE IN SCOPE OF SERVICES AND CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $79,345; AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SCOPE OF WORK AS NECESSARY, NOT TO EXCEED $7,935. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 4, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: * 1) Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Purkiss ˇ Rose-RSI for an increase in scope of services and contract amount of $79,345; * 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest said amendment, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and * 3) Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to make adjustments to the scope of work as necessary, not to exceed $7,935. (p) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 4, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Action : To receive and file the Capital Improvement project status report as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. (q) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EXEMPTING THE NORTH SIDE OF 29TH STREET, BETWEEN INGLESIDE DRIVE AND MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, FROM SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT OF SUBSECTION (B) OF SECTION 12.08.010 GENERAL REQUIREMENT OF CHAPTER 12.08 STREET, SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 2, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6097 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXEMPTING THE NORTH SIDE OF 29TH STREET, BETWEEN INGLESIDE DRIVE AND MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, FROM THE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT OF SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 12.08.010 GENERAL REQUIREMENT OF CHAPTER 12.08 STREET, SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ." Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. Final Action : To direct that property-related issues be made by property owners. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(i), (j), (k), (m), (p) and (q) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Items 1(i), (j), (k) and (p) were heard before the recess. Items 1(m) and (p) were heard later in the meeting. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. The meeting recessed at 8:00 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M. at which time the order of the agenda was suspended to go to item 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None MUNICIPAL MATTERS 4. CONSIDERATION OF SIMILAR USE PROVISION FOR C-2 ZONED PROPERTY . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 4, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 8:55 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Robert Larson - president of No Worries Productions, said they would not make any structural changes to what the applicant is proposing; said there would be no sales tax on the sale of the recordings since they would be sold over the internet, but the production services would be taxed and they would pay utility user tax. Public participation closed at 9:01 P.M. Action: To direct staff to have the Planning Commission consider a Code Amendment to allow an independent internet based recording and video company as a permitted use with a conditional use permit in the C-2 and C-3 zones. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Bowler and the absence of Oakes. 5. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-2, R-2B, AND R-3 ZONES, AND CLARIFYING THE GUEST PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR MULTI-FAMILY USES . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 2, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 00-1207 , entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-2, R-2B, AND R-3 ZONES AND GUEST PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR MULTI-FAMILY USES" as amended on page 2, Section E., changing the word "floor" to "floors" consistent with the approved wording at the meeting of September 26, 2000. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. 6. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ATTORNEY CONCERNING USAGE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TO DISPLAY BANNERS FOR NON-PROFIT GROUPS. Supplemental memorandum from City Attorney Michael Jenkins dated October 9, 2000. Supplemental information showing existing policy from Public Works Department received October 10, 2000. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To continue the item to the meeting of October 24, 2000, for consideration by a full Council. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. At 8:35 P.M. the order of the agenda returned to item 1(m). 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. REVIEW OF REVISED DRAWING FOR 1303 HERMOSA AVENUE, STARBUCKS COFFEE, AS DIRECTED BY CITY COUNCIL AT MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 . Action: To approve the revised drawing for 1303 Hermosa Avenue, Starbuck's Coffee, as presented. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. b. CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT/ BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT AD HOC COMMITTEE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 5, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting this was a special standing committee, not an ad hoc committee. Action : Mayor Reviczky, with the consensus of the Council, directed that the item be postponed to the meeting of October 24, 2000, in order to be considered by a full Council. City Manager Burrell requested Council direction with regard to the planning of a New Year's event with the big band downtown as has been done for the past two years, noting staff needed to start working on the event now for presentation to the Council for approval. Action : Mayor Reviczky, with the consensus of the Council, directed staff to begin the planning process and return with a program for Council approval. Proposed Action: To add to the agenda a discussion on whether or not to have a small ribbon-cutting ceremony on the re-opening of the pier next week, with the finding that the issue arose after the posting of the agenda and required immediate action. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Edgerton and the absence of Oakes. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request from Councilmember Edgerton to amend Section 17.50.130, Sign Requirements and Regulations in C-2 Zones, by deleting or amending Section 17.50.130 F to allow signs to be placed on the third story of buildings in the C-2 zone. Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre dated October 10, 2000 Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his request. Action: To direct staff to agendize for discussion the issue of amending the code to allow third floor signs on the sides of buildings. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. b. Request from Mayor Reviczky to direct staff to draft a letter requesting a 180-day comment period on the draft Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the proposed expansion of Los Angeles International Airport. Mayor Reviczky spoke to his request. Action: To direct staff to draft a letter requesting a 180-day comment period on the draft EIR and EIS for the proposed expansion of LAX. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, October 10, 2000, at the hour of 10:02 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 24, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday October 24, 2000, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Planning Commissioner Sam Perrotti ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Reviczky reported on the Sister City Association's adult trip to Loreto, which took place October 19 - 23, noting that 12 computers were delivered for the high school's computer lab. He said two firefighters, Kim Bridges and Mike Garofano, went down earlier in the week on their own time to give basic first aid instruction since Loreto has no paramedic program, and four additional firefighters traveled down later with the Sister City group for the visit. Councilmember Oakes commented on the success of the Woman's Club pancake breakfast October 15. She said the car show benefiting Project Touch, which took place the following weekend, was also well attended. Councilmember Dunbabin reminded everyone to vote November 7. She announced the Halloween Howl on October 30, and noted the October 15 opening of "Dracula" at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse and the October 14 pier opening, acknowledging former Councilmember Robert Benz's work on the design and planning of the pier, which took place before she was elected. She announced that Dick McCurdy and Yvonne Amarillas would be honored as man and woman of the year at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon Friday, October 27, at Einstein's restaurant. She requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Victoria Lynn Moore, who passed away October 15, noting that Ms. Moore had been very active in the community. Councilmember Bowler noted that James Blackman had been nominated for seven Ovation Awards, which reflected well on the quality of theater in the South Bay area. Councilmember Edgerton announced that the next round table meeting dealing with LAX expansion would take place November 8 at the Proud Bird. Councilmember Oakes said the October 15 fundraiser and preview of Dracula raised money for a new sound system, which would make Hermosa's theater even better. Mayor Reviczky said Thelma Greenwald, who with her husband Richard owns the Seasprite Hotel, had generously pledged to make up the difference between the money raised and the $17,000 that was needed for the theater sound system. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Dean Crowell - Hermosa Beach, said he just paid $1,100 to repair a sewer line damaged by the roots of a pepper tree located on a neighboring property; asked that the tree be removed and replaced with a palm tree (City Manager Burrell said he would look into the matter); and Bill Robb - owner of Treasure Chest, 50 Pier Avenue, said he received a letter from the City calling the ghost Halloween decoration he installed on the roof of his building a sign and asking for its removal; submitted photographs (since it contained no advertising, City Manager Burrell said staff would treat it as a banner). (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting that City Council review two Manhattan Beach projects. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions; said staff already has the Metlox environmental impact report (EIR) and that one may not be needed for the Re-Max site. Action: To receive and file the letter. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations 1(a) through (q), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (e) Mayor Reviczky and (p) Edgerton. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar. At 7:38 P.M. the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting of the City Council held on September 28, 2000; and 2. Minutes of the Regular meeting of the City Council held on October 10, 2000. Action : To approve the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 28, 2000 and the Regular meeting of October 10, 2000, as presented. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER.NOS.22884 THROUGH 23034, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 22977. Action: To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1. Revenue and expenditure reports; 2. City Treasurer's reports; and 3. Investment reports. Action : To receive and file the August and September, 2000 Financial Reports as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH OF $250 FOR HALLOWEEN HOWL ACTIVITY MATERIALS AND $500 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DIGITAL CAMERA FOR POLICE ACCIDENT SCENE INVESTIGATION. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated October 16, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donor. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to accept and appropriate the following donations given to the Community Resources Department and the Police Department. WOMAN'S CLUB * Halloween Howl - $250 * Digital Camera for Police Dept. Accident Scene Investigation - $500 Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated October 17, 2000. * Claimant: Hales, John T. * Date of Loss: 6/22/00 * Date Filed: 10/16/00 Action: To deny the above-noted claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator, as recommended by staff. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT REGARDING THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 16, 2000. Action: To receive and file the National Flood Insurance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Report, as recommended by staff. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of October 17, 2000. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25435 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 333 - 11TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 12, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6098, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25435 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 333 11th STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25470 FOR A 3-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 902 MANHATTAN AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 9, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6099, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25470 FOR A THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 902 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (k) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25532 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 153 MANHATTAN AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 5, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6100, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25532 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 153 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (l) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25570 FOR A 4-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 615 - 621 SECOND STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 17, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6101, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25575 FOR A FOUR-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 615 - 621 SECOND STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (m) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25900 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 534 MANHATTAN AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 9, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6102, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25900 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 534 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2001. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 17, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the City Council meeting schedule for 2001. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of September 5,2000. (p) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THIS REQUEST AND SUBSEQUENT OTHERS FROM THE UNITED STATES SURFING FEDERATION TO CONDUCT AMATEUR SURFING CONTESTS ON THE BEACH SOUTH OF THE HERMOSA BEACH PIER ON NOVEMBER 4TH AND NOVEMBER 11TH FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 6:00.P.M.; WAIVE PARTICIPANT/SPECTATOR FEE; AND, APPROVE THE EVENT CONTRACT. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated October 12, 2000. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve this request and subsequent others from the United States Surfing Federation to conduct amateur surfing contests on the beach, south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. The current request is for the dates of November 4, 2000 and November 11, 2000 from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M.; 2. Waive the participant/spectator fees; and 3. Approve the event contract. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (q) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP PROJECT 99-409 MANHOLE REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION AT 24TH STREET, BEACH DRIVE AND THE STRAND TO ATLAS UNDERGROUND CO. OF CHINO IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,842.00; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE CHANGE ORDERS AS NECESSARY NO TO EXCEED THE CONTRACT BY 15%. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 18, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the construction contract for CIP Project 99-904 Manhole Repair/Reconstruction at 24th Street, Beach Drive and The Strand to Atlas Underground Co. of Chino in the amount of $49,842; 2. authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Construction Contract subject to approval of the City Attorney; and 3. authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders as necessary not to exceed the contract by 15 percent. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1206 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ." Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 2, 2000. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1206, as recommended. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. * AYES; Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky * NOES; None * ABSENT: None * ABSTAIN: None b. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1207 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-2, R-2B, AND R-3 ZONES AND GUEST PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR MULTI-FAMILY USES." Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 18, 2000. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1207. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. * AYES; Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Mayor Reviczky * NOES; None * ABSENT: None * ABSTAIN: Oakes 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(e) and (p) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the consent calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH RECONFIGURATION OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (CHANGING 665 SQ. FT. OF EXISTING PATIO TO 405 SQ. FT. OF INDOOR SEATING AND 260 SQ. FT. OF OUTDOOR PATIO) AT 1031 HERMOSA AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 16, 2000. Supplemental resolution from Community Development received October 19, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:44 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Jerry Compton - project architect, reviewed the project, presented plans and responded to Council questions; Alfredo Carrillo - applicant, noted his experience running restaurants and responded to Council questions; said he did not serve alcohol to people not ordering meals; Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, said the City is well over the ABC's liquor license threshold and needs more retail; suggested requiring a CUP for conversion to a restaurant; James Kilor - attorney representing the Carrillo family, said there have never been any complaints on the three other restaurants already owned by the applicant; Greg Camacho - Los Angeles, property owner; said the building has been vacant about one year; said the applicant runs a family oriented business; and Jerry Compton - made closing comments, noting that the subject site was once a liquor store. The public hearing closed at 8:00 P.M. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6103, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONNECTION WITH A 405 SQUARE FOOT INDOOR SEATING AREA AND A 260 SQUARE FOOT OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING AREA ADDITION TO AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 1031 HERMOSA AVENUE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 16, 17 AND 18, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT." Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes by Dunbabin and Mayor Reviczky. In response to Council comments about a specific plan or overlay zone in the downtown, City Manager Burrell said staff would return with information for Council review. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 5. REQUEST FROM HERMOSA BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO DISPLAY BANNERS OVER PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AS A FUNDRAISING EFFORT TO BENEFIT THE FOUNDATION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 19, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, requesting direction for a more comprehensive policy if the Council was interested in allowing the requested banners. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 8:26 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Jennifer Alvarado , Foundation board member, spoke of school district needs, including the needed replacement of old computers in the computer lab; suggested banners be worded "(Name of business) supports the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation"; Lisa Ryder-Moore - Hermosa Beach, said the money raised by the Foundation was not for extras, but rather funds basic programs that were previously cut by the State; said the banner program would be an easy way to support the schools; Joanne Edgerton - Foundation president, said the suggested streetlight banner program would not work because 10-30 banners would be needed for real presence on the highway and it would require more volunteer hours; Teresa Kalidge - Hermosa Beach, said the fact that other cities do not have this program could simply mean they have not yet thought of it; and Shelly Davenport - Hermosa Beach, said the banners would support the schools and were a good way to raise money with minimal effort. Public Participation closed at 8:45 P.M. Proposed Action : To approve the banner program and leave the details to staff with regard to the font size. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The second was withdrawn after discussion, and the motion died. Action: To approve in concept a banner program for Hermosa Beach non-profit groups allowing commercial advertisements at Aviation Boulevard/Prospect Avenue and at First Street/Pacific Coast Highway, with direction to staff to return with a policy statement and to work out the details as to verbiage and a rotation process for the groups, with the requirement that each non-profit group handles its own recruitment, etc., with a member of the group named as a contact person for accountability purposes, and with a two-year expiration date for the program and a Council review at that time to determine whether or not to continue it. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Mayor Reviczky. The meeting recessed at 9:17 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:35 P.M. 6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 18, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To direct staff to give notice that the City of Hermosa Beach will be withdrawing from the Dispute Resolution Services (DRS - LA BAR) program and switching to the South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution, and to prepare the appropriate paperwork to do so. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ON AN "AS NEEDED" BASIS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 11, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve staff's recommendation as amended: 1. Approve the agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and David Evans & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $50,000; and 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement and the City Clerk to attest, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8. PIER REGULATIONS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 18, 2000. Supplemental letter from Allan Mason received October 24, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Alice Villalobos - Hermosa Beach, said people could walk along the Strand and the Plaza with their dogs; asked to be able to walk pets on the Pier as well, suggesting a time restriction if deemed necessary. Action: To approve the following regulations regarding use of the Pier: * NO DIVING * NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES * NO ANIMALS ON OR OFF LEASH * NO OVERHEAD CASTING * NO SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES OR SCOOTERS; to direct staff to post appropriate signs: and to further direct a 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. closure of the pier. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. RESOLUTION REVISING THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED POSITIONS . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 2, 2000. City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6104, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-5938, APPROVING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED POSITIONS (EMPLOYEES, BOARD/COMMISION MEMBERS), AND DESIGNATING THE CITY'S FILING OFFICER ." Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT/BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT COMMITTEE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 19, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting that this committee would be subject to the Brown Act and would have open meetings, with the first one on Thursday. Action: Mayor Reviczky directed, with the consensus of the Council, that Councilmembers Edgerton and Oakes, the members of the existing school subcommittee, attend the meeting Thursday and report back to the Council on the need to have two separate committees. b. GIFT OF DAVID AND MARGARET SCHUMACHER FOR THE MUNICIPAL PIER MODERNIZATION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 19, 2000. Action: To direct the City Manager to finalize arrangements for the plaques and order them for temporary placement prior to the completion of the Plaza, as recommended by staff, in coordination with the timing of the annual tree lighting ceremony. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote 11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Victoria Moore on Tuesday, October 24, 2000, at the hour of 10:30 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Thursday, November 2, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for the purpose of conducting a joint meeting with the Planning Commission. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Thursday, November 2, 2000, at the hour of 7:18 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Julie Oakes CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Reviczky announced that a Veterans' Day ceremony would take place at the Veterans' Memorial Friday, November 10, 2000, at 7 P.M., and invited everyone to attend. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL: Present: Hoffman, Kersenboom, Pizer, Tucker, Chairman Perrotti Absent: None 1. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCILMEMBERS - None 2. HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Community Development Director Blumenfeld reported on the status of the Housing Element, noting that the consultant had been selected last May and the process was well underway. He said a draft document would be presented to the Planning Commission in November, then to the City Council for approval, and finally to the State for certification next year. 3. LOCAL COASTAL UPDATE Community Development Director Blumenfeld reported on the status of the Local Coastal Plan, noting that it had been reviewed and approved by Council in May, and was then sent to the State Coastal Commission, where it was reviewed for completeness in August and is now scheduled for upcoming hearings in January, 2001. In response to Council questions, he said once the City has permit authority, the citizens will benefit from a reduction in the time and cost involved with getting permits. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. 4. ITEMS SUGGESTED BY PLANNING COMMISSIONERS A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR ALCOHOL USES In response to Council questions regarding hours of operation, Community Development Director Blumenfeld said staff was following earlier Council direction for uniform hours of operation of restaurants and bars in the downtown area. Discussion ensued. There was Council consensus for the preparation of a complete downtown survey map showing the current types of business and their hours of operation, and for the Planning Commission to continue looking at conditional use permit applications for restaurants and bars on a case-by-case basis. Discussion ensued concerning the change of use from office/retail to restaurants, the possible need for a specific plan or overlay district in the downtown area based on the outcome of the survey, and the possible need for a moratorium in the interim. In response to Council questions, City Manager Burrell said staff recommended a comprehensive approach to the issues being discussed this evening with regard to the downtown area, defined as Pier Avenue from Valley Drive to the Strand and Hermosa Avenue from Eighth to 16th streets. He said staff would present at the next regular meeting of November 14 a report for Council consideration of the following items: 1) a moratorium to prevent the conversion of retail/office uses to restaurants in the downtown area, with a draft ordinance for adoption; 2) the preparation of a comprehensive study of the commercial uses of the downtown area, that involves a survey; and 3) direction to proceed with revisions to the parking regulations. The meeting recessed at 8:35 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 P.M. B. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY (PCH) IMPROVEMENTS Discussion ensued concerning mixed use on the highway and other areas of the city as well, with residential use above office space, as well as horizontal mixed-use options, such as granny flats. Community Development Director Blumenfeld and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. C. UPPER PIER STREETSCAPE City Manager Burrell said the Upper Pier Streetscape would be on the Council agenda in the spring of 2001. With regard to Pacific Coast Highway, he said PCH would start with the formation of a group and their short-term goals might include a streetscape plan, noting that the Public Works Commission and the Planning Commission would also be involved. Mayor Reviczky said the lower Pier Avenue businesses were doing very well and the success of that project was well worth the efforts of those Pier Plaza businesses. He said he would like to see the same thing on the highway, with the City and businesses working together in a partnership. He said one of the issues that should be looked at is increased parking for those businesses along PCH. There was Council consensus to look at the C-3 zone regulations and to establish additional setbacks for required landscaping purposes. 5. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING No action was taken on this item. The joint workshop meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission concluded at 10:05 P.M. ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Thursday, November 2, 2000, at the hour of 10:05 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 14, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, November 14, 2000, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pete Tucker ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Reviczky announced the next Household Hazardous Waste Roundup will take place Saturday, November 18, 2000, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., at Raytheon Corporation, Parking Lot "G," on Hughes Way, off of Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo. For more information, call 1-888-CLEAN-LA. Councilmember Dunbabin said "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," which is currently playing at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, was hilarious. She said the Veterans' Day ceremony held Friday evening, November 10, at the Veterans' Memorial at the Community Center site was wonderful, noting that the event had been organized by Steve Crecy. She commended staff for the excellence of the Halloween Howl event held October 30 at the Clark Building. She announced that a recycling bin for phone books was located in the City Hall parking lot, and said residents may call 888-PICK-BFI if they are in need of new blue bins for recycling at their homes. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, referred to a news article last week in the Daily Breeze regarding the settlement of a law suit, in which the City will pay $440,000 to a man shot by police while being arrested five years ago in the downtown area; asked if that dollar amount was covered by insurance, if the premiums would go up as a result, and if the City would try to recover any money from the downtown bars where the man had been drinking. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting consideration of a tax decrease. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter. Action: To receive and file. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. Letter from Redondo Union High School Grad Night 2001 Committee requesting consideration of a donation toward their annual Grad Night for the Class of 2001. Action: To approve a donation of $1,000 toward Grad Night for the Redondo Beach Union High School class of 2001, as requested. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 3. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting headphones for the cameraman at council meetings. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter. Action: To refer to staff. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations 1(a) to (v), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (e) Dunbabin, (g) Edgerton, (i) Mayor Reviczky, (k) Bowler, (m) Bowler, (n) Bowler, (o) Dunbabin, (p) Bowler, (q) Oakes, (u) Mayor Reviczky and (v) Mayor Reviczky. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar. (a) R ECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 2000. Action: To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 24, 2000. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23035 THROUGH 23226, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 23049, 23163 AND 23224, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 22836 AND 22911 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 24, 2000. Action : To receive and file the Capital Improvement Projects Status Report, as recommended by staff. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF SILVERSTRAND AVENUE, BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 25TH STREET, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 113 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 13, PAGE 133 AND ON TRACT NO. 820 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 17, PAGE 133, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to abstain from voting. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6107 , entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF SILVERSTRAND AVENUE, BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 25TH STREET, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 113 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 13, PAGE 133, AND ON TRACT NO. 820 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 17, PAGE 133, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER." Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the abstention by Dunbabin. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Public Works Commission meeting of October 4, 2000. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated November 2, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell, City Attorney Jenkins and City Clerk Doerfling responded to Council questions. Action: To bring back for Council consideration, in the Spring of 2001, the issue of placing a special tax for crossing guard services on the ballot for the November, 2001, general municipal election. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Final Action : To authorize the City Manager to sign a contract agreement with All City Management Services, as recommended by staff. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (h) RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF RFP FOR DESIGN OF PROJECT NO. CIP 00-171 ARDMORE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, AND CIP PROJECT NO. 00-172 21ST ST. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, VALLEY DRIVE TO POWER STREET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000. Action: To approve the request for proposals (RFP) and authorize staff to solicit proposals for the design of street improvements for CIP Project No. 00-171, Ardmore Avenue at various locations, and CIP Project No. 00-172, 21st Street from Valley Drive to Power Street, as recommended by staff. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $200 FROM HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY CLUB TO BE USED FOR THE HALLOWEEN HOWL ACTIVITY MATERIALS AND $100 FROM JERRY AND SUSAN TAINTER TO BE USED FOR HALLOWEEN HOWL ACTIVITY MATERIALS. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 6, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donors. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to accept the following donations received by the City to be used for Halloween Howl activity materials: * Hermosa Beach Rotary Club - $200 * Jerry and Susan Tainter - $100 Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP #25265 FOR A 3-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1419 MONTEREY BOULEVARD . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 6, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6105 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25265 FOR A THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1419 MONTEREY BOULEVARD, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ." (k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL/AGREEMENT FOR THE COIN OPERATED TELESCOPES FOR THE PIER FROM CARDEN COIN TELESCOPES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To approve a proposal/agreement from Carden Coin Telescopes for the installation and maintenance of two coin-operated telescopes on the Pier, and to direct the City Manager to execute the document. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE IT EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000. Action: To approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution effective December 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, pursuant to Council direction at its October 24, 2000 meeting regarding a change in service providers. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH MBIA MUNISERVICES COMPANY (FORMERLY MUNICIPAL RESOURCE CONSULTANTS) TO CONVERT PAYMENT FOR UUT COMPLIANCE SERVICES FROM CONTINGENCY FEE TO FIXED FEE BASIS. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 2, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Action : To approve an amendment of contract with MBIA Muniservices Company to convert payment for Utility User Tax (UUT) compliance services from a contingency fee to a fixed fee basis, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (n) RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF FIRST AGREEMENT WITH DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES FOR PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES FOR A NEW RESTROOM BUILDING WITH STORAGE AND COMCESSION AREA FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 95-507 VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 7, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Approve the attached First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and David Evans & Associates, Inc., to prepare plans, specifications and estimates for a new restroom building with storage and concession area; and 2) Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment to the agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING OF TEMPLE CITY FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-144, STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY - 24TH STREET TO 35TH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 6, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Award the Construction Contract to Los Angeles Engineering of Temple City, California, based upon their lowest responsible bid of $500,001.90; 2) Authorize the appropriation of $57,255 from the 115 TDA Regional fund; 3) Authorize the appropriation of $2,868 from the 115 TDA Local fund; 4) Authorize the appropriation of $7,449 from the 121 Prop A Open Space fund; 5) Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 6) Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $50,000; with direction to staff to look at the issues raised this evening with regard to the stairway and continuity of the wall. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (p) RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-530 VARIOUS PARK IMPROVEMENTS, SOUTH PARK ROLLER HOCKEY PERIMETER FENCING & RINK . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 6, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and Community Resources Director Rooney also responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Approve the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work and call for bids; and 2) Instruct the City Clerk to post a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project; with direction to staff to research potential methods for sound attenuation. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (q) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-627 COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS, FENCING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 6, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams and Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Approve the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work and call for bids; and 2) Instruct the City Clerk to post a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (r) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FILM PERMIT FOR NDE PRODUCTIONS/ UNIVERSAL PICTURES. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 6, 2000. Action: To approve the film permit for NDE Productions, Inc. to film in the interior of Patrick Malloy's from Monday, November 20 to Wednesday, November 22, 2000, as recommended by staff. (s) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION WITH BIG BAND 2000 ON THE PLAZA FROM 8:00 PM TO MIDNIGHT, 12/31/00 TO 01/01/01. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 2, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Appropriate $23,000 from the DEC fund balance to the Special Events Account for a Citywide New Year's Eve celebration; and, 2) Approve a program with Big Band 2000 on the Plaza from 8:00 P.M., December 31, 2000 to midnight, January 1, 2001. (t) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP #25628 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 839 SEVENTH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 6, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6106 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25628 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 839 SEVENTH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (u) RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH QUANTUM CONSULTING FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182 MYRTLE AVENUE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000. Supplemental information from Public Works received November 14, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting. (Both this and item (v) were discussed and acted on at the same time.) Public Works Director Williams and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To direct staff to document and list the issues, draft a letter that details all the items that need attention and correction and send it to the appropriate person at Edison, and then set up a meeting with Edison. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the abstention of Dunbabin. Final Action : To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Quantum Consulting for contract administration and inspection services rendered with the construction of the Myrtle Avenue Underground Utility District in the amount of $50,000; 2) Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment to the agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, 3) Authorize the appropriation of $33,704 from the 307 Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding Improvement Fund for the completion of Project No. CIP 97-182 Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried noting the abstention of Dunbabin (v) RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH QUANTUM CONSULTING FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 97-183 LOMA DRIVE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000. Supplemental information from Public Works received November 14, 2000. Public Works Director Williams and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Quantum Consulting for contract administration and inspection services rendered with the construction of the Loma Drive Underground Utility District in the amount of $50,000; and, 2) Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment to the agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the abstention of Dunbabin. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(e), (g), (i), (k), (m), (n), (o), (p), (q), (u) and (v) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None MUNICIPAL MATTERS 4. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH STREET BANNER FUNDRAISING PROGRAM AND BANNER PERMIT POLICY AMENDMENT. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 2, 2000. This item was continued to the next meeting at the request of staff. 5. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING REQUEST BY JIM LISSNER TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON DRAFT EIR FOR METLOX SITE DEVELOPMENT IN MANHATTAN BEACH . City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. CITY/SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT OF 10/26/00 MEETING. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report. Action: To receive and file. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. b. CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT/BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT COMMITTEE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. No action was taken on this item. c. FREE HOLIDAY PARKING AT SILVER PARKING METERS AND PARKING LOTS FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2000 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2000. Action: To approve free holiday parking at the silver meters and the parking lot from November 23 through December 26, 2000, to encourage shopping in the downtown area. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. d. DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLANNING PROCESS; MORATORIUM ON CONVERSION OF RETAIL AND OFFICE USES TO RESTAURANTS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA; AND DOWNTOWN PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Memorandum from City Manager Steve Burrell dated November 6, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 00-1208-U, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE TO RESTAURANT USE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF ." Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. Ayes: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Noes: Bowler Absent: None Abstain: None Further Action: To approve a study of the commercial uses of the downtown area and the request for proposals (RFP) with a return to the City Council for approval of the selection of a consultant at its January 8, 2001 meeting. Motion Dunbabin, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Further Action: To direct staff to return at the meeting of December 12, 2000 with amendments for Section 17.44.140 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to parking. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Final Action: To direct staff to set up a series of business meetings with the property owners in the area. Motion Dunbabin, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 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: Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: BC172546 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 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. Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Joseph Kozma v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: 96-5492 MPR ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, November 14, 2000, at the hour of 8:55 P.M. to a Closed Session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 9:05 P.M. At the hour of 9:15 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, November 14, 2000, at the hour of 9:15 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 28, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, November 28, 2000, at the hour of 7:17 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Parks & Recreation Commissioner Geoffrey Hirsch ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Reviczky announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Marion Klapper, mother-in-law of Redondo Beach Council Member Bob Pinzler. He said Mrs. Klapper's daughter, Arlene Pinzler, was the District Manager for California Senator Debra Bowen of the 27th District. Mayor Reviczky said the 8th annual Beach Cities Toy Drive was now in full swing, and encouraged everyone to join in bringing Christmas joy to those less fortunate, noting that the toy drive benefits local charities. He said collection boxes for unwrapped toys were available at the Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach Fire Stations and Chambers of Commerce, and the toy wrapping party would take place at the Clark Building, Saturday, December 16, at 11 A.M. Mayor Reviczky then announced that the California Youth Karate Club was hosting a Celebrity Dragon Award Ceremony Sunday, December 17, at 1 - 5 P.M., at Pointe 705, and encouraged anyone interested in martial arts to attend the event. Councilmember Edgerton commented on the success of the High Five Boutique fashion show fundraiser held November 19 at Pointe 705, noting that the event raised about $1,000 for the Beach Cities Toy Drive. He thanked the owner/ proprietor of the Hermosa clothing business for hosting the event and commended her for her hard work. Councilmember Oakes announced that the annual tree lighting ceremony would take place Thursday, December 7, at the Pier Plaza. She said the festivities would begin at 6 P.M. and that she was expecting the Dazzlers, snow, and Santa's arrival on a lifeguard truck. Councilmember Oakes also announced a meeting for the discussion of public utility companies, including Edison, scheduled to take place at 7 P.M. Wednesday, November 29, at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. She said the meeting would be conducted as an open forum with Senator Debra Bowen presiding and encouraged all interested parties to attend. Councilmember Dunbabin announced the annual Sand Snowman Contest would take place at 9 A.M. Saturday, December 9, on the sand near the Pier. She said the judging would take place at 10:45 A.M. and encouraged everyone to attend. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2000: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, addressed three issues: 1) said he observed uncovered welding taking place next to the street at a construction site at Second Street and Ardmore Avenue which was illegal, since it posed a hazard to children and others passing by, and expressed concern that staff took no action when he reported it; 2) said the state sales tax decrease mentioned by the Mayor at the last meeting was not a valid reason for the City not to cut its UUT; and 3) submitted copies of an Alcohol Beverage Control application for a new business at the site of the former Ibiza and encouraged the Council to object to the request, noting the request included a full liquor license, expanded hours and live entertainment. (City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.) (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Memorandum from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission requesting that City Council consider designating the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club as an historic landmark pursuant to Chapter 17.53 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code . Action: To receive and file. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. Letter from the Hermosa Beach Little League requesting consideration of a change order for the Clark Field improvements. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was: Clint Lau - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter. City Manager Burrell and Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions. Action: To refer the letter to staff for a report back at the next meeting on pricing for the requested fencing and second batting cage at Clark Field. Mayor Reviczky so ordered, with the consensus of the Council. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations 1(a) to (k), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (c) Mayor Reviczky, (e) Mayor Reviczky, (h) Dunbabin, (i) Oakes, and (k) Bowler. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held on November 2, 2000; and, 2) Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 14, 2000. Action: To approve as presented the City Council minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 2, 2000, and the Regular Meeting of November 14, 2000. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23227 THROUGH 23395, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 23308 AND 23387, AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 18485 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action: To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to postpone to January 9 one of the four public hearings scheduled for the December 12 meeting. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions with regard to a postponement of the public hearing for the proposed Silverstrand vacation, noting that the item would appear on the December 12 agenda, since it had already been advertised, with the notation that the hearing would take place at the January 9 meeting. He noted that a meeting with the affected property owners would take place at City Hall Monday, December 11 at 7 P.M. Action : To receive and file the list of tentative future agenda items, amended to move the actual public hearing of the proposed Silverstrand vacation to the January 9 meeting. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE OCTOBER 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1. Revenue and expenditure report; 2. City Treasurer's report; and 3. Investment report. Action : To receive and file the October 2000 financial reports as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATION OF $100 FROM ROBERT AND BETTY HUSTON TO BE USED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 20, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donor. Action: To accept the donation of $100 from Robert and Betty Huston to be used for Fire Department training. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of November 7, 2000. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CARGO VAN FOR THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO WONDRIES FLEET DIVISION OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,521.02 AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASE DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 20, 2000. Supplemental memorandum from Community Resources received November 28, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the purchase of a new cargo van for the Community Resources Department to Wondries Fleet Division of Alhambra, California, in the amount of $25,521.02; and 2. Authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 99-529, CLARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS - BALLFIELD BACKSTOP, TO QUALITY FENCE CO. OF SOUTH GATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $78,962; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED $8,038 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 20, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the construction contract for Project No. CIP 99-529 Clark Field Improvements - Ballfield Backstop to Quality Fence Co. of South Gate in the amount of $78,962; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary, not to exceed $8,038. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/INSPECTION FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 95-622, CITY HALL REMODEL - ADA UPGRADES, TO CONCEPT MARINE ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $165,860; AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED $16,586 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 21, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions, noting that the construction plans should be ready for bidding in February. Public Works Director Williams also responded to Council questions, noting that staff would bring the plans back for Council approval to go to bid. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Concept Marine Associates, Inc., for a fee not to exceed $165,860; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary, not to exceed $16,586. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of November 21, 2000. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 12, 2000 TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON CONVERSION OF OFFICE AND RETAIL USE TO RESTAURANT USE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA UNTIL NOVEMBER 13, 2001. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 21, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions, noting the State law requirements with regard to moratoriums. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To set a public hearing for December 12, 2000, as recommended by staff, to consider extending the moratorium ordinance to prevent the conversion of office and retail uses to restaurant uses in the downtown area until November 13, 2001 in order to allow completion of the study of uses and to enact any legislative changes. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Bowler. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(c), (e), (h), (i), and (k) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None The meeting recessed at 9:02 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:12 P.M. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 4. ADOPTION OF NEW NOISE AND ALCOHOL ORDINANCES. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated November 20, 2000. Supplemental letter from Jim and Janet Hamilton dated November 25, 2000. Police Chief Straser presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Fire Chief Tingley and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 00-1209, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, NOISE CONTROL, OF TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY, OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE," subject to the following amendments under Section 3 of the draft ordinance: 1. Section 3, Municipal Code Section 8.24.040 - delete subsection A. (Radios, stereos, etc.) in its entirety and renumber the subsequent subsections accordingly; 2. Section 3, Municipal Code Section 8.24.040 - amend renumbered subsection A. (Placement of stereo speakers) to read "The amplification of music or any other sound on private property, through speakers located either (1) outdoors, or (2) in one or more windows or doorways, when such speakers are directed towards and such music is plainly audible on an immediately adjacent public right-of-way."; 3. Section 3, Municipal Section 8.24.050 - delete ".22 caliber nailing gun" from subsection A. (Permissible hours of construction), to read "…mixer, crane, powder-actuated tool , steam or electric…"; 4. Section 6 - delete "pedestrian or bicycle" from Municipal Code Section 12.20.350 (Obstructing free movement), thereby amending the section to read "…impede the free flow of travel along…"; and 5. Add Section 7 to amend Municipal Code Section 10.12.160 (Public rights-of-way…) by adding subsection C. to read "No person shall stand, sit, lie or congregate on any walk street in such a manner as to interfere with or impede the free flow of travel along the walk street." Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None 5. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None 6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 7. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: a. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on September 12, 2000; and b. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on November 14, 2000. 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - Title: City Manager ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, November 28, 2000, at the hour of 10:17 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:21 P.M. At the hour of 10:22 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Marion Klapper on Tuesday, November 28, 2000, at the hour of 10:23 P.M., to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at the hour of 7:14 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Kathy Dunbabin ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Reviczky announced the death of Richard Greenwald, calling him a Hermosa Beach icon, a friend of the Community Center and a friend to all, who would be missed. He expressed sincere sympathy to his wife Thelma and their family, and said tonight's meeting would be adjourned in his memory. Councilmember Edgerton reminded everyone of the 8th annual Beach Cities Toy Drive for needy children and of the gift-wrapping party at the Clark Building on Saturday, December 16, at 11 a.m. He then reported that he, with Councilmember Bowler and Mayor Reviczky, joined about 10,000 other elected officials at the League of Cities conference last week in Boston, noting there was a special segment on airplane noise and its effect on communities, which was attended by representatives of 20 cities. He wondered if Hermosa Beach would want to formally become part of the group, which would give the City access to what is happening across the country and the opportunity to share information, and said he would provide details about the committee to the City Manager. Councilmember Dunbabin commented on (1) the success of the December 7 annual tree lighting event, which featured snow, a performance by the Hermosa Valley choir and Santa's arrival on a fire truck, noting that several community organizations donated to the event; (2) the success of the December 9 sand snowman contest, noting a record number of contestants and commending the Community Resources staff for its hard work and enthusiasm; (3) the fresh produce available at the Hermosa Beach Farmer's Market on Valley Drive every Friday from noon to 4 p.m.; and (4) the December 8 Easter Seals open house at the Community Center, commending the Kiwanis Club members for their efforts in renovating the room. She encouraged people to buy their Christmas trees at the Kiwanis Club tree lot. Mayor Reviczky requested that the Council add two items to the agenda: (1) a request from the Navy for a Hermosa Beach port call in January, and (2) a request seeking support for a proposal for a future port call for the entire South Bay area. Action: To add to the agenda a request from the U.S. Navy for a Hermosa Beach port call in January, based on the findings that the matter arose after the agenda was posted and required action prior to the next regular meeting. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Action: To add to the agenda a request for support of a future port call for the entire South Bay area from Tony Chris, Naval Affairs Chairman for the South Bay Navy League, who had been contacted by Redondo Beach Mayor Greg Hill about the possibility of a South Bay port call, perhaps with an aircraft carrier in Redondo Beach, based on the findings that the matter arose after the agenda was posted and required action prior to the next regular meeting. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 28, 2000: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Susan Licata - Hermosa Beach, requested the removal of item 1(q) from the consent calendar; and Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, noted that the purchase price of a tree from the Kiwanis Tree Lot was tax deductible; said he wanted to speak on agenda item 9 at the appropriate time; and requested the removal of item 1(n) from the consent calendar. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations 1(a) through (q), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (f) Mayor Reviczky, (n) Bowler for Peter Tucker, (p) Oakes, and (q) Bowler for Susan Licata. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 28, 2000. Action: To approve as presented the City Council minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 28, 2000. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23396 THROUGH 23556, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 23469, AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 23382 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 2000. Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of November 1, 2000, as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE RE-APPROPRIATION OF $43,600 IN THE 301 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM FY 1999-00 TO FY 2000-01 FOR PROJECT NO. 00-410, LOMA AREA SEWER IMPROVEMENTS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 4, 2000. Action : To approve the re-appropriation of $43,600 in the 301 Capital Improvement Fund from FY 1999-00 to FY 2000-01 for Project No. 00-410, Loma Area Sewer Improvements, as recommended by staff. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $100 FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY CLUB TO BE USED FOR THE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY; $100 FROM THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH TO BE USED FOR THE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY; $100 FROM THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH TO BE USED FOR THE SAND SNOWMAN CONTEST; AND, $200 FROM THE KIWANIS CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH TO BE USED FOR THE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated December 5, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donors. Action: To accept the following donations received by the City: 1. $100 - Hermosa Beach Rotary Club - for tree lighting ceremony; 2. $100 - Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach - for tree lighting ceremony; 3. $100 - Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach - for Sand Snowman contest; 4. $200 - Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach - for tree lighting ceremony. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 21, 2000. Action : To receive and file the capital improvement project status report, as presented. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FROM GREAT AUTOS OF YESTERYEAR CLASSIC CAR CLUB, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT A CAR CLUB DISPLAY ON THE PLAZA APRIL 21, 2000 FROM 10:00AM TO 3:00PM WITH REQUIREMENTS/WAIVERS AS SPECIFIED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated December 4, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to approve the request from Great Autos of Yesteryear Classic Car Club, a non-profit organization, to conduct a car club display on the Plaza April 21, 2000 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. with the following requirements/waivers: 1. Provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $2 million; 2. Indemnify the City; 3. Provide the City with signed indemnification forms from all event participants; 4. Waive the $1.10 per participant/spectator fee; 5. Pay for direct staff costs for Community Resources Recreation Supervisor if required; 6. Pay for any Public Works services required (at regular hourly rate); 7. Place oil pans below each vehicle; 8. Retain an 18-foot continuous fire lane on the Plaza; 9. Provide one fire extinguisher per vehicle; 10. Provide an event notice to Plaza merchants; 11. Supply volunteer security for the event; 12. Set-up hours 8 A.M. to 10 A.M.; tear-down completed by 4 P.M.; and 13. One adult in front and one behind each vehicle as they enter and exit the Plaza to ensure pedestrian safety (orange vests). (i) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #52770 FOR A 9-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 633 THIRD STREET AND 636-654 FOURTH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 4, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6108 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP #52770 FOR A NINE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 636 - 654 FOURTH STREET AND 633 THIRD STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25455 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1727 GOLDEN AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 4, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6109 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25455 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1727 GOLDEN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (k) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25440 FOR A 2-LOT SUBDIVISION AT 501 AND 507 29TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 4, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6110 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25440 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 501 AND 507 29TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ." (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 5, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve and adopt the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the DBE Program and remit the documents to Caltrans for acceptance and processing. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT TO BERRY AND HENIGAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,200 AND APPROPRIATE $106,000 OF RIDESHARE FUNDS FOR PROJECT NO. 99-144, STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN PATH . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 4, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Authorize the Director of Public Works and the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Ridesharing Funds in the amount of $106,000; 2. Authorize the appropriation of $106,000 and estimated revenue from Ridesharing Funds; 3. Approve the Professional Services Agreement for construction management services between the City of Hermosa Beach and Berryman & Henigar for a fee not to exceed $31,200; 4. Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 5. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $3,120. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL WORK ON PROJECT NO. CIP 99-529 CLARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS - BALLFIELD BACKSTOP. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 4, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler at the request of Pete Tucker for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams and Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, questioned the cost of and the need for 10-foot high fencing since the Little League had requested a height of 6 feet; said the original batting cage had been built for only $7,500; and Clint Lau - Hermosa Beach Little League Board member, supported the staff's recommendation, saying the 10-foot fence height was better for safety reasons; agreed that the cost of the requested batting cages was too high. Action: To approve additional work to install pitchers' warm-up cages for Project No. CIP 99-529, Clark Field Improvements - Ballfield Backstop to Quality Fence Co. in the amount of $5,500, as recommended by staff. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH FOR PURCHASE OF FUEL. Memorandum from Financial Director Viki Copeland dated December 6, 2000. Action: To approve a contract with the City of Redondo Beach for the purchase of fuel, as recommended by staff. (p) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS. Memorandum from Personnel and Risk Management Director Michael Earl dated December 7, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting. Personnel and Risk Management Director Earl presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve a proposal for third party administration of the City's Workers' Compensation claims submitted by Hazelrigg Risk Management Services and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for a three-year term commencing January 1, 2001. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (q) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler at the request of Susan Licata for separate discussion later in the meeting. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Susan Licata - Hermosa Beach, submitted a letter and requested that the Council appeal the decision of the Planning Commission to not rezone her property at 822 Sixth Street to R-2 (Planning Commission agenda item 7); and Bruce Bogard - Hermosa Beach, spoke in support of Ms. Licata's request. Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 6, 2000. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1209 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 24, NOISE CONTROL, OF TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated December 6, 2000. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1209, as recommended. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. AYES: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(f), (n), (p), and (q) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. At 7:31 P.M., after hearing items 1(f) and 1(p), the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing items 4 and 5. At 9:23 P.M., after hearing items 1(n) and (1q), the order of the agenda returned to public hearing item 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. PROPOSED VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF TWO EIGHT (8) FOOT WIDE PORTIONS OF SILVERSTRAND AVENUE, BOTH PORTIONS BOUNDED BY 25TH STREET TO THE NORTH AND 24TH STREET TO THE SOUTH AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 113 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 13, PAGE 133, AND ON TRACT NO. 820 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 17, PAGE 133, BOTH MAPS RECORDED AND LOCATED IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER. THE PORTIONS ARE DESCRIBED AS : 1. THE EASTERLY EIGHT (8) FEET OF SILVERSTRAND AVENUE ADJACENT TO LOTS 9 THROUGH 22 INCLUSIVE, OF SAID TRACT NO. 113; AND 2. THE WESTERLY EIGHT (8) FEET OF SILVERSTRAND AVENUE ADJACENT TO LOT 37 OF SAID TRACT. NO. 113 AND LOTS 23, AND 25 THROUGH 43 INCLUSIVE, OF SAID TRACT NO. 820. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 5, 2000. City Manager Burrell said staff would specifically notice every property owner by mail. Action: To continue the public hearing to the meeting of January 9, 2001, as directed by the Council at its November 28 meeting and as recommended by staff in order to give homeowners time to obtain additional information regarding increased tax assessments. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. TEXT AMENDMENT TO REVISE CHAPTER 17.50 OF THE ZONE CODE: SIGNS (TO ALLOW SIGNS ABOVE THE SECOND STORY), SECTIONS 17.50.120(G), 17.50.130(F) AND 17.50.140(F). Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 5, 2000. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:50 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Larry Peha - architect of the building at 1303 Hermosa Avenue, submitted photographs and spoke in support of raising the height limit for signs; and Pete Tucker - Planning Commissioner, said the Commission was concerned that the text amendment would encompass the whole city, not just this project. The public hearing closed at 8:06 P.M. Proposed Action: To direct staff to return with a draft ordinance that would establish a maximum height of 25 feet or the second story, whichever is higher, for the placement of signs. Motion Dunbabin, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion was subsequently amended to change the height limit to 28 feet, at which time Mayor Reviczky withdrew his second. Final Action : To direct staff to return with a draft ordinance that establishes a maximum height of 28 feet or the second story, whichever is higher, for the placement of signs. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Mayor Reviczky. The meeting recessed at 8:38 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:59 P.M., at which time the order of the agenda returned to item 3 to consider pulled consent items 1(n) and 1(q). 6. 2000 REVISION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND ADOPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 4, 2000. City Attorney Jenkins reviewed the State requirements with regard to the Housing Element and the required updates and responded to Council questions. Community Development Director Blumenfeld then presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Mark Blodgett, whose consulting firm was retained by the City to assist with completing the Housing Element update by the December 2000 deadline, reviewed the draft document with the use of an overhead projector, noting the City's constraints. He reviewed the five key issue areas, the proposed policies for those areas, and the overview of housing programs, noting that the incentive program included mixed-use development. The public hearing opened at 10:10 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council, the public hearing closed at 10:10 P.M. Action: To: 1. amend the draft Housing Element by incorporating City Attorney recommended modifications and by deleting mixed use in its entirely from the document, and 2. direct staff to transmit the document, as amended, to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for review and comment. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON CONVERSION OF OFFICE AND RETAIL USE TO RESTAURANT USE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA UNTIL NOVEMBER 13, 2001 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 6, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 10:16 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 10:16 P.M. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 00-1210-U , entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON CONVERSION OF OFFICE AND RETAIL USE TO RESTAURANT USE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF ," amended in Section 3, third paragraph, to delete reference to "potential architecturally and historically significant resources," and instead to simply read "Due to the foregoing circumstances, there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. Therefore, it is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare that this ordinance take effect…." Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Noes: Bowler Absent: None Abstain: None MUNICIPAL MATTERS 8. STREET BANNER FUNDRAISING PROGRAM AND BANNER PERMIT POLICY AMENDMENT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 6, 2000. Supplemental information from City Manager Burrell received December 12, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 10:28 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Roger Bacon - spoke in favor of the proposed banner program and of using a second banner for identifying the non-profit group, and requested that the City not charge for putting up and taking down the banners. Public participation closed at 10:38 P.M. Action: To approve, as recommended by staff, the new non-profit street banner fundraising program and the proposed amendment to the existing street banner program by limiting its usage to Hermosa Beach-based organizations or events occurring in the City, amended to require 25-percent of banner space to be devoted to the name and/or logo of the non-profit group and to eliminate the requirement that would have given priority to organizations that support activities or education for Hermosa Beach youth. Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL: SATURDAY, MARCH 17 - SUNDAY, MARCH 18 . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated December 4, 2000. Supplemental amended contract from Community Resources received December 12, 2000. Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Val Straser also responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 10 55 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: J. Travers Devine - St. Patrick's Day Committee, responded to Council questions; said the proposed Soap Box Derby was a concept only at this point and did not know if it would be feasible; and Pete Tucker - said costs would be somewhat higher since postage would increase at the first of the year; thought the Plaza businesses were giving meager contributions; and suggested going out to bid for the event organizer to reduce the cost. Public participation closed at 11:16 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the request from the South Bay St. Patrick's Day Weekend Committee (SBSPDC) to hold their annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2001; 2. Approve the event contract and street closures as requested; 3. Approve the subsidy and waiver requests; and 4. Consider the feasibility of adding a Soap Box Derby to the event on Sunday when more information is available. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 10. STORM WATER ORDINANCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 6, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. No one came forward to address the Council on this issue: Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 01-1211, entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE."; and 2. Adopt the fees proposed in Exhibit "A" and direct staff to incorporate those fees in the master fee schedule. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None 12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None a. Request by Mayor Reviczky to consider a request of the U.S. Navy for a Hermosa Beach port call by two frigates arriving from San Diego in the morning on Saturday, January 20, and departing in the afternoon on Sunday, January 21, with public tours available Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. (Item was added to the agenda earlier in the meeting.) Mayor Reviczky spoke to the request. City Manager Burrell and Community Resources Rooney asked for clarification from Council with regard to event planning. Action: To accept the offer by the Navy, with the understanding that this would be a cost neutral event with the water taxis paid for by those taking the tours. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Edgerton. b. Request from Mayor Reviczky to consider a request from the U.S. Navy for support of a future port call for the entire South Bay area pursuant to a request by Redondo Beach Mayor Greg Hill to put together a South Bay port call by an aircraft carrier. (This item was added to the agenda earlier in the meeting.) Mayor Reviczky spoke to the request. Action: It was the consensus of the Council that the Mayor send a letter expressing the City's interest in a South Bay port call by the Navy. The Council members then sang their traditional holiday song and wished everyone a happy holiday. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Richard Greenwald on Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at the hour of 11:55 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, December 26, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, January 9, 2001, at the hour of 7:17 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Public Works Commissioner Jean Lombardo ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Reviczky announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Betty Sue Roberts. Councilmember Edgerton said Betty Sue was the mother of Steve Roberts, owner of the Boogaloo Café. He expressed condolences and said her family has requested that donations be made for a park bench in Hermosa Beach in her memory in lieu of flowers. Mayor Reviczky announced that the next Household Hazardous Waste Round-up would take place in Hermosa Beach on Saturday, January 27, 2001, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., on Valley Drive between Eighth Street and 11th Street. Mayor Reviczky read a thank you letter he had received for the Beach Cities Toy Drive. He and Councilmember Edgerton commented on the success of the project, thanking the residents for their generosity and everyone who helped wrap the toys. Mayor Reviczky spoke of the success of the New Year's event celebrating the real new millennium, noting that the Big Band was excellent. Councilmember Oakes announced and congratulated former Councilmember Bob Benz and his wife Pat on the recent birth of their daughter Shelby. PRESENTATION: PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO RUTH BRAND IN RECOGNITION OF HER SERVICE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Mayor Reviczky noted the resignation of Ms. Brand from the Civil Services Board and said a plaque had been prepared in recognition of her 14 years as a Board member. He said Ms. Brand, who was unable to attend tonight's meeting, was also a long-time friend. He thanked her for her years of community service and said the plaque would be forwarded to her. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, commended Mike Flaherty, Public Works Superintendent, for being downtown at 6:30 A.M. on New Year's Day directing the clean-up of the Plaza; suggested that the City look into the effect that Edison's current problems may have on the completion of the undergrounding underway in the City, noting he heard they were canceling subcontractors. Mayor Reviczky requested that staff look into the issue to determine how Edison's current problems will affect the undergrounding in the City. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations 1(a) through (s), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (h) Mayor Reviczky, (k) Oakes, (l) Dunbabin, (m) Mayor Reviczky, (n) Dunbabin, (q) Bowler, and (s) Edgerton. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 7:30 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 5, followed by public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 2000. Action: To approve as presented the City Council minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 12, 2000. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23557 THROUGH 23780, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 23616 AND 23765. Action : To ratify the Check Register, as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE NOVEMBER 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS: (1) Revenue and expenditure report; (2) City Treasurer's report; and (3) Investment report. Action: To receive and file the November 2000 financial reports, as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 34 BALLISTIC VESTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,617.86 FROM THE U.S. ARMOR CORPORATION OF SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FOR USE BY OFFICERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; APPROVE ESTIMATED REVENUE OF $6,164 IN THE GRANT FUND, BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (BVP) ACCOUNT 150-211-5402; AND, APPROPRIATE $6,164 IN BVP FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BALLISTIC VESTS. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated December 19, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Authorize the purchase of 34 ballistic vents ($13,617.86) from the U.S. Armor Corporation of Santa Fe Springs, California, for use by officers of the Police Department; 2. Approve estimated revenue of $6,164 in the Grant Fund, Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) account, 150-2111-5402; and 3. Appropriate $6,164 in BVP funds for the purchase of the ballistic vents. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY ATLAS UNDERGROUND CO. FOR PROJECT NO. 99-409, MANHOLE REPAIR/SEWER RECONSTRUCTION AT 24TH STREET, BEACH DRIVE AND THE STRAND; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO ATLAS UNDERGROUND CO. (5% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION). Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 19, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Accept the work by Atlas Underground Co. for Project No. CIP 99-409 Manhole Repair/Sewer Reconstruction at 24th Street, Beach Drive and The Strand; 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and 3. Authorize staff to release payment to Atlas Underground Co. (5% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2000. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Public Works Commission meeting of December 13, 2000. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATION OF $200 FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO BE USED FOR THE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated December 27, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donor. Action : To accept the following donation to the City: * $200 - Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce - to be used for the tree lighting ceremony. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE LIST OF REGULAR AND ONGOING CITY BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPOINTIVE TERMS WHICH WILL EXPIRE DURING THE 2001 CALENDAR YEAR. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated December 28, 2000. Action: To receive and file the list of regular and ongoing City board, commission and committee appointive terms which will expire during the 2001 calendar year, as recommended. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CBM CONSULTING, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR CIP NO. 00-171, ARDMORE AVENUE - VARIOUS LOCATIONS, AND CIP NO. 00-172, 21ST STREET BETWEEN VALLEY DRIVE AND POWER STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,174; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT UP TO $5,017. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 26, 2000. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to CBM Consulting, Inc. to provide design and engineering services for CIP No. 00-171 and CIP No. 00-172 in the amount of $50,174; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $5,017. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP NO. 99-627, COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS - FENCING, TO ACE FENCE COMPANY OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,750; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT UP TO $6,250. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 21, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Community Resources Director Rooney also responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the construction contract for Project No. CIP 99-627 Community Center Improvements - Fencing to Ace Fence Company of the City of Industry, California, in the amount of $53,750; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the city Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $6,250. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Councilmember Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Oakes. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 21, 2000. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Action : To receive and file the status report of the Capital Improvement projects that are under design or construction, as recommended by staff. Motion Dunbabin, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (m) RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO MAINTAIN STATUS QUO RELATIVE TO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES IN THE SOUTH END OF TOWN AND DIRECT STAFF NOT TO FURTHER STUDY THIS ISSUE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 21, 2000. Supplemental information from Public Works received January 8, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Proposed Action: To have the Public Works Commission look at the traffic problems citywide. Motion Mayor Reviczky. The motion died due to the lack of a second. It was suggested that the issue of a citywide study be deferred until the City Council and Public Works Commission's joint meeting in the spring. Action : To approve the recommendation of the Public Works Commission to maintain the status quo relative to traffic management measures in the south end of the town and direct staff not to further study the issue. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (n) RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO CONVERT ONE 3-HOUR METERED PARKING SPACE TO AN UNMETERED GREEN CURB 30-MINUTE PARKING SPACE AT 1007 HERMOSA AVENUE I.E., THE NORTHERNMOST SPACE ON THIS BLOCK. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 2, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the recommendation of the Public Works Commission to convert one 3-hour metered parking space at 1007 Hermosa Avenue to a non-metered 30-minute parking space with a green curb. Motion Dunbabin, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Edgerton. Staff was requested to report back at a future meeting on smart meters and the possibility of placing them at various locations throughout the city. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT AND FILING OF AND APPROVING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND DELEGATING INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER FOR THE YEAR 2001. Memorandum from City Treasurer John Workman dated January 2, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6111 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT AND FILING OF AND APPROVING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND DELEGATING INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER FOR THE YEAR 2001." (p) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2000. Action: To receive and file the minutes of the December 5, 2000, meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission. (q) RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL WAIVE PARKING FEES AND TIME LIMITS FOR THE METERS ALONG PIER AVENUE (FROM MANHATTAN AVENUE TO HERMOSA AVENUE) AND HERMOSA AVENUE (BETWEEN EIGHTH AND 16TH STREETS) DURING THE SAND AND STRAND RUN ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2001, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated January 2, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action : To waive parking fees and time limits for the meters along Pier Avenue (from Manhattan Avenue to Hermosa Avenue) and Hermosa Avenue (between Eighth and 16th streets) or for use of the parking structure, whichever staff deems more appropriate, during the Sand and Strand Run on Sunday, February 11, 2001, from 7 A.M. to 12 noon. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (r) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE THE PETITION FROM RESIDENTS ON 30TH STREET REQUESTING THAT 30TH STREET BE CLOSED AT THE WEST END OF THE BMW PROPERTY AND THAT STOP SIGNS BE INSTALLED AT 30TH STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE AND REFER THIS ITEM TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION FOR ITS REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 20, 2000. Supplemental petition from residents in opposition to closure of 30th Street Action : To approve the recommendation of the Public Works Commission to: 1. receive the petition from the 30th Street residents for the closure of 30th Street and the installation of stop signs at 30th Street and Ardmore Avenue; and , 2. refer the issue to the Public Works Commission for its review and recommendation. (s) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO THE CONSENT DECREE RELATED TO THE CAL COMPACT LANDFILL SUPERFUND SITE IN CARSON, CALIFORNIA. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated January 2, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6112 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSED CONSENT DECREE RELATED TO THE CAL COMPACT LANDFILL SUPERFUND SITE IN THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA ," with direction to forward copies of the resolution to the offices of Senator Debra Bowen and Assemblyman George Nakano. Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 01-1211 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated December 21, 2000. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 01-1211, as recommended. AYES: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(h), (k), (l), (m), (n), (q), and (s) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MODIFICATION OF A MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AUTO REPAIR, AUTO BODY AND PAINT BUSINESS AT 501-555 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 26, 2000. Supplemental information received January 9, 2001, from the Community Development Department. At 8:30 P.M., Mayor Reviczky left the dais and the room due to a potential conflict of interest. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:49 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Jack Wood - representing the property owner, said there were multiple tenants on the site; said complaints had been made to the City, not the owner; said the problems were resolved when the owner was made aware of them; estimated the minimum cost of a clarifier to contain surface run-off to be about $50,000 Paul Burke - Hermosa Beach, said the property had looked like a junk yard, with no available on-site parking, requiring vehicles to park on Fifth and Sixth streets; said the parking problem had been alleviated since the site was cleaned up, but wanted guarantees that the problems would not arise again; Pete Tucker - Planning Commission, spoke in support of the condition requiring the design and installation of a clarifier, noting that everything drains into the ocean; suggested allowing three years or so for the installation to occur due to the high cost; and Jack Wood - said all of the businesses at the site were in compliance with regard to recycling oil, etc. The public hearing closed at 9:11 P.M. It was the consensus of the Council to start requiring a separate conditional use permit (CUP) for individual uses that would normally require a CUP, in addition to a master CUP which would cover all businesses on a property such as this. The Council then reviewed the specific conditions of approval imposed by the Planning Commission in PC Resolution 00-52 and reached consensus on whether or not to include the new conditions along with the conditions contained in the master conditional use permit for the property (CUP 93-11): * #1 - include condition requiring conformance with an approved site plan; * #2 - include but modify language to require an annual inspection by the Fire Department to ensure compliance with spray boot filtration maintenance and compliance with AQMD regulations; rather than having the owner submit evidence; * #3 - include condition prohibiting vehicle storage for more than 90 days; * #4 - include condition prohibiting auto wrecking and dismantling of automobiles for parts salvage but use CUP 93-11 wording; * #5 - include condition prohibiting the on-site storage of unregistered vehicles but use the language in CUP 93-11; * #6 - include condition requiring an affidavit from the owner indicating that all tenants were provided with a copy of the amended resolution; * #7 - no consensus to include the condition requiring the design and installation of a clarifier to contain surface run-off due to tie vote (Edgerton and Oakes in favor, Bowler and Dunbabin opposed); consensus to retain wording of condition #14 of 93-11; consensus to include the second sentence of #7 (Res. 00-52) prohibiting washing, sweeping or by any means putting trash or debris in the right of way; * #8 - no interest in this condition as worded; proposal to bring the CUP back in one year for full review failed due to tie vote (Oakes and Dunbabin in favor, Bowler and Edgerton opposed); consensus to have annual staff review; and * #9 no support for the condition requiring that the owner provide a monthly log of customer license plates for verification of vehicle registration. Action : To direct staff to prepare for Council adoption a resolution amending the master Conditional Use Permit for an auto repair, auto body and paint business at 501-555 Pacific Coast Highway, with the changes noted above. Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Reviczky. Final Action : To direct staff to research the issue of implementing a citywide requirement for clarifiers and report back on a future agenda. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Reviczky. The meeting recessed at 9:50 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:10 P.M. with all members present, and the order of the agenda returned to item 2. 5. PROPOSED VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF TWO EIGHT (8) FOOT WIDE PORTIONS OF SILVERSTRAND AVENUE, BOTH PORTIONS BOUNDED BY 25TH STREET TO THE NORTH AND 24TH STREET TO THE SOUTH AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 113 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 13, PAGE 133, AND ON TRACT NO. 820 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 17, PAGE 133, BOTH MAPS RECORDED AND LOCATED IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER. THE PORTIONS ARE DESCRIBED AS : 1. THE EASTERLY EIGHT (8) FEET OF SILVERSTRAND AVENUE ADJACENT TO LOTS 9 THROUGH 22 INCLUSIVE, OF SAID TRACT NO. 113; and 2. THE WESTERLY EIGHT (8) FEET OF SILVERSTRAND AVENUE ADJACENT TO LOT 37 OF SAID TRACT. NO. 113 AND LOTS 23, AND 25 THROUGH 43 INCLUSIVE, OF SAID TRACT NO. 820. (Continued from meeting of December 12, 2000) Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 2, 2001. Supplemental petitions in favor of the easement vacation submitted January 9, 2001 by Kathleen Greenspan. At 7:31 P.M., Councilmember Dunbabin left the dais and the room due to a potential conflict of interest. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:51 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: John Gleason - Hermosa Beach, objected to the proposal due to concerns about utility easements, liability issues and property tax ramifications; said the proposal taxes many to benefit one; Bud Miller - Hermosa Beach, said he was unaware a petition had been circulated; opposed the vacation as he did not want his property taxes to increase; Dency Nelson - Hermosa Beach, questioned the sewer location; said new construction conforms to current setbacks; objected to higher taxes, noting he already was paying an additional $730 per year for the undergrounding; suggested there may be another way to solve the bay window problem; Walter Wilmot - Hermosa Beach, said he was going to demolish and rebuild his home and favored the vacation so his home would extend as far out as his neighbor's home; Diane Miller -Hermosa Beach, spoke in opposition to the vacation; said she and other neighbors knew nothing about the petition; Dean Nota - Hermosa Beach, representing his mother-in-law, Nadine Russell, said she was opposed to the proposed vacation because of the property tax increase, noting that she had been in favor of the undergrounding project; Kathleen Greenspan - Hermosa Beach, said she wrote a letter listing her phone numbers and polled the neighborhood; said the issue began because of her non-conforming bay window, Moira Nelson - Hermosa Beach, said she did not want to be taxed at a higher rate; questioned how many Silverstrand residents were in favor of the proposed vacation, noting it seemed like a drastic solution to a bay window problem; and Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, said the vacation would ultimately create a canyon effect due to the narrowed public right of way; did not think the whole neighborhood should be penalized to solve the problem; said people enjoy the wide open space and suggested granting a variance to allow the bay window. The public hearing closed at 8:20 P.M. Action: To take no action on the issue. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Dunbabin. At 8:30 P.M., Councilmember Dunbabin returned to the meeting. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 6. 1999-2000 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) (INCLUDING REPORT FROM INDEPENDENT AUDITOR). Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated December 18, 2000. Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Gary Caporicci - Caporicci, Cropper and Larson, spoke on his report. Action : To receive and file the 1999-00 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which includes the report from Caporicci, Cropper and Larson, the City's independent auditors. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. ABC LICENSING IMPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS ON EXISTING BUSINESSES WHEN TRANSFERRING THE ABC LICENSE TO NEW OPERATOR. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 3, 2000. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Action : To have the City Council review all transfers of ABC licenses to determine whether or not to request that the ABC impose additional conditions on the new operator, as permitted by a recent Business and Professions Code amendment. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. b. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS TO FORM UNDERGROUND DISTRICT IN THE AREA GENERALLY EAST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, INCLUDING 13TH, 14TH, 15TH, AND 16TH STREETS AND BONNIE BRAE, AND OCEAN, ALL WEST OF PROSPECT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 3, 2001. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to receive the petition, approve funding for preliminary engineering and direct staff to work with Southern California Edison to develop the preliminary engineering including using a different design approach similar to Rule 20A project. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Mayor Reviczky requested more research on cabling costs. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD - UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JULY 15, 2003 . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated December 28, 2000. City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To accept with regret the resignation of Ruth Brand from the Civil Service Board, effective December 31, 2000, and direct the City Clerk to advertise the Board vacancy with a newspaper publication and normal posting procedures, as has been standard practice in the past, inviting applications from persons interested in being appointed to fill the unexpired term ending July 15, 2003, as recommended. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. City Manager Burrell reported on the Hermosa Beach port call by two Navy frigates scheduled to take place from 1 P.M. January 20 to 10 A.M. January 21, noting the City would arrange to use the WAVE for shuttle service back and forth for the crew members, would plan a reception, have banners and present a plaque for each captain. Community Resources Director Rooney said the Navy would provide or subsidize the tours, which would be available for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. She said the cost to the City would be less than $1,000. 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request from Councilmember Dunbabin that the City Council review the determination that inflatable devices may be considered the same as banners and receive a temporary permit. Councilmember Dunbabin presented her request. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to report back on the issue, including clarification on holiday decorations. b. Request from Councilmember Edgerton for consideration of support for construction of a gymnasium on the Hermosa Valley School campus. The School Board will be taking public input on the possible construction of a gymnasium at their meeting of January 10, 2001. Councilmember Edgerton presented his request. There was no action taken on this item because the issue had not yet been presented to the Council. City Attorney Jenkins requested that the Council add to the Closed Session agenda an item concerning the Cal Compact Landfill litigation. Action: To add the Cal Compact Landfill litigation item to the agenda based on the findings that the issue to be discussed arose after the agenda was posted and required immediate action. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on November 28, 2000. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL 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. Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a) * Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach * Case Number: BC172546 * Name of Case: Cal Compact Landfill litigation (added above) * Shell Chemical Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al * USDC Case #CV-00-01917 MRP (MANx) * Phillips Petroleum Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al * USDC Case #CV-00-1938 MRP (MANx) ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, January 9, 2001, at the hour of 11:35 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 11:44 P.M. At the hour of 11:53 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Betty Sue Roberts on Tuesday, January 9, 2001, at the hour of 11:54 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 23, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Eleanor Lynn ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: Edgerton OUTGOING MAYOR'S COMMENTS - Mayor Reviczky said many exciting things had taken place during his term as Mayor, including two Navy port calls, one in September and another last weekend, and the opportunity to bring in the new millennium. He thanked his fellow Councilmembers for their support, noting that it took a team to make it all work. He expressed appreciation to staff members for their support, thanked the press for being kind to him, and thanked the public for their support and understanding. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 10, 2001. A. Designate Mayor for a term ending November 13, 2001 . Action : To designate Councilmember John Bowler as Mayor for a term ending Tuesday, November 13, 2001. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. B. Designate Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending November 13, 2001. Action: To designate Councilmember Kathy Dunbabin as Mayor Pro Tem for a term ending Tuesday, November 13, 2001. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. C. Intergovernmental agencies requiring appointment of Mayor as delegate. Action: To appoint Mayor Bowler as the City delegate to the: 1. Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee, 2. South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors, and the Mayor Pro Tempore as alternate director, and 3. Inglewood Fire Training Authority, and the Mayor Pro Tempore as alternate; and to postpone the remaining committee appointments until the next regular meeting of February 13, 2001. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - Mayor Bowler presented a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Mayor Reviczky, thanking him for his service and the masterful way he presided over the City as Mayor. INCOMING MAYOR'S COMMENTS - Mayor Bowler thanked the citizens and his fellow Councilmembers for their support, thanked his family, Martha and Jennifer, for their patience, and commended City staff. He said the City was financially stable and crime was negligible. He cited exciting projects coming up in the City, including the third phase of the Pier, resurfacing the north end of the Strand, ongoing sewer and street repairs, possible expansion of the bike path, the City Hall remodel, and information technology plans. The meeting recessed at 7:25 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 7:45 P.M. ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Bowler announced that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in memory of Katherine Gray, wife of Hermosa Beach Historical Society president Larry Gray. He extended condolences to Mr. Gray and his family on behalf of the entire City Council. Mayor Bowler announced that the next Household Hazardous Waste Roundup would take place in Hermosa Beach on Saturday, January 27, 2001, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. on Valley Drive between Eighth Street and 11th Street. Councilmember Dunbabin announced that the Spring Festival 2001 brochure, which lists the upcoming City events and activities, came out this week. Councilmember Oakes wished a happy birthday to her mother who was 76 today. Councilmember Reviczky said he and Mayor Bowler rode up on the ship from San Diego for the Navy port call last weekend in Hermosa Beach. He said public tours on board were precluded due to high surf warnings, but that the officers and crew members were able to come ashore, and he thanked the community members for opening their hearts to them. PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF 30-YEAR SERVICE PIN TO ED CHESSON, CAPTAIN, HERMOSA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT Mayor Bowler thanked Fire Captain Ed Chesson for his service to the community and presented him with the 30-year service pin. Captain Chesson expressed appreciation for the service pin, noting it seemed like only yesterday that he joined the department and that after all these years he still enjoys coming to work. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2001 : No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Doris Nickelson - representing the Kenny Nickelson Foundation, thanked the citizens of Hermosa Bach for their toy donations during the holiday season, and thanked the representatives of the Beach Cities Toy Drive for their efforts, especially Council members Reviczky and Edgerton who have been the backbone of the organization since its inception, and presented tokens of appreciation from the children to Councilmember Reviczky (Edgerton absent) and Fire Chief Tingley. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Howard Longacre regarding out-of-order safety lighting portion of the traffic signal system located at Prospect Avenue and Aviation Boulevard in Hermosa Beach. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions, noting the problem was with the power system and that Edison said it would take about 12 weeks before they could make the needed repairs. Action : To receive and file, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 2. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting a geographic breakdown of bed tax. Action: To receive and file. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 3. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting that the City Council arrange to have the Public Work Commission meeting and the School Board meeting replayed, for a total of two showings . Action: To rebroadcast the Public Works meetings and work with the School Board if they are interested and it is feasible, with the suggestion that Mr. Lissner write a letter to the School Board about their meetings. Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton 4. Letter from Jim Lissner questioning whether the Council has a position on helicopter patrols in Hermosa Beach. Action : To receive and file, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations 1(a) through (g), as presented, with no items removed for separate discussion. Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 9, 2001. Action: To approve as presented the City Council minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2001. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER, NOS. 23781 THROUGH 23946, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 23945. Action: To ratify the Check Register,as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE DECEMBER 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1. Memorandum regarding Revenue and expenditure report; 2. City Treasurer's report; and 3. Investment report. Action: To receive and file the December 2000, financial reports as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP #52872 FOR TWO 3-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS AT 700-720 11th STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 16, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6113, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP #52872 FOR TWO-THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS LOCATED AT 700-720 11th STREET." (f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2001. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of January 16, 2001. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION TO SET A GOAL TO REDUCE ONGOING ELECTRICITY USE BY 7% AND URGING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO REDUCE ONGOING ELECTRICITY USE BY 7%. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 18, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6114, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO SET A GOAL TO REDUCE ONGOING ELECTRICITY USE BY 7% AND URGING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO REDUCE ONGOING ELECTRICITY USE BY 7%" 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION - No items were removed from the consent calendar. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None MUNICIPAL MATTERS 4. INTRODUCTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION ON THIRD STORY SIGNS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 17, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 01-1212,entitled, " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.50 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION OF THIRD STORY SIGNS." Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 5. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. PIER RENOVATION - PHASE III, SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2001. Assistant City Manager Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To set a special workshop meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at 7:10 P.M., as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. 6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 7. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request by Mayor Bowler to direct staff to communicate with other cities that are looking into forming their own public utilities and providing their own energy. Mayor Bowler spoke to his request. Action: To agendize the matter at a future meeting for Council consideration. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Katherine Gray on Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at the hour of 8:07 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for a special workshop meeting on Phase III of the Pier Renovation. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at the hour of 7:35 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Public Works Superintendent Mike Flaherty ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: None PIER RENOVATION - PHASE III WORKSHOP Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. He said the main issues for discussion and direction this evening were: (1) whether or not to create a walk-only zone on the Strand and repave the area; and (2) whether or not to construct the proposed access ramp from the lifeguard tower, noting the potentially high cost, estimated at about $80,000. He said exterior building samples would be available at the next Pier renovation meeting. Jim Pickel, consultant with Purkiss-Rose, reviewed the drawings on display and responded to Council questions. He discussed the proposed tower buildings, and said in order to meet ADA requirements a ramp must have a grade of 8.33% or less. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions 1. DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF WALK-ONLY ZONE ON THE STRAND AS PART OF THE PIER PLAZA Discussion ensued with regard to the issue of imposing a walk-only zone between 10th and 14th streets rather than continuing to use signal lights. In response to Council questions, Public Works Director Williams said the walk-only zone could be accomplished with signage and enforcement, and said a different pavement treatment would signal that it was a different zone. City Manager Burrell said if the Council wanted to pursue a walk-only zone, staff would develop an enforcement program for Council review and consideration, and said if a change of pavement material were desired, a possibility would be to make it consistent with the Pier Plaza pavement. Action : To direct staff to investigate ways to make a pedestrian-only zone on the Strand between 10th and 14th streets for consistency with the current signaled section, with the times of day to be determined at a later date, and with direction to staff to report back to the Council on enforcement issues. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Proposed Action: To repave the Strand between 10th and 14th streets with the same material that was used on the Pier Plaza. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion was subsequently withdrawn. Action: To direct staff to report back on the square footage cost of the same material that was used on the Pier Plaza, with the cost broken down for repaving the area in front of the Plaza and between 10th and 14th streets, or perhaps 11th and 13th streets. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried unanimously. 2. DISCUSS OPTIONAL HANDICAP RAMP Discussion ensued with regard to the issue of having an additional handicap ramp from the lifeguard tower. Suggestions for stair access instead of the ramp were discussed -- one to have stairs facing north with access from the mezzanine area directly to the pier. Mr. Pickel said it would be possible to delete the proposed additional ramp and include stairs. He said he would review the options, including cost, and report back to the Council. 3. OTHER PROJECT-RELATED ITEMS Council discussion ensued with regard to a suggestion to use the design of the old foot-of-the Pier structure with the archway instead of the two towers. A straw vote showed no interest in using the design of the old building, due to the dissenting votes of Oakes, Reviczky, and Mayor Bowler. Mr. Pickel responded to Council questions concerning the placement of the plaques, including two memorial plaques. City Manager Burrell said he would like to show the plan to the donors, and asked for an enlargement of the plan. It was suggested that the plan also include a person for scale. It was requested that drawings be prepared showing the design features that had been discussed and that all of the proposed materials be durable and graffiti-proof. A majority of the Council expressed no interest in a suggestion to eliminate the proposed planters at the base of the Plaza. A lifeguard representative said their tallest vehicle was 7 feet 7 inches in height and expressed concern about potentially losing a parking place. He said they were trying to keep their facility more of a compound area, with a small ramp leading to their door, but without access to their rooftop and ledges. Mr. Pickel said he would have the drawings and building material samples at the next Pier renovation meeting. City Manager Burrell said another workshop would be scheduled in about one month, and he requested the drawings in advance. CITIZEN COMMENTS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, asked how this plan integrated a new bike path, if one is built in the future; suggested erecting something to simulate the proposed towers so people could see how it would look; suggested looking at a product called mat-crete since pavers were rough and hard to take care of; and John Hales - Hermosa Beach, objected to the towers being 20 feet tall, noting they seem to be squeezed in as tight as they could get; suggested moving each tower ten feet, to the north and south; suggested a simplified model which would make the project easier to envision than looking at plans. In response to Council questions, Mr. Pickel said preparing a model would be an extra service and that he would provide the Council with the cost of a simple study model, as well as the cost of a full-blown model showing everything, including light fixtures, once all the materials are selected. ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at the hour of 9:32 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Shirley Cassell ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: Edgerton (arrived at 7:15 P.M.) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilmember Dunbabin commented on the success of the 49th Annual Sand and Strand Race on Sunday, February 11, and the grand opening performance on Friday, February 9, of "Sylvia," at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. Mayor Bowler announced the engagement and impending marriage of Hermosa Beach resident and Olympic gold medallist Eric Fonoimoana. He also read one of 15 letters he received from recipients of the Beach Cities Toy Drive. (Councilmember Edgerton arrived at 7:15 P.M.) Mayor Bowler announced a South Bay Energy Summit meeting on Friday, February 23, at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, which was organized by 15 South Bay cities. He said this would be a comprehensive forum and topics of discussion will include options for securing a reliable source of electricity as a group. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS NATIONAL ENGINEERS' WEEK - FEBRUARY 20-26, 2001 Mayor Bowler presented the proclamation to Public Works Director/City Engineer Harold Williams and proclaimed February 20 - 26, 2001 to be National Engineers' Week in Hermosa Beach. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, spoke on Adelphia's recent house calls concerning a rate increase of $6 per month to change from analog to digital; said plans to remodel the Council Chambers began eight years ago but the project had still not taken place; said the FAA phone number previously given out to report airport noise was incorrect; asked to speak on items 2a and 9; and Ozzie Cadena - submitted flyers and invitations to the City Council to attend the Thursday night jazz concerts at the Lighthouse Café. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting geographic breakdown of bed tax. Action: To receive and file. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations 1(a) through (o), with the exception of the following item(s) which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (g) Dunbabin, (i) Dunbabin, (j) Edgerton, (k) Dunbabin, (l) Dunbabin, and (n) Reviczky. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: (1) Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on January 23, 2001; and (2) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting held on January 30, 2001. Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the Regular meeting of January 23, 2001, and the Adjourned Regular meeting of January 30, 2001. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23947 THROUGH 24164, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 24163 AND 24165, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS 23900, 23965 AND 24140 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify the Check Register, as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2001. Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of January 10, 2001. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING INC. FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 98-621 PIER RENOVATION, PHASE II; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING INC. (5% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION) . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 16, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Accept the work by Los Angeles Engineering Inc. for Project No. CIP 98-621 Pier Renovation, Phase II; 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and 3. Authorize staff to release payment to Los Angeles Engineering Inc. (5% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 00-411 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION TARGET AREA 1; PROJECT NO. CIP 00-412 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION TARGET AREA 2; PROJECT NO. CIP 00-413 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION TARGET AREA 3; AND, PROJECT NO. CIP 00-414 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION /RECONSTRUCTION TARGET AREA 4. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 22, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve Requests for Proposals and authorize staff to solicit proposals for sanitary sewer rehabilitation/reconstruction projects for CIP 00-411 (Target Area 1), CIP 00-412 (Target Area 2), CIP 00-413 (Target Area 3), and CIP 00-414 (Target Area 4): (g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 30, 2001. Supplemental status report from Public Works received February 13, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting pertaining to the Strand bikeway project. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions, saying the Strand project began January 16th, but has been delayed because of the rain. Action : To receive and file the Capital Improvement project status report. Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY EC CONSTRUCTION FOR PROJECT NO. 003-99, GOLDEN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO EC CONSTRUCTION (10% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION) . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 29, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Accept the work by EC Construction for Project No. 003-99 Golden Avenue Street Improvements; 2. Authorize the mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and 3. Authorize staff to release payment to EC Construction (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). (i) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO A MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONDUCT AUTO SERVICE USES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 5, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Community Development Director Blumenfeld responded to Council questions. Action: To adopt Resolution No. 01-6117, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO A MASTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONDUCT AUTO SERVICE USES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE EASTERLY 140 FEET OF LOT 24 AND LOT 25, BLOCK 78, SECOND ADDITION TO HERMOSA TRACT," amended to delete condition 16 on page 6 of the resolution because it duplicated condition 4 on page 3. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE SOUTH PARK ROLLER HOCKEY PERIMETER FENCE AND RINK PLAN, CIP NO. 99-530; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO DOWNSIZE THE PROJECT; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE THE PROJECT AFTER APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARE MADE . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 31, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Community Resources Director Rooney and Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Reject all bids for the South Park Roller Hockey Rink; 2. Authorize staff to downscope the project; and 3. Authorize staff to re-advertise the project after appropriate modifications to the construction documents are made. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT ON PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182, MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING, AND PROJECT NO. CIP 97-183, LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 6, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting due to concerns that Edison may go bankrupt. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions, saying that Edison has started the cable work on Myrtle Avenue and will begin Loma Drive March 1, and noting that he had been assured by Edison that any problems they may experience would not affect the work being done on these projects. Action : To receive and file the status report on the undergrounding projects CIP 97-182 - Myrtle Avenue and CIP 97-183 - Loma Drive. Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Councilmember Reviczky asked the possibility of requiring a performance bond in future districts from Edison. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins said they would look into that possibility. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE SERGEANT, ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW INVESTIGATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated February 5, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Personnel Director/Risk Manager Earl responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the class specifications for police sergeant, assistant fire chief and administrative review investigator, as recommended by staff. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN EXPENDITURE OF $5,839.56 FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT ACCOUNT #715-4601-5403 TO PAY FOR EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE NEW COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CARGO VAN . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated January 31, 2001. Action: To approve an expenditure of $5,839.56 from the Equipment Replacement account #715-4601-5403 to pay for equipment and accessories for the new Department cargo van, as recommended by staff. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON EL SEGUNDO COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated February 7, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting. Police Chief Straser responded to Council questions. Action : To receive and file the report on the El Segundo Communications Center, as recommended by staff, with another review in six months. Motion by Reviczky, second by Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE DECEMBER 2000 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 8, 2000. Action : To receive and file the December 2000 revenue and expenditure report, as recommended by staff. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 01-1212 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.50 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION OF THIRD STORY SIGNS." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 25, 2001. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 01-1212, as recommended. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. AYES: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None At 7:30 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings, beginning with item 4. 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Item(s) (g), (i), (j), (k), (l) and (n) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND ZONE CHANGE FROM SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 7, TO LIMITED MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 822 SIXTH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 24, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:38 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Susan Licata - appellant, spoke to her appeal, presented photographs and submitted a petition signed by neighbors in support of her request to rezone her property. The public hearing closed at 7:55 P.M. Action: To adopt Resolution No. 01-6115, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING DENIAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR (CC) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND A ZONE CHANGE FROM SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 7 (S.P.A. 7) TO LIMITED MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENITAL (R-2B) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 822 SIXTH STREET AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTHWEST 40 FEET OF LOTS 11, 12, AND 13, CAMINO REAL TRACT ," as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote by Bowler. 5. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE ADDITION OF A ROOF ANTENNA AND SATELLITE DISH EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TWELVE (12) SQUARE FEET ALLOWED ABOVE THE HEIGHT LIMIT AT 2601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 1, 2001. Supplemental information received February 8, 2001, from the appellant, XM Satellite Radio. Councilmember Edgerton asked if the proximity of his office to the property in question affected his ability to participate in the decision. City Attorney Jenkins said there was no conflict of interest involved. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:21 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Celly Adamo - LCC International, Inc. zoning specialist, spoke to the request, addressed the required variance findings, and said the proposed location was ideal for the roof antenna because of its high elevation. The public hearing closed at 8:40 P.M. Action: To adopt Resolution No. 01-6116, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A REQUESTED VARIANCE FROM YARD, HEIGHT AND AREA RESTRICTIONS (SECTIN 17.46), TO ALLOW THE ADDITION OF A ROOF ANTENNA AND SATELLITE DISH EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TWELVE (12) SQUARE FEET ALLOWED ABOVE THE HEIGHT LIMIT AT 2601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT A, TRACT 1594 AND PART OF LOT 6, BLOCK 3, AMENDED MAP OF SEASIDE PARK TRACT ," as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Action: To direct staff to, as quickly as possible, look into the matter of revising the City Code regarding rooftop antennas with an emphasis on visibility as opposed to bulk. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. EXPENDITURE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUND ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 16, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:55 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:55 P.M. Action: To approve by minute order the expenditure of the Sixth Year 2001-02 Block Grant estimated allocation for the removal of architectural barriers to the disabled and any additional allocation of funding, and direct staff to forward the Program Planning Summary to the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission, as recommended by staff. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None The meeting recessed at 8:55 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:07 P.M., at which time the order of the agenda returned to item 3. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 7. MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW 2000-01. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January 30, 2001. Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. approve the revisions to estimated revenue, appropriations, budget transfers and fund balances as shown in the Budget Summary and Review; 2. direct staff to evaluate parking rates and report back at the March 13, 2001 meeting; and 3. approve the following items a, b and c which appropriate funds from the balance in Prospective Expenditures. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. a. Upgrade of Financial Management System. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 8, 2001. Action : To appropriate an additional $10,500 from Prospective Expenditures for the Purchasing Module of the Eden Financial Management System and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for upgrades of the Financial Management System, as recommended by staff. b. Upgrade of Sierra Plus/Accella Permit System. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 1, 2001. Action: To approve the request to upgrade the Sierra Plus/Accella computer permit system by appropriating an additional $12,873 from prospective expenditures for purchase of software, hardware, data migration, installation and maintenance, as recommended by staff. c. Approve Kerry Consulting Group to Prepare the City's Strategic Technology Plan and appropriate funds as required . Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Mary Rooney dated February 5, 2001. Action: To approve Kerry Consulting Group as the consultant to provide the City with a strategic technology plan and appropriate $14,463 from the prospective expenditure budget to pay for the project consulting fees, as recommended by the Council subcommittee (Bowler). 8. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING CITY ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES, SOUTH BAY ENERGY SUMMIT AND REVIEW OF LONG TERM ENERGY OPTIONS. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. He noted a Public Power Association meeting in Sacramento in April and suggested that Mayor Bowler and Mayor Pro Tempore Dunbabin attend. Staff will continue to review available options and report back to the Council. No action was taken. 9. REQUEST FROM HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS' BUREAU TO HOLD THE 2001 MEMORIAL DAY "FIESTA HERMOSA", MAY 26-28, 2001 ON THE PLAZA AND DOWNTOWN AREA . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 8, 2001. Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre dated February 13, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting the shuttle service would use Prop A rather than Prop C funds. Police Chief Straser also responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: J. Travers Devine - Chamber of Commerce, said the fair has been a major South Bay event over the years; said they would design alternatives and present proposals for the Labor Day event for Council review; and Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, said the Prop A funds should be sold instead of used for this event's shuttle service. Action: To (1) approve the "Fiesta Hermosa" on May 26-28, 2001, and waive application, banner and amplification fees as a non-profit organization and bill only for actual costs incurred by Police and Public Works for various direct services provided, as recommended by staff, and (2) approve $3,000 in Proposition A Transportation Funds for the shuttle service, as requested by the Chamber of Commerce. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 10. AMENDMENT TO NOISE ORDINANCE REGARDING LEAF BLOWERS . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 5, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 01-1213 , entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING THE NOISE ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO LEAF BLOWERS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE," as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. DATES FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS: PIER DESIGN REVIEW, MARCH 5, 2001 AND JOINT MEETING WITH PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION, MAY 29, 2001. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 6, 2001. City Manager Burrell suggested changing the Pier Design Review meeting date to March 15th, since one Councilmember and the City Clerk were unable to attend on March 5. Action : By Council consensus, the meeting dates of Thursday, March 15, 2001, at 7:10 P.M. for Pier Design Review, and Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at 7:10 P.M. for a joint meeting with the Public Works Commission, were approved. City Manager Burrell reported that he had received a request today for a joint meeting with the School Board on Monday, February 26th. It was suggested that the meeting take place at 7:30 P.M. upstairs at Einstein's Restaurant. City Manager Burrell said he would confirm that meeting with the Council next week. 12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 25, 2001. Action: Mayor Bowler directed, with the consensus of the Council, that the list of City Council committee assignments as presented this evening be maintained with no changes. 13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request from Councilwoman Oakes for allocation of funds to build model towers on the Pier. Councilmember Oakes spoke to her letter. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To bring back as an agenda item at the next meeting, with a report from staff on costs. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on January 9, 2001. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 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. Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Cal Compact Landfill Litigation * Shell Chemical Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al * Case Number: USDC Case #CV-00-01917 MRP (MANx) * Phillips Petroleum Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al * Case Number: USDC Case #CV-00-1938 MRP (MANx) Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach * Case Number: BC172546 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at the hour of 10:15 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:21 P.M. At the hour of 11:15 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at the hour of 11:16 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Monday, February 26, 2001, at the hour of 7:35 P.M. at Ein Stein's Restaurant, 1301 Manhattan Avenue, Hermosa Beach. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING WAS A JOINT DISCUSSION MEETING BETWEEN THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL AND THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Dr. Robert Clark, Superintendent of Schools 2. ROLL CALL: CITY COUNCIL Present: Dunbabin, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: Edgerton (arrived at 7:45 P.M.) Also present were: Stephen Burrell, City Manager Naoma Valdes, Deputy City Clerk SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Present: Kelsey, McCurdy, President Weiss Absent: Bichlmeier, Rubino-Holtzinger (arrived at 7:45 P.M.) Also present were: Dr. Robert Clark, Superintendent of Schools Nora Roque, Executive Assistant Angela Jones, Business Manager 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Coming forward at this time to address the meeting were: Jerry Compton - Valley Park Avenue, expressed neighborhood concerns regarding traffic and parking problems caused by events occurring on the school property; said that a proposed new gymnasium built close to Valley Park Avenue would exacerbate the problems; questioned if a new gymnasium was the best use of this space; and mentioned that the current school parking lot had 68 parking spaces while the number of school staff was 75; and, Betty Evans - Valley Park Avenue, agreed with the concerns of Mr. Compton. 4. MEETING WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGARDING JOINT USE VENTURES . Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre objecting to the meeting, received February 26, 2001. (Note: This meeting started before dinner and continued through and after dinner.) General discussion ensued on various topics. The basic question from School Trustees was if the Council had any interest in planning jointly with them for community projects. The basic question from the Council was if the School Trustees had a prioritized needs assessment and growth projection that could form the basis of future planning discussions. Both bodies agreed that they would like to work together where possible. It was explained that discussion by the School District Board of Trustees of the possibility of a new gymnasium was initiated at the request of parents for more available hours for sports and other programming. Parents said that their children often had league games scheduled later at night because there was not enough court area. It was felt that a gymnasium could also be used for assemblies, music programs, performing arts classes and other programs of that type, all of which now use the school's multi-purpose room. This would free the multi-purpose room for additional classroom use. The School District Board of Trustees was currently in the process of gathering information on a number of facets of this type of project such as possible locations, size, costs, and funding sources. Responses to questions included: 1. the current school enrollment is 1,001 with the possibility of a one-classroom drop next year and there is not a reliable growth projection at this time; 2. the School District was never able to finalize the purchase of the cable television site now owned by Adelphia, but that site would be a logical expansion area; 3. the mobile home park is the city's only low-to-moderate income housing and did not fulfill the numbers mandated by the state; 4. the state has the power to prevent the city from issuing building permits if low income housing were to be reduced or not matched to the satisfaction of the state; 5. currently there were no plans to reopen North School as the present use met a need within the community and provided $250,000 annually into the School District budget; 6. the School District is waiting for a report from the state to see if the Valley School site has enough open space to allow a gymnasium to be built there. Action : It was the consensus of the joint bodies that the next meeting would be on Monday, May 21, 2001, at 7:00 P.M. with the place of the meeting to be announced after a meeting place could be determined. It was also the consensus of the joint bodies that City Manager Burrell and School Superintendent Clark would meet to discuss various sites for possible expansion of the Hermosa Valley School and assemble information regarding possible future action on the Library and the Community Center as well as a new school gymnasium. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Coming forward at this time to address the meeting was: Jerry Compton - Valley Park Avenue, expressed appreciation to the City Council and the School District Board of Trustees for the open and informative discussions tonight; suggested that a temporary cover could be placed over the court at Clark Field for basketball use; and, mentioned the possibility that the School District consider selling the residential property at North School, the old classrooms on 25th Street that were not reinforced for earthquake safety, in order to pay for improvements at the Valley School. 6. ADJOURNMENT. The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Monday, February 26, 2001, at the hour of 9:30 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Dick McCurdy ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: None Mayor Bowler announced with sadness that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in the memory of Patricia Gazin who had died that afternoon. Mrs. Gazin had many firsts to her credit including, the first elected female Councilmember and first female Mayor of Hermosa Beach, as well as the founder of one of the first Friends of the Library in Southern California. Mrs. Gazin had worked on the Hermosa Beach City Council during one of its most constructive periods when the Library, City Hall and the current Pier were built. An ardent historian, Patricia Gazin was the author of two books on Hermosa Beach history. Mayor Bowler said that a memorial service would be announced at a later date and extended his condolences to Mrs. Gazin's husband of over 50 years, Myron Gazin, and to their two children, Greg and Cathy. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Bowler presented a Certificate of Recognition to Bob McEachen, Past President of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis, to honor the 75th anniversary of the Kiwanis in Hermosa and to thank its members for their work to benefit the City. Mr. McEachen thanked Mayor Bowler and the Council and introduced Christmas Tree Lot Manager Paul Amarillas and his wife Yvonne. Mr. Amarillas thanked the Council for the use of the Community Center lawn for their annual fund-raising Christmas Tree Lot. He said that this had been their best year ever. He then presented a check in the amount of $5,500.00 to Christine Hollander, President of the Hermosa Beach Community Center Foundation. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilmember Dunbabin expressed the sadness of the entire Council at the death of Patricia Gazin and recounted an anecdote when she had introduced Mrs. Gazin saying that she was the first woman to serve on the Council. She was corrected by Mrs. Gazin who said, "I was not the first woman, I am the first woman to serve on the Council, and I always will be." Councilmember Reviczky announced that "Heart of Hermosa", the major fund raising event for the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation would take place on Saturday, March 10th, and urged viewers to attend this event as the proceeds benefited Hermosa school children. Councilmember Edgerton also spoke on the Education Foundation event saying that over $75,000 had been raised last year and they were hoping to raise a higher amount this year as the money went to pay for specialized school supplies, such as computers, and for supplemental salaries for specialty teachers. Councilmember Reviczky said that this was Police Chief Val Straser's last Council meeting before his retirement next month and thanked him on behalf of the City for his 28 years of service with the Hermosa Police Department. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2001: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Ozzie Cardena - Founder of "Jazz on the Plaza", submitted some drawings of proposed plaques to honor great jazz musicians who have played in Hermosa Beach; and, John Hales - Hermosa Beach resident, spoke of his inability to speak with a person, or even leave a voice message, with parking enforcement over a neighborhood parking problem; said that the phone problem should be tended to as it left a bad impression of Hermosa Beach. b. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Franci Agajanian of the Mira Costa G.R.A.D. Booster Club requesting consideration of a donation toward the 12th Annual Grad Night for Mira Costa Class of 2001 . Action: To approve the request for a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 toward the 12th Annual Grad Night for Mira Costa Class of 2001. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. Letter from John Hales of the Hermosa Beach Historical Society requesting that City Council officially recognize April 1, 2001, as our City's Founder's Day. Coming forward to address the Council on this matter was: John Hales - Hermosa Beach resident, spoke to his request and read from his letter. Action: To direct staff to bring an item back on the next agenda to take official action to recognize April 1, 1901, as Hermosa Beach Founder's Day. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (n), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (a) Dunbabin and (h) Oakes. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON FEBRUARY 13, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for additional comments and discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Stephen Burrell said that the minutes had been removed in order to correct the adjournment to February 26, 2001. Action : To approve the balance of the minutes of the Regular meeting of February 13, 2001, noting the correction on page 10458, under ADJOUNMENT to read, "The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at the hour of 11:16 P.M. to an Adjourned Meeting on Monday, February 26, 2001, at the hour of 7:30 P.M. at Ein Stein's Restaurant, 1301 Manhattan Avenue, Hermosa Beach, for a joint meeting between the Hermosa Beach City Council and the Hermosa Beach City School District Board of Trustees." Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24166 THROUGH 24347. Action : To ratify the Check Register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE JANUARY 2001 FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1. Revenue and expenditure report; 2. City Treasurer's report; and, 3. Investment report. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the revenue and expenditure report, City Treasurer's report, and investment report for January 2001. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated February 12, 2001. Claimant: Century-TCI California, L.P. Date of Loss: 05-17-99 Date Filed: 02-08-01 Allegation: Trip and fall. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to deny the above claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A WORKSHOP DATE OF THURSDAY, MAY 24TH AT 7:10 P.M. FOR REVIEW OF THE 2001-2002 BUDGET . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 14, 2001. Action: To approve a workshop date of Thursday, May 24, 2001, at 7:10 P.M. for review of the 2001-2002 budget. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CITY STAKE-BED TRUCK WITH UTILITY BED FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO WONDRIES FLEET DIVISION OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,387.64; APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF $1,388 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS NEEDED FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASE DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 12, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the purchase of a new City stake bed truck with utility bed for the Public Works Department to Wondries Fleet Division of Alhambra, California in the amount of $26,387.64; 2. Approve the appropriation of $1,388 in additional funds needed from the Equipment Replacement Fund; and 3. Authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE, IN CONCEPT, A PROGRAM OF COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES FOR JAZZ ARTISTS WHO PERFORMED IN HERMOSA BEACH; APPROVE THE PLAZA AREA AS THE LOCATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THESE PLAQUES; AND, APPROVE A PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE (BELL/FISHMAN) TO WORK WITH OZZIE CADENA TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES, A FUNDING PLAN, AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE PROGRAM TO BE PRESENTED TO COUNCIL AT A FUTURE MEETING. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated February 20, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for additional comments and discussion later in the meeting. Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Proposed Action : To table this item until after the Pier design is finalized. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion was withdrawn by the maker and the second. Action : To direct staff that the Council is interested in commemorating the jazz history of Hermosa Beach by allowing the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission to study and return with the potential size, shape, location and suggested number of tastefully done plaques for the Plaza area. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of February 7, 2001. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 20, 2001. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JENKINS & HOGIN, LLP, FOR CITY ATTORNEY AND LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH; AUTHORIZE NOTIFICATION TO RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON OF TERMINATION OF CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2000; AND, AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON FOR SPECIAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THREE PENDING LITIGATION MATTERS AND CERTAIN SPECIALIZED SERVICES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 22, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Authorize the Mayor to sign a professional services agreement with Jenkins & Hogin, LLP for City Attorney and legal services for the City of Hermosa Beach; 2. Authorize notification to Richards, Watson & Gershon to termination of City Attorney services effective March 1, 2000 ; 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Richards, Watson & Gershon for special services in connection with three pending litigation matters and certain specialized services. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CITY PAINT/SIGN TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO LINE MASTER ENGINEERING OF LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,199.22 AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASE DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 20, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the purchase of a new city paint/sign truck for the Public Works Department to Linemaster Engineering of Long Beach, California in the amount of $69,199.22, and 2. Authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of February 6, 2001. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CITY HI-LIFT TRUCK WITH UTILITY BED FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. OF DIXON, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,488.36 AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASE DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 12, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendations to: 1. Award the purchase of a new city Hi-lift truck with utility bed for the Public Works Department to Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon, California in the amount of $124,488.36; and 2. Authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 01-1213 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE NOISE ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO LEAF BLOWERS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE . For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 14, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance NO. 01-1213. Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. AYES: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(a) and (h), were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE MUNICIPAL MATTERS 4. PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING CODE TO ALLOW BAY WINDOWS TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SET BACK . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 22, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld also responded to Council questions. Action: To direct staff to prepare an amendment to the zoning code, for consideration by the Planning Commission, that would allow bay windows to encroach into the front yard set back and to provide precise definitions for bay windows regarding allowable elevation, dimensions and square footage and stipulating that there be no foundation encroachment. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Dunbabin. 5. REVIEW OF SIGN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO INFLATABLES AND OTHER DECORATIONS USED AS TEMPORARY BUSINESS SIGNS . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 20, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To direct staff to prepare an amendment to the sign code, for consideration by the Planning Commission, that would define Holiday decorations thereby differentiating them from Holiday advertisements. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Oakes. 6. REVIEW OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT AND PROPOSAL (RFQ/RFP) TO PREPARE A DOWNTOWN MARKET STUDY. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 20, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Michael Jenkins and City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 8:30 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Joe Mark - Involved with retail development, urged the Council to move more slowly on this proposed study in order to have a clearer concept of what it was that they wanted; said the Council needed to better define the questions they wanted answered because as it was worded now, the study would bring back information so generalized that it would not be useful for the Council's purposes. He suggested that the Council might like to form a local committee of residents with the expertise to define the questions and to acquire some of the demographics less expensively then they were listed in the proposal. Public participation closed at 8:40 P.M. Proposed Action: To work with staff to define our questions more clearly in order to find someone who can give us a market strategy on how to achieve our goals of more retail and office use and what zoning and incentive parameters to use in the downtown area; and then turn our attention to Pacific Coast Highway where we would need the business inventory and retail market analysis to start the study. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion died when the second was withdrawn. Action : To direct staff to reject all bids and to return to Council with more specific issues for a new RFP. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. SPECIAL MEETING TO CONSIDER PHASE III PIER IMPROVEMENTS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 22, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: The consensus of the Council was to set the date of March 26, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for the meeting to discuss the final design of the Pier Improvements. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on February 13, 2001. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: * 11th Street and The Stran * Longfellow Avenue and The Strand Negotiating Parties: * Stephen Burrell * TyCom Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 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. Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Cal Compact Landfill Litigation * Shell Chemical Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al * Case Number: USDC Case #CV-00-01917 MRP (MANx) * Phillips Petroleum Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al * Case Number: USDC Case #CV-00-1938 MRP (MANx) Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach * Case Number: BC172546 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at the hour of 9:45 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:01 P.M. At the hour of 10:10 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned, in the memory of Patricia Gazin, on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at the hour of 10:11 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - John Hales ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: Edgerton (arrived at 7:19 P.M.) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Bowler commented on the memorial service for Patricia Gazin that took place Saturday, March 10, in the Council Chambers, and extended sympathy to her husband, Myron, and their family. Mayor Bowler commented on the Little League opening ceremony Friday, March 9, at Clark Field, noting that he threw the first ball. He commended Public Works staff for the beautiful field, adding that the new backstop was nearly completed. Mayor Bowler announced that the Hermosa Beach Woman's Club was sponsoring a memorial tree planting in Noble Park at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, for Richard Greenwald, an honorary member of the Woman's Club. Mayor Bowler announced the Hermosa Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday, March 17, at 11 a.m., noting it was a great family event and the only parade in Los Angeles County. He said the festival would continue on the Plaza through Sunday. (Councilmember Edgerton arrived at 7:19 P.M.) Mayor Bowler announced a retirement party for Police Chief Val Straser would take place at noon Friday, April 6, at the Comedy & Magic Club, noting that tickets were available at $37 each through the Comedy Club. Mayor Bowler commented on the recent elections in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, congratulating all the winning candidates and commending the Manhattan Beach voters for defeating, by an 80 to 20 percent vote, the clean ocean initiative, noting that the same issue would be on Hermosa's ballot in November. Councilmember Dunbabin congratulated the Redondo Union High School basketball team for winning the CIF Championship and the Hermosa Beach students who are on that team. Councilmember Oakes commented on the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation dinner, dance and auction fundraiser that took place Saturday, March 10. Councilmember Edgerton said the event raised $70,000 and thanked all of the people who contributed to the event's success, noting that all of the proceeds benefit the Hermosa Beach public schools. PROCLAMATIONS FOUNDERS DAY - APRIL 1, 2001 Mayor Bowler read the proclamation and proclaimed April 1, 2001, as Founders Day in Hermosa Beach. John Hales accepted the proclamation and invited everyone to attend the Hermosa Beach Historical Society's open house social on Sunday, April 1, at the museum, noting refreshments would be served. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 2001: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, asked the Council to put money into City street repairs rather than into the downtown area; Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, asked the Council to send a letter of opposition to the proposed area code change; asked that businesses receiving unneeded parking permits be weeded out of the system; expressed concern about downtown retail being driven out due to rent increases; opposed St. Patrick's Day food booths as they may adversely affect local restaurants; and Robert Bell - Hermosa Beach, commented on Little League opening night and thanked the Public Works staff for their hard work and the wonderful job they did preparing Clark Field after the rain. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (j), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (e) Dunbabin, (h) Dunbabin, and (j) Edgerton. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on February 26, 2001; and 2) Minutes of the Regular meeting held on February 27, 2001. Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 26, 2001, and the regular meeting of February 26, 2001. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24348 THROUGH 24485, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 24352, 24413 AND 24424, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 24338 AND 24360 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify the Check Register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MODIFIED FINAL ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 97-1 (MYRTLE AVENUE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING) . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 5, 2001. Action : To approve the Modified Final Engineer's Report for Assessment District No. 97-1 (Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding). (e) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 5, 2001. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Action : To receive and file the status report on capital improvement projects that are either under design or construction, as recommended by staff. Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF 25TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 10, 2001. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 6, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6118 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES, A PORTION OF 25TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED BOOK, PAGE 1-25, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER." (g) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING CO. FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 95-150, HERMOSA AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING CO. (10% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION); AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $12,000; AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $5,000 FROM THE SEWER FUND; AND, AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF THE BALANCE OF $39,594 FROM CIP 99-409 MANHOLE REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION TO CIP 95-150 HERMOSA AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 28, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Accept the work by Sully-Miller Contracting Co. for Project No. CIP 95-150 Hermosa Avenue Street Improvements; 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; 3. Authorize staff to release payment to Sully-Miller Contracting Co. (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion; 4. Authorize increase in the contract amount by $12,000; 5. Authorize the appropriation of $5,000 from the Sewer Fund; and 6. Authorize the transfer of the balance of $39,594 from CIP 99-409 Manhole Repair/Reconstruction to CIP 95-150 Hermosa Avenue Street Improvements for completion of the project. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT ON PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182, MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING, AND PROJECT NO. CIP 97-183, LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 5, 2001. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Action: To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated March 7, 2001. * Claimant: Hallstein, Frank * Date of Loss: 7/22/00 * Date Filed: 1/18/01 Action: To deny the claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator, as recommended by staff. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #52794 FOR A SEVEN-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1046 - 1054 MONTEREY BOULEVARD . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 6, 2001. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell and Community Development Director Blumenfeld responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6119 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP #52794 FOR A SEVEN-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1046 - 1054 MONTEREY BOULEVARD, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ." Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items (e), (h), and (j) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None At 7:47 P.M., the order of the agenda was changed to reverse the order of the Municipal Matters, taking item 6 first, followed by items 5 and 4. The items, however, are shown in order for clarity. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 4. PROJECT NO. CIP 95-507, VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 5, 2001. Supplemental plans submitted this evening to Councilmembers. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To continue the item to allow for adequate Council review of the plans received tonight and to bring the item back after all Council questions have been answered. Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Councilmember Edgerton requested that the matter not be scheduled for the regular meeting of April 10, as he would be absent from that meeting. City Manager Burrell said the item might need to come back again at a workshop. 5. TAXI VOUCHER PILOT PROGRAM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 8, 2001. Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre dated March 13, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, said Torrance has had a very successful taxi voucher program for many years; said the only problem would be if the cab driver wanted a tip on top of the voucher; and Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, supported the taxi voucher proposal due to the high per-person cost of operating the WAVE. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to direct staff to: 1. 1) Secure proposals from qualified taxi companies to participate in the voucher program; and 2. 2) Work with the City of Redondo Beach to modify the City's existing agreement for the Dial-A-Ride program to implement the pilot program. And including in the program the additional stipulations that (1) every contractor used be able to provide handicap capabilities; (2) that it be made clear that tips may not be solicited or expected; and (3) that the voucher apply to the ride, not per person, if all parties are going to the same location. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. TYCOM LTD REQUESTING PERMISSION TO INSTALL AN UNDERGROUND CABLE TO HOUSE A TRANS PACIFIC FIBER OPTIC CABLE AT TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 8, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, questioned the fee amount, if they would be paid annually, and whether or not those fees would change from year to year. Action: To grant permission, as recommended by staff, for Tycom LTD to file an application with the Community Development Department to construct the conduit under the beach at two separate locations, subject to all applicable laws, regulations, etc. Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. LEGISLATION TO CAP ERAF GROWTH, SHIFT OF PROPERTY TAXES BACK TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT - AB3 (ASHBURN) AND AB100 (SIMITIAN) . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 5, 2001. Action: To support the two bills and direct staff to track them through the legislative session. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. b. LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 8, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To extend the invitation for a presentation in June, 2001. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JULY 15, 2003 . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated March 8, 2001 City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report. Action : To appoint Susan Blaco to the unexpired Civil Service Board term ending July 15, 2003. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None City Attorney Jenkins requested that the Council add two items to this evening's closed session agenda--(1) the initiation of new litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c), with regard to the airport issue and (2) a discussion on whether or not to file an appeal with regard to the existing Cal Compact litigation--noting that both issues arose after the posting of the agenda and required immediate action. Action : To add to the closed session agenda the two items requested by the City Attorney based on the findings that both issues arose after the posting of the agenda and required immediate action. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: a. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on February 13, 2001; and b. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on February 27, 2001. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54957.6 * City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell * Employee Organization : Hermosa Beach Management Association 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 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. Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a) * Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach * Case Number: BC172546 * Name of Case : Cal Compact Landfill Litigation (added item) * Shell Chemical Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al * Case Number: USDC Case #CV-00-01917 MRP (MANx) * Phillips Petroleum Co. v. County of L.A., et al * Case Number: USDC Case #CV-00-1938 MRP (MANx) Initiation of New Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) * Number of Potential Cases: 1 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at the hour of 9:30 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 9:50 P.M. At the hour of 10:20 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at the hour of 10:20 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Monday, March 26, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for a Pier Renovation Phase III workshop. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the hour of 7:13 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Lt. Bohlin ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: None PRESENTATIONS RECOGNITION OF RESERVE COMMANDER LEONARD SCHEID AND RESERVE LIEUTENANT RON SHOPPER Mayor Bowler presented City pins and Certificates of Appreciation to Reserve Commander Leonard Scheid, retiring after more than 27 years of service with the City (since November 8, 1973), and Reserve Lieutenant Ron Shopper, retiring after more than 28 years of service with the City (since November 17, 1972). Commander Scheid and Lieutenant Shopper thanked the Mayor for the recognition and individually expressed how much they had enjoyed their employment with the City and that it had been an honor serving the citizens of Hermosa Beach. PRESENTATION OF CITY PINS TO THE HERMOSA BEACH WOMAN'S CLUB ART CONTEST WINNERS FROM HERMOSA VIEW SCHOOL, HERMOSA VALLEY SCHOOL AND OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL Mayor Bowler invited the children forward with their artwork and presented each of them with a City pin. Jean Lombardo said the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach had sponsored the art contest for students from all Hermosa Beach schools. She said the winning artwork would be displayed during the performance of "Bingo" in the Hermosa Beach Theatre lobby. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Bowler announced the South Bay Energy Summit at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, March 29, at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Aviation Boulevard, noting it was free to the public. Councilmember Dunbabin reported on the success of the Friends of the Library book sale Saturday, March 24, noting proceeds went to the Patricia Gazin Memorial fund. She announced that the Hermosa Beach Historical Society was having an event at their museum Sunday, April 1, from 2 to 4 P.M., celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the founding of Hermosa Beach. She also announced the retirement party for Police Chief Val Straser at noon Friday, April 6, at the Comedy Club. Mayor Bowler requested that two items be added to the agenda--one to consider taking a position opposing SB910 and the other to consider supporting a position of the South Bay Council of Governments concerning the airport expansion issue. Action: To add both items to the agenda for discussion following municipal matters based on the finding that the issues arose after the posting of the agenda and required immediate action. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MARCH 13, 2001: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Gerald Compton regarding a General Plan Amendment and Rezone of the 400 Block of Ocean View Avenue . Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Gerald Compton - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter, said they wanted to match the zoning to surrounding properties, and requested that the issue be referred to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Community Development Director Blumenfeld responded to Council questions. Action : To refer the issue to the Planning Commission. Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Edgerton. 2. Letters from Barbara Mathieson regarding Encroachment Permit granted for 2634 Manhattan Avenue. Supplemental letters from 27th Street residents Gary Mammet dated March 23, 2001 and from Ron Felsing dated March 21, 2001. Supplemental memorandum from City Manager Steve Burrell dated March 27, 2001. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Barbara Mathieson - Hermosa Beach, spoke to her letter, submitted additional information, presented a photo display and drawings, and requested that the Council reconsider its decision to grant the encroachment, noting that this was a very busy intersection; said she opposed giving special access to public land; Jay Mitchell - owner of the subject property, submitted information; said the proposed wall would replace the fence that was there previously; said buffering was needed because his home was located at a busy five-way commercial intersection; Les Eicher - Hermosa Beach, reviewed the history of the site; objected to the encroachment and to the process involved; and Phyllis Reinhard - Hermosa Beach, said the strip of public land should not be used as private property. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions. Proposed Action : To direct staff to advertise for a hearing on the revocation of the encroachment permit. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Oakes, Reviczky and Mayor Bowler. Action: To direct staff to work with the owner and the neighbors on solutions to the problems and to report back to the City Council no later than the meeting of April 24, 2001. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Dunbabin. 3. Letter from Wim Selders objecting to a "garbage can and light pole" structure placed in front of 3035 The Strand . Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Wim Selders - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter; said construction took place without notification; requested that the structure be removed from directly in front of his home; said his neighbor to the south had no objection to moving it to the property line. City Manager Burrell and Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Action: To direct staff to remove the structure and reconstruct it 15 feet to the south if it is confirmed that the neighbor has no objection; otherwise, to bring the matter back at the next meeting; with further direction to staff to make sure property owners are notified in the future and also to place the structures on property lines rather than centered in front of a particular home. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (q) as presented, with no items removed for later discussion. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MARCH 13, 2001. Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on March 13, 2001. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24486 THROUGH 24657, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 24494 AND 24566, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 24513 AND 24533 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER . Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FEBRUARY 2001 FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1. Revenue and expenditure report; 2. City Treasurer's report; and 3. Investment report. Action : To receive and file as presented the February 2001, Financial Reports. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HERMOSA BEACH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated March 21, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6120 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT." (f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2001. Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the March 6, 2001 Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR THE STATE'S RELINQUISHMENT OF ROUTE 91 (ARTESIA BOULEVARD) BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND HARPER AVENUE; APPROVE ESTIMATED REVENUE FROM THE STATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $491,120 TO BE DEPOSITED TO A NEW FUND TITLED "ARTESIA BOULEVARD RELINQUISHMENT"; AND, ADOPT A BUDGET FOR CIP 01-174, ARTESIA BOULEVARD REHABILITATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $491,120. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 20, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 01-6121, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 4317 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR THE STATE'S RELINQUISHMENT OF ROUTE 91 (ARTESIA BOULEVARD) BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND HARPER AVENUE"; 2. Approve estimated revenue from the State in the amount of $491,120; said funds to be deposited to a new fund titled Artesia Boulevard Relinquishment; and 3. Adopt a budget for CIP 01-174 Artesia Boulevard Rehabilitation in the amount of $491,120. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE (PCC) ACCESS RAMPS TO ZONDIROS CORPORATION OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, BASED ON THEIR LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OF $18,000; AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $20,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE BUDGET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 15, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. ward the Construction Contract for Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Access Ramps to Zondiros Corporation of Torrance, California, based upon their lowest responsible bid of $18,000; 2. Authorize the appropriation of $20,000 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund for the construction; 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the budget. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 00-139, HERMOSA/MANHATTAN AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM 16TH STREET TO 26TH STREET AND 19TH STREET FROM HERMOSA AVENUE TO MONTEREY BOULEVARD; AND, INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 14, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work and call for bids; and 2. Instruct the City Clerk to post a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF 26TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED BOOK 1, PAGES 25-26, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 22, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6122 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES, A PORTION OF 26TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED BOOK 1, PAGES 25 AND 26, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER ." (k) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2001-02. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 19, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6123 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4 OF CHAPTER 1 OF THE 'LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972,' BEING DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND SERVICING OF STREET AND SIDEWALK LANDSCAPING LIGHTING AND APPURTENANT WORK IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2002 ." (l) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW GO-4 PARKING ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,148.16 FROM MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA . Memorandum from Acting Police Chief Michael Lavin dated March 20, 2001. Action : To authorize the purchase of two new GO-4 Parking Enforcement Vehicles in the amount of $43,148.16 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment of Anaheim, California. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 00-171, ARDMORE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS-VARIOUS LOCATIONS, TO NOBEST, INC. OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA BASED UPON THEIR LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OF $197,016.00; AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $110,000 FROM THE 150 STIP FUND; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE CONTINGENCY OF $19,702. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 15, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the Construction Contract to Nobest, Inc. of Westminster, California, based upon their lowest responsible bid of $197,016; 2. Authorize the appropriation of $110,000 from the 150 STIP fund; 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $19,702. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-144, STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY-24TH STREET TO 35TH STREET, FOR $97,942.89; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE CONTINGENCY OF $9,794; AND, APPROPRIATION OF $107,736.89 TO CIP 99-144 FROM THE 160 SEWER FUND. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 16, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Project No. CIP 99-144 for $97,942.89; 2. Authorize the City Manager and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to execute the Supplemental Agreement; 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $9,794; and 4. Appropriate $107,736.89 to CIP 99-144 from the 160 Sewer Fund. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2001. Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the March 20, 2001 Planning Commission meeting. (p) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2001. Supplemental letter from resident Jim Lissner received March 27, 2001. Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the March 14, 2001 Public Works Commission meeting. (q) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SEWER AND CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR TO EC CONSTRUCTION CO. OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, BASED ON THEIR BID OF $30,892.50; AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF $50,000 SEWER FUND FROM CIP 00-413 TO CIP 01-415 TO COVER THE COSTS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROJECT; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE BUDGET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 21, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the Construction Contract for sewer and concrete pavement repair to EC Construction Co. of Chino, California, based upon their bid of $30,892.50; 2. Authorize the transfer of $50,000 Sewer Fund from CIP 00-413 to CIP 01-415 to cover the costs of the above-mentioned project; 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the budget. The meeting recessed at 9:23 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:33 P.M. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION No items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None MUNICIPAL MATTERS 4. 2001 COMMERCIAL EVENT APPLICATIONS. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated March 14, 2001. Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions concerning the following events: EVENT DATE FEES (estimated) IMG - Beach Bash 2001 June 7-10 $45,564.00 AVP - Pro Beach Volleyball June $18,664.00 Tournament 30/July 1 EVP Tour - Pro Am Beach Volleyball July 21 $4,334.00 Tournament MESP - Hermosa Beach Triathlon October $10,094.00 14 Coming forward to address the Council on the IMG event were: James Leitz - representing IMG - Beach Bash 2001, spoke about the Mervyn's event and responded to Council questions; and Donley Falkenstien - Hermosa Beach, spoke in opposition to the event, saying it impacted downtown area residents; asked that speakers not be pointed toward residential neighborhoods. Action: To approve the IMG - Beach Bash 2001 event scheduled for June 7-10, 2001. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Coming forward to address the Council on the AVP event was: Matt Gage - AVP tour director and Hermosa Beach resident, spoke about the AVP - Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament event and responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the AVP - Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament scheduled for June 30-July 1, 2001. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. No one came forward to address the Council on the EVP Tour event. Action : To approve the EVP Tour - Pro Am Beach Volleyball Tournament scheduled for July 21, 2001. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Coming forward to address the Council on the MESP event was: Michael Epstein - representing the MESP - Hermosa Beach Triathlon, spoke about the event and responded to Council questions, noting the event lasted about two hours and was over by 9 A.M. Action: To approve the MESP - Hermosa Beach Triathlon scheduled for October 14, 2001, subject to adequate signage about street closures one week prior to the event; the posting of "no parking" notices at least 72-\hours in advance, and litter removal along the Greenbelt following the event. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. REVIEW OF MORATORIUM PROHIBITING CONVERSION OF RETAIL SPACE, DOWNTOWN MARKET STUDY AND PARKING STANDARDS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 15, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Joe Mark - Hermosa Beach, submitted information, noting he had met with several people to come up with the ideas presented; said the residential component must be included in the market study; suggested establishing a citizen committee to review and evaluate data and make recommendations; recommended that the committee be composed of a working nucleus of 10 to 15 people, with the door open for anyone else who wishes to participate. Action: To appoint Joe Mark to chair a community committee of experts to conduct a retail and market study of the downtown; and to direct staff to come up with a time frame and work with Mr. Marks on forming the committee. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Final Action: To direct staff to proceed with the following suggested additional proposed study issues: 1. Detailed parking analysis and new parking regulations to encourage retail location to the area and discourage restaurant and food service uses; 2. Specific use regulations by block or plan area to establish a complimentary mix of uses; 3. Land use development incentives, fee waivers, in-lieu parking payment or building facade improvement grants to new or expanded retail uses; and 4. Land assembly assistance for new development projects which contain greater than 50% retail businesses. Motion Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. REVIEW OF LOT CONSOLIDATION IN THE R-2 AND R-3 ZONES. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 20, 2001. City Manager Burrell recommended that this item be continued to a future meeting due to the lateness of the hour. Action : To continue the item to the May 22, 2001 meeting. Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. SB910 (DUNN) HOUSING ELEMENTS - FINES, PENALTIES AND LITIGATIONS . Memorandum from City Manager Steve Burrell dates March 27, 2001. (This item was added to the agenda earlier in the meeting.) City Manager Burrell presented the staff report, noting that the letter of opposition would be sent to the author of the bill, the Senate Committee, the City's State representatives, and the League of California Cities. Action: To take a position opposing SB910 and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to be forwarded as designated above. Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None (This item was added to the agenda earlier in the meeting.) a. REQUEST THAT THE CITY SUPPORT A SOUTH BAY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RECOMMENDATION TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS CONCERNING THE PROPOSED AIRPORT EXPANSION . Action : To roll the item to a future meeting to allow for adequate review, noting that the City may want to adopt its own version to send to SCAG. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request from Mayor Pro Tem Dunbabin for discussion of area code change from 310 to 424. Mayor Pro Tem Dunbabin spoke to her request. Action: It was the Council consensus to direct staff to take a position objecting to a change of area code. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on March 13, 2001. 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 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. Existing Litigation : Government Code Section 54956.9(a) * Name of Case : Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach * Case Number: BC172546 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the hour of 10:55 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 11:00 P.M. At the hour of 11:23 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the hour of 11:24 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Monday, March 26, 2001, at the hour of 7:18 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pete Tucker ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: None Also present were: Steve Burrell, City Manager Mary Rooney, Community Resources Director Harold Williams, Public Works Director/City Engineer Mike Flaherty, Public Works Superintendent Tristan Malabanan, Assistant Engineer Bob Moore, Lifeguard Section Chief Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk PIER RENOVATION - PHASE III WORKSHOP Public Works Director Williams said this workshop was a follow-up to the January 30 meeting and that Purkiss Rose-RSI consultant Jim Pickel and building architect Ron Yeo would make the presentation. Mr. Pickel noted the tower mock-ups had been installed. He also suggested changing the order of some of the agenda items. 1. REPORT ON SQUARE FOOTAGE COST FOR THE BLACK TERRAZZO PAVING FOR THE PROPOSED WALK ZONE BETWEEN 10TH AND 14TH STREETS, OR 11TH AND 13TH STREETS. Mr. Pickel said he was quoted a price of $13 per square foot to repave a Strand walk zone with the same colored concrete used for the Pier Plaza and, based on that figure, the paving costs would be: $107,250 for the area from 11th Street to 13th Street; $214,500 for the area from 10th Street to 14th Street; and $30,000 for the frontage area only. Noting that the price was based on the 8-inch profile and epoxy-coated steel used in the Plaza area, he said perhaps a 6-inch slab with steel would suffice the vehicle load on the Strand, and requested for review purposes a copy of the geotechnical work done by the City that set the standard at 8 inches. It was the Council consensus to match what is used on the Strand, at least at the base of the Plaza, to the black concrete that exists on the Plaza. Further Council discussion ensued, and suggestions included getting quotes for the black concrete from other sources or using a 4-inch standard base with four inches of colored concrete on top to reduce the cost. It was the consensus of the Council to have the consultant return with information on costs and alternatives regarding materials and locations, including the possibility of using black colored concrete in the area between the restroom and the end of the Pier remodel and standard gray concrete from the edge of the restroom to 10th Street and from the edge of the construction area to 15th Street. 2. COSTS FOR A SIMPLE MODEL AND A COMPLETE MODEL. Mr. Pickel presented the costs quoted for the models, citing a cost of $12,020 for a study model and $17,100 for a presentation model. It was the consensus of the Council to not pursue either model due to their high cost, and to put the money instead toward construction costs. Mr. Pickel and Mr. Yeo responded to Council questions concerning the proposed towers, noting an outside measurement at the base of each tower at 11.5 by 11.5 feet. In response to concerns about sand blowing onto the Strand, Mr. Pickel said they would add a sand wall along the western edge of the parking pad, but suggested locating the wall in the sand, off-set from the edge of the paving, in the area where it would meet other design elements. 3. REVIEW OPTIONS FOR STAIRS INSTEAD OF THE OPTIONAL HANDICAP RAMP AND ALSO REPORT ON COST. Mr. Pickel reviewed the proposal to extend the lifeguard building 4.5 feet south to accommodate a stairway, noting an additional construction cost of $17,000 to do so. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the construction of a staircase at $17,000 instead of the optional handicap ramp. The meeting recessed at 8:55 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:15 P.M. 4. PREPARE DRAWINGS SHOWING DESIGN FEATURES WITH PROPOSED MATERIALS - MATERIAL SAMPLES. Supplemental letter from Ron Pizer received March 26, 2001, concerning the two pier entrance towers. Mr. Yeo presented the recommended materials for the proposed towers, which would house communications and electrical equipment. Discussion about the towers and their size ensued, and it was suggested that the tower mock-ups be kept in place for a week to allow adequate time for viewing and for public input. It was the consensus of the Council to postpone a decision on the proposed towers. Mr. Yeo reviewed the restroom proposal and discussed the various materials proposed, noting that wooden doors cost more but metal doors rust out in four years and require replacement. He said the louvers in the doors would provide needed cross ventilation. There was a general Council consensus (Dunbabin dissenting) to use the proposed wood doors for the restroom and stay with the color and material palate proposed. The meeting recessed at 10:30 P.M. to allow a review of the materials on display. The meeting reconvened at 10:40 P.M. Mr. Pickel presented the proposed non-slip porcelain tiles and interlocking pavers in various colors. Action : To direct staff to schedule a Council workshop to discuss the entire design concept. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. OTHER PROJECT RELATED ITEM - None CITIZEN COMMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Monday, March 26, 2001, at the hour of 11:28 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at the hour of 7:13 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Shirley Cassell, resident ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: Edgerton MAYOR’S COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mayor Bowler commented on the wonderful time that was had by all celebrating Police Chief Val Straser's retirement at the "Comedy and Magic Club" and agreed with the Council's comments that the job could be replaced, but the man could not and wished him the best in his new life. Councilmember Dunbabin announced the Hermosa, Manhattan and Redondo Tri-Cities Coordinating Council's upcoming meeting to be held Friday, April 27, 2001, at 11:30 A.M. at the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club for the important discussion of violence and student safety in our schools. Ms. Dunbabin said that information on tickets is available by calling Cathy McCurdy at (310) 374-4072. City Manager Stephen Burrell said that a closed session action regarding the City's lawsuit against Los Angeles World Airport to try to obtain documents under the Freedom of Information Act had been inadvertently left off the report from the March 13th meeting. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2001: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION a. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, questioned a check in item 1(b); objected to the Pier towers; suggested keeping the Strand concrete rather than re-paving with black terrazzo in front of the Pier; and, asked if there were any restriction on soliciting for signatures at City Hall. (City Manager Burrell said there were none.); Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, objected to the Pier towers saying they blocked the view of the palm trees when looking east; discussed the City's suit against LAWA at length; and, Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, thanked the City for Val Straser's retirement party and suggested that the City should investigate the possible purchase of the "Pavilion" rather than remodel City Hall. a. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: 1. Letter from Jim Lissner regarding the action of the Public Works Commission at their meeting of March 14, 2001, on the Artesia/PCH part of the PCH traffic signal improvement project. Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter, submitted information. Action: It was the consensus of the Council that this item come back before Council for review with the intent to keep the right lane open and possibly add a split time for parking. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (m), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (f) Dunbabin, (i) Dunbabin and (j) Reviczky. Councilmember Oakes spoke to item 1(d) congratulating the Public Works Department on a job well done that had been brought in on time and under budget. Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin, The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Edgerton. No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar. At 7:42 P.M. the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearing starting with item 4. a. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on March 26, 2001; and, 2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on March 27, 2001. Action: To approve the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 26, 2001, and the Regular Meeting of March 27, 2001, as presented, noting the absence of Edgerton. b. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24658 THROUGH 24791 INCLUSIVE, NOTING VOID CHECK NOS. 24716, AND 24788, AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 24665 AND 24773 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER Action: To ratify the check register as presented, noting the absence of Edgerton. c. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented, noting the absence of Edgerton. d. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY QUALITY FENCE CO. FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-529, CLARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS - BALLFIELD BACKSTOP; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO QUALITY FENCE CO. (10% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 27, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Accept the work by Quality Fence Co. for Project No. CIP 99-529 Clark Field Improvements – Ball Field Backstop; 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and 3. Authorize Staff to release payment to Quality Fence Co. (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). (Noting the absence of Edgerton.) e. RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated April 3, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to deny the following claim and refer it to the City’s Liability Claims Administrator: * Claimant: White, Ron * Date of Loss: 10-14-00 * Date Filed: 04-03-01 * Allegation: Improper maintenance of bikeway (Noting the absence of Edgerton.) f. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 2, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to question if the Strand project was going to meet its completion date. City Manager Stephen Burrell responded to Council questions by saying that other than the rain delays the project was expected to meet its target date. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the Public Works Department report on the status of Capital Improvement Projects. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Edgerton. g. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE SERVICE OFFICER SUPERVISOR AS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated April 3, 2001. Action: To approve the Civil Service Board and staff recommendation for new Class Specifications for Police Service Officer Supervisor, noting the absence of Edgerton. h. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 4, 2001. Action: To: 1. approve a new five-year agreement with Los Angeles County for Animal Control Services to end June 30, 2006; with the following terms: SERVICE CURRENT RATE PROPOSED RATE INCREASE/ DECREASE Impounding of a $8.56 per day $9.02 per day $0.46 dog or cat Holding a dog $10.02 per day $14.41 per day $4.39 or cat for observation Disposal of $4.45 per $4.00 per <$0.45> dead animals animal animal and, 2. authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Noting the absence of Edgerton. i. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE STATUS REPORT FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182, MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING AND PROJECT NO. CIP 97-183, LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 2, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to question the projects scheduled completion. City Manager Burrell responded by explaining that there was only one Edison crew working, due to the budget constraints of the utility company at this time, and that crew would finish the Myrtle project and then go on to the Loma Project. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the report on Project No. CIP 97-182, Myrtle Avenue undergrounding and Project No. CIP 97-183, Loma Drive undergrounding. Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Edgerton. j. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $500.00 FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH WOMAN'S CLUB TO BE USED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING; $400.00 FROM HAWTHORNE SAVINGS TO BE USED FOR THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES EGGSTRAVAGANZA EVENT; $50.00 FROM THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH TO BE USED FOR THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES EGGSTRAVAGANZA EVENT; $100.00 FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY CLUB TO BE USED FOR THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES EGGSTRAVAGANZA EVENT; $439.00 FROM HAWTHORNE SAVINGS TO BE USED TO THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES EGGSTRAVAGANZA EVENT; AND $250.00 FROM THE HERMOSA KIWANIS FOUNDATION TO BE USED FOR THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES EGGSTRAVAGANZA EVENT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 2, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly recognize and thank the donors. Action : To accept the following donations with gratitude: * Woman’s Club of $500.00 To be used for Fire department Hermosa Beach training. * Hawthorne Savings $400.00 To be used for the Community Resources Eggstravaganza event. * Woman’s Club of $50.00 To be used for the Community Hermosa Beach Resources Eggstravaganza event. * Hermosa Beach $100.00 To be used for the Community Rotary Club Resources Eggstravaganza event. * Hawthorne Savings $439.90 To be used for the Community Resources Eggstravaganza event. * Hermosa Kiwanis $250.00 To be used for the Community Foundation Resources Eggstravaganza event. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Edgerton. Councilmember Oakes announced that the "Eggstravaganza" would be held this coming Saturday, April 14, 2001, starting at 11:00 A.M. at Valley Park and said that it was a fun time for both children and adults who attended. k. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTION AN ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUND FOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OF HERMOSA AVENUE BETWEEN 16TH STREET AND 26TH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 27, 2001. Action: To adopt Resolution No. 01-6124, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID-TO-CITIES FUND FOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OF HERMOSA AVENUE BETWEEN 16TH STREET AND 26TH STREET." (Noting the absence of Edgerton.) l. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MERVYN'S BEACH BASH LIGHT POLE AND STREET BANNER PLAN. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 3, 2001. Action: To approve the Park, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and staff recommendation to approve the "Mervyn's Beach Bash" plan to install festive banners on light poles in the area of Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue and the Strand four weeks prior to the event and to remove them the day after the event closes. (Noting the absence of Edgerton.) m. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002 . Memorandum from Councilmember Oakes and Councilmember Reviczky dated April 4, 2001. Action: To approve the amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement effective January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2002. (Noting the absence of Edgerton.) 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION * Items 1(f), (i), and (j) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. * Public comments on items removed from the consent calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARING 4. INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF 25TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED BOOK 1, PAGES 1-25, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 16, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:45 P.M., as no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:45 P.M. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to continue the public hearing to the regular meeting of April 24, 2001. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Edgerton. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 5. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL SERVICES . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 4, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Mr. Burrell said that some of the items the City hoped to incorporate into the new contract were: larger recycle containers; green waste recycling; a hazardous waste drop-off point and a seven year contract with possible automated service. Public participation opened at 8:16 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, said that due to our narrow streets and small lots, many areas might need smaller trash receptacles in order to be able to store them out of public view; and, suggested that trash pick-up be coordinated with street sweeping to keep parked cars from taking all of the curbsides. Public participation closed at 8:18 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the RFP for Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection, Processing and Disposal Services; to direct the City Attorney to review the contract liability and indemnification clauses, especially page 32, to give the City the greatest protection possible; and, to direct staff to return with a recommendation following receipt of the proposals. Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Edgerton. At the hour of 8:20 P.M. the order of the agenda was returned to item 2. 6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. ADDITIONAL MEETING DATES: MONDAY, APRIL 23RD TO REVIEW THE VALLEY PARK WORKING DRAWING AND MONDAY, APRIL 30TH TO REVIEW THE PIER IMPROVEMENTS-PHASE III. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 4, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: It was the consensus of the Council to: 1. approve the date of Monday, April 23, 2001, at 7:00 P.M. to review and approve the Valley Park Improvement Plans; and 2. approve the date of Monday, April 30, 2001, at 7:00 P.M. to review the Pier Improvements - Phase III. (Noting the absence of Edgerton.) 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL Requests from Councilmembers for possible future agenda items: a. Request from Councilmember Reviczky to consider adopting a resolution of support for the Maglev train system. Information letter from the American Magline Group. Councilmember Reviczky spoke to his request saying this was a high-speed train system that could benefit the area by diverting traffic from LAX. Action: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to prepare a Resolution in support of the Maglev Train System and bring it back on a future agenda for discussion. (Noting the absence of Edgerton.) ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at the hour of 8:35 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Monday, April 23, 2001, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at the hour of 7:13 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Rick Koenig ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS : Councilmember Dunbabin announced the Coordinating Council meeting Friday, April 27, at 11:30 a.m., at which the Superintendents of the School Districts for Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach would discuss violence in the schools. She asked interested parties to call Cathy McCurdy for reservations. Councilmember Reviczky announced the annual dog parade Sunday, May 6, noting that the event will start at 11 A.M. on the Greenbelt at Gould Avenue. He said the dogs would parade down the Greenbelt to Pier Avenue, where an awards ceremony would take place at about 12:30 P.M. Councilmember Oakes said the dog parade was a fun event and that every dog wins an award. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Jean Lombardo - Hermosa Beach, reminded everyone that the play "Bingo" was opening this week at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, and that the children's art would be on display in the lobby; and John Hales - Hermosa Beach, expressed concern about the unsightly condition of the sidewalk near the City Yard (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Etta Simpson regarding pedestrian/traffic safety at the Pier/Valley/Ardmore intersection. Action : By Council consensus, staff was directed to have the traffic engineer review all signing and all possibilities to improve the safety of the intersection and report back to the Public Works Commission with suggestions as to what steps might be taken. Action: To roll item 11 (Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau marketing proposal and request for funding) to the next meeting due to the fullness of tonight's agenda, saying the item was a serious matter that merited greater consideration than time would allow this evening. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (p), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (f) Dunbabin, (j) Edgerton, (l) Reviczky, (o) Edgerton, and (p) Oakes. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 10, 2001. Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on April 10, 2001. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24792 THROUGH 24873, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 24838, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 24785 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE MARCH 2001 FINANCIAL REPORTS. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 19, 2001. Action: To receive and file the memorandum regarding the March 2001 financial reports. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2001. Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of April 3, 2001. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO EXPAND THEIR MUSEUM SPACE INTO THE HALLWAY ADJACENT TO THE WEST SIDE OF THEIR EXISTING ROOM AND INTO CITY STORAGE IN THE HALLWAY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; AND, APPROVE THE USE OF ROOM 3 IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR CITY STORAGE (COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) AND AS A WORKSPACE. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 16, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to commend and thank the Historical Society members for all their hard work. Action: To approve the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission and staff to: 1) approve the request of the Hermosa Beach Historical Society to expand their museum space into the hallway adjacent to the west side of their existing room and into City storage in the hallway subject to approval by the Public Works Department, and 2) approve the use of Room 3 in the Community Center for City storage by the Community Resources Department and as a workspace. Motion by Dunbabin, second by Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2001. Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of April 4, 2001. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON PROJECT NO. CIP 99-144, STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY - 24TH STREET TO 35TH STREET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 17, 2001. Action: To receive and file the report on Project No. CIP 99-144, Strand Bikeway and Pedestrian Walkway - 24th Street to 35th Street, as recommended by staff. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 18, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6125 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR USED OIL RECYCLING GRANT." (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MAGNETIC LEVITATION TRANSPORTATION DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM (MAGLEV DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM). Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 18, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6127 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE MAGNETIC LEVITATION TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM ('MAGLEV DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM')." Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2001. Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 17, 2001. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $10,000 FROM MERVYN'S CALIFORNIA TO BE USED FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES STAFF FEES AT THE SKATE PARK AND $10,000 FROM MERVYN'S CALIFORNIA TO BE USED FOR A COMMUNITY PICNIC (WILL BE APPROPRIATED TO FISCAL YEAR 2001-02). Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 12, 2001. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to thank the donor. Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions. Action : To accept the following donations from Mervyn's California: 1) $10,000 - for Community Resources staff fees at the Skate Park; and 2) $10,000 - for a community picnic (to be appropriated to FY 2001-02. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 7 KVA UPS (UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY) SYSTEM FROM S & J SALES OF CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA. Memorandum from Acting Police Chief Michael Lavin dated April 18, 2001. Action: To authorize the purchase of a 7 KVA UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) system from S&J Sales of Camarillo, California, as recommended by staff. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A MULTIPLE-YEAR GRANT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR USED OIL RECYCLING GRANT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 18, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6126 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR USED OIL RECYCLING GRANT." (o) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BERRYMAN AND HENIGAR FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY - 24TH STREET TO 35TH STREET, FOR A FEE OF $17,160; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 9, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Berryman & Henigar for construction management and inspection services, for a fee of $17,160; and 2) authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (p) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE QUARTERLY REPORT ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated April 19, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting. Personnel Director/Risk Manager Earl responded to Council questions. Action : To receive and file the quarterly report on workers' compensation. Motion Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(f), (j), (l), (o) and (p) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. At 7:30 P.M., after acting on items 1(f) and 1(j), the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings starting with item 4. Items 1(l), 1(o) and 1(p) were considered later in the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF 25TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED BOOK 1, PAGE 25, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 16, 2001. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:35 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:35 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6128 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF 25TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGE 25, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER." Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF 26TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED BOOK 1, PAGES 25-26, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 16, 2001. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:37 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:37 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6129 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES, A PORTION OF 26TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGES 25 AND 26, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER." Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17.46.240 REGARDING ANTENNAS SATELLITE DISHES AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 26, 2001. Supplemental information from Community Development received April 24, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:02 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:02 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 01-1214 , entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE LIMITATIONS ON ROOFTOP ANTENNAS, SATELLITE DISHES AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT THAT EXCEEDS THE HEIGHT LIMIT AND THE PLACEMENT AND USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES ," subject to the following amendments: (1) set a maximum height limit for single poles at 15 feet above the highest point of a building; (2) incorporate language pertaining to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations for RF emissions; (3) incorporate language pertaining to the FCC being charged with establishing policies to govern interstate and international communications; (4) incorporate language permitting wireless communication facilities as accessory structures in all zones except residential; and (5) prohibit the use or installation of a monopole. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote by Dunbabin. The meeting recessed at 8:15 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M. 7. TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17.46.070 REGARDING ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTIONS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 18, 2001. Supplemental information received from Community Development April 24, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:53 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Pete Tucker - Planning Commissioner, said a factory-made bay window would project 24 inches and required no structural work. The public hearing closed at 8:55 P.M. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 01-1215 , entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING ARCHITECTURAL ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED YARDS," as amended to allow a 30-inch projection and no height limit for architectural encroachments into required yards. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 8. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON ARDMORE AVENUE AT 30TH STREET TO CREATE A THREE-WAY STOP CONTROL . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 9, 2001. Supplemental memorandum from Public Works Department received April 24, 2001. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Richard Garland - City Traffic Engineer, noted that a three-way stop was not justified based on the CalTrans threshold; said they would need to install warning signs on Ardmore Avenue to alert traffic to the new stop sign; Chris Howell - Hermosa Beach, said he supported the stop sign proposal because the existing situation was dangerous; noted the current westbound restriction on turning left onto Ardmore Avenue during peak hours; and James Deutch - Hermosa Beach, said he had spearheaded the drive for a stop sign because of the dangerous situation; spoke of a sight line problem and said the stop sign would also slow traffic. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6130 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF ARDMORE AVENUE AND 30TH STREET AS A THREE-WAY STOP CONTROL INTERSECTION." Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Proposed Action : To create a three-foot wide decomposed granite sidewalk parallel to the Greenbelt as a landing for strollers or elderly pedestrians crossing Ardmore Avenue. Motion Reviczky. The motion died for lack of a second. 9. ALOHA DAYS COMMITTEE: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF "ALOHA DAYS" LONGBOARD SURF CONTEST AND HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 16, 2001. Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Abel Ybarra - Aloha Days Committee, said the second day was needed to accommodate all the events and to allow for a beach fashion show put on by the local shops. Action: To approve the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission and staff to: 1) approve the request from the Aloha Days Committee to hold its annual surf competition and "Aloha Days" Hawaiian Festival beginning Saturday, August 11, 2001; 2) approve the requested fee waivers totaling $5,566, City funding in the amount of $5,000 from the Downtown Enhancement Fund, and an additional day of vendor sales on Sunday; and 3) approve the event contract. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 10. APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN FOR COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS - COURTYARD IMPROVEMENTS AND PAINTING OF BUILDING . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 12, 2001. Community Resources Director Rooney and Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Approve the conceptual site plan for the Project No. CIP 99-627 Community Center Improvement - Courtyard and Painting; and 2) Authorize the landscape architect, David Evans & Associates, to prepare construction plans, specifications and cost estimates for bid. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Consensus: To have subcommittee members Oakes and Dunbabin work on selecting the color combination to be used to paint the Community Center building. 11. HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS BUREAU 2001-2002 MARKETING PROPOSAL AND REQUEST FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 19, 2001. Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre dated April 24, 2001. This item was continued to the next meeting by motion earlier this evening. 12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None 13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS - PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 18, 2001. City Clerk Doerfling presented the report and responded to Council questions. Action : To direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for three Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2001, with appointments to be made at the regular Council meeting of June 26, 2001. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 14. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at the hour of 10:32 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Monday, April 30, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for the purpose of conducting a Pier Renovation - Phase III workshop. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Monday, April 23, 2001, at the hour of 7:24 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Betty Evans ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: Edgerton (arrived at 7:30 P.M.) 1. PRESENTATION OF VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS Kim Rhodes and Jeff Scott, landscape architects with Evans and Associates, presented and reviewed the Valley Park improvement plans and construction drawings, which were on display, and distributed preliminary cost estimates. 2. REVIEW OF CONCERNS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO STAFF Mr. Rhodes distributed written responses to a list of City Council questions and then reviewed each of the questions and responses for Council discussion and consensus. (Councilmember Edgerton arrived at 7:30 P.M.) City Manager Burrell, Community Resources Director Rooney, and Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Straw Vote: To have concrete pads under the picnic tables in areas next to concrete sidewalks and properly compacted decomposed granite in isolated grassy areas (Mayor Bowler/Reviczky. Carried 3-2, with Dunbabin and Edgerton dissenting.) It was noted that the City Council may want to discuss at a future time the use of colored concrete. Consensus: To reconfirm a previous decision to provide a paved path down to the fire pit and the tables. Straw Vote : To keep the fire pit as designed with a 10-foot diameter and the use of decomposed granite instead of sand around the fire pit. (Mayor Bowler/ Reviczky. Carried 4-1, with Edgerton dissenting.) Consensus : To not use bollards on the paths for lighting. Discussion ensued about the initial cost of the central irrigation system at Valley Park and the ultimate upgrading at other parks. Staff was requested to provide a cost benefit analysis on upgrading the sprinkler system as part of the budget process. Mr. Scott presented colored designs for the proposed play equipment. Straw Vote : To approve the proposed equipment for the children's play area, as presented this evening. (Mayor Bowler/Reviczky. Carried 5-0.) Discussion ensued about the weed abatement needed to prepare the soil for plant establishment in the area of the park that would be re-landscaped (about 90 percent of the site). Resident Betty Evans said the Garden Club was very concerned about what products would be used. Straw Vote : To request the cost of including the remaining 10 percent of the site so that the entire park is included in the weed abatement for planting preparation, and to hydroseed after killing all of the weeds. (Reviczky/Mayor Bowler. Carried 5-0.) (Councilmember Reviczky stepped down from the dais at 8:22 P.M. and returned at 8:40 P.M., after the recess.) Discussion ensued pertaining to the restroom proposal. Councilmembers Oakes and Dunbabin offered to meet with the architect of the restroom building to discuss concerns. (Councilmember Oakes left the meeting at 8:30 P.M.) The meeting recessed at 8:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M. (with all members present except Oakes). Councilmember Reviczky requested manufacturer's catalog cuts for the proposed uplight fixtures. He also requested eliminating the aboveground electrical box on a pole, making it flat to the ground instead. In response to Council, Ms. Rhodes said they would provide tech specifications for irrigation and lighting in diskette to staff. Consensus : To change, as requested by Councilmember Reviczky, certain electrical specifications pertaining to #1) page 254, 5F, change the solid conductor from 10 to 12; #2) page 257, C3, add PVC in lieu of galvanized conduit in block walls; and page 259, 13A, change the report on the cabling from 5,000 to 1,000. (Oakes absent) Councilmember Dunbabin said the men's and women's restroom locations needed to be flip-flopped but the storage area in back should stay the same. Consensus : To maintain the park feature placing a sidewalk directly next to the sandbox play area to provide access with nothing separating the sidewalk from the sandbox. (Edgerton dissented, Oakes absent) Ms. Rhodes said she would forward to staff for distribution to Council the documents they follow that regulate the percentage of play structures which must be accessible. In response to Council questions, Mr. Scott said 1) the two wood signs proposed for the site were currently listed as add alternates and would not be included as part of the base bid for the project; and 2) the square foot cost for plain concrete would be about $3.75 and for colored concrete would range between $4.50 to $6.50 based on recent quotes they received. Consensus: To add colored concrete as a bid alternate, in Mesa beige to match the decomposed granite. (Oakes absent) 3. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND DIRECT STAFF TO COMPLETE FUNDING PLAN AND REPORT AT BUDGET WORKSHOP. In response to Council questions, 1) City Manager Burrell said some of the funding for the project would come from restricted funds already earmarked for this purpose, and that staff would apply to the State for grant money as well; 2) Public Works Director Williams clarified that staff was requesting approval of the plans only, not approval to go out to bid, and that the item would come back with a funding plan at the Budget workshop; and 3) Community Resources Director Rooney noted that it was easier to get grant money with approved construction plans. Straw Vote : To 1) approve the construction drawings, with all amendments, with the understanding that there may be changes to the specifications for light fixtures and other items, and 2) direct staff to complete a funding plan and report at the Budget workshop. (Reviczky/Dunbabin. Carried 4-1, with Edgerton dissenting, and Oakes absent.) CITIZEN COMMENTS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, suggested putting the restroom flush valves behind the wall to avoid the risk of vandalism and to consider automatic flush sensors; asked if the proposed turf would hold up under soccer usage; with regard to decomposed granite, recommended angel mix, saying it compacts and drains well; and Chris Howell - Hermosa Beach, referred to the two park trees previously planted by the Hermosa Beach Garden Club, saying they were beautiful and had low maintenance; suggested considering the species if more trees are added to the site. ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Monday, April 23, 2001, at the hour of 9:32 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Monday, April 30, 2001, at the hour of 7:22 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Rick Koenig ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: None Also present were: Steve Burrell, City Manager Mary Rooney, Community Resources Director Harold Williams, Public Works Director/City Engineer Tristan Malabanan, Assistant Engineer Bob Moore, Lifeguard Section Chief Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk Councilmember Dunbabin said several residents had asked her about the budget process. She requested adding to tonight's agenda the scheduling of an advertised, staff-conducted, budget information meeting to take place prior to the scheduled May 24 City Council budget workshop. City Manager Burrell said the budget would be finished on May 15, and the meeting could take place May 17, 2001. Action: To agendize for consideration later this evening an item concerning the scheduling of a budget information meeting to be conducted by staff on May 17 for people interested in the budget and the budget process, based on the finding that the item arose after the posting of the agenda and required immediate action. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. PIER RENOVATION - PHASE III - WORKSHOP REVIEW OF OVERALL DESIGN OF THE PIERHEAD. All design boards produced by the architect were set up by staff for display at the meeting. 1. TOWERS - DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING TOWER PROPOSAL Action: To remove the Pier towers, as shown in the demonstration project (mock-ups), from conceptual consideration at this time. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: John Hales - Hermosa Beach, said cylindrical shaped towers would be wide enough at the bottom to house the equipment but graceful because they would get narrower as they go up; said cylindrical towers would also be consistent with the plan; Bob Moore - County Lifeguard Section Chief, said the towers had been designed to store the communications and electrical equipment above ground to avoid flooding; said accommodations must be considered for that equipment; Robert Bell - Hermosa Beach, spoke in support of the proposed archway; Scott Alden - Hermosa Beach, said the Pier area should not be made to look like a carnival said it was nice to be able to walk to the end of the Pier now, and thought it all should be kept simple; Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, said the banner and towers were not needed; suggested that nothing be built there; Rick Koenig - Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce, asked for a review of the plans and an explanation of the proposal. Councilmember Oakes reviewed the plans on display and explained the proposal, noting the needed improvements to the beach restrooms and the lifeguard facility, including the addition of a women's locker room. Continuing to come forward to address the Council at this time were: Robert Bell - requested consideration of a small building in the Pier area for use by the Historical Society, noting they could rotate historical items there for public viewing; John Hales - requested a small, enclosed, vertical display panel, with perhaps a couple shelves, where the Historical Society could display items showing the history of the city; Jill Morales - Hermosa Beach, liked the idea of the archway, but thought it should be more ornate; showed a sample of a sea-life silhouette and submitted fliers from the artist; Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, said the truck pad proposed to be in front of the Mermaid Restaurant did not have to be so large and could be used for bicycle racks; suggested that trucks park in the parking structure or in Lot B; Theresa Alden - Hermosa Beach, liked the idea of a graceful arch; said Hermosa has a great beach and that asset should be preserved; suggested something unobtrusive and graceful, with a more natural look, using natural materials and plants; Michael Keegan - Hermosa Beach, said a pressure washing system was needed in the bathroom and perhaps could be extended to the Plaza to keep the whole area clean; Gary Zimmerman - Hermosa Beach, said the low lights along the Pier were much better than overhead lights but still created a light-glare problem; said the lights had a little ring around them to prevent glare when looking down at them, but caused a glare for anyone looking out at the Pier, suggested angling them to eliminate the glare; No name given - said the metal restroom doors in Venice were all broken and required high maintenance; Rick Koenig - said he liked the design; suggested a mission style roof for the lifeguard building; thought the tile design on the pierhead was too busy and that he would prefer more muted colors; said the lighting should be more "beach town" and less "space age"; John Hales - requested a small meeting area in the Plaza, a small alcove to gather people for presenting awards after the Sand and Strand races and other activities. 2. SELECTION OF THE PAVING MATERIALS Action: To eliminate the planters in the circular design area. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Reviczky. Action: To have black concrete as the background color (currently shown as light green), in all areas excluding the observation deck. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Proposed Action: To request that the architect integrate granite into a nice design to see how it would work with some of the proposed paving materials in the center. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion was subsequently withdrawn. Action: To ask the architect to submit five designs, including the existing pattern, a compass rose, a sunburst, and two more ideas of their own, using thumbnail sketches only. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 9:35 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:55 P.M. 3. RESTROOM DOORS Proposed Action: To install wooden doors with framework that would accommodate metal doors in the future if that change was desired. Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Bowler. The motion was subsequently withdrawn. Action: To approve the proposed individual restrooms and wooden doors and have the architect report back on light and ventilation issues. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Dunbabin. Action : To use the black concrete and eliminate any design element in front of the restrooms. Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Action: To rotate the location of the showers and sinks from the east side of the building to the west side. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Consensus : To keep the roof of the restroom building as presented. 4. LIFEGUARD GARAGE ROOFTOP TREATMENT Action: To eliminate the stairway at the bottom of the ramp but maintain the other elements as proposed, including the observation deck. Motion Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Action: To direct the architect to include peripheral benches on the observation deck and to prepare three designs for the observation deck, one using the Hermosa Beach logo, with the architect coming up with two design ideas of their own and selecting the background color. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. OTHER ITEMS Proposed Action : To keep the pierhead at the two flat levels of the same dimensions as currently exists. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion failed with Oakes, Reviczky and Mayor Bowler dissenting. Action : To eliminate the proposed truck-parking pad. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Action: To request the architect to prepare a sketch to see if it would work to have stadium stairs on the north side leading all the way to the sand. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. City Manager Burrell noted that the consultants had met their obligations and that this would be outside of their scope of their current work. He said they would estimate how long it would take and then schedule another meeting. Consensus: To have another workshop meeting like this, with just the City Council, not the consultants. BUDGET INFORMATION MEETING This item was added to the agenda earlier in this meeting. Action: To schedule a budget information meeting to be conducted by staff for Thursday, May 17, 2001, noting that the Council was not required to attend. Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. CITIZEN COMMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, April 30, 2001, at the hour of 10:55 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at the hour of 7:17 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Harold Bell ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Bowler read the proclamation that proclaimed May 20 through May 26, 2001, as National Public Works Week. Public Works Commission Chairman Brian Koch and Public Works Supervisor Michael Flaherty accepted the proclamation. Mayor Bowler introduced newly appointed Chief of Police Mike Lavin, noting he had previously been second in command under Val Straser. Chief Lavin said it was an honor to be named as chief of the Hermosa Beach Police Department. Councilmember Dunbabin announced a budget information meeting at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, May 17, in the Council Chambers, to be conducted by the City Manager, Finance Director and City Treasurer. She commented on the annual dog show Sunday, May 6, and thanked the City staff and sponsors. She then commented on the success of "Bingo" at the Community Center. Councilmember Edgerton announced the Hermosa Beach Little League fundraising party that would take place Saturday, May 12, on the Pier Plaza, and invited a Little League representative to come forward and provide additional information. Mike Colbin, fundraising chairman for the Little League, said the event was one of the group's largest fundraisers of the year. He said it would take place from 6:30 to 11 P.M. in front of Hennessey's Restaurant and would include dinner, a silent auction, and live music. He said the tickets were on sale for $10 each and could be obtained by calling the Little League at 372-9616. Mr. Colbin then told the Council about an oversight with regard to the annual trophy and picnic event scheduled for Little League families on June 9 from 12:30 to 4 P.M. at Clark Field. He said this year they would like to have a Carnival as well, but because they did not discuss it with City staff, they did not realize until too late that it required approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission. He asked if the Council could add the item to the agenda for approval of the carnival. City Attorney Jenkins noted that there has been no opportunity for staff to review the proposal and the Council would not have the benefit of the Parks and Recreation Commission input. He advised that there be some period of time allowed for staff to evaluate the proposal and bring it back for Council consideration. Mr. Colbin said he would submit the information to City staff tomorrow for placement of the item on the May 22 agenda. Action : To agendize the item for the next meeting. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Jay Russell - Hermosa Beach, said the beach events had gone too far; said Aloha Days was a great idea but thought the theme should be California surfing, not Hawaiian; suggested that the City support the world-renowned National Surf Festival event; and Ebi Sahebi - Expressive Flower Shop, expressed concern about the parked cars lined up along Artesia with for-sale signs which impact on parking by area customers; said a petition had been submitted to the City and would be on the next Council meeting but wondered if there was anything that could be done to make room for his customers over the Mother's Day weekend. In response to Council questions, City Manager Burrell said the problem existed along Artesia, from just east of Pacific Coast Highway past Prospect all the way to Meadows or Harper, but the only existing law that could legally be applied was the 72-hour rule. City Attorney Jenkins said the Code did not give authority to establish temporary parking rules except for large events. Continuing to come forward to address the City Council was: Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, thanked the City Manager and City Council for their selection for Police Chief; said Chief Mike Lavin had come up through the ranks and was the best choice. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (l), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (d) Edgerton, (e) Dunbabin, (i) Dunbabin, (j) Oakes, and (k) Reviczky. Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 23, 2001. Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 23, 2001. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24874 THROUGH 25036 AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECKS NOS. 24032 AND 24957 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PROPOSED RATE INCREASE AS REQUESTED BY FRANK SCOTTO TOWING OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA . Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated May 1, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Police Chief Lavin responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Action : To direct staff to survey other South Bay cities and report back at the next meeting. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 1, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Action : To receive and file the report stating the status of capital improvement projects that are either under design or construction. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated May 1, 2001. * Claimant: Feldman, Nicole * Date of Loss: 3/29/01 * Date Filed: 4/26/01 * Allegation: Car damaged by City tree Action : To deny the subject claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FREE CONCERTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE PIER FROM 5:15 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. THURSDAY, JUNE 7, AND FROM 4:30 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M., FRIDAY, JUNE 8, AND SATURDAY, JUNE 9, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE IMG BEACH BASH. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 30, 2001. Action: To approve free concerts on the south side of the Pier from 5:15 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Thursday, June 7, and from 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 in conjunction with the IMG Beach Bash event. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25176 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 702 10TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 1, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6131 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 25176 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 702 10TH STREET." (i) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT ON PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182, MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING, AND PROJECT NO. CIP 97-183, LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 1, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Action: To receive and file the status report on Project No. CIP 97-182, Myrtle Avenue Undergrounding, and Project No. CIP 97-183, Loma Drive Undergrounding, as recommended by staff. Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO BERRYMAN & HENIGAR TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROJECT NOS. CIP 00-411, 00-412, 00-413, 00-414 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION, FOR $55,203.94; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT UP TO $17,020 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 1, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Award Professional Services Agreement to Berryman & Henigar to provide design and engineering services for Project Nos. CIP 00-411, 00-412, 00-413, 00-414 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction for $55,203.94; 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $17,020. Motion Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN KERRY CONSULTING GROUP TO DIRECT THEM TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH AN RFP FOR THE TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE AT CITY HALL; AND, APPROPRIATE $8,000 FROM PROSPECTIVE EXPENDITURES TO PAY FOR THE ADDITIONAL SERVICES . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 30, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting. Finance Director Copeland and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action : To continue the item to the next meeting and ask the consultant to attend to speak to the proposal and respond to questions. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING & STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2001-2002 ("DISTRICT") MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-6123 AND DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002; AND SETTING JUNE 12, 2001, TO ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 26, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 01-6132 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2001-2002 " ; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 01-6133 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2001-2002 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2002, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION THERETO." 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES a. ORDINANCE NO. 01-1214 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE LIMITATIONS ON ROOFTOP ANTENNAS, SATELLITE DISHES AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT THAT EXCEEDS THE HEIGHT LIMIT AND THE PLACEMENT AND USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 1, 2001. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 01-1214. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. AYES: Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler NOES: Dunbabin ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None b. ORDINANCE NO. 01-1215 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING ARCHITECTURAL ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED YARDS. For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 1, 2001. Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 01-1215. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. AYES: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items (d), (e), (i), (j), and (k) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None The meeting recessed at 8:31 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:55 P.M. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 4. HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS BUREAU 2001-2002 MARKETING PROPOSAL AND REQUEST FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000 . (Continued from meeting of April 24, 2001) Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 19, 2001. Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre dated April 24, 2001 (attached to the packet). Supplemental memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated May 8, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 8:56 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: J. Travers Divine - Chamber of Commerce Vice Chairman, said the business plan proposal was for a partnership between the City and the Chamber; requested that the Council appoint a subcommittee to work with the Chamber of Commerce on the development of the plan; and Carla Merriman - Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, submitted projected revenues; said she had received letters of support from the hotels. Public participation closed at 9:00 P.M. Action: To appoint Mayor Bowler and Councilmember Reviczky to a subcommittee to explore ideas for marketing programs with the Chamber of Commerce. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Edgerton. 5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND RELATED AGREEMENTS AND PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A SUBMARINE FIBER-OPTIC CABLE PROJECT . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 26, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Select the firm of Ecology and Environment to prepare environmental documentation for the subject project; 2) Add an additional task for implementation of an environmental mitigation monitoring plan to the proposal Scope of Work to be paid on a time and materials basis and approve the balance of the Scope of Work; and 3) Approve the attached Agreement for Payment for environmental consulting services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL DEADLINE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CITY MEASURES ON THE NOVEMBER 6, 2001 BALLOT . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 2, 2001. City Clerk Doerfling presented the report and responded to Council questions. None of the Councilmembers had any interest in placing any Council initiated measures on the November ballot. 8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request from Councilmember Oakes to direct staff to review the Conditional Use Permits or Municipal Code requirements to review the hours of operation for restaurants, taverns and bars in the City to establish an earlier closing time. Councilmember Oakes spoke to her request. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions. Action: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to gather and distribute to the Councilmembers police reports from the past year related to the downtown area, from Eighth to 16th streets, between the hours of midnight and 3 A.M. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on March 27, 2001. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 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. Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a) * Name of Case: City of Hermosa Beach, City of Redondo Beach, and City of Rancho Palos Verdes v. City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports * Case Number: BC247857 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code Section 54957 - Title: City Manager ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at the hour of 10:14 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:24 P.M. At the hour of 11:24 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at the hour of 11:25 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Joe Mark ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: Edgerton (arrived at 7:17 P.M.) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Councilmember Reviczky announced the annual Hermosa Beach Firefighters' pancake breakfast Sunday, May 27, from 7 A.M. to noon, at the Fire Station, at $5 per person. (Councilmember Edgerton arrived at 7:17 P.M.) Councilmember Edgerton announced the South Bay Cities Council of Governments' town hall meeting on the LAX master plan environmental impact report Thursday, May 31, from 7 to 9 P.M. at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. He invited any members of the public interested in attending to call him. Councilmember Dunbabin spoke of the success of the Hermosa Beach Little League fundraiser Saturday, May 12. She then announced that the Evening Division of the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach was having a day at the races at Hollywood Park Sunday, June 10, at 12:30 P.M., at $30 per person, noting that lunch would be provided. Mayor Bowler reported on a recent meeting of the South Bay Energy group, which is comprised of the mayors of area cities, noting the meeting was a follow up to the major conference that was held a month ago. He said numerous suggestions were discussed, including the building of power plants. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 8, 2001: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Joe Mark - Hermosa Beach, chair of the economic development review committee, reported on their first meeting, which was attended by more than 30 participants representing a good cross-section of the community; said the group settled on the basic program, noting they will first run the demographics of 22 communities and put together a subcommittee to review that information; said the next meeting would take place at City Hall at 7 P.M., Thursday, June 14, noting that the committee would be looking at every facet of Hermosa Beach, not just the downtown. Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, requested that the meetings of the economic development review committee be televised; and Scott Gobble - Edison regional manager covering Hermosa Beach, introduced himself, submitted business cards to the City Manager, and announced his phone number of 310-783-9396. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Jim Lissner regarding new liquor license application downtown. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter. Action: To receive and file. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. Letter from Jim Lissner regarding the need for Assistant Fire Chief. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To receive and file. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 3. Letter from Hermosa Beach Little League requesting approval for "Carnival of Champions" on June 9, 2001 at Clark Field. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Mike Koverman - Hermosa Beach Little League, spoke to the letter; submitted a certificate of insurance to the City Manager, noting the other one was forthcoming. Action: To approve the request for a Hermosa Beach Little League "Carnival of Champions" on Saturday, June 9, 2001, at Clark Field, following the annual trophy ceremony and picnic. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (o), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown for clarity: (j) Edgerton, and (k) Edgerton. Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on April 24, 2001; 2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on April 30, 2001; and 3. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on May 8, 2001 . Action: To approve as presented the minutes of the City Council regular meeting of April 24, 2001, adjourned regular meeting of April 30, 2001, and regular meeting of May 8, 2001. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 25037 THROUGH 25218, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 25108 AND 25216, AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 24881, 25110, 25166, 25177 AND 25210 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action : To ratify the Check Register as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action : To receive and file tentative future agenda items as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MARCH 2001 FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1. Revenue and expenditure report; 2. City Treasurer's report; and 3. Investment report. Action: To receive and file the March 2001 Financial Reports, as recommended by staff. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS; AND, INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 95-622 - CITY HALL REMODEL, ADA UPGRADES. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 8, 2001. Although not removed for separate discussion when the consent calendar was considered, the Council later voted unanimously to reconsider this item. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions, noting that the upstairs conference room would be an addendum, that the configuration would stay as is, with the current break room becoming office space. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the plans, specifications, order the work and call for bids; and 2. Instruct the City Clerk to post a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. subject to the following changes: 1) to retain a solid railing, with new veneer, as currently exists to separate the Council dais from the public area of the Council Chambers and to leave the podium centered where it is; 2) to delete the proposed stair lighting in the front entryway and put conventional wall-mounted step lights; 3) to provide motion sensors for lighting in individual offices, bathrooms, and conference rooms (not lobby areas) to save energy when the rooms are not occupied; 4) to direct staff to talk to Edison and look into the viability and cost of undergrounding Bard Street; and 5) to direct Councilmember Reviczky to work with the City Manager on correcting six items in the specifications. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 2, 2001. Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of May 2, 2001. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated May 14, 2001. * Claimant: Garcia, Danny * Date of Loss: 11/10/00 * Date Filed: 05/09/01 * Allegation: Injury to knee Action: To deny the above noted claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator, as recommended by staff. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 15, 2001. Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of May 15, 2001. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 1, 2001. Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of May 1, 2001. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5155(004) PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OF HERMOSA AVENUE FROM 16TH STREET TO 26TH STREET, MANHATTAN AVENUE FROM 27TH STREET TO THE NORTH CITY LIMITS, GREENWICH FROM HERMOSA AVENUE TO MANHATTAN AVENUE; AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 00-139 - HERMOSA AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS-HERMOSA AVENUE FROM 16TH ST. TO 26TH ST. AND 19TH STREET FROM HERMOSA AVE. TO MONTEREY BLVD. TO SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTORS OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $378.883.60; AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF THE REMAINING PROP C FUND BALANCE OF $78,000 FROM PROJECT NO. 95-150 TO THIS PROJECT; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE CONTINGENCY OF $38,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 9, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 01-6135, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 07-5155(004) PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OF HERMOSA AVENUE: 16TH STREET TO 26TH STREET; MANHATTAN AVENUE: 27TH STREET TO THE NORTH CITY LIMITS; GREENWICH: HERMOSA AVENUE TO MANHATTAN AVENUE."; 2. Award the construction contract for Project No. CIP 00-139 - Hermosa Avenue Street Improvements - Hermosa Avenue from 16th Street to 26th Street and 19th Street from Hermosa Avenue to Monterey Boulevard. to Sully-Miller Contractors of Anaheim, California, in the amount of $378.883.60; 3. Authorize the transfer of the remaining Prop C Fund balance of $78,000 from Project No. 95-150 to this project; 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 5. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $38,000. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ARTESIA BOULEVARD BETWEEN 270 FEET EAST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND 1,060 FEET EAST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AS A THREE-HOUR TIME LIMIT ZONE FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., AND DESIGNATING ARTESIA BOULEVARD BETWEEN HARPER AVENUE AND 40 FEET WEST OF HARPER AVENUE AS A 15-MINUTE GREEN TIME LIMIT ZONE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 15, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: Ebi Sahebi - Expressive Flowers, requested reducing the proposed three-hour time limit zone to two hours; and Gary Bolger - said a two-hour parking limit would be consistent with the limit in neighboring Redondo Beach. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6136 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING ARTESIA BOULEVARD BETWEEN 270 FEET EAST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND 1,060 FEET EAST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AS A TWO-HOUR TIME LIMIT ZONE, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., AND DESIGNATING ARTESIA BOULEVARD BETWEEN HARPER AVENUE AND 40 FEET WEST OF HARPER AVENUE AS A 15-MINUTE GREEN TIME LIMIT ZONE," as amended to set a two-hour limit rather than the three-hour limit proposed. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY IRISH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CIP PROJECT NO. 97-182 MYRTLE AVENUE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING AND CUP PROJECT NO. 97-183 LOMA DRIVE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE THE 5% RETENTION PAYMENT TO IRISH CONSTRUCTION. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 16, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Accept the work by Irish Construction Co. for CIP Project Nos. 97-182 Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding and 97-183 Loma Drive Utility Undergrounding; 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and 3. Authorize staff to release the five-percent retention payment to Irish Construction Company. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO DISPENSE WITH THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS ASSOCIATED WITH SECTION 13.08.110 RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS TO PROVIDE SERVICE CONNECTION - EFFECT OF NONCOMPLIANCE. SUBSECTION F OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 14, 2001. Action: To dispense with the formal bidding process associated with Section 13.08.110 Responsibility of property owners to provide service connection - Effect of noncompliance Subsection F of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, as recommended by staff. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25798 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1129-1131 CYPRESS AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 15, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6134 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25798 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1129 - 1131 CYPRESS AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ." (o) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT ON THE WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TYCOM LTD. AND ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT INC. (E & E) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 16, 2001. Action : To receive and file the report on the working relationship between TyCom Ltd. and Ecology and Environment Inc., (E & E) environmental consultants, as recommended by staff. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION * Item 1(j) and (k) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. * Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None MUNICIPAL MATTERS 4. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH KERRY CONSULTANT TO ADD SERVICES TO DRAFT AN RFP FOR TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE FOR THE CITY HALL INFRASTRUCTURE AT A COST OF $8,000. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated May 16, 2001. Finance Director Copeland responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Dennis Vlasich - Kerry Consulting Group, presented the preliminary results of his needs assessment, discussed recommendations, and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Authorize staff to amend the agreement with Kerry Consulting Group to provide the City with an RFP for the technology infrastructure at City Hall; and 2. Appropriate $8,000 from Prospective Expenditures to pay for the additional services. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 8:35 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:55 P.M. 5. REVIEW OF LOT CONSOLIDATION IN THE R-2 AND R-3 ZONES. (Continued from meeting of March 27, 2001.) Action: To continue this item to the meeting of June 12, 2001, as requested by staff. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Action: To reconsider consent calendar item 1(e) and discuss the item later in the meeting. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. REPORT ON DEPLOYMENT OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin and Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated May 15, 2001. Police Chief Lavin presented the report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Action: To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff, with the suggestion that repeat offenders be notified of the new policies this month before their party invitations go out. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER STATUS REPORT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SOLID WASTE AGREEMENT - INFORMATIONAL ITEM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 17, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report, noting that the submittal of proposals had been extended to the middle of June and the item would be before the Council in July. Action: To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 9:20 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the reconsideration of item 1(e). 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a. Request from Councilmember Edgerton to direct staff to report on the impact of electricity rates on the Utility Users Tax (UUT) and revise UUT taxes for the portion which is based on electricity usage. Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his request. Action: To direct staff to study and report back on the issue. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on May 8, 2001. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL 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. Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a) * Name of Case: Cal Compact Landfill Litigation * Shell Chemical Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al * Case Number: USDC Case #CV-00-01917 MRP (MANx) * Phillips Petroleum Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al * Case Number: USDC Case #CV-00-1938 MRP (MANx) 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code Section 54957 * Title: City Manager ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at the hour of 9:40 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 9:50 P.M. At the hour of 10:45 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at the hour of 10:46 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 24, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for the purpose of conducting a budget workshop. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Thursday, May 24, 2001, at the hour of 7:19 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Police Chief Mike Lavin ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: Edgerton (arrived at 7:35 P.M.) PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW 1. OVERVIEW OF BUDGET CHANGES AND REVENUE CHANGES City Manager Burrell gave an overview of the budget for fiscal year 2001-02, noting that it reflected a good economy. He cited uncertainties regarding the energy crisis, noting that expenditures for electricity purchased by the City were projected to grow by an estimated $100,000 and the revenue impact was unknown at this point. With regard to the possible impact on the City's revenues and expenditures, he noted the State's past history of taking money from local governments to balance its own budget when shortfalls occur. He said any required City budget revisions due to the loss of funds to the State would take place in August, after the State's budget is approved. He then reviewed revenue changes, noting a projected four-percent increase to the General Fund. He said property tax represented 30 percent of total General Fund revenue, followed by sales tax at 18 percent and the utility user tax (UUT) at 12 percent, noting that retention of the UUT would be decided by voters at the November 2001 due to a recently filed initiative. He reviewed changes in staffing, noting the proposal to expand three part-time positions (Code Enforcement Officer in Community Development Department, Clerk Typist in Community Resources Department, and Community Service Officer in Police Department) to full-time positions to meet higher service demands. He said recent street and park projects represented a step in the right direction, but there was still a great deal more to do, including the City Yard. He suggested doing a thorough study of the needs of the City. (Councilmember Edgerton arrived at 7:35 P.M.) Finance Director Copeland responded to Council questions concerning revenues. Councilmember Reviczky expressed concern about parking lot revenues and suggested that the City explore all options, including simply metering Lot A. Councilmember Edgerton said the parking lot was safer with a person on duty at the gate. There was a Council consensus to review the options, and City Manager Burrell said he would report back at the next meeting on the issue. 2. REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES City Manager Burrell responded to City Council questions pertaining to department expenditures. The meeting recessed at 8:35 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:58 P.M. 3. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Action: To direct staff to investigate and report back on the feasibility of increasing the CIP funding by $300,000 for street improvements. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Public Works Director Williams presented the five-year CIP plan and also reviewed the street and sanitary sewer capital improvement map, which was on display. It was noted that with the completion of the master pavement management program, streets have been prioritized for future repairs, and residents may simply check the list to determine when particular streets are scheduled to be paved. City Manager Burrell said staff would bring the budget back with the changes at the meeting of June 12, 2001. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Michael Keegan - Public Works Commissioner, suggested increasing the Public Works staff with the hiring of one or two inspectors due to the amount of work, noting $9 million worth of projects this year and the same for next year; expressed concern about three people in the undergrounding area who have not done their individual hook-ups, which were supposed to have been done by July 2000, noting they were holding up the project. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Thursday, May 24, 2001, at the hour of 10:00 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 30, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M., for the purpose of conducting a joint meeting with the Public Works Commission. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at the hour of 7:17 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Brian Koch, Public Works Commission Chairman ROLL CALL: City Council: Present: Dunbabin, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: Edgerton (arrived at 7:28 P.M.), Oakes Public Works Commission: Present: Cheatham, Keegan, Lombardo, Winnek, Chairperson Koch Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Steve Burrell Public Works Director Harold Williams Administrative Assistant Rhea Punneo City Clerk Elaine Doerfling PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION Mayor Bowler opened the joint meeting and the Commissioners discussed the items they had placed on the agenda for the purpose of obtaining Council direction: 1. Street Improvements Discussion ensued concerning the priority list established in the pavement management study, how some projects are taken out of order, street repairs being done by private companies in front of private developments, and other issues related to street improvements. It was requested that the Commission review existing ordinances and provide input to the Council on whether the requirements are too stringent or too lax. (Councilmember Edgerton arrived at 7:28 P.M.) Councilmember Dunbabin noted the repair of all of Monterey Boulevard except for the area south of Fourth Street and suggested that the repair of that street be completed for continuity purposes. It was suggested that the Public Works Commission work with the Planning Commission, either by subcommittee or full commissions, to develop a set of fair, equitable and consistent development standards for street improvement that could be made part of construction permits. Councilmember Edgerton said he would like the Commission to design a nice "Welcome to Hermosa" entrance sign on Gould Avenue, which had been re-paved and had a lot of flora, noting his preference for wooden rather than metal signs. 2. Sidewalk and Curbs - Future enforcement of the City Code Discussion ensued concerning guidelines with regard to sidewalks and curbs and street widths. It was noted that the City Code contained a list of streets that were exempt from sidewalk requirements. It was further noted that there were different types of curbs/gutters being installed and that the street width of roadways varied significantly. It was requested that the Public Works Commission submit to the Council a recommendation addressing the concerns relating to curbs and gutters and the width of streets. 3. Traffic Flow - Speed and Stop signs in City - any area to research; Public Works Commission v. Planning Commission General discussion ensued concerning the expense and usefulness of traffic studies and the need to look at regional issues as well for solutions to the worsening traffic problems, since projects such as the LAX expansion and new developments in neighboring cities will have a major impact on Hermosa Beach. It was noted that stop signs have been used as an inexpensive way to affect traffic. (Councilmember Edgerton left the meeting at 8:23 P.M. 4. Pier Plaza - Commission Involvement Noting it was too late for Commission to become involved with the current Pier Plaza project, it was pointed out that the Council would like the Commission's input on the design and specifications of all future capital improvement projects with an eye toward making the projects fit the community with a "hometown touch" rather than having a sterile and institutional design, and that the Commission would be involved with future projects such as the end of the Pier, the bike path, and improvements to Pacific Coast Highway and Aviation Boulevard. The meeting recessed at 8:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 P.M. 5. Pacific Coast Highway Improvements A general discussion ensued concerning improving the appearance of Pacific Coast Highway and the response by CalTrans that the street was too narrow to have medians and trees as recently suggested by the Public Works Commission. Councilmember Reviczky said it was important that the business owners along Pacific Coast Highway be involved in the whole process, and said he would like to see them organize as the merchants did in the downtown area. 6. CIP's - how involved in budget process and future planning of projects; space needs of department Discussion ensued concerning departmental space needs, the farming out of work, and budgetary constraints. In response to questions, City Manager Burrell said the only way to get more space for any of the City departments would be to build a new police station, noting that some of the police personnel were currently located in the Base 3 building and across the street on Bard Street. With regard to Commission involvement in the budget process, it was explained that the Council sets the goals and priorities for City services, that staff then puts the budget together and presents the costs, and that it would not be feasible for the Commission to have direct input into the budget process. 7. Commission's role in reviewing budget with department; Commission's role in preparing Five-Year Plan Public Works Director Williams said staff was making corrections to the five-year plan and would provide copies to the Commissioners at their June 13 meeting. 8. What type of items Council wants Commission to review prior to placement on Consent Calendar It was explained that the urgency of an item often precluded Public Works Commission involvement due to time constraints, and that if there was no controversy involved, routine matters would go directly to the Council without Commission review. It was requested that staff continue to include in the agenda staff report to the City Council a statement that Commission review took place for those items that had been reviewed by the Commission. It was noted that in the future all undergrounding projects would come before the Commission in the initial stages. 9. Heart of Redondo Plan - Impact on Hermosa and the Commission's role City Manager Burrell said he would forward to the Commission a copy of a letter sent to the City of Redondo Beach expressing issues of specific concern with regard to their "Heart of the City" proposal. 10. Other Matters The issue of using various methods for repair work was raised, with the concern that there has been no continuity over the years and that standards seem to change whenever staff changes occur. It was requested that the Commission review how things are done and, with recommendations from the Public Works staff, develop high-level construction standards for doing routine repairs. ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at the hour of 9:20 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pete Tucker, Planning Commissioner ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mayor Bowler announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Michael Manse, owner of Mickey's Deli in Hermosa Beach since 1953, who passed away last Thursday at the age of 70. He said Mr. Manse always had kind words and an open heart for anyone who came in and would be missed. He expressed condolences to his family. Councilmember Reviczky spoke of the soft sandwiches that he got at the Deli as a kid and the donated alcohol on occasion for Little League Las Vegas Night fundraisers. He said that Mr. Manse was truly a great guy in the community who would be sorely missed. Councilmember Dunbabin announced that the next meeting of the Economic Review Committee chaired by Joe Mark would take place on Thursday, June 14, at 7 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, noting that demographic data from several similar areas would be presented at the meeting. Mayor Bowler commended Kiwanis Club members and City employees who, on their own time and with the use of donated materials, refurbished the room at the Community Center used by the American Retarded Citizens (ARC). Mayor Bowler commented on the success of the Memorial Day weekend Fiesta Hermosa, noting the event raised a lot of money for the Kiwanis Club and other local non-profit groups. He also commented on the success of the Mervyn's Beach Bash that took place Thursday, June 7, through Sunday, June 10. Councilmember Edgerton spoke of the meeting that took place Saturday in Manhattan Beach related to the Los Angeles airport expansion plan, noting that it was a well-attended meeting. He said that L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe, State Senator Debra Bowen, State Assemblyman George Nakano and U.S. Representative Jane Harmon have spoken out against the proposal, and that newly elected Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn has indicated his opposition as well. Councilmember Dunbabin said several citizens have asked her how much money Mervyn's paid to put on the Beach Bash event. Community Resources Director Rooney said Mervyn's paid $55,000 in City fees and donated another $40,000 to the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, the Skate Park, the Teen Program and the Parks and Recreation Commission's proposed community picnic. COMMENDATIONS PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATION TO PAMELA ADAMS "OUTSTANDING CROSSING GUARD OF THE YEAR" Mayor Bowler read the commendation giving recognition to Ms. Adams for her valuable service to the children of the community, noting that the commendation would be forwarded to Ms. Adams. PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATIONS TO THE MIRA COSTA BOYS' VOLLEYBALL TEAM "CIF DIVISION II CHAMPIONS" Mayor Bowler read the commendation to Michael Cook, head coach, who thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recognition, noting that many of the players were from Hermosa Beach. Alex Dankers, one of the team captains from Hermosa Beach, came forward to talk about the season and introduce his teammates in the audience. He also thanked Tim Cooper, the team's trainer throughout the season. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 22, 2001: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS City Clerk Doerfling noted a letter submitted June 12, 2001, from resident Lena Cord expressing concern about graffiti, parking and noise problems over the weekend. Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, said there had been no enforcement at the north end of the City of the one-hour parking program now in effect; urged the City to hire more employees or keep people away from the downtown events; said residents paid $29 for parking permits but were unable to find parking on the streets; No name given - 18-year Hermosa Beach resident, commended the Police for keeping crime down and the community safe, and Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld and Senior Building Inspector Charlie Swartz for their great problem-solving attitudes, and hoped that the City would continue to have the funds to retain professionals of that caliber; thanked, the City Council, saying Hermosa was a great city; Robert Bell - Hermosa Beach, said the weekend Beach Bash event went very well and that he had heard no complaints about it; said his children had a great time, noting that the people running the event allowed the local children to be involved; Debbie Loob - Hermosa Beach, said she was representing several of her neighbors in the Bonnie Brae area above Pacific Coast Highway; noted traffic/parking problems over the weekend on their streets and in Vons parking lot; expressed concern about graffiti in her neighborhood; asked that the Council conduct a survey of the community and reevaluate the scope of events taking place in the City; suggested that events be scaled down; Barbara Elman - Hermosa Beach, asked about instituting a City tax of 50 cents per drink to fund street repairs, etc., saying the people coming to the City's bars created an impact and the tax would help make up for the inconveniences endured by the residents; expressed concern about parking problems at South Park and lack of enforcement; (City Attorney Jenkins said any new tax would require a vote of the people but doubted that State law would allow the City to impose a food or beverage tax) and Steven Roberts - Hermosa Beach, owner of Café Boogaloo, thanked the Council for adjourning its January 9 meeting in memory of his mother who had passed away, saying his family was very touched by the gesture. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Jim Lissner dated June 5, 2001 regarding restricting hours and happy house (and similar promotions) on new liquor licenses downtown. Action: To receive and file. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. Letter from Jim Lissner dated June 5, 2001 regarding diesel generators on the beach. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions. Action: To receive and file. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 3. Letter from Kaye Gagnon Sherbak of Voice, Jeff Du Clos of the Surfrider Foundation and Lisa Ryder of the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation requesting that the City Council implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices in the renovation of Valley Park and appoint Ann Barklow as the IPM and horticultural consultant on this project. City Manager Burrell responded to questions. Action : To direct staff to work with the group and present their recommendations for Council consideration when the final Valley Park design changes are presented to the Council. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: City Clerk Doerfling noted a supplemental letter submitted June 12, 2001 from resident Howard Longacre concerning consent items 1(m), (o) and (q). Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (q), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (e) Reviczky, (l) Dunbabin, (m) Dunbabin, (p) Dunbabin, and (q) Oakes. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 8:05 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MAY 22, 2001. Action: To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on May 22, 2001, as presented. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 25219 THROUGH 25436, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 25227 AND 25229, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 25234 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action: To ratify the Check Register, as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action : To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE APRIL 2001 FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1) Revenue and expenditure report; 2) City Treasurer's report; and 3) Investment report. Action: To receive and file the April 2001 Financial Reports, as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATION OF $361.00 FROM HAWTHORNE SAVINGS TO BE USED FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES DOG PARADE SUPPLIES . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 1, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank the donor. Action: To accept the donation of $361 from Hawthorne Savings for Community Resources Dog Parade supplies. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ADDING POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL LAVIN TO THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ELIGIBLE TO UTILIZE THE CITY'S VISA CARD. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 1, 2000. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6137, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 00-6073 RELATING TO AUTHORIZED USERS OF VISA CARD SERVICES FROM SOUTH BAY CREDIT UNION ." (g) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated June 5, 2001. * Claimant: Moore, William * Date of Loss: 06/01/01 * Date Filed: 06/04/01 * Allegation: Illegal towing of automobile Action : To deny the above-noted claim, as recommended by staff. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND UNIPLAN ENGINEERING, INC. FOR $100,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/INSPECTION SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 4, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Uniplan Engineering, Inc. for $100,000; and 2. Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. (I) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PROPOSED RATE INCREASES AS REQUESTED BY FRANK SCOTTO TOWING OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA . Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated June 5, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the proposed rate increases for towing charges as requested by Frank Scotto Towing of Torrance, California. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 1, 2001. Action : To receive and file the status report on capital improvement projects that are either under design or construction. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE COLOR SELECTION FOR PAINTING THE COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 4, 2001. Action: To approve the color selection of dark beige for the first story and light beige for the second story for painting the Community Center building, as recommended by the Council subcommittee (Oakes and Dunbabin). (l) AWARD LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE CONTRACT TO U.S. LANDSCAPES, INC. OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $579,668 FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2004; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE BUDGET; AND, APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $19,815 FROM PROSPECTIVE EXPENDITURES TO THE FY 2001-02 BUDGET FOR PARKS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 24, 2001. The item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Work Superintendent Flaherty responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the landscape maintenance contract to U.S. Landscapes, Inc. of Huntington Beach, California, in the amount of $579,668 for a period of 36 months beginning July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2004; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the landscape maintenance contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the budget; and 4. Appropriate an additional $19,815 from prospective expenditures to the FY 2001-02 budget for Parks. Motion Dunbabin, second Mayor Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (m) AWARD STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA STREET MAINTENANCE OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $593,853.12 FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2001, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2004; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE BUDGET; AND, APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $20,500 FROM PROSPECTIVE EXPENDITURES TO THE FY 2001-02 BUDGET FOR STREET MAINTENANCE/TRAFFIC SAFETY . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 5, 2001. Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre received June 12, 2001. The item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the street sweeping contract to California Street Maintenance of Gardena, California, in the amount of $593,853.12 for a period of 36 months beginning July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2004; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the street sweeping contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the budget; and 4. Appropriate an additional $20,500 from prospective expenditures to the FY 2001-02 budget for Street Maintenance/Traffic Safety. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (n) RECOMMENDATION TO DELETE THE IMPROVEMENT OF ONE CROSSWALK OF SPECIAL PAVING ON BEACH DRIVE AT THE SOUTH END OF THE PROJECT FROM EXHIBIT A OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BEACH HOUSE HOTEL AND WITHHOLD $45,500 OF REIMBURSEMENT, AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENT. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 4, 2001. Action: To delete the improvement of one crosswalk of special paving on Beach Drive at the south end of the project from Exhibit A of the Public Improvement and Reimbursement Agreement and withhold $45,500 of reimbursement, an amount equivalent to the cost of the improvement. (o) AWARD DOWNTOWN AREA AND CITY PIER CLEANING CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA STREET MAINTENANCE OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $389,879.96 FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2004; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE BUDGET; AND, APPROPRIATE AN ADDITIONAL $2,800 FROM PROSPECTIVE EXPENDITURES TO THE FY 2001-02 BUDGET FOR PIER CLEANING . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 5, 2001. Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre received June 12, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the Downtown Area and City Pier Cleaning contract to California Street Maintenance of Gardena, California, in the amount of $389,879 for a period of 36 months beginning July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2004; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Downtown Area and City Pier Cleaning contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the budget; and 4. Appropriate an additional $2,800 from the prospective expenditures to the FY 2001-02 budget for pier cleaning. (p) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT ON PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182, MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING, AND PROJECT NO. CIP 97-183, LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 6, 2001. The item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions, saying the poles would come down on Myrtle Avenue in mid-July and on Loma Drive in mid-September. Action: To receive and file the status report on Project No. CIP 97-182, Myrtle Avenue Undergrounding, and Project No. CIP 97-183, Loma Drive Undergrounding, as recommended by staff. Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (q) AWARD DOWNTOWN AND CITY SIDEWALK STEAM CLEANING CONTRACT TO EKLUND BLASTOFF OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,950.00 FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2004; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE BUDGET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 7, 2001. Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre received June 12, 2001. The item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Supervisor Flaherty responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Jerry Costello - California Street Maintenance, suggested pressure washing the area once per week. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Award the Downtown City Sidewalk Steam Cleaning contract to Eklund Blastoff of Torrance, California, in the amount of $91,950 for a period of 36 months beginning July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2004; 2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Downtown Area and City Pier Cleaning contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the budget. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION * Item(s) 1(e), (l), (m), (p), and (q) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. * Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. 2001-2002 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. a. ADOPTION OF 2001-2002 BUDGET. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated May 31, 2001. Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:30 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Jay Russell - Hermosa Beach, said meters that take only quarters were a nuisance; requested that the City install meters that also allowed the use of dimes and nickels as other cities have. The public hearing closed at 8:31 P.M. Proposed Action: To approve the staff recommendation. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion was subsequently withdrawn. Straw votes on the following issues took place: 1. Raising the hourly parking meter rate from 50 cents to 75 cents passed (Dunbabin, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler in favor); 2. Changing the quarter-only silver meters as they are replaced to meters that take nickels, dimes and quarters passed (Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes in favor); and 3. Increasing the parking citations to $25 for street sweeping and $30 for the rest passed (no objections voiced). Action: To increase the hourly parking meter rate from 50 cents to 75 cents as recommended by staff, to increase parking fines to $30 for all violations except street sweeping, which shall be set at $25, and to direct staff to change quarter-only silver meters as they are replaced to meters that accept nickels, dimes and quarters. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Edgerton. Straw votes on the following issues took place: 1. Increasing the parking lot hourly rate from 50 cents to 75 cents passed (Dunbabin, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler); and 2. Changing the nighttime parking structure flat rate from $4 after 9 P.M. to $6 after 6 P.M. passed (Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler in favor). Action: To increase the hourly rate in Lot A and the parking structure from 50 cents to 75 cents, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Edgerton and Oakes. Action: To change the nighttime flat rate in the parking structure from $4 after 9 P.M. to $6 after 6 P.M., as recommended by staff, subject to a six-month review by the City Council, with direction to keep the arm down as long as possible. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Oakes. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 01-6138, entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING PARKING METER RATES, PARKING LOT/PARKING STRUCTURE RATES, PARKING VIOLATION PENALTIES AND ADDING PARKING METER AND PARKING LOT/PARKING STRUCTURE RATES TO THE MASTER SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES," as amended above; 2. Approve parking lot hours of 8 A.M. to 3 A.M., giving the City Manager discretion to make changes for special events/special needs; 3. Approve an amendment to the City Clerk personnel allocation, changing the part-time, temporary Clerk Typist position to a half-time, permanent position at an addition cost of $4,887 for retirement and employee benefits from Prospective Expenditures; 4. Approve amendments/corrections to appropriations as directed at the City Council budget workshop on May 24, 2001; 5. Adopt Resolution No. 01-6139, entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002"; and 6. Appropriate funds from the Accrued Compensation Fund, Budget Year 2000-01. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 9:10 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:29 P.M., continuing with public hearing item 4. b. ADOPTION OF 2001-2002 APPROPRIATION LIMIT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated May 30, 2001. Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 9:30 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 9:30 P.M. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6140, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002." Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. THE ORDER OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2001-2002 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2002. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 30, 2001. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 9:32 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 9:32 P.M. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6141, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2002 IN CONNECTION WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2001-2002." Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 6. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "FALL FESTIVAL", LABOR DAY WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2001 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 7, 2001. Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre received June 12, 2001. City Manager Burrell, City Attorney Mike Jenkins and Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: J. Travers Divine - Chamber of Commerce, said the City received $59,000 in fees collected from non-Hermosa Beach vendors at the Memorial Day weekend Fiesta; said the Chamber increased to $28,000 donations to various community charities; proposed a Fall Festival for the Labor Day weekend and an attempt for more participation by families and local merchants by having different events each day on the main stage, theme music, a back-to-school fashion show, restaurant bake-off, line-dancing and clog dancing; noted the free booth space given to 10 local non-profit groups over the Memorial Day weekend, including the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, St. Patrick's Day and Aloha Days committees, Historical Society, Disabled Veterans, Knights of Columbus, Hermosa Beach Police Officers and Firefighters associations, and the Lifeguards; said the Chamber of Commerce nets between $40,000 and $50,000 per event; Dawn Wendell - Hawthorne Savings, spoke in support of the proposed Labor Day weekend Fall Festival, including extending the event along Hermosa Avenue to 14th Street; Steven Roberts - resident and owner of Café Boogaloo, said the Fiesta, especially over Labor Day, presented problems for his customers trying to find evening parking; suggested scheduling the proposed event on a different weekend later in the Fall and looking into other ways to fund the Chamber of Commerce; Steve Ashley - resident and downtown business owner, supported the changes the Chamber proposed but thought the event should be moved to a two-day weekend in the Fall; said the Labor Day weekend was the last summer weekend; said the Fiestas did not help his business; said the City needed to survey all residents and merchants; Susan Blaco - Hermosa Beach, spoke in support of the Fiestas; saying they were well attended by residents of all age groups; said for the past 10 years she has worked in the Fiesta information booth because it enables her to see a lot of old friends; Rebecca Perry - resident and business owner, said she appreciated the efforts to change the theme of the event but suggested the Fall Festival take place later in the year rather than over the last weekend of summer; said the event impacts her business; Rick Koenig - resident and business owner; said the Kiwanis Club appreciates the ability to raise funds at the Fiesta venues, noting that those funds are then donated by the Kiwanis Club to benefit various worthy groups within the City, which he listed; Lisa Rider - Hermosa Beach, said she lives six blocks from the beach but her friends could not visit her over Labor Day weekend because of the crowds and lack of parking; suggested a different weekend for the Fall Festival and supported a resident survey; Jay Russell - Hermosa Beach, said the Council should eliminate one of the Chamber of Commerce Fiesta events or at least move one of the events to a two-day weekend; and Debbie Loob - Hermosa Beach, supported getting community input on events; said she wanted one holiday weekend to just go to the beach, without the crowds and blaring loudspeakers. Action : To direct staff to look into and report back on all options concerning the feasibility of placing on the November ballot a measure to increase the City's business license tax as a means to fund the Chamber of Commerce and eliminate the Labor Day weekend event. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Proposed Action : To allow the Labor Day event to take place as it has in the past in its original format rather than using a Fall Festival theme. Motion Mayor Bowler. The motion died for lack of a second. Further Action: To (1) approve the Fall Festival as requested by the Chamber of Commerce; (2) direct staff to meet with Chamber staff and work out the details, including the use of Hermosa Avenue north to 14th Street; (3) approve the use of $3,000 in Prop C funds for the shuttle bus service; and (4) waive application, banner, amplification fees and bill for other services at cost. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Final Action: To direct staff to report back with information on the options for conducting a statistically valid survey to ascertain community opinion on downtown events and perhaps other issues as well. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 10:54 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 11:07 P.M. 7. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AT 27TH STREET AND OZONE COURT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 7, 2001. Supplemental letters from Ron Felsing received June 12, 2001 and from Jay Mitchell dated June 12, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Jay Mitchell - property owner, referred to his supplemental submittal; said he went through the process, submitted detailed drawings and the City approved his permit; suggested that he shorten the wall from 42 inches to 36 inches in the triangular area; and Barbara Mathieson - area resident, objected to giving public property for private use; said the City Traffic Engineer said there was a line of sight problem; said the permit would have been rejected by Public Works Department; said there were shrubs as well as a fence. Action: To direct staff to proceed with the issuance of the encroachment permit with the Traffic Engineer's recommendation that the fence be located about five feet from the back of the sidewalk and angled closer to the sidewalk as it goes west, following the line of the street. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Edgerton. 8. CONSIDERATION OF SIMILAR USE PROVISION FOR C-3 ZONED PROPERTY . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 30, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To confirm that a bank with drive-thru teller is similar to other uses permitted in the C-3 zone and subject to a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.26.040 of the Zoning Code. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS OF SIGNATURE VERIFICATION OF AN INITIATIVE PETITION PROPOSING TO REPEAL CERTAIN MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS AND THEREBY ELIMINATE THE CITY'S UTILITY USERS TAX. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 22, 2001. City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To order a report pursuant to Section 9212 to be presented to the Council at its meeting of July 10, 2001. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES PROPOSED BYLAWS AMENDMENT IN INCREASE DUES TO IMPLEMENT LEAGUE GRASSROOTS NETWORK. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 7, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the League of California Cities bylaws amendment, which will implement a statewide Grassroots Network to protect local control and reduce the likelihood of City revenues being taken by the State, and direct the City Clerk to record your approval on the attached ballot and forward it to the League of California Cities, as recommended by staff. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - EXPIRATION OF TERMS - PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 6, 2001. City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To (1) schedule a meeting at 6 P.M., prior to the meeting of Tuesday, July 24, 2001, for the purpose of interviewing applicants, with appointments to be made at the regular Council meeting of July 24; and (2) to extend the application filing deadline to 6 P.M. Wednesday, July 18, 2001, consistent with recent Council policy, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 12:01 A.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 3. 12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None At 12:19 A.M., the scheduled closed session was continued to the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Michael Manse on Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at the hour of 12:20 A.M. to the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at the hour of 7:11 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Rick Hankus ROLL CALL: Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS - None PRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION THE LOS ANGELES BEACH CITIES AREA - "AREA OF THE YEAR AWARD" Mayor Bowler read and then presented the Certificate to Daniel Juarez, the Los Angeles Beach Cities Area Director, in recognition of outstanding service to soccer players and excellent training of volunteers within the award-winning Beach Cities area, encompassing the communities of El Segundo, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lennox, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Playa Del Rey, Redondo Beach and Westchester. He commended Mr. Juarez and AYSO for their efforts. Area Director Juarez thanked the Mayor for the certificate of recognition and said he appreciated the opportunity to serve. He then introduced Hermosa Beach resident John Dzus, director of Region 18, which covers Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Mr. Dzus said the two cities had a large program, with more than 3,000 children participating, and that he was pleased to be taking care of the children in Hermosa Beach and appreciated the City and School District. PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATION TO PAMELA ADAMS "OUTSTANDING CROSSING GUARD OF THE YEAR" Mayor Bowler read the commendation, thanked Ms. Adams for her outstanding service to the children of the community, and extended congratulations to her on being named recipient of the 2000-2001 award. Ms. Adams thanked the Mayor for the commendation and spoke of how much she enjoyed her job as a crossing guard and the children she served. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2001: Meeting cancelled. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, requested the removal of item 1(h) from the consent calendar (Mayor Bowler announced that the item would be rolled to the next meeting); and Ashley Beck - 569 Third Street, said the former Edison power plant in Redondo Beach was being retrofitted and expressed concern about the noise coming from the plant late at night. Action : Mayor Bowler directed, with the consensus of the Council, that staff contact the staff of the City of Redondo Beach about the late-night noise concern. (b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. Letter from Donley Falkenstein dated June 11, 2001, regarding IMG/Mervyn's Beach Bash 2001. Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions. Action: To receive and file. Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. Letter from Diane Miller, President of the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach, dated June 16, 2001, requesting the waiver of the $250 banner fee for their 9th Annual Pancake Breakfast . Action: To approve the request of the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach for waiver of the $250 banner fee for the Club's 9th Annual Pancake Breakfast. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the abstention of Dunbabin, a member of the Woman's Club. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (n), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (g) Reviczky, (i) Edgerton, (k) Reviczky, and (n) Edgerton. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held May 24, 2001 ; and 2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held May 29, 2001 . Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the Adjourned Regular meetings of May 24, 2001 and May 29, 2001. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 25437 THROUGH 25569, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 25443 AND 25502. Action: To ratify the Check Register, as presented. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action : To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MAY 2001 FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1. Revenue and expenditure report; 2. City Treasurer's report; and 3. Investment report. Action: To receive and file the May 2001 Financial Reports, as presented. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2001. Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of June 5, 2001. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2001. Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of June 13, 2001. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $500 FROM BEACH MARKET TO BE USED FOR THE D.A.R.E. PROGRAM AND $324 FROM DOWNEY VENDORS TO BE USED FOR THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES HOCKEY PROGRAM. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 19, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank the donors. Action: To accept donations of $500 from Beach Market for DARE Program; and $324 from Downey Vendors for Community Resources Hockey Program. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING INC. FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-144, STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 35TH STREET; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING INC. (5% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION). Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 13, 2001. This item was withdrawn from the agenda and will be brought back at the next meeting of July 10, 2001. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FISCAL YEARS 2001-02 THROUGH 2005-06 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 19, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Action: To receive and file the report. Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PURKISS-ROSE - RSI FOR AN INCREASE IN SCOPE OF SERVICES AND CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $25,500; AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SCOPE OF WORK AS NECESSARY, NOT TO EXCEED $2,550. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 7, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Purkiss-Rose - RSI for an increase in scope of services and contract amount of $25,500; 2. Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 3. Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to make adjustments to the scope of work as necessary, not to exceed $2,550. (k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE NORTHEAST HERMOSA BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC STUDY AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 18, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the Request for Proposals for the northeast Hermosa Beach neighborhood traffic study and authorize staff to solicit proposals, as recommended by the Public Works Commission and staff. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2001. Action: To receive and file the actions minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 19, 2001. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION, WHICH, CONSISTENT WITH PAST POLICY, ESTABLISHES A 200-WORD LIMIT AND REQUIRES CANDIDATES TO PAY ALL ASSOCIATED COSTS WITH REGARD TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2001 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 7, 2001. Action : To approve the recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6142, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001." (n) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY A CLAIM FILED BY PHILLIPS PETROLEUM, ET AL. AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated June 21, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions and the request that the Cal-Compact case be placed on the next closed session agenda. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to deny the following claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator: * Claimant: Phillips Petroleum, et al * Date of Loss: 1959-1965 * Date Filed: 06-05-01 * Allegatio n: Costs associated with landfill cleanup (Cal-Compact Landfill, Carson, CA) Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION * Items 1(g), (i), (k), and (n) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. * Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item. At 7:30 P.M., after acting on item 1(g), the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. Items 1(I), (k) and (n) were considered later in the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. A REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A PARKING PLAN TO EXPAND AN EXISTING RESTAURANT 468 SQUARE FEET INTO THE ADJACENT COMMERCIAL SPACE, WITHOUT ADDITIONAL PARKING, AT 959 AVIATION BOULEVARD, "OCEAN DINER." Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 19, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:51 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Denny Dunlap - appellant, said he and his neighbors were concerned about the overflow parking that would be created by the diner's expansion and its impact on residential streets; said parking on 10th Street, Ocean Drive, Owosso Avenue and Bonnie Brae Street was already impacted by many of the diner's employees, who were parked all day, and its customers, who park there and in the parking lots of other Aviation Boulevard businesses, and then cross the street at the signal to get to the diner; Rick Hankus - applicant, said he owned the diner for about 14 years and never had off-street parking until he purchased the building two years ago and removed the barbed wire fencing that had been surrounding the parking area; said the expansion would primarily enlarge the kitchen, and would also add four additional tables and two handicap bathrooms, but would not require the hiring of additional staff; said Aviation Boulevard allowed only one-hour parking Monday through Saturday; said he was willing to put in as much parking as possible and would put up a sign indicating there was parking in the rear; Lisa Peterson - Hermosa Beach, said she doubted there was room for extra parking in the rear lot; said she had no problem parking her minivan on Aviation Boulevard when she drove to the diner; Jeannine Bone - Hermosa Beach, said her street was filled with parked cars for the diner, especially on weekends, sometimes parked too close to her driveway, making it difficult for her to back her car out of the garage onto the street; Craig O'Rourke - Hermosa Beach, said he never had a problem with parking for the diner and thought the extra tables would eliminate some of the wait for seating in the diner and thereby free up parking by shortening the time cars were parked; Gavin Seacamp - Hermosa Beach, said he has been neighbor of the diner for five years and has never been impacted by parking problems; Jack Leland - Hermosa Beach business owner, said this was a busy eating establishment, noting that good business was important to the City; said parking was a problem everywhere, including in the area of his business on Ardmore Avenue; Kathleen Nilsen - Hermosa Beach, expressed parking concerns; said there was no room on the residential streets for any more cars due to the impacts created by this business and others on Aviation Boulevard; asked if there was a bike rack at the diner; Tony Gingiss - Redondo Beach, said he was a frequent customer of the diner for nearly 10 years and never parked on residential streets; said this was a good business and noted that parking was difficult in all of the South Bay; Sean Berry - Hermosa business owner, spoke in support of expanding the diner; said there were parking problems all over the City; Bert Jones - Hermosa Beach, small business owner and frequent customer of the diner; spoke in support of the request, noting that the expansion would not add any additional employees; Cathy McCurdy - Hermosa Beach, said she understood the parking concerns of the neighbors, but thought the impact was from other businesses, not the diner; and Diane Bible - Hermosa Beach, said she had been a customer of the diner since it opened and has never parked across the street in the residential area; said the expansion would not increase the parking problem. The public hearing closed at 8:29 P.M. Proposed Action: To approve the expansion of Ocean Diner based on the fact that there was no parking on record as being part of this land and use in existence and the parking plan meets the requirements of staff in the staff report, with the additional condition that the applicant install bike racks if the diner does not already have them. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion was subsequently withdrawn. Proposed Action : To direct staff to report back on the hours for parking along Aviation Boulevard and to work with the applicant on the parking layout behind the business, with a look at using some of it for employee parking. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion was subsequently withdrawn. Proposed Action : To determine that the applicant does not need a parking plan, thereby vacating the Planning Commission decision and allowing the proposed expansion without a parking plan. Motion Oakes. The motion died due to the lack of a second. Proposed Action: To approve the parking plan to allow the expansion with a minimum of five parking stalls and the inclusion of bicycle racks. Motion Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion was subsequently withdrawn. Proposed Action : To not follow the Planning Commission recommendation on the basis that the parking lot need only to provide at least three spaces as required for the expansion. Motion Edgerton. The motion died due to the lack of a second. Proposed Action: To approve the parking plan as presented to allow the requested expansion. Motion Oakes. The motion died due to the lack of a second. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6143, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, ON APPEAL, TO APPEAL A PARKING PLAN TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (ALLOWING THE CHANGE OF USE OF 468 SQUARE FEET OF ADJACENT COMMERCIAL SPACE TO RESTAURANT USE) WITH NO ADDITIONAL PARKING AT 959 AVIATION BOULEVARD, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 9, EXCLUDING THE NORTHERLY 10 FEET, TRACT 6917," as amended to require a minimum of three parking spaces in the rear, that being the net parking requirement that will run with the land, and to require on-site bicycle racks and signage advising customers that parking was available in the rear. Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Final Action: To refer the issue of Aviation Boulevard parking regulations to the Public Works Commission for review and recommendation. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. REVIEW DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORDERING SAID DELINQUENT CHARGES BE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILL AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. THE ASSESSMENT WOULD AFFECT ONLY THOSE PROPERTIES WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF APRIL 30, 2001. Memorandum from City Manager Steve Burrell dated June 12, 2001. Supplemental information submitted by the City Manager's office June 26, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 9:40 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 9:40 P.M. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6144, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLECTED AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS COUNTY TAXES." Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting recessed at 9:41 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:58 P.M. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 6. PRESENTATION OF ADOPT-A-STORM DRAIN PROGRAM . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 18, 2001. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, saying that the Public Works Commission would review everything before it comes back to Council, including proposed signage design and placement. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Paul Polizzotto - representative of Adopt-A-Storm Drain Program, said this was a non-profit organization that helps cities raise funds through corporate sponsorships for needed projects and to meet the more stringent requirements, working the same way as the Adopt-A-Highway program; said 80 percent of the proceeds raised would go directly to the City, with the remaining 20 percent going to help the group and its efforts. Action : To accept the presentation and authorize staff to proceed and discuss appropriate sponsor recognition, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. LAX MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT COMMENTS FROM SOUTH BAY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 14, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To direct staff to prepare a letter responding to the LAX Master Plan Expansion Environmental Impact Report. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 8. CALLING, GIVING NOTICE AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION AND CERTAIN OTHER RESOLUTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 6, 2001. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 19, 2001. City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt: 1. Resolution No. 01-6145, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES"; 2. Resolution No. 01-6146, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001, WITH THE UDEL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE"; 3. Resolution No. 01-6147, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001";and 4. Resolution No. 01-6148, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2001." Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER LETTER AGREEMENT EXTENDING BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES' CONTRACT ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 21, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the letter agreement extending the existing contract under its current terms and conditions on a month-to-month basis, as recommended by staff. Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. At 10:25 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 3. 10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 11. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on May 22, 2001. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NE GOTIATOR: Government Code Section 54956.8 * Property: 11th Street and The Strand - Longfellow Avenue and The Strand * Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell - TyCom * Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - 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. a. Initiation of Litigation : Government Code Section 54956.9(c) * Number of Potential Cases: 1 b. Existing Litigation : Government Code Section 54956.9(a) * Name of Case: Currell v. City of Hermosa Beach * Case Number: YC037936 * Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach * Case Number: BC172546 ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at the hour of 10:40 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:52 P.M. At the hour 11:52 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at the hour of 11:53 P.M. to the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. ********************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at the hour of 7:12 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Joe Diaz ROLL CALL: Present: Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: Dunbabin PRESENTATIONS COMMENDATION TO DEE STRANGE RECOGNIZING 44 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT Mayor Bowler presented the Commendation to Dee Strange in recognition of her 44 years of service with the Hermosa Beach School District. Ms. Strange thanked everyone, especially her students, noting that they taught her a lot over the years. PROCLAMATIONS PARKS & RECREATION MONTH - JULY 2001 Mayor Bowler read the proclamation naming the month of July 2001, as "Parks and Recreation Month" in Hermosa Beach, and urged all residents to enjoy and recognize the benefits derived from the City's recreation programs, which provide something of value to everyone. Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commissioner Robert Bell accepted the proclamation. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mayor Bowler commented on the 4th of July holiday and thanked Police Chief Lavin and the officers who worked that day for a job well done, noting that the police presence made a big difference. Councilmember Edgerton asked about the results of the demonstration of the new flight-monitoring device that was scheduled to take place today. City Manager Burrell said the demonstration had been continued until the antenna has been tuned and calibrated, noting that the City Managers from the three cities would meet tomorrow on the issue. CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2001: No reportable actions. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Rudy Limas - Hermosa Beach Sister City president, made a group introduction of the Loreto students in the audience, noting they had arrived today as participants of the Sister City's student exchange program. Councilmember Reviczky welcomed the students to the City of Hermosa Beach and invited the entire community to make the young people feel welcome and show them the same hospitality his children received in Loreto during their participation in the program and that he always receives when he visits the Sister City of Loreto. 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (o), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (d) Mayor Bowler, (f) Edgerton, and (h) Edgerton. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Dunbabin. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on June 12, 2001 -Supplemental page 10561 from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling; and 2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on June 26, 2001 . Action: To approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of June 12, 2001 as revised in the supplemental item and approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of June 26, 2001 as presented. (Dunbabin absent) (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 25570 THROUGH 25715, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 25646, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 25685 AND 25700 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER . Action: To approve the check register, as presented. (Dunbabin absent) (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (Dunbabin absent) (d) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) NEW FORD CROWN VICTORIA BLACK AND WHITE POLICE SEDANS FROM WONDRIES FLEET GROUP OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,275.84 (INCLUDES TAX ) . Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Police Chief Lavin responded to Council questions. Action : To authorize the purchase of four (4) new Ford Crown Victoria black and white police sedans from Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, California, as recommended by staff. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Dunbabin. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION THEREBY REMOVING OFFICER GARTH GAINES FROM THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ELIGIBLE TO UTILIZE THE CITY'S VISA CARD . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 2, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6149 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 00-6137 RELATING TO AUTHORIZED USERS OF VISA CARD SERVICES FROM SOUTH BAY CREDIT UNION." (Dunbabin absent) (f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,404 FOR THE EXTRA SERVICES PERFORMED BEYOND THE ORIGINAL SCOPE OF WORK FOR PROJECT NO. 95-507, VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS, AND TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES FOR THE RESTROOM BUILDING; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT, UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 28, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To: 1. Approve the Second Amendment in the amount of $9,704 between the City of Hermosa Beach and David Evans & Associates, Inc. for the extra services performed beyond the original scope of work and authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment to the agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and 2. Direct staff to return with a cost breakdown from the consultant of the anticipated $7,700 extra cost for changes to the plans, specifications and estimates for the restroom building, at which time the Council will authorize the changes and design work. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Dunbabin. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 28, 2001. Action : To receive and file the status report of capital improvement projects that are either under design or construction. (Dunbabin absent) (h) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING INC. FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-144, STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 35TH STREET; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING INC. (5% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION). Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 13, 2001. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Accept the work by Los Angeles Engineering Inc. for Project No. CIP 99-144, Strand Bikeway and Pedestrian Walkway Between 24th Street and 35th Street; 2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and 3. Authorize staff to release payment to Los Angeles Engineering Inc. (5% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion); with direction to staff to take care of the following items: fix the two panels at 33rd Street, sift the sand inside the Strand wall, and check the bases of the light standards for indications of rust. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Dunbabin. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT ON PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182, MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING, AND PROJECT NO. CIP 97-183, LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 27, 2001. Action: To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff. (Dunbabin absent) (j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 01-001 BETWEEN THE CITY AND DMR TEAM, INC. FOR $100,000 FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 27, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Approve Professional Services Agreement No. 01-001 between the City and DMR Team, Inc. for $100,000 for engineering and design services on an as-needed basis; and 2. Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Dunbabin absent) (k) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING REAL PROPERTY QUITCLAIM TO THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH BY CHARLES C. KNAGENHELM AND EUNICE KNAGENHELM. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 28, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6150 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A REAL PROPERTY QUITCLAIM TO THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH BY CHARLES C. KNAGENHELM AND EUNICE KNAGENHELM." (Dunbabin absent) (l) RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIN LEA ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE AN APPRAISAL TO DETERMINE THE VALUE FOR LEASING CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR THE BEACH LANDING OF THE TYCOM PROJECT; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT THE FEE OF $9,500 AND TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL SERVICES IF REQUIRED, TO EVALUATE THE ECONOMIC BENEFIT OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT CABLE STATION, WITH ADDITIONAL WORK ON A TIME AND MATERIAL BASIS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,500 . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 2, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1. Direct staff to retain Lea Associates to provide an appraisal to determine the value for leasing City-owned property for the beach landing of the TyCom project; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement the fee of $9,500 and to obtain additional services if required, to evaluate the economic benefit of the proposed project cable station, with additional work on a time and material basis in an amount not to exceed $6,500. (Dunbabin absent) (m) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR THE "PROGRAMMING AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN/BUDGETING" PHASES OF THE FIRE STATION REMODEL, CIP NO. 99-610, BY THE RRM DESIGN GROUP, AN ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING FIRM IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,505 . Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated July 3, 2001. Action : To approve the proposal for the "Programming and Conceptual Design/Budgeting" phases of the Fire Station remodel, CIP No. 99-610, by the RRM Design Group, an architectural and engineering firm in the amount of $27,505, as recommended by staff. (Dunbabin absent) (n) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25869 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1141-1145 CYPRESS AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 3, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6151 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25869 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1141 - 1145 CYPRESS AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Dunbabin absent) (o) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25968 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 649 & 651 FIFTH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 3, 2001. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6152 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25868 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 649 AND 651 FIFTH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Dunbabin absent) 3. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION * Items 1(d), (f), and (h) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. * Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar. Are shown under the appropriate item. At 7:30 P.M., after acting on item 1(d), the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4. Items 1(f) and (h) were considered after the public hearing. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. A REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PARKING PLAN FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER TO ACCOMMODATE OFFICES, A HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB, AND RETAIL USES, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 1605 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, "HERMOSA PAVILION ." Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 2, 2001. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 8:01 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Gene Shook - applicant, said the proposed fitness club would have a 7,000 square foot basketball court, which would accommodate 10 people at a time, and an Olympic length pool with five lap lanes, which would accommodate 5 people at a time, which would accommodate fewer people at any given time, unlike other similarly sized fitness centers that are filled with exercise equipment; compared the facility to the club in Santa Monica; discussed the proposed parking; Jack Greenspan - Linscott Law & Greenspan Engineers, said the health club parking ratio used in other cities was one space for each 150 square feet, noting that people come and go all day long; said retail usage peaks on weekends, while office usage peaks during the week; said office workers could use tandem or assisted parking; Gary Wiggle - project architect, said they wanted to make the parking garage user friendly, with new lighting and paint to make the surfaces reflective; and Michael Hershberg - Linscott Law & Greenspan Engineers, said peak parking hours for the fitness center would occur at 7 P.M. on weekdays and between 10 A.M. and 11 A.M. on weekends. The public hearing closed at 8:36 P.M. Proposed Action: To approve the request. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion was subsequently withdrawn. Action: To continue the item to the next meeting when there would be a full Council, noting that Councilmember Dunbabin would have to listen to the tape of tonight's hearing prior to the meeting in order to participate. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Dunbabin. The meeting recessed at 9:09 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:20 P.M., at which time the order of the agenda returned to item 3. 6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a. INITIATIVE PETITION TO REPEAL CERTAIN MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS TO ELIMINATE HERMOSA BEACH UTILITY USER TAX. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 5, 2001. City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell presented the report ordered by the Council and responded to Council questions. Public participation opened at 10:00 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Donley Falkenstien - spoke in support of the measure. Public participation closed at 10:03 P.M. Action: To: 1. Receive and file the report ordered pursuant to Elections Code Section 9212 analyzing the fiscal impact of the proposed ordinance, and 2. Direct the City Clerk to prepare the documents required to submit the ordinance, without alteration, to the voters at the next regular municipal election occurring November 6, 2001. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Dunbabin. 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a. BALLOT MEASURES - FUNDING FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 5, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To direct staff to return with options for conducting a multi-opinion poll in the Fall, with said survey encompassing several issues, and perhaps in coordination with the School Board. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote by Edgerton and the absence of Dunbabin. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. DESIGNATE A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 3, 2001. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To designate Mayor Bowler as a voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Dunbabin as an alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, September 15, 2001. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Dunbabin. 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None At 11:42 p.m., the scheduled closed session was continued to the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at the hour of 11:43 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at the hour of 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission. *********************************************************************