MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 23, 1999, at the hour of 7:16 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chloe Edgerton

ROLL CALL:

Present: Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Benz

Absent: None

MAYOR'S COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Benz asked for a brief review of the newly submitted "Coastal Conservation Act" initiative. City Manager Stephen Burrell responded that there needed to be an analysis made of the potential impact as the initiative was lengthy. Community Resources Director Mary Rooney said that the initiative was six pages of small type and contained ambiguities, but it appeared to deal mainly with special events in the coastal zone, which extended beyond the beach east to Valley Drive, and could impact the majority of events and fund raising activities in the City. Ms. Rooney responded to Council questions and said that it appeared to be very similar to an initiative from Manhattan Beach.

Action: To direct that the City Attorney Michael Jenkins review the proposed initiative and clarify the types of impacts this could have on the City and for staff to estimate the costs the initiative could impose upon the city and its citizens, in order to provide factual information to the public.

Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

Joanne Edgerton - announced the Hermosa Beach Little League "Opening Night Ceremony" to be held on Friday, March 5, 1999, at 6:30 P.M. and invited everyone to attend. Mayor Benz agreed to throw out the first ball; and,

Shirley Cassell - spoke regarding two Councilmembers not having their City-paid laptop computers at the meeting; questioned a check for over $6,000 for legal fees on the oil drilling project and asked for an accounting of the amount of City money spent for legal fees on the oil project to date and the amount expected to be spent in the future; asked that this report be available by the next meeting.

COUNCIL COMMENTS: None

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - None

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) Oakes, (g) Bowler and (p) Edgerton. Item 1(k) was withdrawn by staff.

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 THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:

Minutes of the Special Meeting held on February 9, 1999; and,

Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 9, 1999.

Action: To approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of February 9, 1999, and the Regular Meeting of February 9, 1999, as presented.

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 16282 THROUGH 16398, NOTING VOID CHECK NO. 16375.

Action: To ratify the check register as presented.

(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 THE JANUARY, 1999, FINANCIAL REPORTS:

Revenue and expenditure report;

City Treasurer's report; and,

Investment report.

Action: To receive and file the January, 1999, Financial Reports as presented.

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REVISED JPA AGREEMENT FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT AREA G FOR THE PROVISION OF DISASTER RELATED RESPONSE AND RECOVERY PROGRAMS. Memorandum from Fire Chief Pete Bonano dated January 26, 1999.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the revised JPA Agreement for Area G, for the provision of disaster related response and recovery programs.

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 1999.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to reconsider, with Councilmember Bowler, the Planning Commission decision on their agenda item 12, 1301 Manhattan Avenue.

City Manager Burrell said that the item would return to Council at the Regular Meeting of March 23, 1998.

Action: To receive and file the balance of the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of February 16, 1999.

Motion Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #24923 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 306 MONTEREY BOULEVARD. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 10, 1999.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Mr. Bowler said that this item had been pulled by mistake.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 99-5966, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #24923 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 306 MONTEREY BOULEVARD HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."

Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #24922 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1716 MANHATTAN AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 10, 1999.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 99-5963, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #24922 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1716 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #24824 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 240 MONTEREY BOULEVARD. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 10, 1999.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 99-5964, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #24824 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 240 MONTEREYBOULEVARD HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25024 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 531 - 25TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 10, 1999.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 99-5965, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25024 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 531 25TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."

(k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SOUTH BAY FREE CLINIC FOR THE USE OF ROOMS 7 & 11 IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated February 11, 1999.

Action: City Manager Burrell announced that this item had been withdrawn by staff and would return at a future meeting.

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO SET WORKSHOP DATES OF THURSDAY, MAY 20th AND THURSDAY, JUNE 3rd AT 7:10 P.M. FOR REVIEW OF THE 1999-00 BUDGET. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 17, 1999.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to set workshop dates of Thursday, May 20th and Thursday, June 3rd at 7:10 P.M. for review of the 1999-00 budget.

Note: This item was discussed at the close of the meeting in order to direct staff to bring back an item changing the date of the workshop meetings to Mondays rather than Thursdays.

(m) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1998.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of December 1, 1998.

(n) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE TO RETAIN BFL/OWEN, INC., THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER AND PRINCIPAL ON THE GORDON CHONG AND PARTNERS DESIGN TEAM, FOR THE NORTH PIER PARKING STRUCTURE TO PROVIDE STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PARKING STRUCTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 17, 1999.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

Authorize to retain BFL/Owen, Inc., the Structural Engineer and principal on the Gordon Chong and Partners design team, for the North Pier Parking Structure to provide structural observation of the construction for the parking structure in the amount of $25,000; and

Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to issue addenda as necessary within the budgeted limitation.

(o) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY GEOSCENE LANDSCAPE ON CIP 96-508 GREENBELT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE THE 10% RETENTION, 35 DAYS FOLLOWING THE FILING OF THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 17, 1999.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Accept the work by Geoscene Landscape of Escondido on CIP Project No. 96-508, Greenbelt Improvement Project, as complete; and
2. Authorize staff to release the 10% retention, 35 days following the filing of the Certificate of Completion.

And noting a final contract amount of $640,072.41.
(p) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPERTY PURCHASED BY THE CITY AT 1309 BARD STREET. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 18, 1999.
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. 99-5967, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PROPERTY AT 1309 BARD STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AND ORDERING ITS RECORDATION."

Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

CONSENT ORDINANCES - None

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

Items 1(f), (g), 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 - None

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

4. REVIEW OF POLICY FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated February 16, 1999.

Police Chief Straser presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

Action: To:

1. direct staff to set a policy of marking the auto's tire only after the meter has expired thus allowing an additional two hours, up to a four hour limit, before a second ticket is issued; and,
2. review this policy after the parking structure is completed.

Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Bowler and Reviczky.
5. BIJOU BUILDING - FOLLOW-UP ON APPROVAL OF SEISMIC RETROFIT PLANS AND REQUEST TO RECONSIDER FLOOR LEVELING. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 16, 1999.
Councilmember Bowler declared a potential conflict of interest due to owning a business within the 300-foot radius and left the dais and the room at 8:05 P.M.
Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public participation opened at 8:06 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council was: Jan Ostashay - PCR, City Consultant, responded to Council questions.
Public participation closed at 8:17 P.M.
Action: To allow the theatre floor to be made level rather than sloping.Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Edgerton and the absence of Bowler.
6. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT AND PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP OFFICE/RETAIL PROJECT IN CONNECTION WITH DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 18, 1999.
Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell said that the City would be proposing a ground lease.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the report stating that staff will prepare a draft copy of the RFP/RFQ and a list of preliminary development goals over the next month for City Council consideration.Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. BEACH RESTORATION - AB64 (DUCHENY). Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 18, 1999.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To direct the City Manager to write a letter expressing the Council's support for AB64 that will set up a program of cost-effective beach restoration projects.Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

b. SET SPECIAL MEETING FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1999 FOR REVIEW OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 18, 1999.

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Action: Mayor Benz directed, with the consensus of the Council, that the date of Tuesday, March 30, 1999, be set for a special meeting for a review of residential development standards.

Mayor Benz announced that meetings on Thursdays were difficult for him to attend as he was usually out of the City and asked that consent item 1(l) be reconsidered.

Action: Mayor Benz directed, with the consensus of the Council, that staff change the days of the budget workshops from Thursday to Monday and bring the item back to Council for approval.

Councilmember Edgerton spoke on the proposed expansion of Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and asked for a report from the City Attorney. City Attorney Jenkins gave a brief review of actions to date and said that no EIR had been filed for the change of LAX flight patterns.

Action: Mayor Benz directed, with the consensus of the Council, that Councilmember Edgerton accompany City Manager Burrell as the City's representative to a press conference in El Segundo on March 4, 1999, and to a lunch meeting on March 16, 1999, both to discuss opposition to LAX expansion plans.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

a. ENDORSEMENT OF SPECIAL OVERLAY CONCEPT FOR AREA CODES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 18, 1999.

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions.

Action: To direct the City Manager to write a letter expressing the Council's support for the special overlay concept for area codes.

Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None

CITIZEN COMMENTS

No one came forward to address the Council at this time.

ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, February 23, 1999, at the hour of 8:45 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.

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