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 City of Hermosa Beach --- 02-24-98
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 24, 1998, at the hour of 7:18 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Nick Nicholson
ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Pro Tempore Benz Absent: Mayor Edgerton (arrived at 7:52 P.M.)
MAYOR'S COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Pro Tempore Benz expressed thankfulness that the City had weathered the recent heavy storms with little damage.
PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK FEBRUARY 22 - 28, 1998
Mayor Pro Tempore Benz read the Proclamation and presented it to Public Works Director Harold Williams.
POISON PREVENTION WEEK MARCH 16 - 21, 1998
Mayor Pro Tempore Benz read the Proclamation explaining the dangers of lead poisoning, especially to children, and said that it would be mailed.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Coming forward to address the Council at this time were: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, questioned why some Councilmembers did not have their laptop computers with them; questioned why the signs prohibiting right-turns onto Monterey from Herondo were not up yet; and, questioned why there were no public announcements of settlements, and the amounts if any, of legal suits concerning the City that were discussed in closed session; Nicole Nicholson - representing the Kenny Nicholson Foundation, thanked Councilmember Reviczky and all others who donated time and gifts for the Beach Cities Toy Drive; said that 842 toys had been distributed to needy children over the Holidays; and, presented an album commemorating the distribution; Michael Challgren - 1066 Monterey Blvd., submitted a letter to Council explaining his proposal for an outdoor billiard tournament and asked that it be placed on the next agenda.
Action: To forward the request to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for its consideration at its meeting of March 18, 1998. Motion Mayor Pro Tempore Benz, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
(b) COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Reviczky said that staff will be reporting back on the Monterey Blvd. signage procedure at a future meeting.
(c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:
1. Letter from John Hales dated February 13, 1998, requesting that Council direct a staff study to determine the engineering and financial feasibility of installing traffic signals at Pier/Valley/Ardmore intersection.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: John Hales - 624 Eighth Place, spoke to his letter, spoke of the accidents at the intersection; requested that a study be done that included traffic and pedestrian counts, and, the number of accidents and injuries; suggested at the least that blinking red lights be placed at the intersection and that Pier Avenue be realigned to allow a left hand turn lane into Vons Plaza; and, Al Valdes - 2840 Amby Place, said this was the most dangerous intersection in the City and that the timing was right to make changes as the City was replanting the Greenbelt and making improvements to Pier Avenue.
Action: Mayor Pro Tempore Benz directed, with the consensus of the Council, that this item be returned with staff recommendations at the Regular Meeting of March 10, 1998. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
2. Letter from Laura Guneau received February 17, 1998 requesting sidewalks on 25th Street between Valley and Park.
Action: To receive and file the letter. Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Pro Tempore Benz. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (k), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (f) Reviczky and (i) Reviczky. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar.
Mayor Pro Tempore Benz announced that Municipal Matter No. 4, Community Center Skate Track - Award Of Design Contract, would not be heard tonight and would be continued to the Regular Meeting of March 10, 1998.
(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 10, 1998.
Action: To approve the minutes of Regular Meeting of February 10, 1998 as presented. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 12812 THROUGH 12978 INCLUSIVE, NOTING VOIDED CHECKS NO. 12915 AND 12943, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECKS NO. 12959 AND 12872 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.
Action: To ratify the check register as presented. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.
Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE JANUARY, 1998, FINANCIAL REPORTS: (1) Revenue and expenditure report; (2) City Treasurer's report; and, (3) Investment report.
Action: To receive and file the January, 1998, Financial Reports as presented. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(e) RECOMMENDATION TO SET WORKSHOP DATES OF THURSDAY, MAY 28 AND THURSDAY, JUNE 11 AT 7:10 P.M. FOR REVIEW OF THE 1998-99 BUDGET. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 11, 1998.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to set workshop dates of Thursday, May 28 and Thursday, June 11 at 7:10 P.M. for review of the 1998-99 budget. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROPRIATE $500 ANONYMOUS DONATION AND $2000 DONATION FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH WOMAN'S CLUB TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 18, 1998.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to recognize and thank the donors.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to appropriate $500 anonymous donation and $2000 donation from the Hermosa Beach Woman's Club to the Police Department to be used for the purchase of motorcycle equipment. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
(g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1998.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of February 17, 1998. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(h) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #24716 FOR TWO 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS AT 445 MONTEREY BOULEVARD. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 12, 1998.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 98-5903, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #24716 FOR TWO TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS LOCATED AT 445 MONTEREY BOULEVARD, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE DIAL-A-RIDE COST SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF HERMOSA BEACH AND REDONDO BEACH. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 19, 1998. Supplemental letter in favor of approving the contract from Sue Gallagher, 113 S. Juanita, Redondo Beach, received February 24, 1998.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting.
Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Stephen Burrell also responded to Council questions and asked that the approval to work with Redondo Beach be granted as a program was needed this year due to the parking structure construction.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Mimi French - representing Dial-a-Ride users, spoke on behalf of senior citizen and disabled users of the service urging the Council to continue the program and to keep the fares at the current rate; Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, spoke of the program used in Torrance that allowed books of vouchers to be purchased that could be used for taxi fare; and, Mike Lacey - Comedy and Magic Club owner, asked that the Council look at a long term program that could also act as a shuttle for remote parking for downtown employees, thus freeing up to 300 parking spaces in the downtown area; asked that the Council consider an alternate site for the skateboard park, possibly farther back on the Community Center site, said the prime corner location could be used for an "Exploritorium" funded by high tech companies in the area that could include additional below grade parking.
Mayor Edgerton arrived at 7:52 P.M.
Proposed Action: To send this item back to staff in order for other alternatives to be considered. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion was withdrawn by the maker and the second.
Action: To approve the Dial-a-Ride Cost Sharing Agreement between the cities of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach and to direct staff to work with Redondo Beach on the bid package and to incorporate the Council's suggestions for alternative programs and concerns regarding the high cost per ride.. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
(j) Recommendation to approve rate adjustment for City Prosecutor services from $5800 to $6040 per month. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 19, 1998.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve rate adjustment for City Prosecutor services from $5800 to $6040 per month. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FOR 25% MATCH AQMD FUNDS. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 19, 1998.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve application for 25% match AQMD funds. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(f) and (i) 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.
Mayor Pro Tempore Benz announced that an additional item needed to be discussed that had arisen after the agenda had been posted to authorize a Resolution approving a request for funding.
Action: To approve the addition of an urgency item to the agenda that had arisen after the agenda was posted. Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Benz. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting recessed at the hour of 8:09 P.M. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 8:37 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
4. COMMUNITY CENTER SKATE TRACK - AWARD OF DESIGN CONTRACT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 17, 1998.
Mayor Pro Tempore Benz directed, with the consensus of the Council, that this item be continued to the Regular Meeting of March 10, 1998.
5. TAXICAB ORDINANCE REVISION . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated February 13, 1998, with Ordinance for introduction and waiver of full reading. Supplemental Resolution for adoption from Police Chief Val Straser received February 24, 1998.
Police Chief Straser presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Michael Jenkins also responded to Council questions.
Public participation opened at 9:01 P.M. Coming forward to address the council on this item were: Jim Hanneman - South Bay Yellow Cab, said that half of the taxis operating in the City were not licensed and did not carry liability insurance as the cost was approximately $5,000 per cab per year; said that all cities regulate taxi cabs to ensure proper safety maintenance, driver licensing, and insurance; responded to Council questions.
Public participation closed at 9:08 P.M.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:
Motion Bowler, second Reviczky.
AYES: Bowler, Oakes, Reviczky NOES: Benz, Mayor Edgerton
6. REVIEW OF AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FIESTA DE LAS ARTES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 19, 1998.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public participation opened at 9:37 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, questioned how many on the Council were Chamber members; questioned the $7,800 in dial-a-ride funds approved at the last meeting; and, questioned how much the Chamber has paid to the City.
Public participation closed at 9:40 P.M.
Proposed Action: To bring this item back in mid-June for further review. Motion Benz, second Mayor Edgerton. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Bowler, Oakes and Reviczky.
Action: To bring this item back for contract review in October, 1998, and request that the Chamber contribute some innovative ideas for future Fiestas or events. Motion Oakes, second Benz. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Bowler and Reviczky.
URGENCY ITEM: RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE COASTAL COMMISSION FOR COMPLETING THE CITY'S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to council questions.
Action: To adopt Resolution No . 98-5905, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 0F THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO REQUEST LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM FUNDING ASSISTANCE." Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. COMPLETION OF THE LOWER PIER AVENUE PROJECT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 19, 1998.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To receive and file the report and to ratify the actions taken by the City Manager. Motion Benz, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. LAX EXPANSION SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT. Oral report from sub-committee.
Councilmember Reviczky presented the report.
Action: To invite Jack Driscoll and a representative from the FAA to speak at a Special Meeting (possibly the first Tuesday in April) in order for the citizens and the Council to express concerns with the proposed expansion. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, expressed her concerns regarding the unappealing condition of the Council Chamber and questioned why some members of the Council did not have their laptop computers with them.
ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION : Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR : Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell
Employee Organizations: Hermosa Beach Management Association
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, February 10, 1998, at the hour of 10:18 P.M. to a closed session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:30 P.M. At the hour of 10:35 P.M. the Closed Session adjourned to the Adjourned 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 24, 1998 at the hour of 10:35 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 10, 1998 at the hour of 7:10 P.M.
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