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 City of Hermosa Beach --- 03-23-99
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Christine Hollander, Community Center Foundation president ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Pro Tempore Oakes Absent: Mayor Benz MAYOR'S COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Pro Tempore Oakes announced that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in memory of long-time resident Harold Roberts, who passed away last week. Ms. Oakes said that Mr. Roberts had been an active volunteer and past president of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club. She said he had been a good neighbor and a good friend to many in the community and would be greatly missed. She extended the Council's condolences to his family. PROCLAMATIONS: NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - APRIL 11 - 17, 1999 Mayor Pro Tempore Oakes read the proclamation and urged all residents to read, learn and connect through the Library. She said the proclamation would be forwarded to Hermosa Beach librarian Ron Schneider, who was unable to attend tonight's meeting. PRESENTATION OF CHECK FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB TO THE HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION Paul Amarillas, Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club member and holiday tree lot chairman, presented to Christine Hollander, president of the Hermosa Beach Community Center Foundation, a check for $3,178.78, as a portion of the proceeds from the tree lot. Ms. Hollander expressed appreciation and said the Foundation would put the funds to good use.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: John Hales - Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library, announced that the book sale, rained out last weekend, would take place Saturday, March 27, 1999, from 9:30 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. City Manager Stephen Burrell said that in case of rain this Saturday, or any book sale day, permission had been granted to conduct the event in the Council Chambers. (b) COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Edgerton asked about opening the upper parking lot at South Park for use during daylight hours. Community Resources Director Mary Rooney and City Manager Burrell both responded to Council questions. Action: Mayor Pro Tempore Oakes directed, with the consensus of the Council, that staff schedule the use of the upper parking lot at South Park as an agenda item at the regular meeting of April 13, 1999. (Mayor Benz absent) (c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: 1. Letter from Vida M. Holguin of the Mira Costa High School Grad Nite Committee requesting consideration of a donation to the 1999 event. Action: To approve the donation of $1,000 to the Mira Costa High School Grad Nite Committee. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. 2. Letter from Punky Cawdrey of the Redondo Union High School Grad Nite Committee requesting consideration of a donation to the 1999 event. Action: To approve the donation of $1,000 to the Redondo Union High School Grad Nite Committee. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. 3. Letter from Donley Falkenstien requesting that modifications to the proposed initiative be received no later than the next City Council meeting. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Donley Falkenstien - spoke to his letter. Action: To receive and file the letter. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. 4. Letter from Donley Falkenstien requesting that City Council adopt a resolution condemning the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce management's spying activities on members of the Hermosa Beach Coastal Conservation Committee. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Donley Falkenstien - spoke to his letter. Action: To receive and file the letter. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz.
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: (e) Bowler, (h) Mayor Pro Tempore Oakes, (i) Reviczky and (k) Bowler. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. 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 public hearing item 4. (a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 9, 1999. Action: To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 9, 1999, as presented. (Mayor Benz absent) (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 16585 THROUGH 16731 INCLUSIVE, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 16594 AND 16660, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 16575 AND 16708, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER. Action: To ratify the check register as presented. (Mayor Benz 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 Benz absent) (d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FEBRUARY, 1999, FINANCIAL REPORTS: (1) Revenue and expenditure report; (2) City Treasurer's report; and,(3) Investment report. Action: To receive and file the February, 1999, Financial Reports as presented. (Mayor Benz absent) (e) RECOMMENDATION TO INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR THE CITY HALL RENOVATIONS PROJECT. Memorandum from Fire Chief Pete Bonano dated March 15, 1999. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Fire Chief Bonano responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions, saying that City staff would be moved into trailers during the remodeling project. Action: To continue this item to the next regular meeting of April 13, 1999 in order to allow the sub-committee (Oakes and Reviczky) the opportunity to review the project plans, since a complete set had not been made available to them until today, and to clarify issues. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 2, 1999. Action: To receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 2, 1999. (Mayor Benz absent) (g) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PROJECT TOUCH FOR THE USE OF ROOM 3 IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated March 10, 1999. Action: To approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and staff recommendation to: 1) approve the one-year lease agreement between Project Touch and the City for the use of Room 3 in the Community Center at a rate of $377 per month (529 sq.ft. X $.98 per sq.ft.) from June 1 through June 30, 1999, and $390 per month (529 sq.ft. X $1.03 per sq.ft.) from July 1, 1999, through May 31, 2000, for a total rental income of $6,511.99; and, 2) authorize the Mayor to sign the lease. (Mayor Benz absent) (h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CONTRACT 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 Pete Bonano dated March 15, 1999. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Pro Tempore Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting. Fire Chief Bonano responded to Council questions. Action: To approve, as recommended by staff, a contract with nurse-practitioner Lyn Riley in the amount of $15,000 for the purposes of 1) providing all Hermosa Beach Paramedics with the State-mandated continuing education training and 2) administering the Los Angeles County required paramedic "Quality Assurance Program." Motion Mayor Pro Tempore Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. (i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROPRIATE DONATIONS OF $250.00 FROM THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH AND $800.00 FROM AUBREY ORGANICS, INC. TO THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; AND $531.60 FROM SOUTH BAY DARE FAIR TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 15, 1999. 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 approve the staff recommendation to accept the following donations:
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. (j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER LAWN BY THE KIWANIS CLUB TO OPERATE A HOLIDAY TREE LOT FOR THE 1999 HOLIDAY SEASON. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated March 13, 1999. Action: To approve the use of the Community Center lawn by the Kiwanis Club to operate a holiday tree lot for the 1999 season, as recommended by staff. (Mayor Benz absent) (k) RECOMMENDATION TO DIRECT STAFF TO ISSUE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFP/RFQ) TO DEVELOP OFFICE/RETAIL PROJECT IN CONNECTION WITH THE DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE AND INITIATE AN APPRAISAL TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR GROUND LEASE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 16, 1999. This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting. Community Development Director Blumenfeld responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:
Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote by Reviczky and the absence of Benz. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS AND REFER THEM TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIM ADMINISTRATOR. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated March 16, 1999. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to deny the following claims and refer them to the City's Liability Claims Administrator: (1) Claimant: Feeney, Fay Date of Loss: 11/3/98 Date Filed: 3/11/99 Allegation: Claimant alleges City's negligence to properly maintain or repair public walkway caused her to trip and fall on broken tile resulting in injury. (2) Claimant: Atkinson/Durell Date of Loss: 10/14/98 Date Filed: 3/17/99 Allegation: Claimants allege violation of civil rights. (Mayor Benz absent) (m) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25012 FOR A 3-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 611 9TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 16, 1999. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 99-5971, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25012 FOR A THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 611 9TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA". (Mayor Benz absent) (n) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 16, 1999. Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of March 16, 1999. (Mayor Benz absent) 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(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 4. REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO MODIFY EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES ON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 1301 MANHATTAN AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 16, 1999. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. The public hearing opened at 7:54 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:54 P.M. Action: To overturn the Planning Commission's denial February 16, 1999 of a modification to an architectural feature regarding the substitution of an iron railing for a concrete railing on the commercial building at 1301 Manhattan Avenue, thereby approving the modification. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. HEARING 5. 8TH STREET TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ALTERNATIVES. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 16, 1999. Supplemental letters received March 23, 1999, in support of a change to the existing conditions, from Eighth Street residents Scott and Heather Steeves, Jeff George, and Robert Murphy. Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions. City Attorney Michael Jenkins responded to Council questions, saying that the City could limit street traffic based on the weight of vehicles but could not prohibit commercial vehicles from using a public street. Public participation opened at 8:10 P.M. Coming forward to address the council on this item were: Jill Carell - 641 Eighth Street, said Eighth Street was unsafe due to the high volume and speed of traffic, including trucks; suggested closing the street or making it one-way; Jacqueline Graham - 641 Eighth Street, said there were very few parking spaces available on upper Eighth Street, and a great need for sidewalks for pedestrian safety; also supported closing the street or making it one-way; Patrick McHale - 439 Eighth Street, said he would lose off-street parking with sidewalks, but agreed that walking in the street was dangerous due to the high volume and speed of traffic; asked about slowing traffic with the use of speed bumps or additional stop signs; Eric McConnell - 627 Eighth Street, agreed with the previous speaker and requested that the speed be reduced with speed bumps; (it was explained that the use of speed bumps created a tremendous liability problem for cities); John Hales - 624 Eighth Place, long-time resident, said that most of the City's streets had these problems because they had not been built to carry this type of traffic; suggested that the entire area be studied; Scott Steeves - 510 Eighth Street, said the area between Valley Drive and Loma Drive was very dangerous because the street was narrow and in poor shape and the cars moved fast, with taxis being the worst offenders; said he had seen accidents; said a sidewalk on one or both sides would be best for the neighborhood even though he would lose off-street parking; and Mary Ann Wright - 731 Eighth Street, questioned the traffic count for the street, noting that it was far higher than for neighboring streets; asked how many times she and her neighbors would have to come before the Council to get some relief; opposed the status quo. Public participation closed at 8:25 P.M. Action: To:
Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. City Manager Burrell said that a sign-up sheet was being circulated in the audience for subcommittee notification purposes, but that all residents of Eighth Street from Valley Drive to Loma Drive would be notified of the sub-committee meetings, as well as anyone else who signed up. Final Action: To direct staff to conduct a study of the traffic flows in the southern portion of the City west of Pacific Coast Highway from Herondo to Pier Avenue and the potential impacts of creating more neighborhood domains through the closing or one-waying of streets, and to include an analysis of a concept plan previously prepared by the Community Development as part of another study showing cul-de-sacs on the local streets near the Vasek Polak dealership at Second Street. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. The meeting recessed at the hour of 9:00 P.M. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 9:23 P.M. and continued with item 6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 6. COMMERCIAL EVENT APPLICATIONS. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated March 10, 1999. Community Resources Director Rooney 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 was: James Leitz - Vice-President for IMG, gave a short video presentation and described the event, saying it was sponsored by Mervyns and would use professional athletes, and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve California Sports Festival-IMG for June 10-13, 1999, with fees of $34,672, as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and staff, with direction to return to Council with a finalized music package. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. Coming forward next to address the Council on this item was: Randy West - Executive Director for Cal-King, gave a brief description of the event, saying it was mainly a participant event, and responded to Council questions. Further Action: To approve the Cal-King Volleyball Tour for August 21-22, 1999, with fees of $5,905.60, as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and staff. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. Coming forward next to address the Council on this item was: Joel Griesbach - Administrator for the HB Triathlon & Festival, gave a brief description of the event and responded to Council questions. Final Action: To approve the 8th Annual HB Triathlon & Festival for October 9-10, 1999, with fees of $8,084.30, as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and staff Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. 7. INITIATION OF THE PROCESS TO BECOME THE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR MOBILEHOMES IN HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 16, 1999. Supplemental Ordinance from City Attorney Michael Jenkins received March 23, 1999. City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 99-1190, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ASSUMING ENFORCEMENT FOR THE MOBILEHOME PARK ACT." Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. AYES: Bowler, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Pro Tempore Oakes NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Benz At the hour of 10:00 P.M. the order of the agenda was returned to item 2. 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER City Manager Burrell said the issue of opening Valley Drive to two-way traffic between Second Street and Herondo Street had been scheduled for a public hearing at the April 27, 1999 meeting, as previously directed by the City Council. He asked if Council wanted the item to be postponed and included instead in the traffic study of the entire south end so that all elements may be reviewed and considered by the Council at the same time, probably at a separate meeting, as was being done for residential development standards. Action: By consensus of the Council, staff was directed to postpone the Valley Drive traffic issue and include it instead as one of the elements in the comprehensive traffic study of the southern portion of the City, which was directed tonight by Council in item 5. (Benz absent) 9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL (a.) REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF APPLICATION OF THE AUTOMATIC VACANCY FOR ABSENCES FOR PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSIONER, TODD KUH. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated March 15, 1999. Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive the automatic vacancy for Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission member Todd Kuh. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. 10. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items:
(a.) Request from Mayor Pro Tem Oakes to discuss the use of pesticides on the Greenbelt and City parks. Mayor Pro Tem Oakes spoke to her request. City Manager Burrell responded to questions, noting the need to look at the cost implications of any change to the current contract. Action: To schedule this issue on the agenda of the regular meeting of April 13, 1999. Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Benz. CITIZEN COMMENTS No one came forward to address the Council at this time. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section Government Code Section 54956.9(b) A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City Council. Receipt of Claim pursuant to Tort Claims Act . Government Code Section 54956.9(C): Claimant: Jeanette F. Prichard Claim #: 99-0008 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.8 Title: City Manager ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at the hour of 10:46 P.M. to a closed session. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:55 P.M. At the hour of 11:30 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 in memory of Harold Roberts on Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at the hour of 11:31 P.M., to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 30, 1999, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for review of residential development standards.
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