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 City of Hermosa Beach - 06-24-97
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at the hour of 7:17 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Winston Marshall, resident
ROLL CALL: Present: Benz, Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky Absent: None
PRESENTATION:
DONATION FROM HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS TO HERMOSA BEACH SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION FOR 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Joe Diaz, President of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis, presented a check for $1,000 to Dick McCurdy, President of the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association, to be used for the July 26, 1997, celebration of the 90th birthday of Hermosa Beach and the 300th anniversary of Loreto, Mexico. Mr. McCurdy gave a history of the Kiwanis' involvement with and donations to Loreto.
DONATION FROM OCEAN LOFTS AT BEACH HOUSE TO HERMOSA BEACH SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION FOR 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Mary Borgia presented a check from William W. Crowell, developer of the Ocean Lofts at Beach House (under construction Strand Hotel) to Dick McCurdy, President of the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association, to be used for the July 26, 1997, celebration of the 90th birthday of Hermosa Beach and the 300th anniversary of Loreto, Mexico, and expressed the company's pleasure to be included in the "Hermosa Family."
Merna Marshall said that tickets to the celebration could be purchased at Pacific Screen Print, the Chamber of Commerce, the Community Center, Fat Face Fenner's Falloon and at the Farmer's Market.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Winston Marshall - Hermosa Beach, spoke regarding outdoor dining on lower Pier Avenue; suggested that outdoor dining not be allowed until all of the construction had been finished and signed contracts had been secured from business owners, that the permits be re-written to include punitive fines for non-compliance, that the City have a staff presence downtown to monitor activities during special events, and that an enforcement manual be prepared for staff to ensure compliance from business owners.
(b) COUNCIL COMMENTS: None
(c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:
1) Letter from Gila Katz dated June 15, 1997 regarding the placement of a fountain wishing well on the renovated portion of Pier Avenue.
City Manager Stephen Burrell responded to Council questions.
Action: Mayor Reviczky directed, with the consensus of the Council, that the Pier Re-construction sub-committee of Councilmember Oakes and Mayor Reviczky investigate the concept of a fountain wishing well and report back to Council.
2) Letter from Mrs. Betty Schultz dated June 18, 1997 regarding the placement of a memorial plaque on Greenbelt.
City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.
Action: To direct staff to work with Mrs. Schultz on the placement of the memorial plaque. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
3) Letter from Roger Bacon dated June 3, 1997 regarding Greenwood Park Tables and Chairs.
Coming forward to address the council on this item was : Roger Bacon - 1100 Pacific Coast Highway, expressed his desire to pay for new outdoor tables for Greenwood Park; displayed a drawing of the proposed table with attached seating and said that the units cost $375 each.
Action: To approve Mr. Bacon's offer to purchase two or three units of outdoor tables with attached seating to be placed in Greenwood Park. Motion Oakes, second Benz. 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 item which was removed for discussion in item 3, but is shown in order for clarity: (f) Benz. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar.
At 7:44 P.M. the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings starting with item 4.
(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES : 1) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held on June 3, 1997; and, 2) Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 10, 1997.
Action: To approve the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 3, 1997 and the Regular Meeting of June 10, 1997 as presented.
(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10523 THROUGH 10660 AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 10637 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.
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 MAY 1997 FINANCIAL REPORTS: (1) Revenue and expenditure report; (2) City Treasurer's report; and, (3) Investment report.
Action: To receive and file the May, 1997 Financial Reports as presented..
(e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT A $200,000 GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE MUNICIPAL PIER RENOVATION PROJECT. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 16, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 97-5860, entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND $200,000 OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MUNICIPAL PIER RENOVATION PROJECT."
(f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN ALLOCATION OF $19,630 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO PAY FOR GTE FRAME RELAY T-1 SERVICES TO PROVIDE INTERNET ACCESS AND HOME PAGE MAINTENANCE FOR THE CITY. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 16, 1997.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Benz for separate discussion later in the meeting.
Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and with City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.
Also responding to Council questions were Joe Duckett, staff data technician, and Jeff Peterson and Paul Formby representing GTE.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Gene Dreher - 1222 Seventh Place, said that he has done consulting work for other larger cities and there should be no need for 50 internet connections in a city as small as Hermosa; and, suggested that the Council defer making a decision on this item until it has more information.
Action: To direct staff to return to Council with an outline of the items and services needed, including at least one gigabyte of memory, and a list of potential servers, before the item goes out to bid. Motion Benz, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
(g) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1997. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 17, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 97-5861, 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 4, 1997."
(h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE, PENDING FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL, THE USE OF PYROTECHNICS DISPLAYS DURING THE CITY'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON JULY 26, 1997, AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Memorandum from Fire Chief Pete Bonano dated June 18, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the use of pyrotechnics displays during the City's birthday celebration on July 26, 1997, at the Community Center, providing that the display receives Fire Department approval.
(i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT #52122 FOR A NINE UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 342 ARDMORE AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 17, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the Final Map for Tract #52122 for a nine-unit condominium project at 342 Ardmore Avenue and adopt Resolution No. 97-5862, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP FOR TRACT #52122 FOR A NINE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 4TH STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
(j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FINAL MAP FOR TRACT #24685 FOR A TWO UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 616-618 FIRST STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 17, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the Final Map for Tract #24685 for a two-unit condominium project at 616-618 First Street and adopt Resolution No. 97-5863, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #24685 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 616-618 FIRST STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
(k) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE, 17, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of June 17, 1997.
(l) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH THE CURRENT PROVIDER OF WORKERS COMPENSATION THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION FOR UP TO 180 DAYS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 19, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate an extension of contract with the current provider of Workers Compensation Third Party Administration for up to 180 days.
2. CONSENT ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 97-1172- "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.16 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE CUP REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR DINING RELATIVE TO PIER AVENUE." Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 17, 1997.
Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 97-1172. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton.
AYES: Benz, Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky NOES: None
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.
The meeting recessed at the hour of 8:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 8:52 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. ADOPTION OF THE 1997-98 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 10, 1997.
Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report.
The public hearing opened at 7:46 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item the public hearing closed at 7:46 P.M.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 97-5864, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1997-98." Motion Benz, second Bowler.
AYES: Benz, Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky NOES: None
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, 1997. Supplemental list of delinquent bills received June 24, 1997.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report.
The public hearing opened at 7:49 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:49 P.M.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 97-5865, 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.", which authorizes and directs the County Assessor to include delinquent refuse charges, which remain ten days following this hearing, as a special assessment for collection as part of the County tax collection process. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
6. HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1997-98. Memorandum from Public Works Director Amy Amirani dated June 19, 1997. Supplemental letter from Jim Lissner, 2715 El Oeste Drive, dated June 24, 1997.
Public Works Director Amirani 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 on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:51 P.M.
City Attorney Michael Jenkins said that the Council could appropriately receive and file the supplemental letter.
Action: To receive and file the letter from Jim Lissner. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Final Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 97-5866, 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, 1997 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1998 IN CONNECTION WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1997-1998.", which levies an assessment of $41.45 per unit for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Benz.
At the hour of 7:53 P.M. the order of the agenda was returned to item 2.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
7. CALLING, GIVING NOTICE AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION AND CERTAIN OTHER RESOLUTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 4, 1997. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 17, 1997.
City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to council questions.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt: 1) Resolution No. 97-5867, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1997, 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. 97-5868, 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 4, 1997, PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE."; 3) Resolution No. 97-5869, 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 4, 1997."; and, 4) Resolution No. 97-5870, 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 4, 1997." Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
8. PARKING ENFORCEMENT POLICY. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated June 17, 1997.
Police Chief Straser presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Gene Dreher - 1222 Seventh Place, suggested that the Council keep the policy that the owner moves the vehicle or pays the meter before the officer completes writing the ticket, not just be present.
Action: To direct staff to amend the "PROCEDURE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OF PARKING VIOLATION:", Item 4, to read, "Officers shall rescind any ticket under the following conditions: (delete a. and re-letter the items) b. If the driver of the vehicle is present and moves the vehicle or pays the meter at the time the parking violation is being written or before the officer completes the writing of the parking violation, c. (no changes), d. (no changes.)" Motion Benz, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. UPDATE ON BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT'S PARAMEDIC FUNDING. Oral report from City Manager Stephen Burrell.
City Manager Burrell reported attending the sub-committee meeting for the Beach Cities Health District's Paramedic funding and, with Mayor Reviczky, will attend the full Board meeting to be held on Thursday, June 26, 1997, at the hour of 6:30 P.M. Mr. Burrell continued by saying that the three beach cities would make a request to have the policy modified to continue the grant of $200,000 to each city and invited all Councilmembers to attend.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None
11. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Requests from Councilmembers for possible future agenda items:
a. Request from Mayor Reviczky for discussion of joining a cooperative effort with neighboring cities regarding the airport expansion.
Mayor Reviczky spoke to his request.
Action: To approve a sub-committee composed of Mayor Reviczky and Councilmember Oakes to attend meetings and keep the Council informed. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one came forward at this time to address the Council.
City Attorney Jenkins said that two items, potential City initiation of litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(c) and anticipated or threatened litigation by Unispec under Government Code Section 54956.9(b), needed to be added to tonight's closed session agenda and that in order to add items two findings must be made; 1) that the need to discuss the item arose after the agenda had been posted, and 2) that there was an immediate need to take action on the item. Mr. Jenkins said that both findings were met by these items.
Action: To add the two urgency items listed by Mr. Jenkins to the closed session agenda tonight as both items had arisen after the agenda had been posted and both items needed immediate attention. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED
IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell
Employee Organizations: As Follows:
2. Initiation of Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c).
3. Anticipated Litigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) - Unispec.
ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at the hour of 9:40 P.M. to a Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:00 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, June 24, 1997, at the hour of 11:16 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 1, 1997 at the hour of 7:00 P.M.
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