MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, August 10, 1999, at the hour of 7:25 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Shirley Cassell

 

ROLL CALL :

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

Absent: None

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Oakes invited residents to the beach on Sunday, September 19, for a millennium hometown photograph that would be taken from a helicopter, which would be funded by the purchase of bricks, available for $100, that can be inscribed, noting that the bricks would then be used to create a millennium walkway on the Strand near Noble Park.

 

PRESENTATION :

 

Presentation of plaque to Sam Abrams in recognition of his service on the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission

 

Mayor Oakes presented the plaque of appreciation to Sam Abrams and thanked him for his years of service.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

 

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, requested that consent calendar item 1(b) be pulled; commented on the missing laptop computers (Council member Reviczky responded that Councilmembers had not received a disk this week);

Blane Coon - business owner of Folded Wings at 1402 Pacific Coast Highway for more than 20 years, expressed concern about the 14th Street barricade, noting that his business had been hit many times by U-turners; cited $3,600 in damages two weeks ago caused by a hit and run driver and increased insurance costs (Mayor Oakes suggested that he discuss the matter with the City Manager);

Larry Peha - 67 14th Street, suggested a workshop with local architects for input and assistance with changes to the zoning code regarding condominiums (Mayor Oakes noted the matter was going to the Planning Commission next month; Councilmember Bowler suggested that he contact the City Manager regarding the workshops);

Ila Moseba - 946 Loma Drive, requested that consent calendar item 1(k) be pulled; asked if the residents would be responsible if the cost of undergrounding turned out to be higher than anticipated (City Manager Burrell said there was a state law process to follow);

Jim Lissner - 2715 El Oeste, requested that consent calendar item 1(i) be pulled; disputed some of the Councilmember comments regarding the City's utility user tax (UUT); said voters never had the chance to vote on the six percent UUT;

David Augenstein - 2457 Manhattan Avenue, referred to his letter protesting the handling of the underground hearing, noting he has had no response (City Manager Burrell said the letter had been referred to the special counsel and assessment engineer for response; City Attorney Jenkins said there was nothing imperfect about the process, that the information was available and provided, and that the process proceeded in accordance with the law);

Parker Herriott - Hermosa Beach, said the issue of undergrounding was subject to appeal under Prop 218; said he would circulate an initiative petition to cause the utility undergrounding to go to a vote of the people; requested that consent calendar item 1(j) be pulled; and

Faye Callen - 2309 Manhattan Avenue, in the Myrtle underground district; submitted a copy of Municipal Code Section 13.08.050 and asked under what circumstance the City or utility company would pay half of the conversion cost (City Manager Burrell responded, referred to Rule 20A, and said the City would not have a credit with Edison until the year 2019).

 

2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION :

 

1. Letter from Carol Duff of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce requesting Proposition A/C funds for WAVE Shuttle service for Fiesta . Supplemental letter from Jim Lissner dated August 9, 1999.

City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

 

Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were:

Carol Duff - Chamber of Commerce executive director, spoke to her letter, noting the requested funds of $7,500 would supplement the $16,000 spent by the Chamber for the bus service;

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, said $7,000 was a lot of money; said each year the City received less for the Fiesta; opposed the request; and

Jim Lissner - 2715 El Oeste, concurred with Ms. Cassell; said any Council members with a business interest in the area should step down; said granting the request would be a gift of public funds, which was prohibited by law.

 

Action : To deny the request.

Motion Edgerton, second Benz. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Bowler and Reviczky.

 

2. Letter from David Freedman requesting Council consideration of a classic car show on lower Pier Avenue .

 

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

David Freedman - Los Angeles, former Hermosa Beach resident, spoke to his request for a February event, submitted additional information about the proposal; requested a waiver of any fees.

 

Action : To approve in concept and refer to staff for a review of fiscal impacts and the feasibility.

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

 

3. Letter from Christine Hollander of the Hermosa Beach Community Center Foundation requesting City funding of $2,500 for the 3rd Annual Film Festival beach screening event .

City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions, noting that the funding would come from the Downtown Improvement District Fund.

 

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Christine Hollander - 320 Hermosa Avenue, Community Center Foundation president, spoke to her request; said the screening would be September 26 and the film festival itself would be October 1-3; noted a kickoff party September 30 at Barnaby's in Manhattan Beach and a pre-party August 28 at the Edgertons' home.

 

Action : To approve the request.

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

 

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (l), noting a dissenting vote on item (e) by Councilmember Benz, and 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), (d) Edgerton, (g) Benz, (h) Edgerton, (i) Reviczky (for Jim Lissner), (j) Edgerton (for Parker Herriott), (k) Oakes (for Ila Moseba), and (l) Edgerton.

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

 

No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar.

 

At 8:34 P.M. the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings starting with item 4.

 

(a) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM REGARDING MINUTES . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 5, 1999.

 

Action : To receive and file the memorandum regarding the minutes.

 

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 18094 THROUGH 18294, INCLUSIVE, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 17953 AND 18077, 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 issue was:

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, noted check nos. 18185 and 18095 and asked for the total amount spent to date on the tennis court contract as well as any anticipated future costs; also questioned the dollar amount of check no. 18118 for a typewriter.

 

Councilmember Benz questioned the nearly $6,000 workstation (check no. 18166).

 

City Manager Burrell said he would respond to questions raised by Ms. Cassell and Councilmember Benz.

 

Action : To ratify the check register as presented.

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

 

(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 AUTHORIZE SETTING UP A FUND TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DONORS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE MYRTLE AVENUE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 4, 1999 . Supplemental letter from Gerard Ravel, 2552 Manhattan Avenue, dated August 10, 1999.

 

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting.

 

City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions.

 

Action : To authorize setting up a hardship fund to receive contributions from donors to provide financial assistance to property owners in the Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding Assessment District, as suggested by residents and recommended by staff.

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

 

At 9:05 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to item 1(i).

 

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW POLICE UNDERCOVER VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM WONDRIES FLEET GROUP OF ALHAMBRA, CA IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,763.80 . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated July 21, 1999

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of one (1) new police undercover vehicle (Chevy Tahoe) for the Police Department from Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, California, for a cost of $31,763.80.

 

(Councilmember Benz recorded a no vote on this item.)

 

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25248 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 120 MONTEREY BOULEVARD . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 4, 1999.

 

Action : To adopt Resolution No. 99-6021, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25248 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 120 MONTEREY BOULEVARD, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ."

 

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR AS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated August 3, 1999.

 

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting.

 

Personnel Director Earl responded to Council questions. Public Works Director Williams also responded to Council questions.

 

Action : To approve the classification specification for Public Works Inspector with the additional educational requirement of a two-year college Associates degree.

Motion Benz, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Bowler and Reviczky.

 

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-529, CLARK FIELD BUILDING DEMOLITION, AND INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO ISSUE A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 2, 1999

 

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting.

 

Public Works Director Williams and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

 

Action : To reject the staff recommendation and refer the matter back to staff.

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

 

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS ON PROJECT NO. CIP 95-153 AND CIP 96-156, TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT HERMOSA AVENUE AND 14TH STREET AND HERMOSA AVENUE AND 13TH STREET, AND INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO ISSUE A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 3, 1999. Supplemental letter from Jim Lissner dated August 9, 1999.

 

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky, at the request of Jim Lissner, for separate discussion later in the meeting.

 

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Jim Lissner - 2715 El Oeste Drive, said this was a lot of money going toward the benefit of the parking structure.

 

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 issue a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project.

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

 

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 97-1, MYRTLE AVENUE UTILITY UNDERGROUND; AND, ADOPT A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS FOR SAID DISTRICT . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 29, 1999. Supplemental memorandum from Finance Director Copeland dated August 10, 1999.

 

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton, at the request of Parker Herriott, for separate discussion later in the meeting.

 

City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

 

Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were:

Parker Herriott - Hermosa Beach, requested that the Council reconsider its action; asked the time limit for implementation; said people had not been adequately noticed or advised of the cost; said he would circulate petitions to repeal both undergrounding districts

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, questioned the cost to the City to buy the bonds and asked the effect if the Council did not approve their issuance (City Manager Burrell said the assessment district would cover all costs of the bonds, and that the project would stop if the bond issuance was not approved); and

David Augenstein - Hermosa Beach, asked that the vote be postponed until he had received a written response to his letter.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. adopt Resolution No. 99-6023 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 1915 FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 97-1 (MYRTLE AVENUE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH "; and

2. adopt Resolution No. 99-6024 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 97-1 (MYRTLE AVENUE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING) ."

Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Benz and Edgerton.

 

11. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 97-2, LOMA DRIVE UTILITY UNDERGROUND; AND, ADOPT A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE UNPAID ASSESSMENTS FOR SAID DISTRICT . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 29, 1999. Supplemental memorandum from Finance Director Copeland dated August 10, 1999.

 

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Oakes, at the request of Ila Moseba, for separate discussion later in the meeting.

 

City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

 

Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were:

Ila Moseba - 946 Loma Drive, requested that the item be postponed;

Paul Ishikawa - Loma Drive, asked who would purchase the bonds if they were not sold;

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, asked the result if the Council did not approve the bond issuance (City Manager Burrell responded that the project would stop);

Parker Herriott - Hermosa Beach, requested initial petitions for both underground districts; asked about the timeline for payments and about the prison terms for people who do not comply; asked if the County would reassess properties when the poles are removed;

David Augenstein - district resident, said he refused to sign the original petition, then three years later, in May 1999, he received a notice for the protest hearing; and

Rob Beste - district resident, said there had been no notice prior to the hearing notice; said he would prefer to have half of the City included in the district.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. adopt Resolution No. 99-6025 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 1915 FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 97-1 (LOMA DRIVE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING) AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH ."; and,

2. adopt Resolution No. 99-6026 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (LOMA DRIVE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING) ."

Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Benz and Edgerton.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:37 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 10:05 P.M., at which time the order of the agenda was suspended to go to item 6.

 

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH PURKISS ROSE-RSI AND RETURN TO COUNCIL WITH AN AGREEMENT IN SEPTEMBER 1999 FOR THE PHASE III MUNICIPAL PIER ARCHITECTURAL UPGRADES . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 3, 1999.

 

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 authorize staff to enter into negotiation with Purkiss Rose -- RSI and return to Council with an agreement in September 1999 for Phase III of the Pier reconstruction that includes the plaza, lifeguard facilities and restroom improvements, noting that the services of Purkiss Rose will include the preparation of detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates and other construction documents as required.

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

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None

 

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

 

Items 1(b), (d), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k) 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. TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO MODIFY THE M-1 ZONE PERMITTED USE LIST . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 21, 1999. (Continued from meeting of 7/27/99)

 

At 8:35 P.M., Councilmembers Benz and Reviczky left the dais and the room due to potential conflicts of interest.

 

Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

 

The public hearing opened at 8:52 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:52 P.M.

 

Action : To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 99-1193, entitled, " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 17.28, WITH RESPECT TO USES PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED IN THE M-1 ZONE ," as amended this evening to eliminate storage uses and to add conditional use permit requirements to the following uses: 1) coated, plated and engraved metal products; 2) diecut paper, paperboard and cardboard; 3) machinery equipment and supplies; and 4) surfboards.

Motion Bowler, second Mayor Oakes.

 

AYES: Bowler, Edgerton, Mayor Oakes

NOES: None

ABSENT: Benz, Reviczky

 

At 8:55 P.M., Councilmembers Benz and Reviczky returned to the dais.

 

5. CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPT THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089 . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 2, 1999.

 

Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

 

The public hearing opened at 8:56 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:56 P.M.

 

Action : To adopt Resolution No. 99-6022 , 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 ," as recommended by staff.

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

 

At 8:59 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 1(b).

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

 

6. REQUEST FROM THE ALOHA DAYS COMMITTEE FOR PERMISSION TO BUILD A SURFING MUSEUM ON CITY PROPERTY . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 3, 1999. Supplemental letter and pictures from Scott Kerwin.

 

City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

 

Public participation opened at 10:05 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Abel Ybarra - representing Aloha Days, spoke to the request for a surf museum on the north side of the base of the pier; said the time frame to raise money was 18 months; and

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, supported the idea of a surf museum but opposed its placement on the beach; said the City should not give up any part of its beach.

 

Public participation closed at 10:12 P.M.

 

Action : To direct staff to report back on the costs associated with a public use or private use building at the end of the Pier, including criteria for utilities, with the understanding that a public hearing on the issue would be scheduled at a later date following that review.

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

 

7. REQUEST FOR CITY TO SHARE IN THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS AT 333 11TH STREET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 3, 1999.

 

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 10:45 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Loraine Namonny - applicant, said she knew about having to pay for the sidewalk, curb and gutter, but just found out about having to pay for street paving, at a cost of $35,000; and

Larry Peha - architect, said this was a unique condition because it was on a corner, that it would be nearly 100 feet, not 30 feet; said the work would require a lot of grading as well.

 

Public participation closed at 10:55 P.M.

 

Action : To deny the request.

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

 

At 11:07 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 1(g).

 

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

 

a. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL TWO EXPIRED TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 8, 1999. (Continued from meetings of 7/13/99 & 7/27/99)

 

City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

 

Action : To reappoint Sam Perrotti to the Planning Commission for a four-year term expiring June 30, 2003.

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

 

Final Action : To appoint Peter Hoffman to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2003.

Motion Benz, second Edgerton. The motion carried, with no objections.

 

 

City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

 

Action : Mayor Oakes directed, with the consensus of the Council, to change the delegate to Mayor Oakes and the alternate to Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky for the League of California Cities - Board of Directors, and to approve the remainder of assignments as listed.

 

c. CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT. Memorandum from Subcommittee dated July 29, 1999.

 

Action : To approve the recommendation to:

1) Allow the use of the building at South Park as part of the after school program and execute a cooperative agreement with the School District; and,

2) accept the improvements to be made to the entire building as the consideration for building use.

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

 

4. DESIGNATE A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 4, 1999.

 

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

 

Action : To designate Mayor Oakes as the voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky as the alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

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

 

9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

 

1. Request by Councilmember Bowler to consider designating lower Pier Avenue as a "Pedestrian Plaza" . (Continued from meetings of 7/13/99 and 7/27/99)

 

Councilmember Bowler spoke to his request, specifying no trick skating or skateboarding, with enforcement as needed.

 

Action : To direct staff to report back at a future meeting on an appropriate signage program.

Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Benz.

 

2. Request by Councilmember Edgerton to direct staff to modify bench seating at South Park Roller Hockey Rink so that small children can view the action while seated . (Continued from meetings of 7/13/99 and 7/27/99)

 

Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his request, noting that the benches were designed for adults, not children.

 

Action : To direct staff to modify the benches at the South Park Roller Hockey Rink.

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

 

c. Request from Mayor Pro Tem Reviczky that the City Council consider adopting a resolution designating the use of the Utility Users Tax funds to sewer maintenance and renovation, public safety and capital projects .

 

Councilmember Reviczky spoke to his request.

 

Action : To direct staff to prepare a resolution for Council adoption at a future meeting.

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

 

CITIZEN COMMENTS

 

Coming forward to address the Council at this time was:

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, asked the status of the remodel of the Council Chambers.

 

ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, August 10, 1999, at the hour of 11:43 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 14, 1999, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.

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