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 City of Hermosa Beach --- 12-09-97
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, December 9, 1997, at the hour of 7:18 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Tom Weede, Beach Reporter
ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Pro Tempore Benz Absent: Mayor Edgerton
MAYOR'S COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Councilmember Oakes reminded the viewing public of the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and visit from Santa Claus to be held Thursday, December 11, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. at the Pier Plaza.
Councilmember Bowler reminded the viewing public that the Fifth Annual Beach Cities Toy Drive was underway; that new toys could be dropped off at the Fire Stations and many businesses; and the wrapping party would be held December 20, 1997, at Clark Building.
Councilmember Reviczky said that the first major storm of the season had passed with no City related flooding, commended the Public Works Department for its preparation and thanked the personnel and volunteers of the Disaster Preparedness unit for assistance and work in filling sandbags for residents.
PROCLAMATION:
BUCKLE UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE
Mayor Pro Tempore Benz spoke of the importance of using seat belts while traveling by car.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No one came forward to address the Council at this time.
(b) COUNCIL COMMENTS: None
(c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - None
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Elaine Doerfling asked that item 1(a), approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 25, 1997, be approved as amended on page 9582, item 1(k), Resolution No. 97-5891, to show abstention votes by Councilmember Reviczky and Mayor Edgerton as they had abstained due to potential conflict of interests from the discussion and the vote on that item when it had been before the Council on November 13, 1997.
Action: To approve item 1(a) as amended by the City Clerk. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (n), with the exception of the following item which was removed for discussion in item 3, but is shown in order for clarity: (e) Oakes. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. 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.
(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 25, 1997.
Action: To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 1997, as amended on page 9582, item 1(k), Resolution No. 97-5891, to show abstention votes by Councilmember Reviczky and Mayor Edgerton.
(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 12150 THROUGH 12232 INCLUSIVE, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 12177.
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 WAIVE PARKING FEES AND TIME LIMITS FOR METERS ALONG PIER AVENUE (FROM MANHATTAN AVENUE TO HERMOSA AVENUE), HERMOSA AVENUE BETWEEN 8th AND 16th STREETS AND 13TH STREET WEST OF HERMOSA AVENUE, DURING THE SAND AND STRAND RUN ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1998 FROM 7:00 AM TO 1:00 PM. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated December 2, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive parking fees and time limits for meters along Pier Avenue (from Manhattan Avenue to Hermosa Avenue), Hermosa Avenue between 8th and 16th Streets and 13th Street west of Hermosa Avenue, during the Sand and Strand run on Sunday, February 15, 1998 from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(e) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROPRIATE DONATIONS OF $200 FROM RALPHS GROCERY FOR VOLLEYBALL COURT MAINTENANCE AND $200 FROM PIER SURF BOARD HOUSE FOR THE CHEVRON SURF CAMP TO THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 26, 1997.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donors.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to appropriate the following donations to the Community Resources department: 1) Ralphs Grocery - $200.00 to be used for volleyball court maintenance; and, 2) Pier Surf Board House - $200.00 to be used for Chevron Surf Camp. Motion Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
(f) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP #24501 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 138-142 MANHATTAN AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 1, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 97-5893 , entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #24501 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 138 - 142 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(g) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP #24525 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 150-154 MANHATTAN AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 1, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 97-5894 , entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #24525 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 150 - 154 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(h) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP #24545 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 665 - 6TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 1, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 97-5895 , entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #24545 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 665 - SIXTH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(i) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID TO KEISLER POLICE SUPPLY, INC. OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) AR-15 RIFLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to award a bid to Keisler Police Supply, Inc. of Jeffersonville, Indiana for the purchase of eight (8) AR-15 rifles at a cost of $5,150.00 (price does not include sales tax) for the Police Department. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FROM REDONDO BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CONTE PRODUCTIONS TO USE HERMOSA AVENUE AT 8TH STREET FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 1998 FOR THE SUPER BOWL ELITE MILE RACE; WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT AND FILM PERMIT FEES; AND, APPROVE THE EVENT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated December 2, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) approve the request from the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce and Conte Productions to use Hermosa Avenue at 8th Street for approximately 30 minutes on Sunday, January 25, 1998 for the Elite Mile Race; 2) waive special event and film permit fees; and, 3) approve the event subject to the following conditions:
(k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY'S WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY FLEMING & ASSOCIATES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1998. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated December 2, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) approve a proposal for Third Party Administration of the City's Workers' Compensation claims submitted by Fleming & Associates; and, 2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for a three (3) year term commencing January 1, 1998. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(l) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP #24681 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 646 - 1ST STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 1, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 97-5896 , entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #24681 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 646 - FIRST STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(m) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 1997.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of December 2, 1997. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
(n) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 4, 1997. (Mayor Edgerton absent)
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 97-5897 , entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION.", which includes salary increases of:
(Mayor Edgerton absent)
2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1(e) 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.
At 7:28 P.M., as the time had not arrived for the public hearings starting with item 4, the order of the agenda was suspended to go to Municipal Matters, item 6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ADD A MANUFACTURING OVERLAY ZONE PROVISION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 2, 1997, with Ordinance for introduction.
Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions by saying that only eight parcels would be affected.
The public hearing opened at 7:50 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
Robert Catalano - 323 Ardmore, questioned if his use, cabinetry, would be allowed. (The Council affirmed that existing uses would be allowed.)
The public hearing closed at 7:52 P.M.
Proposed Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Amend the General Plan text to add a new category of Neighborhood Commercial-Manufacturing (CM) as a special overlay designation; 2) Amend the Zoning Ordinance to add a Neighborhood Commercial Manufacturing Overlay Zone (CM) by introducing and waiving further reading of an Ordinance; and, 3) Direct staff to set a public hearing (after the text amendments become effective) to change the primary zoning of the subject properties to R-2 (Two-Family Residential) and apply the CM overlay designation to the General Plan and Zoning maps. Motion Reviczky. The motion died due to the lack of a second.
Action: To approve the staff alternative recommendation: 1) Maintain the M-1 zoning designation for the subject properties; and 2) direct staff to modify the M-1 permitted use list to eliminate the need for the C.U.P. requirement for machine shops or similar uses. Which, by modifying the permitted use list in this manner some of the existing non-conforming uses or other uses (as specified by Council) would be permitted without the need for discretionary action by the Planning Commission or establishment of the proposed overlay zone. The Medium Density General Plan designation would remain unchanged, and rezoning to R-2 could be implemented only when petitioned by property owners. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Reviczky and the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
5. ADOPTION OF AN INTERIM ORDINANCE TO EXTEND THE ALLOWABLE DURATION FOR DISPLAY OF TEMPORARY BANNERS FROM 60 TO 90 DAYS, AND TO CONSIDER A NEW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 2, 1997, with Ordinance for introduction.
Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions by saying that a sign was affixed to a wall or part of the building, a banner was fabric and free floating.
The public hearing opened at 8:09 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:09 P.M.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to direct staff to return with an interim ordinance to extend the allowed duration for display of temporary signs from 60 to 90 days and allow staff to pursue a more direct approach to enforcing compliance with these new standards to minimize the amount of time staff commits to banner sign code enforcement Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Mayor Pro Tempore Benz and the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
6. REPORT ON PLACEMENT OF BENCHES ALONG THE STRAND. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 3, 1997.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, saying that it was possible that each street would like to sponsor a bench.
Action: To direct staff to contact affected property owners with a notice of a public hearing on the Strand Bench Program and to allow streets to sponsor benches. Motion Oakes, second Mayor Pro Tempore Benz. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
At the hour of 7:37 P.M. the order of the agenda was returned to the Public Hearings starting with item 4.
7. ORDINANCE AMENDING HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.40.020(A) REGARDING SMOKING REGULATIONS TO CLARIFY THE CITY'S CONFORMANCE WITH STATE LAW. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated December 2, 1997.
City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public participation opened at 8:13 P.M. As no one came forward to address the council on this item, public participation closed at 8:13 P.M.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 98-1175 , entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.40 OF TITLE 8 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES." Motion Bowler, second Mayor Pro Tempore Benz.
AYES: Bowler, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Pro Tempore Benz NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Edgerton
The meeting recessed at the hour of 8:15 P.M. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 8:31 P.M.
8. GREENBELT IMPROVEMENTS - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Memorandum from Public Works Department dated December 2, 1997.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Joe Mankawich of the Public Works Department also responded to Council questions.
Public participation opened at 8:36 P.M. Coming forward to address the council on this item was:
Carl Heimberger - representing Heimberger Hirsch & Associates, said that the plans called for 31 trees to be removed and 67 fifteen gallon size trees to be planted; and, said that the project included planting, hardscape, 6,000 feet of pipe for irrigation of the entire length of the Greenbelt and repair to the storm drains
Public participation closed at 8:50 P.M.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:
with the addition of moving the irrigation controls onto the Greenbelt and providing more attractive splash guards. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
Final Action: To direct staff to explore the possibility of installing a separate conduit for future communication lines. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
9. ORDINANCE REPEALING HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.24 PERTAINING TO THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREA ENHANCEMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated December 3, 1997.
City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to introduce and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 98-1176 , entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 2.24 OF TITLE 2 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREA ENHANCEMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION." Motion Bowler, second Mayor Pro Tempore Benz.
AYES: Bowler, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Pro Tempore Benz NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Edgerton
10. REPORT ON RETURNING SECTION OF VALLEY DRIVE BETWEEN HERONDO AND 2nd STREET BACK TO TWO-WAY TRAFFIC. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 4, 1997.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public participation opened at 9:08 P.M.
John Burt - 1152 Seventh Street, said he wanted two-way traffic on all streets in Hermosa Beach;
John Hales - 624 Eighth Place, said that the traffic study that led to the one-way of south Valley Drive had occurred approximately twenty years ago; the reason had been to stop the extremely heavy inter-city traffic (Palos Verdes to El Segundo); said that traffic would be much heavier than the listed 2,000 plus trips per day if this direct link were to be opened again; and, said the increased traffic would exacerbate the problems and dangers existing at the Pier Avenue/Ardmore Avenue/Valley Drive intersection and,
Dave Bull - 226 Fourth Street, said that he would like to have the traffic off of Monterey Blvd.
Public participation closed at 9:20 P.M.
Action: To direct staff to schedule a public hearing regarding the possible re-opening of Valley Drive to two-way traffic at Herondo. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: John Burt - 1152 Seventh Street, said that the Council should look at the streets east of Pacific Coast Highway; that all streets in the City should be open; and, that the Police Department should spend more time finding stolen bicycles.
The City Council, en masse, serenaded the viewing public with "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, December 9, 1997, at the hour of 9:45 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, December 23, 1997, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.
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