MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday October 24, 2000, at the hour of 7:15 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Planning Commissioner Sam Perrotti

 

ROLL CALL :

Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky
Absent: None

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Reviczky reported on the Sister City Association's adult trip to Loreto, which took place October 19 - 23, noting that 12 computers were delivered for the high school's computer lab. He said two firefighters, Kim Bridges and Mike Garofano, went down earlier in the week on their own time to give basic first aid instruction since Loreto has no paramedic program, and four additional firefighters traveled down later with the Sister City group for the visit.

Councilmember Oakes commented on the success of the Woman's Club pancake breakfast October 15. She said the car show benefiting Project Touch, which took place the following weekend, was also well attended.

Councilmember Dunbabin reminded everyone to vote November 7. She announced the Halloween Howl on October 30, and noted the October 15 opening of "Dracula" at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse and the October 14 pier opening, acknowledging former Councilmember Robert Benz's work on the design and planning of the pier, which took place before she was elected. She announced that Dick McCurdy and Yvonne Amarillas would be honored as man and woman of the year at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon Friday, October 27, at Einstein's restaurant. She requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Victoria Lynn Moore, who passed away October 15, noting that Ms. Moore had been very active in the community.

Councilmember Bowler noted that James Blackman had been nominated for seven Ovation Awards, which reflected well on the quality of theater in the South Bay area.

Councilmember Edgerton announced that the next round table meeting dealing with LAX expansion would take place November 8 at the Proud Bird.

Councilmember Oakes said the October 15 fundraiser and preview of Dracula raised money for a new sound system, which would make Hermosa's theater even better.

Mayor Reviczky said Thelma Greenwald, who with her husband Richard owns the Seasprite Hotel, had generously pledged to make up the difference between the money raised and the $17,000 that was needed for the theater sound system.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

Dean Crowell - Hermosa Beach, said he just paid $1,100 to repair a sewer line damaged by the roots of a pepper tree located on a neighboring property; asked that the tree be removed and replaced with a palm tree (City Manager Burrell said he would look into the matter); and

Bill Robb - owner of Treasure Chest, 50 Pier Avenue, said he received a letter from the City calling the ghost Halloween decoration he installed on the roof of his building a sign and asking for its removal; submitted photographs (since it contained no advertising, City Manager Burrell said staff would treat it as a banner).

 

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting that City Council review two Manhattan Beach projects .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter.

City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions; said staff already has the Metlox environmental impact report (EIR) and that one may not be needed for the Re-Max site.

Action : To receive and file the letter.
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations 1(a) through (q), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (e) Mayor Reviczky and (p) Edgerton.
Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

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

 

At 7:38 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 Adjourned Regular meeting of the City Council held on September 28, 2000 ; and

2. Minutes of the Regular meeting of the City Council held on October 10, 2000 .

Action: To approve the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 28, 2000 and the Regular meeting of October 10, 2000, as presented.

 

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER . NOS . 22884 THROUGH 23034, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 22977 .

Action : To ratify the check register as presented.

 

(c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS .

Action : To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented.

 

(d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS :

1. Revenue and expenditure reports ;

2. City Treasurer's report s; and

3. Investment reports .

Action: To receive and file the August and September, 2000 Financial Reports as presented.

 

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH OF $250 FOR HALLOWEEN HOWL ACTIVITY MATERIALS AND $500 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DIGITAL CAMERA FOR POLICE ACCIDENT SCENE INVESTIGATION . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated October 16, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donor.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to accept and appropriate the following donations given to the Community Resources Department and the Police Department.

WOMAN'S CLUB

• Halloween Howl - $250
• Digital Camera for Police Dept. Accident Scene Investigation - $500

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

 

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated October 17, 2000.

• Claimant: Hales, John T.

• Date of Loss: 6/22/00

• Date Filed: 10/16/00

Action : To deny the above-noted claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator, as recommended by staff.

 

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT REGARDING THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 16, 2000.

Action : To receive and file the National Flood Insurance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Report, as recommended by staff.

 

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2000 .

Action : To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of October 17, 2000.

 

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25435 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 333 - 11TH STREET . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 12, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6098, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25435 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 333 11th STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ."

 

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25470 FOR A 3-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 902 MANHATTAN AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 9, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6099, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25470 FOR A THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 902 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ."

 

(k) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25532 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 153 MANHATTAN AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 5, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6100, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25532 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 153 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ."

 

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25570 FOR A 4-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 615 - 621 SECOND STREET . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 17, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6101, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25575 FOR A FOUR-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 615 - 621 SECOND STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ."

 

(m) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25900 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 534 MANHATTAN AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 9, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6102, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25900 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 534 MANHATTAN AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ."

 

(n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2001 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 17, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to approve the City Council meeting schedule for 2001.

 

(o) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 .

Action : To receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of September 5,2000.

 

(p) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THIS REQUEST AND SUBSEQUENT OTHERS FROM THE UNITED STATES SURFING FEDERATION TO CONDUCT AMATEUR SURFING CONTESTS ON THE BEACH SOUTH OF THE HERMOSA BEACH PIER ON NOVEMBER 4TH AND NOVEMBER 11TH FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 6:00.P.M.; WAIVE PARTICIPANT/SPECTATOR FEE; AND, APPROVE THE EVENT CONTRACT . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated October 12, 2000.

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

Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Approve this request and subsequent others from the United States Surfing Federation to conduct amateur surfing contests on the beach, south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. The current request is for the dates of November 4, 2000 and November 11, 2000 from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M.;

2. Waive the participant/spectator fees; and

3. Approve the event contract.

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

 

(q) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP PROJECT 99-409 MANHOLE REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION AT 24TH STREET, BEACH DRIVE AND THE STRAND TO ATLAS UNDERGROUND CO. OF CHINO IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,842.00; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ISSUE CHANGE ORDERS AS NECESSARY NO TO EXCEED THE CONTRACT BY 15% . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 18, 2000.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Award the construction contract for CIP Project 99-904 Manhole Repair/Reconstruction at 24th Street, Beach Drive and The Strand to Atlas Underground Co. of Chino in the amount of $49,842;

2. authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Construction Contract subject to approval of the City Attorney; and

3. authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders as necessary not to exceed the contract by 15 percent.

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES

a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1206 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ." Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 2, 2000.

Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1206 , as recommended.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin.

• AYES; Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky

• NOES; None

• ABSENT: None

• ABSTAIN: None

b. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1207 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-2, R-2B, AND R-3 ZONES AND GUEST PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR MULTI-FAMILY USES ." Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 18, 2000.

Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1207.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin.

• AYES; Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Mayor Reviczky

• NOES; None

• ABSENT: None

• ABSTAIN: Oakes

 

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

Items 1(e) and (p) 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 APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH RECONFIGURATION OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (CHANGING 665 SQ. FT. OF EXISTING PATIO TO 405 SQ. FT. OF INDOOR SEATING AND 260 SQ. FT. OF OUTDOOR PATIO) AT 1031 HERMOSA AVENUE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 16, 2000. Supplemental resolution from Community Development received October 19, 2000.

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

The public hearing opened at 7:44 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Jerry Compton - project architect, reviewed the project, presented plans and responded to Council questions;

Alfredo Carrillo - applicant, noted his experience running restaurants and responded to Council questions; said he did not serve alcohol to people not ordering meals;

Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, said the City is well over the ABC's liquor license threshold and needs more retail; suggested requiring a CUP for conversion to a restaurant;

James Kilor - attorney representing the Carrillo family, said there have never been any complaints on the three other restaurants already owned by the applicant;

Greg Camacho - Los Angeles, property owner; said the building has been vacant about one year; said the applicant runs a family oriented business; and

Jerry Compton - made closing comments, noting that the subject site was once a liquor store.

The public hearing closed at 8:00 P.M.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6103, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONNECTION WITH A 405 SQUARE FOOT INDOOR SEATING AREA AND A 260 SQUARE FOOT OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING AREA ADDITION TO AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 1031 HERMOSA AVENUE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 16, 17 AND 18, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT ."
Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes by Dunbabin and Mayor Reviczky.

In response to Council comments about a specific plan or overlay zone in the downtown, City Manager Burrell said staff would return with information for Council review.

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

5. REQUEST FROM HERMOSA BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO DISPLAY BANNERS OVER PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AS A FUNDRAISING EFFORT TO BENEFIT THE FOUNDATION . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 19, 2000.

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, requesting direction for a more comprehensive policy if the Council was interested in allowing the requested banners. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions.

Public participation opened at 8:26 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Jennifer Alvarado , Foundation board member, spoke of school district needs, including the needed replacement of old computers in the computer lab; suggested banners be worded "(Name of business) supports the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation";

Lisa Ryder-Moore - Hermosa Beach, said the money raised by the Foundation was not for extras, but rather funds basic programs that were previously cut by the State; said the banner program would be an easy way to support the schools;

Joanne Edgerton - Foundation president, said the suggested streetlight banner program would not work because 10-30 banners would be needed for real presence on the highway and it would require more volunteer hours;

Teresa Kalidge - Hermosa Beach, said the fact that other cities do not have this program could simply mean they have not yet thought of it; and

Shelly Davenport - Hermosa Beach, said the banners would support the schools and were a good way to raise money with minimal effort.

Public Participation closed at 8:45 P.M.

Proposed Action : To approve the banner program and leave the details to staff with regard to the font size.
Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The second was withdrawn after discussion, and the motion died.

Action : To approve in concept a banner program for Hermosa Beach non-profit groups allowing commercial advertisements at Aviation Boulevard/Prospect Avenue and at First Street/Pacific Coast Highway, with direction to staff to return with a policy statement and to work out the details as to verbiage and a rotation process for the groups, with the requirement that each non-profit group handles its own recruitment, etc., with a member of the group named as a contact person for accountability purposes, and with a two-year expiration date for the program and a Council review at that time to determine whether or not to continue it.
Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Mayor Reviczky.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:17 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:35 P.M.

 

6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 18, 2000.

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

Action : To direct staff to give notice that the City of Hermosa Beach will be withdrawing from the Dispute Resolution Services (DRS - LA BAR) program and switching to the South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution, and to prepare the appropriate paperwork to do so.
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

7. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ON AN "AS NEEDED" BASIS . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 11, 2000.

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

Action : To approve staff's recommendation as amended:

1. Approve the agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and David Evans & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $50,000; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement and the City Clerk to attest, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.

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

 

8. PIER REGULATIONS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 18, 2000. Supplemental letter from Allan Mason received October 24, 2000.

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

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Alice Villalobos - Hermosa Beach, said people could walk along the Strand and the Plaza with their dogs; asked to be able to walk pets on the Pier as well, suggesting a time restriction if deemed necessary.

Action: To approve the following regulations regarding use of the Pier:

• NO DIVING
• NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
• NO ANIMALS ON OR OFF LEASH
• NO OVERHEAD CASTING
• NO SKATEBOARDS, BICYCLES OR SCOOTERS;

to direct staff to post appropriate signs: and to further direct a 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. closure of the pier.
Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

9. RESOLUTION REVISING THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED POSITIONS . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 2, 2000.

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

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6104, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-5938, APPROVING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED POSITIONS (EMPLOYEES, BOARD/COMMISION MEMBERS), AND DESIGNATING THE CITY'S FILING OFFICER ."
Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

a. CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT/BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT COMMITTEE . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 19, 2000.

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting that this committee would be subject to the Brown Act and would have open meetings, with the first one on Thursday.

Action : Mayor Reviczky directed, with the consensus of the Council, that Councilmembers Edgerton and Oakes, the members of the existing school subcommittee, attend the meeting Thursday and report back to the Council on the need to have two separate committees.

b. GIFT OF DAVID AND MARGARET SCHUMACHER FOR THE MUNICIPAL PIER MODERNIZATION . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 19, 2000.

Action: To direct the City Manager to finalize arrangements for the plaques and order them for temporary placement prior to the completion of the Plaza, as recommended by staff, in coordination with the timing of the annual tree lighting ceremony.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote

 

11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None

 

12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None

 

ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Victoria Moore on Tuesday, October 24, 2000, at the hour of 10:30 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Thursday, November 2, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for the purpose of conducting a joint meeting with the Planning Commission.

Agendas / Minutes Menu     Agenda